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Re: What I learned at Gravity Summit

Hal — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:05:41 -0000

Thanks for commenting, Ramon. You're doing it, plain and simple. You should serve as an inspiration to small business owners everywhere.

Re: What I learned at Gravity Summit

Ramon De Leon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:38:14 -0000

Thank You very much for the kind words. I describe myself as a Pizza Guy that gets it. I do not think I am doing Social Media Marketing. I am using the tools of Social Media to connect with my customers and build my business and brand.

Good Luck and Great Sales!
@Ramon_DeLeon

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Hal — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:16:45 -0000

I feel the same way Andrea, but someone must be clicking on them. My guess is that they're operating with a direct mail philosophy - they going to it KNOWING that at best they'll convert 1-2% of the people they reach.

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Andrea Hill (afhill) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:58:15 -0000

Self-serving and spammy posts are confusing to me. When a comment is left that is really obviously self-serving, it doesn't make sense to me why anyone would follow that link.
If I see an introspective or interesting comment, I may click through to learn more about the author. But if the author is so disrespectful (and/or so unable to understand the topic of the post), I don't feel any inclination to give them traffic.

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:39:15 -0000

WE. ARE. FRIENDS!

Re: The Brogan Effect

akronohiohomes — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:48:47 -0000

I followed you because of the pig! And your Dad! And I like you!

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:41:30 -0000

Yes, but because you had to ask you get no paté. Them's the breaks, slick.

Re: The Brogan Effect

James Ball — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:21:58 -0000

I recieved a DM on Twitter that said Chris Brogan was going to be speaking here today and that there WOULD be hors d' oeuvres. Are you a famous person?

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:48:19 -0000

Love you too. Is this the equivalent of smooching in public?

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:47:26 -0000

Thanks Elaine. Glad you like the avatar. Chris definitely has a talent for making simplifying concepts and giving us a new way to look at things we deal with every day.

See you out there!

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:45:15 -0000

Let it be noted for the record! I think he should only have to deal with one of us at a time any way... :-)

Re: The Brogan Effect

laineyd7 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:32:47 -0000

Hal, that IS a great new avatar. I was already following you, but would have taken a look on Chris' say-so. Chris Brogan (rockstar status notwithstanding) just makes a lot of sense. And he shares. I haven't been the beneficiary of The Brogan Effect yet, but look forward to it! :-)
Keep up the good work!
Best,
Elaine

Re: The Brogan Effect

jennklJennkl — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:28:16 -0000

Yes...always! :-) Love you

Re: The Brogan Effect

Bill Lublin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:26:19 -0000

Just for the record I was following you before Chris was - and I met him before you did - You however are obviously much funnier and cooler than I am (I'm so proud!)
;-)

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:22:55 -0000

Thanks Morten - it makes me feel good to know that someone I respect so much feels like I bring him some value, because even though he's not the type of guy to keep score I really enjoy finding a way to reciprocate.

Appreciate the comment, the reading and the follow. Looking forward to getting to know you better!

Re: The Brogan Effect

Hal — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:19:34 -0000

Thanks! Wait a minute. Aren't you my wife? :-)

Re: The Brogan Effect

jennklJennkl — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:16:12 -0000

Love this post - and to me your are the funniest dude there is! :-)

Re: The Brogan Effect

mojuu — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:34:54 -0000

Haha that's great.. and a great point too. I read Brogan's tweet about and came running. One thing is saying "Follow this guy!", but saying "He's a funny dude" is even better. Who doesn't want to follow a "funny dude", right?

Now I'll retweet your post too, not just to further establish your point, but also because it's a great post.

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Hal — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:36:41 -0000

Another great point! I can see why you separated these out. I actually wrote a post over at the SMMI blog a little while back about taking responsibility for your voice online - essentially being aware of how the things we share can paint an unintentional picture of us in other people's minds. You can read it here if you like:

http://www.smminstitute.com...

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Hal — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:33:05 -0000

I agree with you, Alison, and that seems to be the tightrope that many social media platforms walk - the need to turn a profit (or at least pay staff) is challenged by the demand of the end user that the product remain free and pristine. The reality is that by giving us more control over our Facebook experience (something I discuss in my Friday post), I believe they're trying to find that balance. I don't want Facebook to become another craigslist either - some of this will just be something we have to live with and some of it is growing pains - I think it might be worth the wait to see how this evolves.

Also, it's not just about the meat of the content, it's about the context. If you're a realtor there's a WORLD of difference to me between saying "On my way to go sit an open house" and "2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH REDUCED PRICE ASK LET ME PUT YOU IN THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!!" If you think anything I said applies to you, and you're concerned about how you might be coming off as overly "shouty", just think about HOW you're posting what you're posting, and if there might be a more social way to do so. If you spark interest on the part of your friends, you can add more detail or even privately message them. A strong message becomes stronger when others help you share it, ESPECIALLY in the social media space. :-)

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Hal — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:24:56 -0000

That's a good point. I think some people either leave things completely open or completely shut off because they don't know how to do anything else, and Facebook should feel the obligation to do so outside of a one time pop-up when they change policy or features. They have a tendency to heave changes on us without the detailed tutorials some need to fully understand how these changes are for the better.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

caramandart — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:53:28 -0000

Spambook is not userfriendly so that many people, unless they research it, don't know about the etiquette or privacy settings. We also have to worry, not just to control our direct promotions but if we're too happy, too depressing, too angry and so on. People shut us out for various reasons. I say all things in moderation.

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

caramandart — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:50:42 -0000

The Facebook info section has spaces for employment so I think thats OK to have there, but agree that the original intent for Facebook is getting stretched. Sadly its not userfriendly so many people, unless they go looking ,really don't know about the privacy features and general etiquette.

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Alison Creamer — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:45:00 -0000

I have 2 pages fans and friends. I try very hard not to promote biz on my personal page maybe like 10% of the time. If my friend wants me to link a biz promo to there page by adding them to the comment I will do so. I hope Im using FB correctly ? One change we see with FB as well is fanpages are not as easily found but Market place is. I don't want to see FB turn in to a craigslist. Im thinking FB might be on its way out if the monetize it to much.

Re: If You’re Going To Be A Guest In My House…

Hal — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:32:44 -0000

Thanks Hal. I love your name.