tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post6360852741911605042..comments2023-05-11T06:32:49.574-04:00Comments on A Rogue's World : life, love and the tech that glues it together: old school does not ruleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17825837451589662852noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-68785267025042902872009-01-09T16:50:00.000-05:002009-01-09T16:50:00.000-05:00SM is a very much like buying print, broadcast, et...SM is a very much like buying print, broadcast, et all in the early days of it's availability. You cannot convince then of it's value until they get it on their own. The only problem is they will be very late to the party by that mindset.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-53407843056486722692009-01-06T17:44:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:44:00.000-05:00Interesting post. I've found that when a person is...Interesting post. I've found that when a person is locked into a mindset the long term social media pitch almost always results in blank stares or some other sort of dismissal.<BR/><BR/>Now I try to come from both angles - the quick hit that the person is hoping for, and the longer term, value-based approach that is the 'proper' way. That usually ends up in a pro/con conversation that I think helps the person understand a little better and at least gets them engaged in a different approach. It's their call after that.arossellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317689511408786102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-81822929153197488042009-01-06T06:31:00.000-05:002009-01-06T06:31:00.000-05:00Hi Rougepuppet,Glad to know that you are a winner ...Hi Rougepuppet,<BR/><BR/>Glad to know that you are a winner for HP giveaway at one of the blogs. Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>I am the winner at Labnol.org as well!<BR/><BR/>Link: http://www.labnol.org/software/hp-magic-giveaway-winners/6182/<BR/><BR/>I would like to know if the prize has been shipped to you. I am based out of india and haven't yet received the prize. The results on labnol.org were declared on 22nd Dec'2008.<BR/><BR/>Is there a way to track up the courier?<BR/><BR/>I would be happy to hear from you as well.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!Praval Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344760818555291702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-51620534458612098592009-01-04T17:17:00.000-05:002009-01-04T17:17:00.000-05:00Ahh.. the question on convincing people to use soc...Ahh.. the question on convincing people to use social media. The problem is ROI (especially when it comes to blogging). Most small business owners do not want to take the time to write and post blogs despite the merits of such activity. I have pretty much given up on convincing people to use the tool. The best clients are the ones that understand the value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-64499868286280371152008-12-30T09:09:00.000-05:002008-12-30T09:09:00.000-05:00I'll weigh in on both sides of the divide. I had ...I'll weigh in on both sides of the divide. I had a decent Google rank for my Photography business (if you googled my name) before jumping onto FaceBook and making a page and getting some fans.<BR/><BR/>It turns out that a lot of my clientele happen to also be on FaceBook so having a page on FB really helps me target announcements and invitations to events at people that are already interested in my services.<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-68599711055223213692008-12-28T23:36:00.000-05:002008-12-28T23:36:00.000-05:00I think you need to network with people when it co...I think you need to network with people when it comes to art. They need to see it and enjoy it to appreciate it. I also think that getting online helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-25573944344748488202008-12-27T08:51:00.000-05:002008-12-27T08:51:00.000-05:00@gwynne @jonathan I think you are right. it was t...@gwynne @jonathan I think you are right. it was the time consuming, ethereal nature of building a network that is scaring him. But in an arts and craft sort of business, I am convinced it is the only way to make a go of it. Anyone else know of a successful artisan who did NOT go that route??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825837451589662852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-19676537064661721432008-12-26T22:48:00.000-05:002008-12-26T22:48:00.000-05:00Couldn't agree more: people won't be convinced. S...Couldn't agree more: people won't be convinced. Some people might be thinking that a high ranking on google is a shortcut to building a successful, sustainable business. Others might have built something pretty strong already in the physical realm but may believe that the ONLY way to be successful on the web is to be high on the first page in a google search. <BR/><BR/>Network-building takes a lot of time and a lot of effort and it's hard to see the rewards, especially online where it's all pretty ephemeral anyway.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10165464734397742564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301478719841704679.post-64105106467890589332008-12-26T22:13:00.000-05:002008-12-26T22:13:00.000-05:00"How do you convince people of the value of social..."How do you convince people of the value of social media without them living it first hand??"<BR/><BR/>You don't. Many people are tied to the way that advertising has been done for years, or the idea that Google is god, therefore you have to be high on Google to go anywhere.<BR/><BR/>This completely ignores the tried and true sales method of getting referrals, and the only way to do that is to build relationships. Which is what social media is all about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com