Social Networking: What the .... is it?

Social networking...it's the new buzz phrase for just about everything. Wikipedia defines it as THIS. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. I've also been steadfast in my resistance to joining this new 'craze'! But, no longer. I'm diving headfirst into it, for better or worse, because I know it's vital for my REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.

First thing I did was start this BLOG. I've never considered myself a writer, and quite frankly I don't think I'm very good at it. I've never been one to 'express myself' to others. But the 'experts' say it's a must. It's just one part of the networking puzzle. So grudgingly I'm BLOGGING.

Then came the Twitter account & 'Tweeting'. Tweeting?! Seriously?! Tweeting? So now I'm tweeting a few times a day. It's actually easy once you get the hang of it. But that damn verb......Tweeting! I'm too old to Tweet! And when I want to send a picture from my phone I send it to TWITPIC. I feel like a twit everytime I send a picture.

Next thing up was FACEBOOK. It's not the same with business accounts as the personal accounts everyone else in my family has, but it's a start. I guess I'll break down and get my own personal Facebook account too so I can 'immerse' myself in this facet of the 'craze'. Afterall, I would hate to miss out on anything.

Social networking.....some use it for keeping in contact with family and friends. Some use it for marketing their business (Guilty!). Some use it just because it's the new 'in thing' and they can't stand being left out. Regardless of what you're justification is for networking, it's a by-product of our world today. And if you're not on board, wave as the world leaves you in it's dust.