When you post a question in a gantthead discussion, it will probably be answered by someone who just runs across it - a browsing gantthead who just happens to find your posting interesting. Having more connections simply means that your voice is heard by everyone you are connected to on gantthead each time you post something to the site. More connections = more responses.
When you post something on the site everyone connected to you gets a notification in their left-hand toolbar (in "network news") that you have created a posting. If you are connected to 20 people, 20 are notified, if you are connected to 150 people, 150 people are notified. Conversely, if you are connected to no people, no one is notified.
So connect to as many people as you can that you think might be "like you" in some way. Unlike linkedin or facebook, ganttface is NOT about replicating real world relationships online. It's all about meeting new people who share your issues, challenges, and type of work. The goal is to get connected with as many people as you can who can REALLY HELP you. Gantthead gives you access to the largest pool of your peers you can find anywhere. I can't imagine a more productive way to network. Connections you create are more likely to generate productive conversations with you because you picked them based on your own set of criteria.
Connections also help you create and enhance "The brand called you", which is today's world is critical to your success. When you post something to gantthead, you are publicly sharing knowledge. It's not quite like writing a book or winning an award, but it certainly creates a lasting impression. Connections get your contributions noticed. Each connection is not only a potential response, rather it represents an opportunity to make a positive impression - putting you out there as an "expert". So with more connections, every posting you make works that much harder for you.
So, take 5 minutes right now and find a bunch of people to connect with. Later, you'll be glad you did.
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