How to Effectively Use Social Networks – The Song

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Dror Gill liked my How to Effectively Use Social Networks post so much that he turned it into a song. Thanks Dror! You can check it out here.

The lyrics go as follows:

Social networks are so great
A wonderful place to meet and mate
But there are a few simple rules
To make them really an effective tool
Virtual communities are made of live people
Each one is different – they are not equal
So if you want a social network to embrace
Put details of your life right in their face

Place tons of information in your profile page
Your interests, hobbies, links, and books – not just your age!
Upload the videos and photos that you took
And pictures of yourself – so people know how you look

If someone has an image of you in their head
It is much easier for him or her to become your friend
Don’t forget to add the posts from your blog
A full RSS feed, or only the log

Mash-up your profiles from other online sites
Add Twitter, Digg and Yedda to your Facebook tonight
Find people with the same interests and add them as friends
And you’ll end up running into them again and again

Show everyone on the planet who you really are
Be genuine, don’t pretend and you will get very far
Some people will like you and some people won’t
But that’s life, no matter what you do or don’t

Maybe you’re asking: What’s the best way
To make online connections, the kind that stay?
Through blogging or social networks? Which one should I choose?
My answer is simple: Use both or you loose

We have many social networks that seem all the same
Filing your details in all of them may seem insane
But if you don’t do it, you should know it is wrong
And that’s what I’m telling you in this song

If you are a company, follow the same rules
Be honest with your community, they are not fools
Admit your mistakes, tell only what’s true
Give personal replies to what they ask you

I said it before, and I’ll repeat it here
The borders online are not always clear
I think it’s a good thing, that on Flickr reside
Professional and personal pictures side by side

People like to connect with others who are open
If you allow them into your world, you will be well spoken
A rich profile is a sign that you’re socially aware
So show them all of our faces, don’t be scared!

In addition, since the GeekCon event (a short summer camp for geeks to relax, get creative and inspired) took place yesterday and today in Israel, Dror,  inspired a few other people to get into the groove. Together they created this awesome rap video – a revised version of the song, which you can check out on Jeff Pulver’s blog.

Thank you guys! So when do we get started on creating the clip for MTV?