Comments on: Getting Started with Social Networking

By: Social Network Specialist

Social Network Specialist — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:48:36 +0000

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By: Andy Michaels

Andy Michaels — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:39:39 +0000

Based on your levels I’m on the life streaming side of it. Great post!
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By: Christine Masters

Christine Masters — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:02:38 +0000

I have signed up with Twitter, Facebook, Squidoo, StumbleUpon, and some others. However, I don’t really know the best way to use these sites to help my website.
The info here will certainly help me out!
Thanks,
Christine

By: Steve Woodruff

Steve Woodruff — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:17:36 +0000

Thanks, folks, for the comments and feedback. I just got back from the MarketingProfs B2B conference, and while there were some experienced social networking people there, a ton of folks just starting out were eagerly listening and asking questions. It was a great reminder to me how many people are only just wrestling with the very basics…those are the ones we need to help!

By: Business Genome

Business Genome — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:15:55 +0000

Great post. It’s good to know that there are resources for people who are new to the field of social networking. At Business Genome, we’re also digging into the question of how to make the web our friend, instead of some strange, daunting space for tech-savvy teenagers. In particular, we’re trying to unlock how businesses can make the most out of the newest search engine technologies. Thanks for your insight into another aspect of online marketing!

By: Kelly R Short

Kelly R Short — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:46:08 +0000

Someone asked me recently if their business should be on Twitter. My response was two-fold: are your current customers using Twitter (Facebook, MySpace, etc.) and how would they want to use those tools to engage your company? Of course, answering these two questions assumes you have asked your clients if they use social networking tools and if they would want to engage your company using them. Have the pulse of your clients will define how and when to use social networking tools. Personally, I generally advocate their use as I have seen powerful results leveraging their member bases and connections.

By: Elaine Fogel

Elaine Fogel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:09:11 +0000

Steve, I love this line in your e-book on this subject:
“…you can be a great networker …. without a personality transplant.”

By: I Make Thousands of Dollars a Month Posting Links on Google from Home

I Make Thousands of Dollars a Month Posting Links on Google from Home — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:15:58 +0000

Hey, great post, very well written. You should write more about this.

By: Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:20:29 +0000

I am liking the five levels of participation! Will give it some more thought as well.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:26:00 +0000

“What are you waiting for? Jump in and join the network – shallow end or deep, the water’s fine!”
I completely agree. Social networking is constantly evolving. The best way to learn how to do it, is just by doing it. There is a lot of information out there to help you with it, but don’t wait until you know “everything” to get involved because you may never actually do it. So like you asked, “what are you waiting for? Jump in!”

By: Farts from the Heart

Farts from the Heart — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:50:00 +0000

We made the transition to social media and found it to be helpful in hits to the site. Setting up a fan page on Facebook has really helped.

By: Paul Chaney

Paul Chaney — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:30:18 +0000

Love the five levels of participation scheme. I’m here to help too. Happy to do so.

By: Jennifer Caron

Jennifer Caron — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:01:18 +0000

I’m just now getting into social media on a personal level, and am exploring the possibilities for my company. This article provides excellent insights. Personally, I’m trying this approach: one blog for all things me, both personal and professional — and then linking up to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn. I’m hoping this multi-pronged, yet easily maintainable approach will work for me.

By: Lisa Randolph

Lisa Randolph — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:47:04 +0000

Great post, Steve. For many businesses, making the transition to using social networking is extremely nerve-wrecking, but it’s really not that difficult. I think the question that you posed in your post (ie, level of participation and involvement) is a great way to help them evaluate their motives and get started. And it’s true – people using these sites are typically very eager to help introduce a newcomer to this networking space, so there should be no fear in admitting that you’re new and could use a little guidance.
Thanks for sharing!