Seriously people, I've known for some time, that I need a dedicated web page or blog, around the the topic of Social Media. ...Because .... ? Because I am a passionate cheerleader of the power of social media..... to transform our lives on so many levels: personal, biz, community...
Today, I am inspired to start this chat, because of Robert Caruso, who has been (is) one of my greatest teachers in social media. Anyone who is interested in Social Media...who hasn't yet met him...should. This link (I hope) will take you to ways to connect with him
Robert and I have been engaged in a fascinating discussion/debate , and I am asking for your feedback/opinion.
He is adamant, as a Social Media Pro, that each and every tweet/mention/post he receives, *MUST* be answered/replied to in a very timely fashion. And that point of view makes a lot of sense to me.
My point of view differs: I am *NOT* a social media pro.
My goal in engaging in social media is multifaceted. Primarily, what I want to do is support people I believe in; introduce them to each other.
I told Robert that I *DO NOT WANT* him to reply to each/every tweet/RT/post I make about him. My goal is to support him/help him, not to take up his valuable time in replying to me. When he takes time to reply, I feel that I've imposed upon his time/defeated my purpose of supporting him.
Welcome your comments,
Maggie
I agree with Robert, anytime someone is talking to you, or commenting on your blogs, it should be acknowledged. If you get used to it, you won't even notice the extra 3 seconds it takes to do that. You will be glad you did!
ReplyDeleteIt encourages conversation, you will be present in the mind of your followers - think of it as: out of site, out of mind!
Dear Jeannette... Ooopps I didn't realize I had not replied... :) I do very much appreciate your comment and viewpoint. I'm learning... and "out of site, out of mind" = brilliant.
DeleteThank you very much (belatedly)