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GLOBAL WARMING - Is Facebook the cause?

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Mortgage and Lending with First Centennial Mortgage NMLS # 132763

I believe that Social Media networking is a significant cause of Global Warming.  Here are some of the Facebook statistics that support my theory.

> Facebook has more than 60 million active users.

> Active users doubling every 6 months; over 20 million users.

> Visiting Social Sites is now the 4th most popular online activity - ahead of personal e-mail.

I attended my first social media seminar and found out that even though I am a member of ActiveRain and LinkedIn, I am missing an important tool in staying in contact with current and potential business clients.  I am not taking advantage of Facebook

Up until today, I saw Facebook as a fun place for family and friends to communicate with photos and comments about daily activities.  Up until today, I was one of those that believed that my existing network of past clients would remember me and actively "sell me" to their network. 

But how do I make sure that I am remembered?  One way might be to link them to me via Facebook when I am most important to them, when I am helping them obtain financing for their new home or helping them save money with a refinance.  Once connected, I can continue to stay in touch by providing them with valuable information relating to interest rates, TIME changes (this weekend), ideas about saving money on college loans, etc.,   I can reinforce their memory of providing them with value.

Look out world, with Facebook, here I come - carbon footprint or not.  Have a great day!

Craig Richardson
National Realty - McLean, VA

Angelo, interesting theory.  You might be on to something.  At least you haven't manipulated the data.

Mar 10, 2010 07:24 AM
Angelo Cusinato
First Centennial Mortgage - Barrington, IL
CRMS, CMC, Mortgage Specialist NMLS # 207204

Thanks Craig, other than ActiveRain, have you had success with the other Social Media approaches?

Mar 10, 2010 08:56 AM
Maureen McCabe
HER Realtors - Columbus, OH
Columbus Ohio Real Estate

I am trying to step up my facebook presence, find past customers.  I have been a member forever but I just have never liked Facebook.  I thought I would start liking it because with Twitter I hated it and then started liking it but...  it's never happened with Facebook.  Recent changes in Facebook make it more important so I am trying...   I doubt global warming is related... but who knows.

Mar 11, 2010 10:35 PM