The Network Impact In Our Daily Life

INTRODUCTION

It is hard to imagine life without the internet. It is amazing the effect that the internet has had on our lives.  There are still many people who don’t even own a PC but that number is dwindling each year.  It brings to mind all of the technological benefits of the internet age.  Our life has certainly changed within the past thirty years due to the internet and it’s a fine time to reflect on the impact it has had over its lifespan so far.

IMPORTANT OF NETWORK

1. Modes of Communication 

Today, email is the preferred method of communication.  It is an indirect method that most people prefer.  In the internet age we also have VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol popularized primarily with the emergence of Skype and Google Voice),instant messaging and texting. Texting has usurped email as the main type of communication with young people.  Instant messaging is still being used in the business world, while Skype and Google Voice are used for personal and business communication.

2. Online Banking


 The reasons for doing so are numerous, such as:

• You don’t have to be constantly writing out checks to pay your bills, licking envelopes, and buying postage.
• You can easily pay your regular bills like mortgage and car loan with a couple of clicks and the payments will be made electronically on the proper day to avoid late charges.
• You can also receive your bills electronically and an email will notify you when the bill arrives.  Then, after logging into your bank website, you can schedule your bills to arrive on a given date.

Another great thing about online banking is that you can set up anyone as a recipient of funds.  So, if you want to send a check to a relative you can do so online either by having a paper check mailed to them or directly depositing the money into their account.

3. Searching

There were days when you wanted to learn more about a particular subject you would open a book, an encyclopedia or a dictionary.  When the end of each year came, we would receive the edition that chronicled that particular year.  To this day we use a dictionary and thesaurus on a daily basis but now they live online and not on my bookshelf.  Today, we have lightning fast search engines that can give us thousands of links based on specific keywords. 

4. Telecommuting

The internet age has completely redefined how we work.  The ability to sit in your home office while connecting to all of the same resources as if you were in your work office is a reality in today’s workplace.  This has allowed people like me to avoid a two and a half hour commute on the days that I am allowed to telecommute.  The time savings, gas savings and the wear and tear on my car (and on me) is a huge gain.  

5 BENEFITS OF NETWORKING ON OUR BLOG :

1. Shared Knowledge

Being a part of a network and sharing ideas leads to shared knowledge. There is usually more than one way of accomplishing a goal and receiving feedback and discussing other points of view really expands your knowledge base and allows you to see things from a broader perspective.

As an individual it is unlikely that you will happen, but collectively the power can be staggering.

Learning from others who have traveled the trail you are now navigating is always a huge plus for your advancement. 

2. Opportunities

Networking always results in the creation of opportunities, the thing is, you have no idea when or where they may materialize, which is why it’s important to be an action taker, ready to seize on a beneficial opportunity when it does come along. Joint ventures, partnerships and even needs for services you provide are all possible results of networking.

3. Connections

People within a network of friends will have connections with many other people they have encountered in their own lives. When someone they know has a need and can benefit from products and services offered by  someone within the network, that person will likely get the call.

The opposite is also true. You need a service provider and have no one that you know and trust, receiving a recommendation from within your network can be both timely and comforting.

4. Promotion

From blog post to product launches, you have people who will assist you in the promotion of goods and services. This saves you time and removes the risk of over promoting your own content and products. There  is also the benefit of additional traffic to your site and an increase in subscribers and sales.

5. The Social

Social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and of course, the BlogEngage forum are teeming with people and opportunities to connect with others who are traveling a similar path.

Get out there and meet some folks, visit their blogs and interact with them, becoming a part of a few communities. This will enhance your flow of traffic and expand your overall online presence.

Disadvantages of the Internet

1. The Internet is a widespread information medium of communication. Its appearance, like a double-edged sword, not only brings convenience to mankind, but also may causes a great deal of potential problems too.
2. According to many studies of Internet users especially youth have concluded that spending too much time online can adversely affect their psychological well-being.
3. New technology bring the new lifestyle to people , at the same time how to take most use of the Internet becomes an urgent issue.Which, if misused, might undermine the quality of our life and even threaten the mental health of teenage students.

Conclusion

Networking has many benefits, not the least of which are the great people you will come to build relationships with. It brings a strong purpose to your business building and personal development efforts, really making for a pleasant experience.


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