Using the Community Activity Feature
17 Jul. 2024
Overview
The Community Activity feature in the Evolvepreneur® Trusted Network provides a real-time feed of activities within your network. It helps you stay informed about the latest interactions, such as connections made, introductions facilitated, and referrals given and received. This feature is essential for keeping track of your network's dynamics and actively engaging with your connections.
Understanding the Community Activity Dashboard
The Community Activity dashboard provides a snapshot of various interactions within your network. Here's a detailed breakdown of the components and how to use them:
1. Community Activity Feed:
- Activity Entries:
- Each entry in the feed represents a specific activity, such as a new connection, an introduction, or a referral.
- Activities are displayed with timestamps, providing context for when the interaction occurred.
2. Trusted Connections:
- Overview:
- Shows the total number of first-degree connections (e.g., 555 you trust), second-degree connections (e.g., 6254 in your 2nd degree), and the entire network (e.g., 40518 in the entire network).
- Helps you understand the breadth and reach of your professional network.
3. Referral History:
- Monthly Summary:
- Displays the number of referrals you gave and received in the current month.
- Shows the total lifetime introductions, helping you track your ongoing engagement.
4. Super Connectors:
- Top Users:
- Highlights the top super connectors within the network, showing their influence and activity.
- Example: "Scott Cundill - 1104" indicates Scott Cundill is a top connector with a significant number of interactions.
Steps to Use the Community Activity Feature
1. Viewing the Activity Feed:
- Accessing the Feed:
- Open your Evolvepreneur® Trusted Network dashboard.
- Scroll down to the "Community Activity" section to view the real-time activity feed.
- Interpreting Activity Entries:
- Each entry shows the date and time of the activity, the connection involved, and the type of interaction.
- Example: "Jul17, 2024 - 2:29 PM - Your connection Steve Dart (3/10) added Anthony Harrison (8/10)" indicates that Steve Dart added Anthony Harrison to their connections.
2. Interacting with the Activity Feed:
- Contacting Connections:
- Click on "Contact [Name]" to send a message or view the profile of the connection involved in the activity.
- This helps you follow up on new connections or introductions.
- Following Up on Introductions:
- When an introduction is made, you can see both parties involved and the trust scores.
- Use this information to follow up with a thank you message or to schedule a meeting.
3. Managing Your Engagement:
- Stay Informed:
- Regularly check the Community Activity feed to stay updated on the latest interactions within your network.
- Engage with new connections promptly to maintain active relationships.
- Leveraging Trust Scores:
- Pay attention to the trust scores (e.g., 3/10, 8/10) to gauge the reliability and potential value of new connections and introductions.
- Use this information to prioritize your follow-ups and interactions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the Community Activity feature in the Evolvepreneur® Trusted Network?
A1: The Community Activity feature provides a real-time feed of interactions within your network, such as new connections, introductions, and referrals. It helps you stay informed and engaged with your professional network.
Q2: How do I access the Community Activity feed?
A2: To access the Community Activity feed, open your Evolvepreneur® Trusted Network dashboard and scroll down to the "Community Activity" section.
Q3: What information is displayed in each activity entry?
A3: Each activity entry includes the date and time of the interaction, the names of the connections involved, their trust scores, and the type of interaction (e.g., new connection, introduction).
Q4: How can I contact connections mentioned in the activity feed?
A4: Click on "Contact [Name]" next to the connection's name in the activity entry to send a message or view their profile.
Q5: How do I use the trust scores in the Community Activity feed?
A5: Trust scores (e.g., 3/10, 8/10) indicate the reliability and potential value of connections. Use these scores to prioritize your follow-ups and interactions with new connections and introductions.
Q6: Why is it important to follow up on introductions?
A6: Following up on introductions helps you build and maintain relationships, express gratitude, and explore potential collaboration opportunities. It shows your engagement and professionalism.
Q7: How can the Community Activity feature enhance my networking efforts?
A7: By staying informed about the latest interactions within your network, you can engage promptly, build stronger relationships, and leverage new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Q8: Can I customize the activity feed to show specific types of interactions?
A8: While the current interface may not support customization, you can focus on specific entries related to your interests, such as new connections or introductions, to manage your engagement effectively.
Q9: How often should I check the Community Activity feed?
A9: Regularly checking the Community Activity feed, such as daily or several times a week, ensures you stay updated on the latest interactions and can engage promptly with your network.
Q10: What should I do if I see a valuable connection in the activity feed?
A10: If you see a valuable connection, reach out promptly, introduce yourself, and express your interest in connecting or collaborating. Use the trust scores and activity details to personalize your message.
By effectively using the Community Activity feature, users can stay informed about the latest interactions within their network, engage promptly with new connections, and leverage opportunities to enhance their professional relationships and growth within the Evolvepreneur® Trusted Network.