7 ways to become a Virtual Extrovert
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 - posted by hellomynameisscott at 5:53 AM
Anonymity is the greatest barrier to business success.Especially online.
Because if you don’t exist on the Internet, you don’t exist.
HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS: even the painfully shy, even the most introverted souls, can still become Virtual Extroverts.
A Virtual Expert voices her opinion … online.
A Virtual Expert takes the first step … online.
A Virtual Expert sticks herself out there … online.
Here’s a list of 7 ways to do so:
1. Post pictures. On a photo-sharing website like Flickr. On your blog posts. On your website. Just make sure customers can see you doing what you do..
2. Email the author. If you read an article that touches, educates or connects with your philosophy, respond! Scroll down to the bio box at the end of the piece – it usually lists an email for the author. Send a note with your comments. (If you've never done this before, here ya go: scott@hellomynameisscott.com)
3. Blog comments. When you read a great blog post, always leave comments. Even if it’s as simple as, “Great post! Thanks!” Doing so not only sticks yourself out there, but also enables other readers to see who you are and link back to your website.
4. Connect with like-minded colleagues. Do some Googling. Find other people who do what you do. Check out associations, user groups and other online communities. Introduce yourself with the intention of connecting, not selling. Be proactive in developing mutually valuable relationships.
5. Publish! Don’t be selfish with your knowledge. At least once a month, publish an ezine. At least once every few weeks, publish an article. And at least one a week, publish a blog. Be the fhe first one to step out there and share your thoughts. Over time as content accumulates, they WILL come to you.
6. Join up! Part of extroversion is going where people are. Especially your target customers. Consider brainstorming a list called “10 Online Hotspots for My Industry.” From MySpace to LinkdIn to Facebook, create strong presence in a variety of online communities.
7. Message Boards. Another great resource for knowledge sharing, building community and making friends. Don’t be afraid to post questions and ask for help. Most message board types are willing to help AND respond quickly.
With these seven tips, you can be sure to boost your online approachability and become a virtual extrovert!
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Are you sticking yourself out there ... online?
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Think about your 3 best ideas for becoming a Virtual Extrovert - share them here!
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Hi Scott, great article!
I'm not sure if what I'm currently doing is considered sticking myself out there online. Maybe you can check it out and let me know? *wink wink*
What I am about to suggest my idea but I note that you've already highlighted them here. So I'm just going to tell you which 3 is my fav, OK?
Tip no. 1: Post pictures.
Tip no. 2: Email the author. (I know I'd be very happy if something care to let me know how they like or even *gasp* dislike my stuff.)
Tip no. 3: Blog comments.
Hi, Scott! Thank you for sharing such great advice!
Yes, solid post. Some other things you can do are post open-ended questions that inspire discussion (be provocative if you can - those get more attention), but not random ones. Make them related to your areas of interest, so you will gain value from the responses and add additional relevant people to your virtual network. You can post them on the industry discussion lists that Scott alluded to.
Something on the way to physical extroversion but not nearly as intense (IMHO) is conducting a webinar. These are easy to conduct nowadays with services like LiveMeeting.com, Glance.net, GoToMeeting.com, WebEx.com, etc. Yes, it's live, but you can't see the audience, so it's not nearly as difficult for an introvert to do. Who knows, you might end up not being an introvert anymore?
-- Glenn Gutmacher
This is an awesome comment. I especially like the idea about coming up with a top ten hotspot list for your industry -- in fact that would make a great blog post. Better get to work!
Hi Scott,
One thing I do is talk about my web site, or my blog, or whatever I'm doing online, especially if I think the person is interested or will get some value from it.
Strong, memorable post. Thanks for the reminders on how we can be our own sticky message on the web!
Simply Brilliant, Scott!
I'm sending this one to my clients!
You are my hero. :-)
Awesome as always Scott!
Here are my 3 ways:
1. Send out Press Releases to Media (they post online more often than they place in paper)
2. Distribute Articles for Newletter Content
3. BLOG, BLOG, BLOG (did I say BLOG!)
Talk to you soon Scott!
Weston
Another great article!!!
It inspired me to write about you on my own blog, www.tdcrebecca.com. It's still in it's infancy, but has already become slightly addicting.
Now I just need to figure out how to do everything that I want to do online, MySpace, LinkedIN, Blog, Message Boards, etc. and still have time to sleep. How do you prioritize?
My Name is PAT.
I L:OVe To BLOg
http://LAUGHwithPat.blogspot.com
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KEWL
Thanks Scott for your article. I have been enjoying your comments for almost a year now.
Good Job!
Steve Root
This is awesome! I actually found YOU through the fact that someone posted this on a message board I go to. I pretty much already do all of this stuff that you mentioned and continue to realize the importance of connecting online with my business. Now I want to read ALL of the stuff on your website as I find it very intriguing.
I don't really agree. You should blog with 'Great post'. I don't think it adds anything useful to make you an expert - it's just a soft form of spam. Imagine if everyone did that - you'd have to search for the useful and interesting comments.
Here are some ideas I have:
1) Blog, of course.
2) Link your blog to SNS and other Web 2.0 services where possible so the content is imported or linked from there.
3) Use www.cocomment.com when commenting so you can collect all your comments in one place.
4) Fill up your SNS profiles. I liked www.linkedin.com best. Ask people you know to write recommendations about you.
5) Join mailing lists and forums and answer people's questions.
6) Use a consistent user name across different sites so you build up a consistent brand.
Andrew
http://hq.andrewshuttleworth.com
Oh, and one more
6) Get a good photograph (ideally of yourself) and use it consistently.
Love your blog Scott! I also have a blog that has lots and lots of usefull tips. http://BookOfTips.BlogSpot.com
Great post, thanks !
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Wonderful tips as always Scott. I actually never thought to email the author, even though I would love to get an email myself. Thanks for that one. Personally I also like to create little videos of me doing what I do. iMovie lets me get creative. - Debi
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