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Why Greeting New Members is Good for Business

Friday, November 13

I was just talking with a member who asked how to get more out of using BiggerPockets to build his business, and I made a suggestion that I wanted to share with the rest of you.  Of course, engaging with others is one of the mainstays of successful social networkers.  If you combine that with the need of new people to feel welcome in a community, you've got the perfect formula for success!

Greet New BiggerPockets Members to Quickly Build Your Name and Reputation

This simple activity, repeated a few times a day or week, will help drastically increase your visibility, particularly amongst new members. You will begin to be known as someone who is particularly helpful to others, and if you play your cards right, you'll be one of the first people that others think of when they are looking for someone/something.

Here's all you need to do:

• Stop by the New Member Introductions forum and scan for people who'se posts have few or no replies.
• READ the introduction post and respond to any questions or requests for help.  Let these folks know that they are welcome in the community and that you're happy to do what you can to assist them (and mean it), and then do just that.  Ask them to reveal more about themselves and take a real interest in their background, goals, etc. Of course, visiting their profile to learn more about them before responding is always helpful.
• Follow those threads that you respond to, and be sure to follow up when the initial poster jumps back on the thread.

You'll see that you quickly gain new colleagues (send colleague requests to those people who interest you), and friends here on BiggerPockets.  You'll also see that you become one of those people's go-to colleagues on the site.  This is tactic that works . . . you just need to commit to doing it (and it only takes a few minutes to welcome several newbies).

When deals and other opportunities come up, you'll be there in their memory.

Of course, beyond just helping yourself, you'll be building good karma here on BiggerPockets, and some influence to go with it!

Comments

1. 

   Nick J. Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Great stuff Josh!

   I also like to take it a step further. Being a PRO member, I have the ability to see who is visiting my profiles and blogs. When I see someone new visit either one, I will usually send them a thank message for taking the time to do so. I also ask that they feel free to contact me and tell me how I can help them in their business.

   It's a great way to connect and meet people you would have normally never met before.

2. 

   Joshua Dorkin Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Thanks Nick. I also appreciate the plug for the benefits of PRO accounts! I know that you're definitely one of the people who is utilizing all the available tools that we've got to offer, and of course, your business has benefitted as a result!

3. 

   Lionel Dube Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Inredible job you've done with this site. I find it a very helpful tool no matter what stage you are in with your business. I seen a lot of sights yours is easy to navigate, easy to read and pact with useful info.
   thanks again from the Buzzman

4. 

   Joshua Dorkin Reply
   about 2 years ago

   Thanks, Lionel! Don't forget to jump in and greet those other new members to help build your name up here on the site, and of course, be sure your profile is filled in and profile image uploaded, so you differentiate yourself form everyone else.

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