Day10 - "Your WA Profile is Your Hook!"

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Hi, Friends! Computer is back, but this Dinosaur is back to Windows 8...Challenge for another day!

As, some of you have seen, I've gotten in the Top 100! Yes! This is very nice, another reward!S

I'd like to "share" with you, how that occurred, rather naturally.

When, I joined WA, in October, I was up at my townhome, which I let "friends" occupy, for basically utilities, only. This allows me the freedom, to come back to my little hide-away, while visiting, Michigan, my home town. I had money, I needed to "put to work".

Just, Michi, and me with plenty of time to myself...which I love!

Question get of job or,...! WA was there at just the right time! Began, a little, but back to Texas, soon after. Hurricane Harvey...

I was skeptical, as countless of people, as well as, myself, have been burned, before joining this fabulous community!

Not, really clear in my head about a niche idea, I just started connecting. The format of Carson and Kyle is perfect for hooking the new members, and helping get them connected. As, I'm typing, there are 6 six new profiles, if, I choose to welcome them.

I started checking out, these people, who welcomed me, and followed their lead! Teachable, is what I'm all about, now!

As, I've been welcoming, these new folks on board, I found I was repeatedly, suggesting adding, more of something about them...interest, etc.

This got me thinking...I need to write a Blog about this, so here it is...

I remembered some suggestions for job applicants...Arrive early, dress appropriately, and have a smile and a firm handshake! Your first impression counts!!

I have applied this to WA!

When, I welcome someone, or return a "follow", I, first, go to their profile, and see what their interest, some place they've been, and, my goodness, where they are from! This one, I love...I have 4 Aussies, and you know who you are!! Night owls or overseas! There's always someone there!

This bit of information, allows me to really,connect with them!

What is it that we have in common? The basis of, any "real" relationship, begins like that! Now, we have something to talk about, rather than..."Thanks for following me! I'm following you back! Best of luck, here, at WA!" Sounds like form letter!

New, people don't know, this is how one finds the people for help with their niche, for one!

I ran into countless, Profiles with things like this..."Here, I am!" "I want to make money on the internet!"...ad nauseum...Are you seeing to picture?

So, here, I go , again!

"Hello...(find their name, not their handle...WA's welcome message usually addresses them, by their first name), and welcome to WA. This is a wonderful place, with many people, ready and wiling to give any help you may need! You've come to the right place! May, I make a suggestion?

If, you add a little more about, yourself, perhaps, some interests, for example, WE can get to know you! This is how you, really, make that connection, with people that may help you with your niche, and other things. This is a community of many interesting and multi-talented people! Just reach out and ask!

Thank you, again for following!

Best to you!

Barb"...I always, sign my name, here, as well as, replies...unless, it's a back and forth chat. Maybe, redundant, but folks, around the conversation, begin to know who "Barb" is!

As, I read others' profiles, I started editing, my own, several times,, now to add more information, as I felt comfortable.

Every, single person, I given this kind of message, has responded with "Thank, so, much, Barb, I did that!"

Now, "the hook's been set!" Start reeling in YOUR Network!

I, then, go back an check them out!...and it's game on! From, here, I can suggest possibly niche categories or anything, but it's the beginning of the "real" connection, so vital, to one's success here at WA.

What I've discovered is that I have an "inner network" of friends, now, based on common interest, or their just fun people!

I love my following!! We have some real fun, and, if, WORKing, here, at WA, isn't fun...perhaps, you ought to "Get a JOB!"

Well, that's today's Blog!

Thank you, for stopping in and checking it out.

God Bless!

Barb


Evening, side note...

As, many of you, know, my computer froze, major virus, from a hacker!...another blog, on Scam? Nah! Don't have the time! Lesson learned, move on!

The upside, was this, Joe, my "tech doctor", called ,as he promised. He'd kept it over night, for further diagnosis, with Microsoft. Needed a hard drive, complete, "wash n' dry"! ..or buy new computer! I asked, Joe, what he suggested, and it was to let him, fully restore. How long...4 hours! Do it!...pleeese! Ready at 3:00 pm! Yippee, I don't have to write from my cell!!!

Expecting to pay perhaps, $150, I was pleasantly surprised...$35!!! Really!!! I give him a fifty, which he nixed, at first. I suggested, it's Thanksgiving, and use it with your family! I am, so grateful, to you! He, also, downloaded my cell pictures, so, now, I can, upload, a profile picture, of myself, as has been suggested, by a few, right here!

Today's song..."If, tomorrow, never comes, did I say how much I love you?"


Barb

PS...My son called, and I ran out for charcoal...Computer, now, locked...Grrr! It's again, requesting a password, which, Joe made password, free!

I guess I'll hanging out, with, y'all, from my cell after all, 'til, tomorrow!

Somedays are just "Plan B" ! If, miss a reply...I have a couple of pages, of email's mail...I, will, catch-up, tomorrow!!

Everyone one is important!!! Good day, night...B

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UGH!!!

Well, it seems my fingers got in the way again: I was attempting to edit the comment that I left (I hate seeing grammatical errors) and my finger touched the "delete" button instead! Lesson learned:

Avoid editing any comments on my phone!

So my humor is forever lost in cyber world ... I do remember something about an insightful chuckle or a bowlful of chuckles with a spoonful of insight (sounds like a great T-shirt slogan).

Be that as it may, again, I say thank you for making such a great point, Barb. I understand that some people may feel uncomfortable, initially, with creating a bio. But I do believe it's a good practice to update it once you've gotten your feet wet, so to speak. I try not to be too critical, but I can't help but cringe when I see those "Just looking to make a lot of money online." Eeekk!

Anyway, I was able to get more sleep and feeling refreshed ... let the stalking commence!

Veronica

LMAO!! Vern!!
Typing last night...Grr! On my laptop...got interrupted, "Mom, can you go get some charcoal?".5 mins...came home an a laptop and it looked like my evening sign-off was the start!!
Maybe, I was hallucinating!!!... when I opened up from my cell...it was already!!
Seriously, is There a " save" key???
Let's stalk, later!!
Barb

Veronica...Fat, fingers, on keyboard, hit delete!
Huge, blog, ...to be redone, before, the site>>
Thanks, Vern! fellow, fat fingers...FFA!!. for the ..computer challenged!
Barb

"Fat Fingers"...sounds like a good nickname if I was in a gang...like "Knuckles" or "Scar Face", lol. Something to consider, should I choose to pursue other ventures....

Hi Barb, I like your post. I will spend some time and re-vamp my own personal information. I was a little wary to give much information because its the internet, as you know:-), and I was new to WA, and did not know what to expect. I see what a good and supportive community this is now, far better than any other road I tried in my relatively short internet career. Best Alan

Yes, Alan...I added as I felt more trusting!!
Now, go fishing, a reel in your network within, this fabulous network.
Thanks, for joining our journey!!
Barb

Barb, you're just bringing it to the point. I'm absolutely your opinion. Thanks for writing this post!

I'd like to know at least a bit of the person I'm following. So if there is almost nothing written in the bio, I don't follow that person. Telling why you are here and telling about your interests, that is part of the process building up credibility. It's crucial to this business to build up credibility and WA is the platform to learn this and apply what we learn, here within WA and out in the "real" world.

Thanks for challenging us, Barb!
:-)

Thank you! Thank you, as always, Pernilla!
"I don't follow!" You and how many others!
I hope this spreads like wildfire!! We Share success, here!!
I can't achieve, without my "peeps" !!!
Barb

WOW! I never tied in building credibility to my bio before, Pernilla, but that makes so much sense!

I used to follow every new member that I welcomed. Now, I'm a lot more selective. And I agree, if they haven't taken the time to share just a few lines about who they are, I don't follow.

I know my bio is a mouthful, but that's how I express myself. But I have read some that are just 5 lines, yet they have managed to share quite a bit about themselves with fewer words.

Always good to see my Sunshine!

Let's roar it out into the world wide net!
I'll bet
everyone will start sweat
by the "threat"
of not being heard or seen,
on the computer screen!
Let's not hide behind the scene.
Share and care,
and soon you'll be a millionaire!
:-)

As always, you make my day, my sweet friend!
:-)

Hey, there Veronica!!
Your bio, hooked us!!! Short a to the point!! Good info!!
Stalk you , later... my sunshine!!
Barb

LOL...Did you say "short" in reference to MY bio!!!

OMG!...Think I forgot to scroll down!!!! Haaa!!
B

That's, what I meant , by short, to the point, Veronica!
Looking over yesterday's replies, while on mental, burnout...LOL
This guy, replies, HOW DO YOU FIND THEIR Hamden!!!...Oops!... meant " handle"!
Kiss, Veronica!
Today, I'm taking a break...sore throat and tired. Need, to regroup!

I'm only responding to profile, and blog...no fishin' today, and no welcoming new, members...Just my peeps, Baby!!
B

That took me a few seconds to register, Barb, lol. You're a sharp cookie...I see I gotta stay I see I gotta stay alert to you or else
I may miss something!

Ditto! Veronica!
Mutual admiration!! What your DOB? Private is good!
Stalk, your later!!
Barb

Oh baby, how terrible. Yes passwords are sometimes not needed.
Hope your real friend techie can fix this little glitch.
He sounds like a gold mine. Have him on speed dial. Using Windows we need to scan security programs daily as well as mal ware programs. Make sure your modem has a good password. If you don't know how to do this, ask your technician, this is really important to blocking scammers. Hope this helps.
Cheers. Jae

Thank you! I'll ask him, tomorrow!
I did have him, on speed dial...only worked, while office was open. I was talking to him as he was going to get his son! HaB HaB
Not bothering correcting...off to bed!!
Later, Jae

PS Congratulations on breaking into the Top 100!

Thank you, Dear! Any achievement, is because of our people!! Shared success!
Barb

Great suggestions. I'll definitely follow your ideas. Sorry about your computer problems.

Thank you, Catherine!!
Psst...start signing you name on everything!
Glad you're here!
Barb

You are getting better with every post. Love it.

Thank you, thank you!! One third, down!!
Always, Barb

Barb,

What a great post. What you say is really important. Especially if you see someone who only have posts from Kyle & Carson. That means they are not participating. I try to coax people to participate, see if they are enjoying the training and reminding them to get ready for Black Friday. Whatever is relevant and new. I do have to admit, though, yesterday I was tired after work and didn't say much except thanks for following me and I'm following you back. I'll have to look at my network and try to chat them up a bit more.

Congratulations on being in the top 100. That's great.

Wishing you continued success!

Debra.

Debra, you nailed it!
Tonight, is not a night for reading Blogs, so I'm skipping over most!
Almost 11, and I'm going to court in support of friend, tomorrow, morning!
That method, got, you right here, with me! ...and the rest they say is History!!
So, tonight, Ha! Ha!...connected with a couple who had followed, me, not going fishing, but most respond...Profile!!
"Plesae, drop by and see today's post on Your WA Profile!
I'll be back with you soon.
Thanks for following!
Barb"
Punch drunk!!
Later, Debra!!

Hey Barb,

Just finished polishing my rather stale profile as per your suggestion .. THANKS! Great idea.

Also passed this post on to another new member so they might gain an advantage "straight out of the gate". So, Thank YOU too for that!

Hope your computer doctor can resolve the latest issue over the phone with you.

Night,
Trish ;-)

Awesome, Trish!!
Tonight, I replied to any new follows, with Check out WA Profile, and I talk to you, soon!! LOL
Long day, Trish...I'll check out tomorrow, while waiting in court for a friend! Fun!
Later!
Barb

Hopefully you can get the bugs out of that system soon.
Thanks for the post

Progress, not perfection!! I need to get, Joe's cell #!!LOL
Thanks , James!

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