I was just checking out ReadWriteWeb’s post on Social Media Evangelists and realized that I myself am a part of these individuals. No, I don’t have the title at a company nor do I have specific credits to back it up (besides the social networks you can connect with me on on the right of the screen) but what I do have are friends. These people are more and more becoming involved in social networks and they are not using them to their full potential or haven’t found the niche network they enjoy most. I see my own role in my circle of friends to help push them towards networks that will benefit them and to help realize them to their full potential.
The other day I was having a conversation with a few friends regarding Facebook applications and how annoying they can be but I was able to bring a few applications that are actually beneficial! Applications like Takes all Types! (a way to connect blood types & organizations that use that date) and Linking Universe (an app that helps professionals see the value of their network) are just a few examples! Or the other day when I was hanging out with a few friends and my cell phone kept going off and I was texting, everyone immediately assumed I was texting a girl but alas it was Twitter and I was able to go into a diatribe about how useful Twitter can be for your professional life and how beneficial the building of a network can be.
Would I relish the opportunity to do this sort of work on a day to day basis professionally like Robert Scoble? Most certainly! But for now I’ll work on learning the various API’s while Twittering my heart out! And if you haven’t noticed I’ve been on a bit of a network binge and have asked around 10 new friends on both LinkedIn and Facebook. If I don’t have you on one of the networks listed on the sidebar, all I can ask is what are you waiting for!
