In the last few weeks, I’ve begun to tweat on Twitter and just joined Facebook. I find myself debating the merits of social media and wondering how much is enough. Do I really need to tweat that I played in the garden today? (And does anyone even care?) And, why do I need Facebook when I haven’t begun to tap into the power of Linked In? Here’s a blog that compares the two. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9065398&pageNumber=1
I want to learn where to put my time and attention to make meaningful business and personal connections.What’s been your experience with social media?
Tricia, interesting questions. I’ve lately solved that for me, for now: twitter for a select group of friends/business colleagues (I’ve not accepted everyone who’s requested because I simply do not know them that well. That could change to reflect the way I use Twitter); and Facebook for my very large extended family (sisters, brother, nieces, nephews). I also signed up with Alison Ilg on the Ning.com Flak Pak – although the group does not seem to be using it much just yet From this last move I learned I like the tasteful google ads served up on Ning (their business model) MUCH BETTER than the invasive, in-your-face, almost deal-killer ads on FaceBook. Would an enterprising PhD student like to do a thesis comparing the ROI of both? I continue to love my blog, First Light, although I only post when I have something to day. Still get from 7 to 41 new hits a day!! That’s largely because of what I write about and my tagging. Our clients so far are just doing flickr campaigns (tagged photos = more search engine traffic) and just starting on video emails and podcast campaigns. So far no client is yet blogging. Congratulations on being a pioneer and successful entrepreneur for two decades!