Eau Claire Wisconsin Real Estate
Many of us who have embraced social networks and have incorporated them into our business models have been eye witnesses to their popularity. I dont know what percent of the US population is a part of them but I imagine that the numbers are staggering. Likewise the people using them know how popular they are but the people who dont can only guess as to what the rest of us are up to!
The reasons for the popularity are many. At first they were probably just a mere fad and it was argued that they would simply fade away but now not only are they here to stay, they are growing at exponential rates. Much of their success can be attributed to their ease of use as well as their freqeuent updates and easy adapation to other technologies such as phones. In fact their adapability is one reason that they are even being adopted by governments in our country.
Check this out!
Studies: Social networks exploding, may appear in government
By David Chartier | Published: October 26, 2008 - 03:30PM CT
The positive merits of social networking have been leveraged in a multitude of ways by consumers, businesses, and other organizations for some time. Now, in light of tightening budgets, a VP analyst at Gartner says it's time for government departments to move past previous failed endeavors and wake up and smell the social. Considering the explosive social networking growth revealed by a survey Nielsen just published, now may be a great time to begin transitioning some government operations to social media tools.
Neilsen's study (PDF link) focuses on the social networks that had the highest year-over-year growth in the US from September 2007 to 2008. The reigning champions among social networks are no surprise: MySpace tops out with 59 million users, Facebook has 39 million, and Classmates Online comes in third (no, seriously) with 17 million. Facebook's gaining, though, as its growth came in at 116 percent, while MySpace grew just one percent.
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I always joke about this but really it is true, if you are a real estate agent working in my area stay as far away from social networks as possible, I love all the extra business!
If you would like to work with an agent who is leading the way call 715-894-1001 today or send me an email.
Isn't that true?! It's crazy the way they are all popping up now and the vast majority of people on them. It used to be something for the young crowd and now I see business' and business people on there now. Now besides myspace, facebook, livejournal, twitter, etc... they are everywhere!
Thanks for sharing, Nicole Weidauer
The Egerer & Weidauer Team, Keller Williams Realty North Seattle
hi, there! Am off to check out your link -- appreciated your post.