Comments on: 5 Levels of Social Media Acceptance

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:34:47 +0000

[...] yet unnerving as we try to enter a space that so many are talking about and where we would fit in. Social media acceptance can be self defined as you determine what you want to accomplish. Answering why you are there and [...]

By: Listening Marketing: Hearing Before We See

Listening Marketing: Hearing Before We See — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:59:01 +0000

[...] any measurable social media strategy. Understanding how your company/brand is being perceived and accepted, monitoring industry news and events, and, of course, keeping a close eye on your competitors, is a [...]

By: Small Business Marketing: Butt Prints vs Foot Prints | Kherize5 Blog

Small Business Marketing: Butt Prints vs Foot Prints | Kherize5 Blog — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:43:06 +0000

[...] It is easier to continue with a “daily routine” as who wants to venture out to the unknown? Social media is not new but how it is incorporated and maintained for many small businesses is. It takes time to optimize, rank and build relationships where going to an event is almost a different feeling of time spent. For many we drive the same route, go to the same hot spot for our coffee and if we have to deviate, we feel out of place. This is no different than sitting in front of the computer or venturing out to networking events – if we are not accustomed to it, we feel out of place and are unsure of we will be accepted. [...]

By: Suzanne Vara

Suzanne Vara — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:54:49 +0000

Valerie

thanks for dropping in and commenting. Letting people know you are there and are there to stay is the beginnings of forming a relationship. People notice, it just takes time to see where you will fit in.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:49:28 +0000

Following your sensible advice

By: Andrew Power

Andrew Power — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:01:13 +0000

Nice labels for the behaviour – but people don't necessarily do this in stages. If I'm followed on Twitter, for example, and I see that this person has quality tweets, I'll DM thanks straight away. And if I need an expert or to recommend someone, I'll DM too.

We needn't be shy!

By: Suzanne Vara

Suzanne Vara — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:47:10 +0000

Camilio

There you go again teasing us about Cancun. Social media, being titled social, is about building relationships and being a part of a community that talks to one another. Blogs, twitter, FB, LI, etc allow us to create portfolios to share information about us that we want people to know and that gives people a sense of who we are – but does not give a green light to be immediate friends. It does take time as yes we want to be friends with the industry leaders as they are well respected but they got there by working hard and building relationships with people. We see over and over again people asking for things from people instead of just thanking them for what they do. We have seen it time and time again where the people who do more for others get the recognition.

Thanks for dropping in!

By: Camilo Olea

Camilo Olea — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:35:40 +0000

VERY nice article Suzanne! I completely agree! Most people I know expect to just open their social media channels and bam- Instant sales! Of course it will never work like that; and articles like this one help us prove our point. Thanks and cheers from Cancun!

By: Suzanne Vara

Suzanne Vara — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:24:08 +0000

Kim

It is a refresher for when you want to expand your community as well. Social media gives us that "I know them" feeling when really we do not. I run into this myself where I am like hey I am friends with him so reaching out to his friends should work. Yeah not so much. It takes time and the more people see you the more that they want to or really compelled to find out who you are.

Good to see you around again!

By: HighTouch

HighTouch — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:22:23 +0000

Suzanne, This is how I am approaching alot of my posts this year. We forget that not everyone knows everything. We have to remember what we felt like when we started. Going back to the basics always benefits us.