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Engage and Interact to Build Relationships Online

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Interact and Socialize

Engage

Relationships online are formed by engaging in conversations and interacting. Commenting on another person’s posts or status updates is just as important as posting your own content. Following up and responding to the comments of others gives them attention and recognition, which are important human needs.

Invest Attention

Old fashioned push advertising or brochure-like web sites are impotent. Paying (investing) attention to what others are saying (writing) online is the beginning of a real relationship. It is more effective to be interested than to be interesting!

The idea of engagement deserves repeating and emphasizing. It seems obvious, but most people do not practice it enough — including me…

It is my sincere intention to engage in more conversation and interaction in social networks and communities in 2013.

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Posted in Business Relationships Internet Tribe Relationships Social Media Relationships by Buddy Hodges 6 Comments

6 Responses to "Engage and Interact to Build Relationships Online"

  • Rick Lelchuk says:
    June 14, 2012 at 9:04 am
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    Buddy,

    It’s so true what you’ve said. I know I tend to step over the all important piece of getting to know someone before discussing business. The impersonality of the Internet seems to allow for that. Or, at least, it used to.

    As our electronic world evolves a new set of manners need to be engaged. Meeting someone online is very different than in person and special care must be taken to adjust.

    Thanks for the reminder and letting us get to know you a little.

    RICK
    Rick Lelchuk recently posted..What is a Great Coach? Part 2

  • Donna Merrill says:
    June 28, 2012 at 7:46 pm
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    Hi Buddy,

    Meeting someone online is different than meeting them in person. It does take a longer time to build relationships.

    In the real time world, we can walk into a place, chat, exchange cards, and follow up. But on the internet with billions of people on it, it does take a while to build trust.

    It is like going to a party in slow motion.

    Good to connect again,
    Donna
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  • Ken Kinstle says:
    July 17, 2012 at 2:10 pm
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    Thanks Buddy great ideas and truths about the most important skill we have, engaging others and building relationships..
    Ken Kinstle recently posted..Seven Critical Elements of a Highly Successful Internet Business

  • Jeevan Jacob John says:
    August 3, 2012 at 5:38 pm
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    Hey Buddy,

    You are right, we need to engage and interact to build real relationships. Sure, it will take lot of time and effort to do so, but in the end, it will be worth it.

    We should go out, comment, share and build the relationship without expecting anything in return (of course, with time comes reciprocation).

    Thanks for the post, Buddy!
    Jeevan Jacob John recently posted..Ultimate Challenge: Minimize Time, Maximize Work and Productivity

  • Gary Brewer says:
    December 20, 2012 at 3:24 pm
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    Hi Buddy,

    I like what you say it is all about authenticity and building relationships. Happy Holidays!

    Gary

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