Is there such a thing as too much social networking?

This is a question I ask myself every time I read an article or see a posting about yet another social network which has been established.

From a business perspective I see the value behind social networking ... there are benefits regarding marketing and public relations contacts and introductions to prospective new clients, it allows for those who may be interested to learn about who you are as a person, you can begin to establish yourself as a professional or expert in your field etc. But how many of these is too many for one business/individual to join?

Currently I belong to the following ... Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Ladies Who Launch, Blogger. They are all wonderful and fortunately I am able to 'update' and cross connect but through these connections I am learning about more social networks which are available. I question how much time in a day must I really dedicate to 'updating' all of these social networks I belong to and how much exposure needs to occur before beginning to see the rewards of these efforts?

Right now I spend about 15 minutes on each at least four days a week. We all know time is money so I am expending 5 hours a week on keeping these updated and still I feel I am not updating them enough for a real benefit to occur but knowing my personal situation of finding balance with my new son and rebuilding my clientele I feel this is all I am able to handle. I have seen an increased traffic to my blogger account over the last three weeks since becoming more active and have gotten some good feedback from my twittering but is this still enough? When does the time invested begin to return a monetary return? All these questions are churning in my mind on a daily basis.

I realize these social networks will take time for each to be established in their own way and I need to be patient and enjoy the ride - right? Well, patience is something else I am working on too but then isn't everyone?

For now I am sticking with it and have decided not to add any new one social networks until I see that I am able to be more effective with the ones I am currently using.

Each of us I believe needs to make the same decision based on our own situations. My best advise to myself and others is "it is better to do a great job on a few than a piss poor job a many."

Thanks for reading and until next time ... Embrace your inner wisdom!

Namaste,
Karen

Cinco de Mayo ... New Moon ... 71F ... all causes for celebration!

So it's been a while ... okay longer than a while but I am finally getting back into the swing of things. Let's see what's happened since the 18th of January. Oh yes ... my son was born on April 9, 2008 at 6:43am weighing in at 6lbs 3.3oz and 19" long. So the last month has been a blur but one of the commitments I kept to myself was to post a blog posting on the Ladies Who Launch website weekly for the months of March and April and I did just that! I am very excited that I joined FaceBook as well. So it is finally getting warmer in Wilsonville OR … finally! The 71 degrees F is definitely more my style of spring weather not the hail or 40 degrees we have been getting lately. It is a great day to set new goals and aspirations as well with the power of the new moon today. I realize it has been 10 days or 4 days past my ‘due’ date of posting weekly but hey this is a new month and I did only commit to posting a weekly blog until the end of April – which I might add and give myself a pat on the back for completely. So let see what my new aspirations are until the next new moon on June 3, 2008 …
1) I am going to post twice weekly a blog posting on the LWL network
2) I am going to post once weekly on Tito’s Wisdom blog on blog spot
3) I am going to walk with Caden and my two pups 5 days a week
4) I am going to work out with weights 3 days a week
5) I am going to go on one hike with my husband, son and pups
6) I am going to post and email invites for the marketing/advertisement for the Seraphim Sphere to begin in August 1, 2008
7) I am going to have coffee with girl friends twice a week
8) I am going to get my hair cut
9) I am going to get a manicure and pedicure at least once
10) I am going to write the first week’s meditation and outline for the Seraphim Sphere gathering
Alright, I think 10 things on my goal list is enough but let’s see about what is it I would like to manifest for myself during this same period of time …
1) I am receiving full payment for work completed from a company with outstanding contract invoices
2) I am receiving full payment for current work being completed in a timely manner
3) I am loosing 10 lbs of pregnancy weight by walking, running, doing weights, meditating, and doing yoga.
4) I am absolutely going to enjoy 100% of my time with my parents visiting for two week starting tomorrow May 6th
5) I am going to make one new friend
6) I am going to plan and set a vacation trip to England with my husband in for this July
7) I am going to establish a regular sleeping and eating pattern for my son
8) I am going to begin attracting my 12 weekly clients
9) I am going to read the two books for my class being held June 5 – 8th, 2008
10) I am going to read for pleasure and make time to meditate daily
There, I am now complete and I am really excited about completing these goals and aspirations. Thanks for reading and until next time … embrace your inner wisdom!
Nameste,
Karen