Thanks! In my experience, being genuine and sincerely nice go an incredibly long way. It sounds trite, but so many people fail to remember they are engaging with way more than a screen – there are actual human beings on the other end! And human beings love to know they are valued, appreciated, admired, and cared for. By simply being honest and kind, people will remember you and gravitate toward you.

Here are a few ideas for some specific, actionable ideas you could incorporate:
1. Strive to respond to every comment on every post (and be thoughtful – don’t just say “thanks, come again!”)
2. Work to be truly helpful to those you’re networking with (can you answer a question for them? Help them solve a problem that is stumping them? Connect them with someone else or give them a lead?)
3. Give stuff away for free. I know, this is a lot of work, but people LOVE free stuff. Create a quick worksheet, PDF guide, or even host a free webinar masterclass via Google Hangout. Nothing will get you to 0 audience members to a gaggle of loyal followers faster than giving them something they can use at no cost to them.

Hope this helps and answers your question – feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss further!