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What is the “network effect”? How does it work? What impact does the network effect have on how you spread your fabulous ideas<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The network effect is the theory that, in some cases, the number of users of a good or service affects the value of that good or service. According to the network effect, the more users, the higher the value of the service or product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll cover how the network effect works and how we’ve become so overwhelmed by the various networks available to us that we’re starting to become immune to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Network Effect and The Rise of Immunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the Age of Information<\/a>, we have access to people and information via so many different forums \u2014 traditional media like print, television, and radio as well as digital media, from messaging apps to emails to websites to social platforms. Epidemics rely on this kind of interconnectedness in networks to spread diseases, ideas, or products.<\/strong> 
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Network Effect Example<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The importance of networks is explained in the law of plentitude, also known as the network effect or the \u201cfax effect,\u201d which says that the first fax machine was essentially worthless because no one else had a fax machine to receive your fax. The second fax machine made the first more valuable, and every subsequent fax machine sold made each one increasingly valuable because they expanded the network of people with whom you could exchange faxes; each additional participant adds to the value of the network as a whole. In a network, plentitude creates power and value, which is contradictory to the rule of supply and demand that limited supply makes something more valuable. This is the theory of the network effect.
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When the Network Effect Doesn’t Describe Reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

However, once the network effect and that plentitude passes a certain threshold, a large network can also lead to the fall of an epidemic.<\/strong> In the case of a virus, you may catch a flu that\u2019s going around and then you develop an immunity to it; the flu can spread like wildfire, but once enough people have immunity, it has reached its natural end. (Shortform example: In the case of a social epidemic<\/a>, a particular fashion trend may start among SoHo trendsetters and then is translated and spread to a larger, mainstream audience. But by the time the look is being replicated at JC Penney, it has been played out and lost its appeal not only to the trendsetters but even to the fashion-aware mainstream. The epidemic is over. This is an example of when the network effect doesn’t hold.)
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Technology is creating an ever-expanding network, and people\u2019s increasing interconnectedness is leading us to become immune to all the information and communication we receive. At a certain point, all that information becomes white noise and it is difficult for any one thing to grab our attention.<\/strong> And if you\u2019re trying to start an epidemic, how do you make your message stand out from all that commotion? How do you tap in to the network effect?
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This makes the Law of the Few<\/a> even more critical, because people\u2019s response to information overload<\/a> is to limit their focus to trusted sources, like Mavens, Connectors<\/a>, and Salesmen. 
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Connectors: Social Butterflies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In order to create a network effect and take advantage of it, you need Connectors, Mavens, and Salesmen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectors are people who seem to know everyone. You can find Connectors in every walk of life; they are sociable, gregarious, and are naturally skilled at making \u2014 and keeping in contact with \u2014 friends and acquaintances.
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Connectors tend to be connected to many communities \u2014 whether through interests and hobbies, jobs that cause them to work with people in other fields, or other experiences. Their strength is in occupying many different worlds, and bringing them together.<\/strong> They’re key in creating a network effect.
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However, Connectors are not close with all their connections. In fact, Connectors\u2019 power is in having lots of acquaintances, or \u201cweak ties.\u201d Your acquaintances typically have different social circles and communities \u2014 exposing them to different people and information \u2014 than you, whereas your friends\u2019 knowledge and social ties tend to largely overlap with your own. Thus, your friends can help spread a message<\/a> in the same communities you occupy, but weak ties<\/a> can help spread that message beyond your reach because they belong to different worlds than you do. 
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For this reason, weak ties are more valuable than close friends in creating a wider reach for spreading epidemics, and Connectors are the hubs at the center of all those worlds. 
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Mavens: Data Banks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While Connectors are people specialists who know many people and can spread information widely, Mavens are information specialists; they are endlessly curious and adept at gathering and retaining information on a wide variety of (sometimes obscure) topics. 
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A Maven\u2019s influence is in the power of her recommendation. People know that Mavens are knowledgeable and trustworthy sources of information, so a Maven\u2019s word carries a lot of weight.<\/strong> If a Maven<\/a> suggests you check out a budding epidemic, you\u2019re inclined to listen. 
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Mavens also love to share their knowledge with other people, and are socially motivated to help people with the information they\u2019ve gathered: A Maven is the kind of person who not only clips coupons and knows when a store is having a sale, but also shares coupons with her friends. Mavens are also key to taking advantage of a network effect.
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Mavens\u2019 genuine helpfulness inspires more trust and credibility \u2014 people know Mavens have no agenda or ulterior motive \u2014 so when they give recommendations people tend to take them more seriously. In a social epidemic, they serve as data banks \u2014 they carry the message, with authoritativeness. 
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Salesmen: Persuaders<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Salesmen are the people who pitch the idea or message behind an epidemic and persuade people to jump on board. They do not merely store and share information; Salesmen want to convince<\/em> you to follow their advice. <\/strong>Their word can create a network effect.
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Salesmen have the right words plus an inherent energy, enthusiasm, charm, and likability<\/a> that makes people want to listen to them. Plus, Salesmen instinctively know how to use nonverbal cues<\/a> to reinforce their power of persuasion. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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