Basics of Social Networking

Social Media are tools that are facilitating a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. Watch this short video called "The Social Media Revolution" for some facinating facts on the impact of this new medium. While there are a multitude of options, WBA is has chosen to utilize four primary tools to facilitate communication and networking with our members:

The Builder Buzz Blog is a way to get news and information delivered right to your e-mail inbox. Posts are written by a variety of industry experts and topics include Government Affairs, Business Tips, Best of the Legal Hotline, NAHB updates and more. Go into any post and enter your email address in the upper right to stay informed about what WBA is doing for you.


Twitter was created as a way to let people send quick, short messages to a wide audience. These messages, called "tweets," are limited to 140 characters each and can be instantly sent to your contacts, which are called "followers" in Twitter. 
If you create a Twitter account for your business, make sure you list your business' name instead of your own name, and your business' Web site, location and a sentence telling people what your business is about.
 
Watch this short video to learn the basics. Click here to get a Twitter account. Link to a good introduction: Twitter 101 for Business

Stay informed about WBA Goverment Affairs activities and calls to action. www.Twitter.com/WiscBuilders

Facebook is a global social networking website that people use as a personal method to share news with family and friends by creating a profile. Click here for key privacy settings. 

Businesses can use Facebook to connect with customers by creating a page. Here is a good video on why businesses should set up a page, not a profile.

Watch this short video to learn the basics of Facebook. Become a fan of WBA and stay informed about what we are doing for you!


LinkedIn is a network for professionals looking to make new connections that can serve them in their respective careers and business endeavors. Click Here to learn how to use LinkedIn.
Watch this short video to learn the basics of LinkedIn.

Connect with members and broaden your professional network on WBA’s Linked In site.



For more information contact WBA Director of Communications Annie Rubens (608) 242-5151 x 19