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The Secret to Networking Successfully

October 8, 2015 GDI Corporate Leave a comment

We’ve shared many times on this blog about the power of networking. If you’re like many people, you may read these blog postings and shudder a bit because you don’t like networking with people or it doesn’t come naturally to you. Have no fear, you’re not alone, many people don’t like networking.

Now that you know you’re not alone, you still have to network! But now you can use the fact that others don’t like it either in your favor. Here’s how you can use that little secret to begin networking successfully:

Move Forward

Not many people enjoy networking, now that you know that, move forward. You still have to network to make important connections. Make light of how awkward networking can be when you make connections, then move on and talk about your life, your work, what you have in common. The beginning of the conversation is the worst part, so know that, own it and move on.

Make Others Feel at Ease

If most people around you feel just as uncomfortable as you, try to put them at ease. Reach out to the people in the room who look anxious and ask them about themselves and their work. These people have lots to offer but are just as shy as you. Take the chance and get to know the person in the room who is not so talkative, you never know what kind of ideas they have.

Hang Out in the Right Places

At conferences and events, there are natural places where people congregate, like the food lines, the bar lines or the cocktail tables. If you’re nervous about going up to someone first, stake claim at one of these places. As rooms fill up and so do lines, people will most likely begin talking to you and if not, its the perfect place to break the ice and comment on the long lines or great food.

Nothing to Lose

Though networking isn’t fun to start with, what’s the worst that could happen? If you don’t connect with people, you won’t build your network. If you do connect with people, chances are you’ll get a business card and someone to reach out to. So take a chance and start a conversation!

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4 Website Conversions and What They Mean For Your Business

June 18, 2015 GDI Corporate Leave a comment

First off, what is a conversion and why should it matter to you? A conversion is what it’s called each time a visitor to your website, fan on your Facebook page or email recipient completes an action you want them to. Signing up for your newsletter? Conversion. Liking your Facebook page? Conversion. Submitting information through a contact form? Conversion. Signing up for GDI with you as the sponsor? Conversion. These are all various website conversions.

Notice only one of these conversions is something that generates income for you directly–signing up for for GDI in your downline. That’s because all the other conversions listed are steps towards that final conversion. These small steps are just as important. Read on to learn about website conversions and what they mean, then make a list of your own and start working toward your goals.

Conversion: Facebook Like

This is one of the first steps to getting someone to join your downline if you use social media as a marketing tool. When someone “Likes” your Facebook page, they can now receive information about you and your website. A Facebook like lets you share content with someone you may not have connected with yet.

Conversion: Link Click

Use simple tools like bit.ly or ow.ly to see if people are clicking on your links. While these tools won’t tell you who is clicking your links, they can tell you if your content is gaining interest or not. This can help you create better content or adjust which content you share on different sites.

Conversion: Contact Form Submission

If you’re website has nothing else, it should have a contact form. This allows people who visit your site to share their information, giving you a chance to follow up with them and build a relationship. A prospect’s contact information is the last step before the final conversion–sign up.

Conversion: Signing Up

This is the ultimate conversion you are looking for, a new downline member. Remember that this does not happen out of the blue. All the steps above and ones like them lead to someone signing up. When you spend your time on the earlier conversions, getting new signups will become much easier.

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9 Uses for a Website

May 7, 2015 GDI Corporate Leave a comment

GDI offers its members power and ownership with their .WS domain. Many people could benefit from a domain, but are intimidated by the thought of owning their own domain, or don’t know how to get started. As a GDI affiliate, it is your job to share how important a personalized domain is and how easy it is to own one with GDI.

You know how easy it is to get started with a .WS, so share your story with people as a way to grow your team. If these people still aren’t convinced they need a domain, share with them the benefits of a domain and all the ways they can be used. Here are nine uses for a website or a personalized domain. Share these will people who are unsure if they need a domain and see just how many people could benefit.

1. Sports Team

If you coach a team or take part in a league, a website is a great way to share schedules, the team record, and any practice news. For just $10 per month, a website is a great way to keep a team connected.

2. Events (Wedding/ Baby)

Lots of people create websites for big events like weddings, reunions, and baby showers. If you know anyone planning these big events, they could benefit from their own domain name to share event info, connect people, and help with planning. Think of .WS as “Wedding Site” for this use.

3. Blog

With GDI’s WordPress plugin, having a blog at a domain that you own has never been easier. People who own their .WS can get the benefit of the WordPress platform with the autonomy of their own domain.

4. Photos

GDI offers an easy to use gallery plugin to share photos. Anyone with friends or family far away knows the benefits of a website to share photos and memories. With a .WS you can share your photos at a domain you own and not worry about privacy or ownership issues that come through websites like Facebook.

5. Recipe

Lots of people turn to the internet instead of a cookbook these days when it’s time to plan dinner. Using a website to share your recipes and create an easy to access library for yourself is a great use of your own domain.

6. Message Boards

GDI offers an easy to use forums plugin. This lets you start a conversation around anything you want and invite others to join. This could be about your favorite sport, your town, a personal interest–anything!

7. Business

What do most people do when they want to learn more about a business? Go online and search for that business’s website. If you have a business, but don’t have a website, you are missing these people. Your business website can be a simple single page website listing hours, location, and contact info. Having this website shows you take your business seriously and keeps you from missing potential customers.

8. Restaurant Menu Page

Just like a simple business page, a menu page offers your potential customers the information they need with minimal effort from you. People often look for restaurant menus online and if they can’t find one for a restaurant, they may instead take their business to one that does offer it. If you know anyone who owns their own restaurant, no matter how small, it is essential they have a website with their menu page.

9. Resume/ CV

Having a website with your resume or CV gives employers a chance to find you before they promote a job opening or consider hiring someone. Use your .WS to host your resume, CV, or any portfolio you’ve created. It shows employers you’re website-savvy and allows people to connect you with opportunities even if you might not be actively looking.

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