Monthly Archives: June 2011
Why My Klout Score Will Not Likely Exceed 75
In my investigation of Klout and it’s scoring algorithm, as well as watching videos of Megan Berry, Klout’s Marketing Manager, explain the technology, I believe my Klout score is likely to remain where it is. I have seen the improvements … Continue reading
Social Media Is Not A Toy, But Maybe It Should Be…
Most of you know that when it comes to Social Media, I am one serious guy. I mean, I take the medium very seriously, though I am not opposed to a laugh and having fun within it. But a toy??? … Continue reading
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The Future of Social Media is NOT Networks, But Relationship Management
Remember just a few years ago when Twitter and Facebook were really rising to the top and getting market acceptance in a broader way? Soon thereafter we started hearing about hundreds of new social networks popping up left and right. … Continue reading
Should I Comment Before or After The RT Text Of A Post?
I am asked frequently how you are supposed to handle ReTweets, Replies or Reply All on Twitter. Do you comment before or after the post? Should you comment at the beginning of a RT or at the end? What about … Continue reading
Don’t Auto-Connect Your Twitter and Facebook Social Media Accounts
Just like in real life social events require certain attire, behavior and social graces are expected, so goes social media sites. Shorts and tank tops are perfectly expected on the family camping trip, as well as all the laughing, beer … Continue reading
Klout Perks – Going Beyond the Social Media Checkin
As most of you know I am heavily involved in most things in social media. I was an early adopter of Foursquare, HootSuite and Klout. I am constantly checking in when I am out and about and love how it … Continue reading
Smart Phones – Crucial to Your Social Media Success
We can all agree that timing is important in most things business related. We also know that in today’s business climate, the Internet speeds everything up, somewhere close to the speed of light. Add social media into the mix and … Continue reading
Social Media Business Creates New Family Connections
A true social media story that resulted in new family members added to my life. The background to an amazing story: As some of you know, not too long ago my two year old little baby boy was having trouble … Continue reading
Why Content is SO Important in Social Media
Within the social graph, content is everything. Text, posts, videos, blogs, pictures, etc are the currency we use to start conversations, provide value to others and maintain relationships. Everything in social media starts from content and much of the time … Continue reading
3 Reasons Why @Klout Matters In Your Social Media Success
Is there anything perfect in this world? Not so much. We know nothing is perfect within social media either, however good enough sometimes has a role in how we do things in life and business. In my humble opinion, Klout … Continue reading