Eight Secrets of Effective Online Networking

Most nonprofit online networkers agree on setting a regular schedule for updating content, ‘friending’ people or finding new contacts with similar interests. Those who work on multiple networking sites should plan a maintenance schedule.

“One good practice is to set aside a regular housekeeping date to clear out clutter from your profile,” says Nick Booth, a consultant and podcaster based in the United Kingdom, adding that, for him, “Wednesday is MySpace day.”