My business partner, Will Moss, has built a unique tool that allows people to create their own social network for free. It's called Connect Platform (www.connectplatform.com), and the same technology is being used to power some of our sites including HBCUconnect.com, BlackHistory.com, BlackWomenConnect.com, and others.The service is designed for individuals, businesses, groups and organizations who want to create their own interactive online communities. The concept is perfect for celebrities, authors, speakers, etc. It also works great for organizations like the NAACP or the Urban League, or even church groups and family reunions.
You may wonder why its a good idea to create your own social network, when sites like Facebook and LinkedIn already exist. Here are 5 goods reasons:
1) It's Your Own Community - Creating your very own social network allows you to build your own online community. It's good to be a part of other social networks, but it's also a plus to have one that is completely positioned around your brand.
2) It Creates Brand Loyalty - Having your own social network will heavily engage your customers or supporters. Social networks are interactive, encouraging people to visit your site more than just once.
3) You're In Control - Having a page on Facebook is great, but you are not really in control. Creating your own social network allows you to change the colors, add your logo, control the content, and more.
4) It Leaves An Impression - If you create an online community with powerful resources and relevant people to interact with, people will be impressed with you and will be more inclined to buy your products and services. Not only that, you'll be well-respected as the person who brought everybody together.
5) It's Free - Creating your own social network can be done within minutes, and it's 100% free. The only catch is that banner ads will appear on your site. For a modest fee, however, they can be removed.
For more details about how to create your own social network, visit www.connectplatform.com
Thanks for this posting Dante. I used to always wonder how it would benefit me to build my own social networks when the juggernauts already existed. Now, I see the importance of building a targeted community around your brand, increasing sales and brand equity!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this article. I have set up a network on ning for a running event in Negril, Jamaica for runners who want to finish their first marathon. I expect a lot of learning over the next few months.
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Thanks for this post. I've never really thought about starting my own social network...now I see the importance of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks to The Mo'Nique Show for giving us 2 positive brothers sharing their gifts on how to start a social network etc. Thank you again for sharing I am adding myself/friends toyour network! Mag god continue to bless you both Dante & Moss!
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