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The Internet & YouBeginners : Map, Strategy, & Tools
Washington, D.C. : Holy Trinity Job SeekersMay 25, 2010
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Our Mission is SimpleOur Mission is Simple
• To empower
– individuals, non-profits, and small-businesses
– to leverage their goals
– through the power of the Internet
– to create a better world
– for ourselves and our children.
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IntroductionIntroduction
• Goals of This Presentation
– I will make you Aware …
– I will give you Confidence …
– I will Empower You …
– You must be Willing to learn.
– You must Commit to doing it.
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The Internet : Global TechnologyThe Internet : Global Technology
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The Internet : Global TechnologyThe Internet : Global Technology
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The Internet : Global TechnologyThe Internet : Global Technology
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PrerequisitesPrerequisites
• English
• Type & Use a Mouse – Windows or Mac
• Use a Browser – Explorer, Firefox, Safari
• Web Based Email – Hotmail / Gmail / Yahoo
• Signed up for Something online. - Anything
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ObjectivesObjectives
• MAP the Lay of the Land
– You in relation to the Rest of the Internet
• Outline a STRATEGY for Success
– It will work if you do it on a regular basis.
• Introduce you to TOOLS
– Good tools make life easy. Let’s use them.
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The Internet : Mapping the Lay of the LandThe Internet : Mapping the Lay of the Land
• The Internet
– Network of computers.
• The World Wide Web
– Network of “web sites” that do things”
• Web Sites
– Many different types of sites.
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The Internet : Map : YouThe Internet : Map : You
You
Phone
Face
Web
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The Internet : Map : YouThe Internet : Map : You
Web
Social Networks
Blogs
Email Lists
Online Forums
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The Internet : Map : WebsitesThe Internet : Map : Websites
• Social Networking Sites
• Blogging Sites
–WordPress.com
–TypePad.com
–Blogger.com
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The Internet : Map : YouThe Internet : Map : You
Talk for Change
Church GroupBlog
OtherPersonal
Blogs
Industry Blogs
Websites
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Website is the Tip of the IcebergWebsite is the Tip of the Iceberg
Social Media is now part of the Corporate Landscape
Companies are connectedSocial Media to as they are to other Software as a Service Providers
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The Internet : Strategy : Now what?The Internet : Strategy : Now what?
•Don’t panic
•Break this down.
•Monthly Plan
•Weekly Plan
•Little time every day.
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The Internet : Strategy : Social NetworksThe Internet : Strategy : Social Networks
•Social Networks
–Create a Profile
–Connect to People, Follow Them
–Find Affinity Groups, Join Them
–Comment on Posts, Ask Questions
–Post Interesting Links, Images, Videos
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The Internet : Strategy : BlogsThe Internet : Strategy : Blogs
•Blogs
–Create a Blog
–Choose a Focus and Write Well
–Read Blogs and Comment on Posts
–Refer Other Blog Articles in your Articles
–Post Blog Entries on Social Networks
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The Internet : Strategy : Monthly PlanThe Internet : Strategy : Monthly Plan
•Week 1
–Blogs: Update Pages if Necessary
–Blogs: Write an Article
–Social: Import your Address Book
–Social: Follow Up with Invites
–Social: Post Interesting Links
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The Internet : Strategy : Monthly PlanThe Internet : Strategy : Monthly Plan
•Week 2
–Blogs: Write an Article
–Blogs: Find a Guest Blogger
–Social: Find Groups to Join
–Social: Find old Friends
–Social: Post Interesting Links
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The Internet : Strategy : Monthly PlanThe Internet : Strategy : Monthly Plan
•Week 3
–Blogs: Write an Article
–Blogs: Recommend a Book
–Blogs: Find People Like You
–Social: Post Interesting Links
–Social: Find People like you.
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The Internet : Strategy : Monthly PlanThe Internet : Strategy : Monthly Plan
•Week 4
–Blogs: Write an Article
–Blogs: Get Linked on Someone’s Blog
–Blogs: Link to Someone’s Blog
–Social: Post Interesting Links
–Social: Invite People to Coffee
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The Internet : Tools : What do I use?The Internet : Tools : What do I use?
•WordPress.com
•Ping.FM
•TwitterFeed.com
•FB.com’s Note Importer
•Yahoo Pipes!
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SummarySummary
• The World is a Big Place
• Social Networks make it Smaller
• Blogs give you a platform to broadcast.
• Your Contribution = Long Term Benefits
• Required: Some time, not too much effort.
• Required: Commitment to become competent.
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References And Books References And Books
•Blog : Mashable : Business Lists
•Sitepoint Forums
•Craigslist
•Wordpress
•Blogger
•GoDaddy
•Ping
•Twitter Feed
You
Thank youWashington, D.C. : Holy Trinity Job SeekersMay 25, 2010
Contact Information
Rahul Singhrahul.singh@anant.usInternet Architect
Anant http://www.anant.us202.390.9200
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