Just think about it, Twitter is like a networking event except it is virtual and happening 24 hour a day 365 days a year. Thinking of it as a networking event that is always happening really adds a new level of understanding to how to interact there and increase the potential power an individual can draw from it. Take a minute and just ponder, you have the ability to meet people you want and need to connect with any time you want.
With so many new mediums out there for person-to-person connections, it is no surprise that Twitter has gained some serious traction. But as many probably know, Twitter is not the typical social network or blog. It is a combination of the two; a blog and a social network.
However, Twitter is really neither a blog nor a social network. The best way to think of Twitter is one big, 24 hour, cocktail party. Think about it for a moment. You can do it all; discuss business, talk about your personal life, meet potential customers, and find future employees. It’s micro networking all day, everyday.
But for anyone who has been to a networking event, there is something missing from Twitter other than the tangible factor. There are no business cards to exchange. Sure Twitter provides users with a place to tell about themselves in a few words and a link, but other than that, you have to wait and see. Eventually users get to know one another through “tweets,” which are quick messages, but until then they are mutual strangers.
So it comes back to the question, where are the business cards on Twitter? This exchange is still relevant and Twitter is a prime place for it to happen. But how?
Now, thanks to SpartX.com there are business cards that can be exchanged on Twitter: the SpartX Virtual Business Card. If you are curious, take a look below.
An example of a virtual business card exchange on Twitter.
This virtual exchange is one that is catching on and is not just limited to Twitter. The SpartX system allows users to exchange their cards in other ways as well.
One option for SpartX users is to send their card with a message to a recipient’s email. Another option is for users to “leave” their virtual card on any website they choose. Imagine the possibilities. People on the Internet now know who you are and why you are important to them.
Now that business cards, or virtual business cards, can be exchanged on Twitter, the description of a 24-hour cocktail party holds true. With this addition it really is a place to meet, greet, and network. And that’s the point; always be networking.
