http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-i-think-about-my-social-networks Opinions. Commentary. News. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:23:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35056 Scott Monty Wed, 14 May 2008 18:15:43 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35056 @Rob - great question. I've found that I rarely use the 2nd connection feature (the one where you ask someone to introduce you to another party). But when it's one level removed from that (asking someone to ask someone to introduce you), there are too many variables there to trust the system. I believe LinkedIn gives you an opportunity to contact someone directly now. That is, you don't necessarily have to be part of their network. If that's the case, I would just introduce yourself respectfully and state why you would like to connect with them. You could even offer up your email address to let them contact you directly. I hope this helps. @Rob – great question. I’ve found that I rarely use the 2nd connection feature (the one where you ask someone to introduce you to another party). But when it’s one level removed from that (asking someone to ask someone to introduce you), there are too many variables there to trust the system.
I believe LinkedIn gives you an opportunity to contact someone directly now. That is, you don’t necessarily have to be part of their network. If that’s the case, I would just introduce yourself respectfully and state why you would like to connect with them. You could even offer up your email address to let them contact you directly.
I hope this helps.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35055 Rob Tue, 13 May 2008 02:46:13 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35055 Scott - I think social networking has big potential, but I have yet to hear a good strategy for contacting people through third parties on LinkedIn. Say I do a search for a company I'm about to apply for a job with, and come up with someone who's two contacts away from me (3rd connection). Is there protocol for contacting this person? Do's and don't's? Maybe you can become the Miss Manners of the LinkedIn world? Scott -
I think social networking has big potential, but I have yet to hear a good strategy for contacting people through third parties on LinkedIn. Say I do a search for a company I’m about to apply for a job with, and come up with someone who’s two contacts away from me (3rd connection). Is there protocol for contacting this person? Do’s and don’t’s? Maybe you can become the Miss Manners of the LinkedIn world?

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35054 Stephanie Mon, 12 May 2008 16:11:18 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35054 Scott, Great article. I wish more people were taking advantage of the power of social networking- from a business standpoint. I see Facebook as a tool for teens and young adults. I don't even have a profile. As for business, I have a LinkedIn account and a FastPitch account. Now there is a third up and coming social networking site built exclusively for growing businesses. Check it out: <a href="http://www.sohobiztube.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sohobiztube.com</a> Scott,
Great article. I wish more people were taking advantage of the power of social networking- from a business standpoint. I see Facebook as a tool for teens and young adults. I don’t even have a profile. As for business, I have a LinkedIn account and a FastPitch account. Now there is a third up and coming social networking site built exclusively for growing businesses. Check it out: http://www.sohobiztube.com

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35053 Mimi Collins Mon, 12 May 2008 16:07:34 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35053 I agree with you, Elaine. I don't get the point of Twitter either! Can someone explain to me what the value is? I agree with you, Elaine. I don’t get the point of Twitter either! Can someone explain to me what the value is?

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35052 Scott Monty Sun, 11 May 2008 14:56:28 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35052 @Elaine - that's a *great* LinkedIn story! As to Twitter, in my experience, it makes a huge difference who you follow and it takes on greater meaning when you're following a critical mass of people. I agree that some of the minutiae of daily routines aren't necessarily the most critical, but if you take the time to sift through posts or select your network carefully, you'll find it can be a valuable tool. I know people who have used Twitter to get new business leads, network for career opportunities, report from conferences, connect geographically-dispersed sales teams, and more. My advice is to stick with it and keep adding people. I'll be that before long, you'll find it useful. @Elaine – that’s a *great* LinkedIn story!
As to Twitter, in my experience, it makes a huge difference who you follow and it takes on greater meaning when you’re following a critical mass of people. I agree that some of the minutiae of daily routines aren’t necessarily the most critical, but if you take the time to sift through posts or select your network carefully, you’ll find it can be a valuable tool.
I know people who have used Twitter to get new business leads, network for career opportunities, report from conferences, connect geographically-dispersed sales teams, and more.
My advice is to stick with it and keep adding people. I’ll be that before long, you’ll find it useful.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35051 Toby Sat, 10 May 2008 03:50:49 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35051 I sound like a voice in the echo chamber since my stance is very similar. Elaine - I'm finding Twitter a powerful networking and resource tool. Also, we're seeing people exploring direct business applications such as Comcast and JetBlue for customer service and Zappo is using it for "tweet" contests. I sound like a voice in the echo chamber since my stance is very similar.
Elaine – I’m finding Twitter a powerful networking and resource tool. Also, we’re seeing people exploring direct business applications such as Comcast and JetBlue for customer service and Zappo is using it for “tweet” contests.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35050 Elaine Fogel Thu, 08 May 2008 02:59:27 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35050 Scott, I bagged a really good client via LinkedIn. He found me! I think it's an amazing business tool. I tend to find Facebook a bit annoying at times. If a friend or family member writes to me, I need to log onto the site to respond. It's just easier when they e-mail me directly. I tried Twitter, yet haven't figured out the point yet. Who cares what I'm doing at any given minute anyway? I feel like saying, "Get a life!" :) Scott, I bagged a really good client via LinkedIn. He found me! I think it’s an amazing business tool.
I tend to find Facebook a bit annoying at times. If a friend or family member writes to me, I need to log onto the site to respond. It’s just easier when they e-mail me directly.
I tried Twitter, yet haven’t figured out the point yet. Who cares what I’m doing at any given minute anyway? I feel like saying, “Get a life!”

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35049 Scott Monty Thu, 08 May 2008 02:10:28 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35049 @Joel No problem. Consider yourself added! @Steve I agree with your comment about Twitter for the remote worker. It can be like the water cooler - casual conversation during breaks between work that foster a better degree of camaraderie and trust. @Janak Wow. Sounds like you've got a booming business there. Not sure what it has to do with our discussion, but I wish you well. @Joel No problem. Consider yourself added!
@Steve I agree with your comment about Twitter for the remote worker. It can be like the water cooler – casual conversation during breaks between work that foster a better degree of camaraderie and trust.
@Janak Wow. Sounds like you’ve got a booming business there. Not sure what it has to do with our discussion, but I wish you well.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35048 Janak Mehta Wed, 07 May 2008 23:09:51 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35048 Social Media Marketing alone would not be sufficient to market your products You may need to do more... What I can suggest is write few articles and submit to article submission directory and then convert it into PR and then submit to PR submission sites. then create a blog entry and then create a Squidoo page. You can also convert an article into 5 minute video with video and then submit to video sites. Also submit audio to podcasting site. Also submit your article/Pr to social bookmarking sites. I call this re-purposing content on steroids! I do provide this service for other clients. You can contact me at janak@preasy.com or <a href="http://www.preasy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.preasy.com</a> Social Media Marketing alone would not be sufficient to market your products You may need to do more…
What I can suggest is write few articles and submit to article submission directory and then convert it into PR and then submit to PR submission sites. then create a blog entry and then create a Squidoo page. You can also convert an article into 5 minute video with video and then submit to video sites. Also submit audio to podcasting site. Also submit your article/Pr to social bookmarking sites.
I call this re-purposing content on steroids!
I do provide this service for other clients. You can contact me at janak@preasy.com or http://www.preasy.com

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35047 Steve Woodruff Wed, 07 May 2008 22:35:25 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35047 My approach pretty much parallels yours. Though I'm still not finding a lot of utility in Facebook. The casual interaction on Twitter is a great boon for someone who works solo! My approach pretty much parallels yours. Though I’m still not finding a lot of utility in Facebook. The casual interaction on Twitter is a great boon for someone who works solo!

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35046 Frances Devereaux Wed, 07 May 2008 21:17:19 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35046 I'm not sure I understand. All I know is that I'm keen to increase my profits. I’m not sure I understand. All I know is that I’m keen to increase my profits.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35045 Joel Hausmann Wed, 07 May 2008 19:47:07 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35045 Scott, I enjoyed your opinion, I use LinkedIn the most of the networks you shared. I would like you to consider adding me. I would like to add your expertise in Marketing to my contacts. Thanks Scott, I enjoyed your opinion, I use LinkedIn the most of the networks you shared. I would like you to consider adding me. I would like to add your expertise in Marketing to my contacts.
Thanks

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35044 Scott Monty Wed, 07 May 2008 18:54:39 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35044 Oh, I don't know, Leah - I think both are pretty interesting. :-) Oh, I don’t know, Leah – I think both are pretty interesting.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35043 Leah McChesney Wed, 07 May 2008 18:17:09 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35043 did not mean to leave my family blog on previous post, how boring. :) did not mean to leave my family blog on previous post, how boring.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35042 Leah McChesney Wed, 07 May 2008 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35042 Great to see other's take on the different applications. You would be surprised (or maybe not) with how many people who say what is 'a facebook'? The only way I differ from your opinion is my facebook, I have to consider the people actual friends, or more interaction than just a follow. Great to see other’s take on the different applications. You would be surprised (or maybe not) with how many people who say what is ‘a facebook’? The only way I differ from your opinion is my facebook, I have to consider the people actual friends, or more interaction than just a follow.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35041 Ed Healy Wed, 07 May 2008 13:25:19 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35041 I hate to sound like a parrot, but... Yeah, what Lewis said. RE twitter: I readily follow someone on a trial basis, but if I don't know them and they twit-spam too much, they end up getting knocked off the the list. I hate to sound like a parrot, but… Yeah, what Lewis said.
RE twitter: I readily follow someone on a trial basis, but if I don’t know them and they twit-spam too much, they end up getting knocked off the the list.

]]> http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/comment-page-1/#comment-35040 Lewis Green Wed, 07 May 2008 12:56:02 +0000 http://www.mpdailyfix.com/how-i-think-about-my-social-networks/#comment-35040 Scott, I'm with you 100%. I use each tool you describe in exactly the same ways. It's good to know, as sometimes I feel like I'm fishing in a dry lake. Scott,
I’m with you 100%. I use each tool you describe in exactly the same ways. It’s good to know, as sometimes I feel like I’m fishing in a dry lake.

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