Comments on: Get the word out! http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/ Marketing that brings a smile. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:15:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Glenda Watson Hyatt http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-545 Glenda Watson Hyatt Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:33:09 +0000 http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-545 Thanks for the mention, Calvin. I have learned a few important lessons about social networking since competing in <a href="http://tinyurl.com/2t6ero">Blog for a Year</a>; most importantly, results aren't instant, and it is very easy to acquire "technologically induced ADHD" if you do too much social networking. I'd love to see a strategy on how we can effectively use and integrate these tools without them becoming great time and focus eaters. Thanks for the mention, Calvin. I have learned a few important lessons about social networking since competing in Blog for a Year; most importantly, results aren’t instant, and it is very easy to acquire “technologically induced ADHD” if you do too much social networking. I’d love to see a strategy on how we can effectively use and integrate these tools without them becoming great time and focus eaters.

]]> By: Jens P. Berget http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-544 Jens P. Berget Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:09:34 +0000 http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-544 Hi Calvin, Yes that makes sense, thanks :-) Hi Calvin,

Yes that makes sense, thanks :-)

]]> By: Calvin Warr http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-543 Calvin Warr Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:04:01 +0000 http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-543 Laura- I believe that the IRRELEVANT ones will drop off. As in all things social, size does not matter. Small minority communities have thrived for centuries. No, I don't think the small ones will disappear. I think the irrelevant ones will. Jens, the whole point in social networking is to become a part of the "society". I absolutely agree with your strategy to focus on only a few that are relevant to you. Most importantly, you must enjoy being a part of the network. Sharing links is a natural extension of your interaction, NOT a cynical, business-like propagation of your business. If you can achieve that, then your presence in the network strengthens it. If you are merely selling, then you are weakening it. Does this make sense? :) Laura- I believe that the IRRELEVANT ones will drop off. As in all things social, size does not matter. Small minority communities have thrived for centuries. No, I don’t think the small ones will disappear. I think the irrelevant ones will.

Jens, the whole point in social networking is to become a part of the “society”. I absolutely agree with your strategy to focus on only a few that are relevant to you. Most importantly, you must enjoy being a part of the network. Sharing links is a natural extension of your interaction, NOT a cynical, business-like propagation of your business. If you can achieve that, then your presence in the network strengthens it. If you are merely selling, then you are weakening it. Does this make sense? :)

]]> By: Jens P. Berget http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-542 Jens P. Berget Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-542 Thanks for sharing. I have also been thining about all the various social media networks, and if I should only concentrate on a few big ones or use as many as possible. At the moment, I am focusing on Digg, StumbleUpon, Sphinn and Reddit (well, I am using Facebook as well, but so far without any links to my blog and business). Thanks for sharing.

I have also been thining about all the various social media networks, and if I should only concentrate on a few big ones or use as many as possible. At the moment, I am focusing on Digg, StumbleUpon, Sphinn and Reddit (well, I am using Facebook as well, but so far without any links to my blog and business).

]]> By: Laura http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-541 Laura Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:24:54 +0000 http://www.calvinwarr.com/marketing/267/get-the-word-out/#comment-541 Interesting post! I read Glenda's article too. I have to confess that I still feel overwhelmed with the huge number of social media networks that are out there. I wonder if the number of networks will continue to increase, or if the smaller ones will drop off leaving only one or two big ones? Interesting post! I read Glenda’s article too. I have to confess that I still feel overwhelmed with the huge number of social media networks that are out there. I wonder if the number of networks will continue to increase, or if the smaller ones will drop off leaving only one or two big ones?

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