We're taking May off (mother's day, graduation, etc.) and meeting again June 8.

The topic is 'How do I build my business using social networking?'

1) what is social networking?
2) difference between blogging (your own verses other interesting sites you want to link to) myspace, facebook, 2nd life, linked in, ning.com, bizarre voice.com .... etc. Are there categories of social networking arenas
3) As Dan Castro suggested, 'go where the faucet is turned on!' e.g. How would I find the best parenting social sites to support 'beinspiredby.com'?
4) what the heck do I do when I get there?

In April, we had a fantastic MeetUp.

Anna Miller spoke about her marketing plan for her new book, as well several tips/tricks to prepare for a successful launch. Some references included:
elance.com
netofficetools.com
ezinearticles.com

Tina Juhl spoke about her new ebusiness www.Tamarina.com and her years of experience in keyword and ad placement searching to help you reach your target audience. Some references included:
prostores.com
siteurchin.com
constantcontact.com
cybersource.com
thawte.com

Carol Thompson spoke about launching her online Nikken business as well.

Join us in June for our next meetup...topic tbd.
The format will be:

11:00 arrive - and get your plate, coffee
11:15 1st speaker -
11:45 2nd speaker -
12:15 meeting wrap up
12:30 -1, networking

#1 - COME! and invite anyone you feel will add value to our eBusiness experience - please update your evite list to insure we have a good count.
#2 - Bring any topics you have interest in (i.e. affiliate marketing, autoresponders, writer's block...)
#3 - Bring a sample of your online business - business cards, book, etc... we can have a little show/tell during the networking section.
#4 - Potluck brunch - please call me to coordinate a dish or $5 donation.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Gracie.