Avoiding Facebook and Twitter? 7 Top Reasons to "Friend" it!
I want you to like Facebook, Twitter and other people-connecting internet tools.
Why? Social media, as the collection of online tools is called, is nothing less than a revolutionary, and highly effective, new way for people to communicate.
Sit on the sidelines and you are going to miss out.
Let's talk about why embracing social media might be a really good idea.
Here are the 7 top reasons for you to wrap your arms around social media and give it a big squeeze.
1.
Everybody's doing it.
Twitter is the number #2 most popular website as of this writing.
If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth largest country in the world.
Loads of people are connecting via these and other online communication tools.
And the number of users increases exponentially every day.
Its popularity must mean it has much to offer people -- all kinds of people.
The largest growing segment of users, as of this writing, is between the ages of 30 and 55.
2.
It's fun.
It's just downright fun to stay connected with lots of people in an easy, unobtrusive way.
It's kind of like getting postcards in the mail from everybody you care about on a weekly, daily or even more frequent basis.
3.
Great conversations.
"Oh, the places you'll go and the people you'll meet!" borrowing from Dr.
Seuss.
By keeping your ear to the ground, you'll pick up on all sorts of interesting conversation snippets.
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs (with one click!) and before you know it, you'll be participating in, or eavesdropping (your choice), on any number of fascinating discussions any time you like, day or night.
4.
Learn new stuff.
Follow a discussion thread, or start one, and you will learn amazing things.
Talk about brain exercise! Your little ole brain will be jumping with glee at all the new stimuli.
5.
Share your news and thoughts.
"So much to say..
so little time.
" Not anymore! Through social media, you can broadcast any thought in your head to as many people as you like in an instant.
The power and the reach are mind-boggling.
6.
Stay connected with friends, business associates and mentors.
We all crave connection but our responsibilities often overwhelm our available time for learning, being playful and purely social activities.
Social media tools keep us connected and happy even when our days are filled with busy-ness.
And you'll have many more interesting topics of interest to contribute at the next family reunion or water-cooler conclave.
7.
It's easier (and less time-consuming) than you think! I'm guessing the two big reasons you may be avoiding social media are: a) the learning curve, and b) the time commitment.
It's true you'll need to learn a few new skills.
But they are so easy, kids can do it.
So you can too.
You'll quickly learn to use the many time-saving tools freely available to keep your social media "playtime" time-effective.
Join the party! Social media is above all "social".
I'll bring the bean dip.
Why? Social media, as the collection of online tools is called, is nothing less than a revolutionary, and highly effective, new way for people to communicate.
Sit on the sidelines and you are going to miss out.
Let's talk about why embracing social media might be a really good idea.
Here are the 7 top reasons for you to wrap your arms around social media and give it a big squeeze.
1.
Everybody's doing it.
Twitter is the number #2 most popular website as of this writing.
If Facebook were a country, it would be the fourth largest country in the world.
Loads of people are connecting via these and other online communication tools.
And the number of users increases exponentially every day.
Its popularity must mean it has much to offer people -- all kinds of people.
The largest growing segment of users, as of this writing, is between the ages of 30 and 55.
2.
It's fun.
It's just downright fun to stay connected with lots of people in an easy, unobtrusive way.
It's kind of like getting postcards in the mail from everybody you care about on a weekly, daily or even more frequent basis.
3.
Great conversations.
"Oh, the places you'll go and the people you'll meet!" borrowing from Dr.
Seuss.
By keeping your ear to the ground, you'll pick up on all sorts of interesting conversation snippets.
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs (with one click!) and before you know it, you'll be participating in, or eavesdropping (your choice), on any number of fascinating discussions any time you like, day or night.
4.
Learn new stuff.
Follow a discussion thread, or start one, and you will learn amazing things.
Talk about brain exercise! Your little ole brain will be jumping with glee at all the new stimuli.
5.
Share your news and thoughts.
"So much to say..
so little time.
" Not anymore! Through social media, you can broadcast any thought in your head to as many people as you like in an instant.
The power and the reach are mind-boggling.
6.
Stay connected with friends, business associates and mentors.
We all crave connection but our responsibilities often overwhelm our available time for learning, being playful and purely social activities.
Social media tools keep us connected and happy even when our days are filled with busy-ness.
And you'll have many more interesting topics of interest to contribute at the next family reunion or water-cooler conclave.
7.
It's easier (and less time-consuming) than you think! I'm guessing the two big reasons you may be avoiding social media are: a) the learning curve, and b) the time commitment.
It's true you'll need to learn a few new skills.
But they are so easy, kids can do it.
So you can too.
You'll quickly learn to use the many time-saving tools freely available to keep your social media "playtime" time-effective.
Join the party! Social media is above all "social".
I'll bring the bean dip.
