Ask a Freemason if they have a social network and they will most likely say, YES. An important part of belonging to Freemasonry is about doing things that encourage working together.
Ask anyone that has a Facebook or Twitter account what is a social network and they might talk about how they can share information and photos with their friends on the internet.
Social networking is a great way of sharing Freemasonry.
When sharing information about Freemasonry online it can be a good idea to post information about upcoming events and sharing news about what has happened recently.
Some important considerations to consider when publishing information into a social network are:
- Join popular networking sites where like minded people are - Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are spaces where people can group and share information together.
- Always think about the long term relationship when posting - Social networking is more than just a prompt reply to a message. With all communications you must be sincere and honest with what you say. An important part of social networking is about listening to people.
- Be professional and provide follow-up - Have a website where you can refer people back to so that you can continue the discussion.
MasonsConnect can help with sharing Freemasonry on popular social networking websites
At MasonsConnect you can setup groups where your Lodge or Order can have a professional looking website. Information published can then be shared with the social networking websites via the URL of the original post.
When making decisions about how to setup your social network remember to always put your self in the shoes of the person visiting. Consider how they would react to what you are presenting. Consider what you would expect if in their situation.
And finally if you are considering sharing information online about Freemasonry the most important thing you can do is get started and be excited about it.
Getting help about social networking from MasonsConnect is easy. Simply contact us and ask for help with your question.
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3 comments postedMy problem is understanding the process with Social Networking - I’ll need to get with it as I can understand the benefits but he question is “how do I do it”?
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Imagine you are watching a documentary on TV. The ad comes on and you say to your self I know a couple of people that would be very interested in watching this. So before you know it you pick up the phone and suggest to each person that they should watch the documentary on TV too.
Now imagine that each of the people you contacted do the same. And then imagine that each of the people they contact do the same.
Assuming that everyone contacts 3 people that pass the news on then very quickly many people will learn about what you are interested in.
Social networking is a term that simply means sharing information with others. The first step is to join a group. Comment on what other people are saying and when you are ready start sharing links and information with the group.
Once you get a little bit of experience seeing what is happening in the groups that you join you can then start your own.
Social networking is a natural extension of our Masons Connect Website. Trawling Facebook produces an extraordinary amount of positive (some not so positive) information directly related to my interest in Freemasonry and other Masonic Orders. The friends that you make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online - it’s an efficient way to do stuff we’ve always done in Freemasonry of getting to know one another better and sharing ideas.