This document summarizes the results of an internet survey on social networks management conducted from August 5th to 26th, 2008. 56 respondents answered questions about their reasons for using social networks, rules for connecting with others, expectations from their networks, number of connections, attention to online personal branding, managing friends versus professional connections, and challenges in managing their online networks. The survey provides insight into how people use and manage their various social media connections.

1. Social Networks Management (Internet Survey) Vanina Delobelle, PhD www.vaninadelobelle.com August 2008

2. Context of the survey

3. Internet survey from August the 5th till August the 26th 2008 www.vaninadelobelle.com www.twitter.com/vanina Context of the survey

4. Respondants 56 answers

5. Respondants

6. Responses

7. Keep in touch ! What is your main reason for using social networks ?

8. As soon as I get in touch with a person ! What are your rules for connecting ?

9. Keep track and send me interesting content ! What do you expect from your network ?

10. >301 ! How many connections do you have ?

11. Yes ! Do you pay much attention to your online personal branding ?

12. Yes ! Do you make a difference online between your friends and your professionnal connections ?

13. I cannot organize my connections properly ! What is the most painful for you today in managing your online network ?

14. I will have multiple networks based on different interests ! How do you see your future in network management ?

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