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DaniWeb IT Discussion Community - Growing an Online Community http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ Our Growing an Online Community forum is the place for discussions related to social networking, community building and issues facing forum and chat administrators and moderators. en-US Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:27:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/alphaimages/misc/rss.jpg DaniWeb IT Discussion Community - Growing an Online Community http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ Gen X uses Facebook, Gen Y uses Twitter http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236805.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:05 GMT I just read a very interesting blog post on Pew Internet recent study about their most recent findings. http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/140357 Insights: Younger generations are moving towards Twitter while Older Generations have embraced Facebook. I just read a very interesting blog post on Pew Internet recent study about their most recent findings.
http://www.socialmediatoday.com/SMC/140357

Insights:
Younger generations are moving towards Twitter
while Older Generations have embraced Facebook. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236805.html <![CDATA[Understanding Video Analytics to Grow Your Viewers' Base]]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236803.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:26 GMT Have you posted a video online and wondered how people foudn the video, when during the video viewers stopped watching, and most of all, did the viewers liked the video? I know YouTube have a basic analytics reporting now but what other tools do you use to obtain such information regarding the... Have you posted a video online and wondered how people foudn the video, when during the video viewers stopped watching, and most of all, did the viewers liked the video? I know YouTube have a basic analytics reporting now but what other tools do you use to obtain such information regarding the video you posted on your blog or site? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236803.html Which Tools do you use for Psychographics Profiles on your visitors? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236801.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:19:29 GMT Understanding visitors go beyond the click. Thus, I have seen a few toold out there that discuss on behavioral targeting and psychographics. I have used QuantCast to gain an understanding of the visitors' behavioral profile. But what else is out there? Do you know of any other tool other ther? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236801.html Measuring analytics on Facebook http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236799.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:14:10 GMT As we all know, many vendors are jumping into creating a Facebook app or page for their business. Thus, one needs to measure success from a quantitative perspective. So I was curious when I read of Kontagent - a social anlaytics tool. I personally never heard of them before. Have you? I would post... As we all know, many vendors are jumping into creating a Facebook app or page for their business. Thus, one needs to measure success from a quantitative perspective. So I was curious when I read of Kontagent - a social anlaytics tool. I personally never heard of them before. Have you? I would post the link up but I dont want my post to be deleted. So let me know what you think of it? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236799.html Help with choosing a Live Chat Support Software http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236718.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:37:44 GMT Does anyone know of any Live Chat Software that I can use, what I mean is Live chat software and/or live chat service where they do the customer service, I’m looking to outsource my customer service to a 24 hour live chat operator because they are cheaper than paying for staff myself, I found one... Does anyone know of any Live Chat Software that I can use, what I mean is Live chat software and/or live chat service where they do the customer service, I’m looking to outsource my customer service to a 24 hour live chat operator because they are cheaper than paying for staff myself, I found one website that was recommended to me called http://live247support.com This site seems to offer the Live Chat Support at a really good price. And id much rather go with a recommendation that just simply randomly searching on Google for it, If anyone in this forum is using a service like this, please let me know what they are like and then I can make a final decision who to use. Thanks ]]> Growing an Online Community carollinehilton http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236718.html Interesting Finding: iPhone Users Are Mean http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236676.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:21:54 GMT I just read on MediaPost about a study that found iPhone users are mean. I dont like that conclusion but it was probably based on the fact that iPhone users watch porno. Who knows? So what do you think?
http://www.mediapost.com/publication...art_aid=116903

Disclaimer: I am NOT involved in any way with this study nor with MediaPost. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236676.html Do you feel the effects of unemployment online? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236674.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:53 GMT I read online that the unemployment rate for the month of October was at a high of 12%. Thus, I wonder if you have noticed an influx of activity, especially during the day time, during these times or a change of online behavior. I wonder post the link to that third party blog so this post wont get... I read online that the unemployment rate for the month of October was at a high of 12%. Thus, I wonder if you have noticed an influx of activity, especially during the day time, during these times or a change of online behavior. I wonder post the link to that third party blog so this post wont get deleted. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236674.html Do you Poke? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236099.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:09:05 GMT Facebook uses pokes to adjust their algorithms. Thus, the more you poke your friend, the more news you get on your friend. So my question for you is "Do you poke?"

http://www forbes.com/2009/10/26/twi...ces_newsletter

These pokes actually have a financial cost involved. Interesting. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236099.html Do you still use AOL? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236097.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00:38 GMT Once upon a time, AOL was the king of online experience. Now, it might just be a tiny leftover kingdom. So I was not surprised when I read that membership is going down. ... Once upon a time, AOL was the king of online experience. Now, it might just be a tiny leftover kingdom. So I was not surprised when I read that membership is going down.
http://www.businessinsider.com/chart...2011%2F04%2F09
I used to use AOL and I still do. I thank God I dont pay 8 cents a minute anymore to use their search engine.
So do you use AOL? Why not or yes? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236097.html Need help making a online community http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236063.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:04:33 GMT I had a someone ask me to day if i can make an online community..... thought this is going to be easy...... next think i know it needs to be based like face book..... Goin to start today...... if anyone can help in any way....... i do thank you. I had a someone ask me to day if i can make an online community..... thought this is going to be easy...... next think i know it needs to be based like face book..... Goin to start today...... if anyone can help in any way....... i do thank you. ]]> Growing an Online Community stevenpetersen http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236063.html Does anyone gets booted from Facebook? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235951.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:23:27 GMT Im just curious. I constantly see my friends number going down by one or two every so often. I know that in Twitter - this is normal since Twitter is known to clean out spamming accounts. But what about Facebook? Have you ever met someone to get booted from Facebook? Im just curious. I constantly see my friends number going down by one or two every so often. I know that in Twitter - this is normal since Twitter is known to clean out spamming accounts. But what about Facebook? Have you ever met someone to get booted from Facebook? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235951.html Is a widget social media? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235802.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:36:20 GMT Yes, it may seem like a simple question, but I often run into this question among internet marketers. So I ask you the same question. Yes, it may seem like a simple question, but I often run into this question among internet marketers. So I ask you the same question. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235802.html Co-brand experience with online communities http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235801.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:41 GMT I have a client that is exploring launching co-promotion on content and online network sites - not only with rich media ads, but with push-polls, banner ads that include surveys, forum discussion, and a page with relevant content. Thus, the goal of this campaign is to create multiple touch... I have a client that is exploring launching co-promotion on content and online network sites - not only with rich media ads, but with push-polls, banner ads that include surveys, forum discussion, and a page with relevant content.

Thus, the goal of this campaign is to create multiple touch points visitors awareness. So if you helped a client launch similar projects, do share your comments and wisdom.

Thanks ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235801.html Predictions for 2010 - Social Media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235799.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:31:29 GMT I cant believe that the holiday season is already here, thus, very soon, we will see on TV and online, Predictions for 2010. So let's say our thread here - what do you predict for 2010 on Social Media. Let me start with mine:
1. I predict social media will have a stronger semantic angle to it.
2. Also, social media will be pushed further and further into daily living
3. the Laggards will be using social media now.

What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235799.html Where best to learn about Social Media? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235338.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:10 GMT There are thousands of blogs and sources to learn about social media, but among this clutter, where are the best resources to learn and keep up about social media? I will start with Mashable, DaniWeb (of course), and eMarketer. Where else would you say? There are thousands of blogs and sources to learn about social media, but among this clutter, where are the best resources to learn and keep up about social media? I will start with Mashable, DaniWeb (of course), and eMarketer. Where else would you say? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235338.html Which marketing objectives for Social Media campaigns? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235335.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:23:33 GMT Yes, almost every single business out there wants to start a social media outreach, but I do wonder, from a marketing standpoint, which objectives are you trying to measure or answer with a social media campaign? IS it engagement? Or does having a Facebook page increase brick n mortal sales? It... Yes, almost every single business out there wants to start a social media outreach, but I do wonder, from a marketing standpoint, which objectives are you trying to measure or answer with a social media campaign? IS it engagement? Or does having a Facebook page increase brick n mortal sales? It depends by business but I do wonder. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235335.html Do you use Social Media to search for information? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235223.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:05:10 GMT I just read on a blog that 18% of online visitors use social media to search for information. I actually think it is higher. I personally have used Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to search for restaurant recommendations and events. What about you? What do you think? I just read on a blog that 18% of online visitors use social media to search for information. I actually think it is higher. I personally have used Yelp, Facebook, and Twitter to search for restaurant recommendations and events. What about you? What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread235223.html News Story Social Media Costs UK £1.4 Billion Annually http://www.daniweb.com/news/story234801.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:50:02 GMT Calling social media sites a "productivity black hole," the UK IT services group Morse said that staff who use Twitter and other social networking sites while at work are costing UK businesses £1.38bn every year, according to the BBC.

More than half those surveyed said they used social networking sites during the working day for personal use, with the average being 40 minutes per week on these sites. While this doesn't sound like much, it adds up to almost a week a year, Morse said.

Other responses from the study, which surveyed 1,460 people:

More than three-quarters of respondents said their employer had not given them specific guidelines with regards to using Twitter.
A third of workers said they had seen sensitive information posted on social networks.
84 percent said they felt it should be up to them what they posted online.

]]> Growing an Online Community slfisher http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234801.html Using mobile to grow your online community? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234564.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:33:31 GMT Mobile is growing and growing. Hence, have you used or explored mobile push campaign to recruit new members to your online community? Im just curious. Mobile is growing and growing. Hence, have you used or explored mobile push campaign to recruit new members to your online community? Im just curious. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234564.html Are you tired of hearing about social media? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234273.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:59:51 GMT Well, did I get your attention? If I did, it worked!!! I wonder how many people who freely use the term social media actually understands it. Do they understand its uses and implications? Or could it be a fad that most will forget after a while. What do you think? Well, did I get your attention? If I did, it worked!!!

I wonder how many people who freely use the term social media actually understands it. Do they understand its uses and implications? Or could it be a fad that most will forget after a while. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234273.html What do you expect from a Social Media Consultant? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234244.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:05:34 GMT I have been at so many internet marketing events where every other person is a social media consultant. So I ask, "If you hired a social media consultant, what factors or qualities are you looking for?" ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234244.html Blending Social Media in your business card http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234020.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:49:59 GMT I remember the day when business cards were small and contained the basic information. It seems though that many internet marketers have a very social media friendly business card, with logos, profile picture, and all their social media contact information. So would you create such a card? If you... I remember the day when business cards were small and contained the basic information. It seems though that many internet marketers have a very social media friendly business card, with logos, profile picture, and all their social media contact information. So would you create such a card? If you have such a card, do you think it has helped you become more connected? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234020.html Would you share your life online? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234017.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:32 GMT Social media have allowed users to share their lives in many different ways, via updates, images, voice, videos, etc. Now that many platforms are integrated, it is easier to catalog and archive your life. From a privacy perspective, I personally would be hesitant towards this. I just read about a... Social media have allowed users to share their lives in many different ways, via updates, images, voice, videos, etc. Now that many platforms are integrated, it is easier to catalog and archive your life. From a privacy perspective, I personally would be hesitant towards this. I just read about a new tool that allows publicizing your life easier - http://www.mov.io/ Would you make your life that public? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234017.html chat while emailing and social media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234016.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:28:32 GMT Years ago, chat was a big thing. Now, chat is also a regular part of social media and online communication. I know at many jobs, my bosses wanted us to either use Yahoo Messenger or Google Chat to continue communication - even if we were just a few offices away. So how have you used chat in your... Years ago, chat was a big thing. Now, chat is also a regular part of social media and online communication. I know at many jobs, my bosses wanted us to either use Yahoo Messenger or Google Chat to continue communication - even if we were just a few offices away. So how have you used chat in your business and normal life? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234016.html e-couponing http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234015.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:24:11 GMT I just read online about a new site that helps users obtain mobile coupons for nearby businesses. I do find this useful if this service if the value is worth it. Check this site out: http://www.vooch.at/eng/homepages/index I personally would use it. What about you? I know my friend has shared... I just read online about a new site that helps users obtain mobile coupons for nearby businesses. I do find this useful if this service if the value is worth it. Check this site out:
http://www.vooch.at/eng/homepages/index
I personally would use it. What about you? I know my friend has shared with me her coupon from an email for me to get a discount at Borders. So that is why I would use this. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234015.html e-Learning http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234001.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:18:45 GMT There are countless e-programs and many people subscribe to it, but the true question is, do these e-learners actually finish their curriculum. What about University of Phoenix, which is solely digital? I know I personally have signed up for many e-learning classes and forgot to finish them with... There are countless e-programs and many people subscribe to it, but the true question is, do these e-learners actually finish their curriculum. What about University of Phoenix, which is solely digital? I know I personally have signed up for many e-learning classes and forgot to finish them with the exception of two. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread234001.html Having trouble getting membership...HELP!!! http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233875.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:04:19 GMT Hey everyone, Membership website is $1.50/mo and the membership includes: games and challenges with real cash prizes ranging from $5 - $100. I have 3 lousy members. Ive dumped $300 into facebook ads, $100 into myspace ads, $300 into google ads, adgitize ads, projectwonderful ads,... Hey everyone,

Membership website is $1.50/mo and the membership includes:

games and challenges with real cash prizes ranging from $5 - $100.

I have 3 lousy members.
Ive dumped $300 into facebook ads, $100 into myspace ads, $300 into google ads, adgitize ads, projectwonderful ads, $10/mo on blogcatalog, and I still cant even pull any more people. The clicks are there because Ive had high advertising cost. Click conversion is decent about 56% CTR. Converting sales is boooooo, it sucks.

Anyone with experiencing running a membership site please respond!! ]]> Growing an Online Community nysilly http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233875.html <![CDATA[Traffic from Twitter & Facebook]]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233739.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:57:18 GMT How much traffics you are getting from Facebook and Twitter and what strategy you are following to target these social networks? *Also post your Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin profile here so that interested member can follow or connect with you.* How much traffics you are getting from Facebook and Twitter and what strategy you are following to target these social networks?

Also post your Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin profile here so that interested member can follow or connect with you. ]]> Growing an Online Community sck4784 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233739.html How to improve Traffic with Social Media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233723.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:58:54 GMT Hello Friends Please tell me how can improve traffic with social sites Hello Friends

Please tell me how can improve traffic with social sites ]]> Growing an Online Community guptavicky http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233723.html List of Social Bookmark Sites http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233083.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:45:18 GMT i want to promote my website using online community, so i decided to promote my website using Bookmark sites, from where i can get list of social bookmark sites. i want to promote my website using online community, so i decided to promote my website using Bookmark sites, from where i can get list of social bookmark sites. ]]> Growing an Online Community umairraja52 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233083.html Facebook new look? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233066.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:34:48 GMT I read on a blog that Facebook will have a new look - http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091020-141738 I personally did not see much difference on the Facebook page except the letters looked bigger but I thought I changed my screen settings. So what do you think about it? I read on a blog that Facebook will have a new look - http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/091020-141738

I personally did not see much difference on the Facebook page except the letters looked bigger but I thought I changed my screen settings. So what do you think about it? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233066.html Nigeria actually arrests online scammers http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233064.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:17:28 GMT We all have received multiple emails from Nigeria requesting us for funds. Also, if you saw District 9, "The Nigerians" also played a bully role on the site. Thus, I thought this was sort of funny but I am glad the Nigerias are finally taking a stand.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/n...e-scammers.ars ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233064.html Whats the fuss with Hulu? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233060.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:08:30 GMT Perhaps I am not hip yet, but I read too much about Hulu. I just read Hulu will start charging for content. Why is this big news? Perhaps is it because in today's society, people have become accustomed to a free site or is it that people are just cheap. So when I read about Hulu charging, my thoughts are:
1. Will it affect membership?
2. Is hulu better than youtube?

So what are your thought? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233060.html A New Social Media Mashup site http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233057.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:50:54 GMT I just read on a blog a new social media mashup site - tracked.com and I really liked it. http://www.tracked.com/ For an internet marketing professional, I really see this site has strong potential. So what do you think? I just read on a blog a new social media mashup site - tracked.com and I really liked it. http://www.tracked.com/
For an internet marketing professional, I really see this site has strong potential. So what do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233057.html Social Media Faceoff http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233053.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:20:56 GMT I just read on Mashable the results of this week's faceoff.

http://mashable.com/2009/10/23/wordpress-over-typepad/

So I figured we members of DaniWeb can have our own FaceOff. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233053.html Would you buy a Netbook to be more connected online? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233051.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:12:05 GMT Netbooks are becoming more popular these days. Its portable and easy to use. Though an iPhone allows users to be connected online, I know a friend who bought a Netbook to better type up blog postings and updates. So would you buy a Netbook to increase your online connectivity? Netbooks are becoming more popular these days. Its portable and easy to use. Though an iPhone allows users to be connected online, I know a friend who bought a Netbook to better type up blog postings and updates. So would you buy a Netbook to increase your online connectivity? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233051.html Facebook Apps http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233046.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:04:00 GMT Each of our our facebook pages are different. Why? Not only is it because of our postings on our wall, but also the apps we add to our pages. I just read about the plethora of Facebook apps on Mashable - http://mashable.com/2009/10/24/facebook-apps-guide/ So which apps do you use? Each of our our facebook pages are different. Why? Not only is it because of our postings on our wall, but also the apps we add to our pages. I just read about the plethora of Facebook apps on Mashable - http://mashable.com/2009/10/24/facebook-apps-guide/
So which apps do you use? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233046.html Social Media Bill of Rights? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232930.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:04:16 GMT What if there is a social media bill of rights? What will it say? Let's do some crowdsourcing now. What would you include?
See this: http://www.digitalconsumer.org/bill.html

My recommendations are:
1. Do not start unnecessary flame wars.
2. Always be nice and giving

What else would you add? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232930.html Word Cloud http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232926.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:58:50 GMT Once upon a time, I saw many sites that had a word cloud. Even some of the sentiment tools have a word cloud. I even think some websites have it. Do you think these wordclouds increase your stickiness to an online community? Once upon a time, I saw many sites that had a word cloud. Even some of the sentiment tools have a word cloud. I even think some websites have it. Do you think these wordclouds increase your stickiness to an online community? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232926.html Sentimentalizing Social Media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232924.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:49:08 GMT With all the changes constantly going on, I would not be surprised that in a few years from now or even months, it will be common place to go to a major search engine and see a little icon next to the search signaling me if its positive, negative, or neutral. There are already a few sentiment... With all the changes constantly going on, I would not be surprised that in a few years from now or even months, it will be common place to go to a major search engine and see a little icon next to the search signaling me if its positive, negative, or neutral. There are already a few sentiment analysis tools out there but its not in the masses yet. So if you have used such tools, like Radian6, what do you think about it? Do you think you can actually sentimentalize social media? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232924.html Sharing our reading experience http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232922.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:36:57 GMT No longer are the days when people would photo copy a note or a page of a copy. People now a days say "email it to me" or post it on FB. Thus, the other day, I was taking a commuter train from the burbs to NYC and noticed lots of Kindles instead of reading the WSJ or NYTs. Thus, with the advent of another e-book reader online - B&N EReader - I do wonder how this will make sharing books easier or harder in today's connected society. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/...-is-different/
One thing for sure, you just cant tear off a sheet from a book anymore. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232922.html Fake AP Writing Style for Twitter http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232921.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:30:29 GMT Okay, Folks, we all know that writing online has disrupted the writing styles that our grammar school teachers have taught us. All I know it not to type in caps since it is yelling. Other than that - almost anything goes. So what do you think about this? I thought it was funny.... Okay, Folks, we all know that writing online has disrupted the writing styles that our grammar school teachers have taught us. All I know it not to type in caps since it is yelling. Other than that - almost anything goes. So what do you think about this? I thought it was funny.
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/...ap-style-book/
Fake Associated Press Writing style for Twitter. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232921.html Snow Leopard and Social Media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232920.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:26:21 GMT As people on this board may know, I have drank the Apple Kool-aid though I dont have an IPhone yet... Anyway, I just upgraded to Snow Leopard OS and I dont see any difference whatsoever. Not even online or offline. Saying that, I do wonder if it will enhance my online experience, especially... As people on this board may know, I have drank the Apple Kool-aid though I dont have an IPhone yet... Anyway, I just upgraded to Snow Leopard OS and I dont see any difference whatsoever. Not even online or offline.

Saying that, I do wonder if it will enhance my online experience, especially social media apps. I remember back in the days that everytime you upgraded your OS, it meant buying new versions of software. Now, since everything is online, OS upgrade has less of a major software haul effect.

Thus, what are your thoughts about how OS actually dont impact our digital experience anymore?
(Perhaps if I was a Windows user - I would have a different experience) ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232920.html Raindrop - new FireFox script to integrate your social media needs http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232919.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:22:04 GMT I just read this on a blog about RainDrop - http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Mozilla_s_Raindrop_Wants_to_Solve_Your_Communication_Woes It is not a widget but a script and it is still in baby mode. So guess what, you will encounter bugs. I personally like Firefox - it rocks! But anyway, I do like... I just read this on a blog about RainDrop - http://www.webmonkey.com/blog/Mozill...unication_Woes

It is not a widget but a script and it is still in baby mode. So guess what, you will encounter bugs. I personally like Firefox - it rocks! But anyway, I do like how Firefox is taking this step to integrate the social media experience on your browser. Rather nifty. I will use it. What about you? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232919.html Vulnerability to CyberAttacks while being on social media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232917.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:18:10 GMT A friend of mine shared a warning yesterday about a hoax email being circulated about "Facebook needs you to re-enter your login" for security purposes and then it attacks your computer. This is really dangerous because we have so much on our computers and then it can spread non-stop in this never ending network of connections.

So what do you think about this? What precautions do you take to prevent this? First of all, I have a mac but in today's day, that is not even a protection anymore. Second, I have Norton Security suite but it does slow my computer at times. Third, I am very cautious with what I link to. I have added a plug-in to my Firefox to warn me of fishy sites. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232917.html No Mas Early Adopters of Social Media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232916.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:14:16 GMT With technology and actually with anything else, adoption of the new item or technology takes times and lots of effort. With the adoption of social media at fast speed, I truly believe that now the laggards are embracing it. You are seeing older generations on Facebook. One important fact is... With technology and actually with anything else, adoption of the new item or technology takes times and lots of effort.

With the adoption of social media at fast speed, I truly believe that now the laggards are embracing it. You are seeing older generations on Facebook. One important fact is that technology has become commonplace in society and it will not be obsolete, like my lovely BetaMax or Commodore 64.

So what do you think about this?

the first 2.5% of the adopters are the "innovators"
the next 13.5% of the adopters are the "early adopters"
the next 34% of the adopters are the "early majority"
the next 34% of the adopters are the "late majority"
the last 16% of the adopters are the "laggards"

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Diffusionofideas.PNG
Rodgers - Diffusion Theory ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232916.html News Story Connecticut Republicans Set Up Fake Democratic Accounts http://www.daniweb.com/news/story232782.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:52:58 GMT Twitter, Inc., has shut down 33 fake Twitter accounts created by Republicans using the names of Democratic state representatives, but fake websites using the Democrats' names are still up.

The story was reported in the Hartford Advocate, an alternative newsweekly.

State Republican Chairman Chris Healy told the paper that it was the Connecticut Republicans' idea.

Twitter announced earlier this year that it planned to verify the accounts of people such as public officials, after several cases of Twitter impersonations.

According to the paper, a Democratic legislative leader reported the accounts to Twitter, which replied, "A person may not impersonate others through the Twitter service in a manner that does or is intended to mislead, confuse or deceive others. ... Impersonation is against our terms unless it is a parody. The standard for defining parody is, 'Would a reasonable person be aware that it's a joke?' Because this is not the case in your situation, we have removed the profile(s) from circulation."

Healy criticized the Democrats' response as "stopping free speech."

The fake web sites all use the same theme and basic design, and note at the bottom that they were "Paid for and Authorized by the Connecticut Republican Party, Jerry Labriola Jr. Treasurer." They are called "Meet Matt Lesser," "Meet Joe Aresimowicz," and so on, with the names of the 33 Democratic legislators.

The sites, as well as other articles about the issue, can be found with this web search. ]]> Growing an Online Community slfisher http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232782.html <![CDATA[Facebook Updates to appear on Bing 'within two months']]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232653.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:03:14 GMT Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, confirmed to the Telegraph UK, that their updates will go live on Bing within two months. She also addresses the privacy concerns for Facebook users, saying that they will only be streaming updates of those members who have set their privacy settings to allow... Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg, confirmed to the Telegraph UK, that their updates will go live on Bing within two months.

She also addresses the privacy concerns for Facebook users, saying that they will only be streaming updates of those members who have set their privacy settings to allow viewing by “everyone on web.”

View article here ]]> Growing an Online Community jay 11 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232653.html Twitter Lists Have Arrived http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232475.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:48:54 GMT It looks like Twitter Lists have arrived - Hallelujah! I just signed in to my account and got the following:

Quote:

"New! Lists. A great way to organize the people you follow and discover new and interesting accounts. (BETA)

Lists are timelines you build yourself, consisting of friends, family, co-workers, sports teams, you name it. You're part of a small group receiving this feature, so don't tweet about it yet!"

Off to play now...

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]]> Growing an Online Community jay 11 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232475.html <![CDATA[Improve conversion ratio's and membership]]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232370.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:18:46 GMT I have a dating site and I wish to increase the conversion ratio and gain a much larger membership. I am new to this so wonering how this is done. I know there is lots of compertion but site is at 800,000 so I have done a lot to get to here but not sure what to do next. So how do I get better... I have a dating site and I wish to increase the conversion ratio and gain a much larger membership. I am new to this so wonering how this is done. I know there is lots of compertion but site is at 800,000 so I have done a lot to get to here but not sure what to do next.

So how do I get better conversion ratios!! ]]> Growing an Online Community jedivid http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232370.html Bing/Google Now Showing Twitter Searches? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232315.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:10:34 GMT Hi, Does anyone have any information on Google and Bing planning to include Twitter posts within their searches? This sounds really bizarre or will it be in a seperate search function? Anyone heard anything about this? Hi,

Does anyone have any information on Google and Bing planning to include Twitter posts within their searches?

This sounds really bizarre or will it be in a seperate search function?

Anyone heard anything about this? ]]> Growing an Online Community justlukeyou http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232315.html Different People Use Online Communities Differently http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232273.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:24:41 GMT I read on the Forrester Blog that it found in its recent survey that: * Young singles and couples are the most connected. * Young families are heavy tech users, especially for shared experiences. * Older families are straddling different worlds. * Older singles and couples use technology more... I read on the Forrester Blog that it found in its recent survey that:

Young singles and couples are the most connected.
Young families are heavy tech users, especially for shared experiences.
Older families are straddling different worlds.
Older singles and couples use technology more surgically.

This is very interesting but true. http://blogs.forrester.com/marketing...a-is-here.html

What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232273.html Do you access online communities on your mobile? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232270.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:17:12 GMT Smartphones have increased the ways people are connected. Thus, it is very easy to integrate Facebook, TweetDeck, and other applications to your phones. I have FB on my blackberry but I dont follow tweets. I used to but not anymore since I was getting tweets all day on my cell so I stopped. What... Smartphones have increased the ways people are connected. Thus, it is very easy to integrate Facebook, TweetDeck, and other applications to your phones. I have FB on my blackberry but I dont follow tweets. I used to but not anymore since I was getting tweets all day on my cell so I stopped. What about you? How connected are you to your online communities on your cell? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232270.html <![CDATA[Search Engines Indexing Your "private tweets"]]> http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232269.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:06 GMT We all know that Twitter and Facebook allows for some level of privacy in regards to your tweets and updates. Some users just make it very public while others make their updates very private and for the eyes of selected few. Thus, there was a concern that search engines, especially Google, will... We all know that Twitter and Facebook allows for some level of privacy in regards to your tweets and updates. Some users just make it very public while others make their updates very private and for the eyes of selected few. Thus, there was a concern that search engines, especially Google, will index these "private thoughts" as well. Mashable reported it will not. But my thought is - nothing is "private" in social media so this issue can indeed be a possibility. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232269.html Using Social Media as a Research Tool http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232222.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:23:18 GMT Nielsen found that 18% of online visitors (at least from their sample) use social media as a discovery tool aka as research tool. I know I do it. It is a way to find "hidden gems".
http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/...ent-discovery/
So what do you think? I am very big into finding so much wealth and gems in user generated content. It is a great way of conducting preliminary qualitative research. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232222.html Online Reputation Management http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232214.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:06:10 GMT In this digital age where tweeting and updating your Facebook page is such a common place behavior, one major concern for me is online reputation management. The information you put online can come back and bite you. Most people may not realize this. HR folks facebook potential employees and now... In this digital age where tweeting and updating your Facebook page is such a common place behavior, one major concern for me is online reputation management. The information you put online can come back and bite you. Most people may not realize this. HR folks facebook potential employees and now that social media communities have integration partnership with major search engines, this issue becomes more threatening. Imagine - you just had a job interview and tweet about how "great" your interview went and hope never to see them again. Imagine if the HR or even the person you interviewed with saw the tweet. Just a thought. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232214.html Microsoft makes deal to include Facebook and Twitter updates in Bing Searches http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232106.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:25:49 GMT Here is the link to the story at All Things Digital http://kara.allthingsd.com/20091021/exclusive-guess-who-else-is-coming-to-dinner-twitter-microsoft-bing-deal-confirmed-but-so-is-facebook-bing/ Microsoft/Bing seems to have one-upped Google! Here is the link to the story at All Things Digital

http://kara.allthingsd.com/20091021/...facebook-bing/

Microsoft/Bing seems to have one-upped Google! ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232106.html Why in Gods name, Why? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232104.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:21:17 GMT I would like to say this is a joke but it is not. Read the link and learn about how you can earn $10,000, if chosen, to blog from inside a branded bathroom (yes, a branded bathroom) in Times Square on behalf of Charmin. In my time in marketing I have come up with and participated in some odd... I would like to say this is a joke but it is not. Read the link and learn about how you can earn $10,000, if chosen, to blog from inside a branded bathroom (yes, a branded bathroom) in Times Square on behalf of Charmin. In my time in marketing I have come up with and participated in some odd marketing campaigns but this one is way out there.

http://mashable.com/2009/10/21/charmin-enjoy-the-go/ ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232104.html Interesting Facebook stat from the Web 2.0 summit http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232102.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:16:37 GMT Mashable is reporting that Facebook's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, revealed that Facebook is averaging 45 million status updates from 30 million unique visitors per day. So in the last few weeks, along with this info plus the 5 billionth tweet through Twitter and Linkedin going over the 50 million mark in subscribers. Some outlets have reported stats that say that growth is starting to level off in the social media world but I am not so sure. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232102.html Google incorporating Twitter into search results http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232085.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:24:30 GMT Check out this article on the official Google Blog:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/...nd-search.html

Tweets within search results because Twitter is doing something that even Google can't do ... provide LIVE search results. ]]> Growing an Online Community cscgal http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232085.html How about some success stories http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231849.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:44:48 GMT We all come on this forum to ask questions and discuss possible solutions and strategies and occaisionally we will mention a success story related to those topics. But why don't we all post a win or an accomplishment so that we can all be inspired. I will kick this off.

One of my clients was extremely dubious of social media in any way, shape or form. Whenever I attended monthly status meetings and spoke about the opportunities that existed to promote their busines through social media he would make joking comments that were subtle hints that he saw no benefit. So, I took matters into my own hands. I built a Linkedin presence for the company including a profile for the owner of the company and their heads of sales and marketing. In Linkedin I joined groups and posted announcements of webinars and events. I established a blog for the company and posted up content that they used in their monthly customer newsletters. I developed a twitter presence and tweeted about wins and tweeted links to case studies and press releases. I established a channel on YouTube and an account on SlideShare and put up sales content. All of these accounts and presences had links back to the corporate website. I then created a field on the various forms on the website asking people to say where they heard about the company. Two months later I gave a presentation during a monthly meeting showing how a number of leads were attributed to the presences I created. I also showed through google analytics all of the referrals to the corporate website that came from these presences and accounts. It was a gamble because I knew that if the results were not convincing or the owner found out what I was doing before I could prove the benefits I could lose my contract and possibly be sued. Happily, after the initial shock wore off I received a very public apology from the owner and he had me document all of my efforts and establish guidelines and processes to keep all of the activities moving forward. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231849.html This is cool http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231842.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:17:59 GMT I found this on a blog and it really is interesting to see. The blogger developed a flash counter that tallys the amount of activity of various social media types starting with the moment you start looking at it (i.e., number of blog posts, number of tweets, number of new facebook accounts, etc). ... I found this on a blog and it really is interesting to see. The blogger developed a flash counter that tallys the amount of activity of various social media types starting with the moment you start looking at it (i.e., number of blog posts, number of tweets, number of new facebook accounts, etc).

The author explains how it works and what inspired him to do it. It really is amazing to see.

http://www.personalizemedia.com/gary...l-media-count/ ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231842.html Budget of Begging http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231840.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:12:29 GMT I saw an interesting poll being conducted on Social Media Today asking "Does Social Media have its own budget in the corporation or does it have to go begging?". There were less than 100 votes but by a 2 to 1 margin Begging seems to be the order of the day in terms of funding social media in corporations. Does anyone here want to comment on their own experiences in terms of this? For my clients, some have set up modest budgets while others are willing to dabble and experiment as long as there is little or no cost (preferably no cost). ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231840.html This might help if you have clients or bosses who are dubious of social media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231837.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:05:32 GMT I found this blog on Duct Tape Marketing that has some really positive numbers about social media adoption by small businesses. It might be helpful (I know I am going to use it with some of my clients) if you have clients who are small businesses and don't think that social media is a small business kind of thing.

http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blo...media-rapidly/ ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231837.html Anyone attending Blog World Expo 2009? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231836.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:01:36 GMT And if you are would you care to share any interesting tidbits you may have picked up on? While some outlets are covering the festivities I always find that the big name stuff is covered while the more interesting niche stuff is ignored. So if anyone is or was there and has anything cool to talk... And if you are would you care to share any interesting tidbits you may have picked up on? While some outlets are covering the festivities I always find that the big name stuff is covered while the more interesting niche stuff is ignored. So if anyone is or was there and has anything cool to talk about, lets hear it! ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231836.html Customer Service through Twitter http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231833.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:48:36 GMT I was reading an interesting blog on Social Media Today about Customer Service being supplied by or accessed through twitter. One of my clients brought the blog to my attention and is interested in the possibility of using twitter in the company's customer service efforts. To be honest, while I have read about theoretical use of twitter in this fashion and I know that some consumer-oriented companies are doing this, my client is a B2B operation and my first reaction is to tread lightly as you do not want to alienate or annoy customers. Is anyone working with a
B2B company or knows of one that is using Twitter as part of their customer service initiatives? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231833.html News Story 5 Billion Tweets! http://www.daniweb.com/news/story231619.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:13:10 GMT GigaTweet (http://popacular.com/gigatweet/) has been counting the total number of messages posted to Twitter in real time, and the rolling count is almost hypnotic. Overnight the 5 billionth Tweet was posted. So what was it? Perhaps someone speaking out... GigaTweet has been counting the total number of messages posted to Twitter in real time, and the rolling count is almost hypnotic. Overnight the 5 billionth Tweet was posted.

So what was it?

Perhaps someone speaking out against corporates trying to gag freedom of the press again? Nope.

Maybe another campaign kicking off against insensitive and homophobic ranting in the Daily Mail newspaper? Nope.

Must be an anarchist orchestrating a protest movement then? Nope.

Which surely only leaves the willy waving celebrity crowd, was it one of them letting us know they had eaten dinner with another celeb and were off to bed now? Nope.

It surely wasn't me, @happygeek, saying something profound? Nope, no chance of that I am afraid.

Actually, the 5 billionth Tweet was something of a let down, yet a refreshing reminder that the real power of Twitter is with ordinary users having ordinary conversations with their ordinary friends.

It would appear that Tweet 5,000,000,000 was posted by one Robin Sloan (@robinsloan) in reply to a user called @sexysloan9912e, and simply said "Oh lord".

Indeed. ]]> Growing an Online Community happygeek http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231619.html Selling real estate throught social media http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231570.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:10:20 GMT Does anyone have any experience setting up social media presences for realtors? I have a friend who is an independent realtor and she is looking for ways to expand her reach. She knows I work with social media and asked my advice. As I have not worked with realtors in terms of social media I am... Does anyone have any experience setting up social media presences for realtors? I have a friend who is an independent realtor and she is looking for ways to expand her reach. She knows I work with social media and asked my advice. As I have not worked with realtors in terms of social media I am reaching out to the community for help. Thanks. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231570.html The best social media starting point for a small business? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231567.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:56:48 GMT I saw this question posted in one of my linkedin groups and thought it could be an interesting one for this forum. What would you say is the best social media outlet as a starting point for a small business to launch their social media strategy from? I would say that it depends on two... I saw this question posted in one of my linkedin groups and thought it could be an interesting one for this forum. What would you say is the best social media outlet as a starting point for a small business to launch their social media strategy from?

I would say that it depends on two factors, product and target market. If it is a small business with a product that is targeted at a national market of businesses, Linkedin would be a good place to start as they can seek out and join groups that have the very companies they are targeting as potential clients. If they are targeting consumers in a smaller, regional market then they might want to look at Facebook where you can set up fan pages and advertise to people who are within your target market.

Any other thoughts? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231567.html Validating identities http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231566.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:47:43 GMT I recently came across a service that allows people to get a badge that can be included as part of their social media identity that validates that they are online in communities as a private citizen, a business professional, a representative of a corporation or as part of a not-for-profit or... I recently came across a service that allows people to get a badge that can be included as part of their social media identity that validates that they are online in communities as a private citizen, a business professional, a representative of a corporation or as part of a not-for-profit or academia. While this seems like a good idea and could have some valid applications in the various social media arenas, does anyone think that there will be a wider push for people to validate who they are or in what capacity they are participating in a social media channel as? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231566.html Branded online communities http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231564.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:40:14 GMT I recently came across a Wall Street Journal piece about branded online communities (link below) and the author talked about how while Lego was looking to come out with a new line of products they tapped into an online community for people who are Lego enthusiasts set up by people who are Lego... I recently came across a Wall Street Journal piece about branded online communities (link below) and the author talked about how while Lego was looking to come out with a new line of products they tapped into an online community for people who are Lego enthusiasts set up by people who are Lego enthusiasts. The basic thrust of the article is how companies that set up branded online communities as an extension of their marketing effort can turn these communities into market research tools, early warning systems for customer concerns and complaints and customer loyalty building tools. The author pointed out that for corporations to make this work they have to let go of their tight branding control and allow free exchanges of ideas to occur. It was also acknowledged that while communities like this can offer up a wealth of information for the corporation they also can become forums for people to bitch about product issues and that the corporations have to fight the urge to edit out negative threads so that the free flow of all info remains pure.

Does anyone work for a company where they think this type of branded community could work and where the company has the patience and resiliency to allow negative threads to run their natural course? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231564.html The growth of Twitter http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231518.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:42:46 GMT I was just reading that in November of last year the one billionth tweet was...well...tweeted! Sometime in the last 24 hours the *_five billionth tweet _*was tweeted. Do you think that the rapid growth is because of the trendiness of tweeting (thanks to Ashton Kutcher, OchoCinco and a host of... I was just reading that in November of last year the one billionth tweet was...well...tweeted! Sometime in the last 24 hours the five billionth tweet was tweeted. Do you think that the rapid growth is because of the trendiness of tweeting (thanks to Ashton Kutcher, OchoCinco and a host of other Twits), because of the growth of business use of twitter or a combination of both. I think that it is more the celebri-Twits and their sheep-like fans but I think that business use will soon bring things more into balance eventually. What say you? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231518.html If you were building the next Facebook, what would it look like? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231310.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:36:44 GMT Seems like a basic question for this forum but I wasn't certain if it had been asked. We all know how MySpace was and how Facebook improved on it. What would you build into the perfect next generation social media community if you knew you were the one chosen to do it? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231310.html Heard of CMP.ly? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231306.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:27:46 GMT A few threads back we were discussing possible FTC regs that would require bloggers to disclose if they were being compensated for blogging about products or services. Well, as is the case with the internet community, a solution has been created. http://cmp.ly/ The link above will take you... A few threads back we were discussing possible FTC regs that would require bloggers to disclose if they were being compensated for blogging about products or services. Well, as is the case with the internet community, a solution has been created.

http://cmp.ly/

The link above will take you to a simple page that lays out 6 disclosures that can be included in blog posts or tweets that allow people to reveal a connection or lack of connection between a blogger and the product or service they are talking about. Check it out and let us know what you think. I like it and think that it will eliminate both the mystery of how to be in compliance and the fear that you may or may not be in compliance with the new regs. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231306.html First the sports world and now Hollywood is clamping down on Twitter http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231304.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:20:18 GMT I saw a report that Hollywood Studios (both movies and TV) and the agencies that manage celebrities are trying to crack down on celebrities tweeting for fear of news getting out that the studios might want to use for publicity at a better time. Personally, I think that as industry after industry... I saw a report that Hollywood Studios (both movies and TV) and the agencies that manage celebrities are trying to crack down on celebrities tweeting for fear of news getting out that the studios might want to use for publicity at a better time. Personally, I think that as industry after industry tries to crack down on tweeting they are going to encourage more people to get on twitter to see what is going on. This can only benefit the people who created Twitter if they ever go public. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231304.html migrating from blogging to tweeting http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231302.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:14:42 GMT Mashable is reporting that the top twitter trend to watch is some bloggers migrating to tweeting because they can get their point across in 140 characters or less. While I could see this among the bloggers who are more humor-based in their blogging I don't know that this is going to be as big a trend as the people at BlogWord think. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231302.html News Story How the Internet is Changing Politics -- or is It? http://www.daniweb.com/news/story231276.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:35:28 GMT The 2008 presidential election featured a new emphasis on using the Internet, ranging from raising money to advertising to getting support.

It's still going on. Facebook, in particular, due to the ease in which people can set up affinity groups, is proving to be a new source of online activism, according to a recent article.

"Facebook’s features, such as the ability to add real-world events to a group or fan page, the ability to send a message to up to 5,000 members on a group page and the built-in discussion boards, make it an all-in-one stop for the connected protester," the article said.

It's also expected that, while the Federal Elections Commission ruled in 2006 that campaign regulations do not apply to most Internet activity, except for paid political advertising on someone else's Web site, new rules on campaigning will be in effect by the 2010 election cycle, according to an AP article.

"When does a blog connected to a campaign need to disclose its allegiance?," the article asks. "Does a candidate's personal Facebook page need a disclaimer if it is updated by a staffer? Can a campaign-related tweet — a message posted on social media site Twitter — even be regulated?" Another example cited in the article was whether Internet advertising -- such as pop-up ads whenever someone Googles an opponent -- need the sort of "Paid for by..." disclaimer that printed ads require.

Ironically, however, a report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project called Civic Engagement Online found that the Internet hasn't much changed the political landscape.

"Contrary to the hopes of some advocates, the internet [sic] is not changing the socio-economic character of civic engagement in America," said Aaron Smith in the report. "Just as in offline civic life, the well-to-do and well-educated are more likely than those less well off to participate in online political activities such as emailing a government official, signing an online petition or making a political contribution."

However, this may change in the future, Smith said. It is "not inevitable that those with high levels of income and education are the most active in civic and political affairs," he said. "In contrast to traditional acts of political participation -- whether undertaken online or offline -- forms of engagement that use blogs or online social network sites are not characterized by such a strong association with socio-economic stratification." ]]> Growing an Online Community slfisher http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231276.html News Story Do stressed women love to blog? http://www.daniweb.com/news/story231239.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:58:56 GMT Apparently, women are more than twice as likely to go online and vent when stressed than speak to their partners. That's according to the results of a recent survey which also suggests that when stressed many women go and blog instead of turning to alcohol or chocolate.

The survey, conducted by women's online community Powder Room Graffiti reveals that some 58% of women will write more online during difficult times, either by blogging, commenting or taking part in social networks. Only 23% said they turned to their partners when things got on top of them.

"Our research would certainly indicate that the blogosphere has a real psychological benefit for some women and appears more effective than the more obvious stress relievers of alcohol or face-to-face exchanges with a close confidant" said Diane Hayman from Powder Room Graffiti. "Being encouraged to speak honestly is clearly very liberating for women... we’ve seen people share and debate the full gamut of subjects, many of which would be off-limits in a coffee morning setting or on the pages of a glossy magazine" she added.

Or, of course, there's the alternative theory that the Internet in general, and social networks/communities in particular, are just great places to let off steam no matter what gender you happen to be. ]]> Growing an Online Community newsguy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231239.html Google TV ads, Dish Network and online community building http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231208.html Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:35:52 GMT I was watching TV the other night (I have Dish Network) and I saw a commercial for placing targeted TV ads on Dish Network through Google TV ads. I checked out the Google TV ads info (including watching a really quick informative how-to video) and discovered that is built along the sames lines ad... I was watching TV the other night (I have Dish Network) and I saw a commercial for placing targeted TV ads on Dish Network through Google TV ads. I checked out the Google TV ads info (including watching a really quick informative how-to video) and discovered that is built along the sames lines ad AdWords but for TV. You can pick the regions targeted, the shows who's audience you want to target, the length of your campaign and your CPM (in this case, cost per tv's the ad is shown on).

In terms of creating the ad, they offer you a variety of options from bidding to their community of ad producers to creating the ad yourself (as long as it meets their editorial and technical guidelines) to other less technical and possibly lower quality options.

Now, let's say you are developing an online community for baby boomers who are contemplating retirement. Your community is going to cover everything from health & fitness, investing, vacations, estate planning, etc. Would you include a TV campaign as part of your strategy at building the online community knowing that you can focus your advertising on the TV viewing habits of your target market? Considering the inexpensive video HD video cameras and editing software available that can be used, I would take a shot at it as long as I had a budget and had reasonable expectations. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231208.html Corporate Social Media Policy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230594.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:44:55 GMT I have been asked by one of my clients to draft a social media use policy for employees. My client asked for there to be two sections, one for in office and one for out of office. I am curious to know if anyone has encountered corporate policies for social media (or any other activities) outside... I have been asked by one of my clients to draft a social media use policy for employees. My client asked for there to be two sections, one for in office and one for out of office. I am curious to know if anyone has encountered corporate policies for social media (or any other activities) outside of the office, specifically in terms of non-business hours. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230594.html Best Practices for online community building - What do you think http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230592.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:41:01 GMT I found this through one of my Linkedin Groups. The links is to a short, somewhat general blog post from a company that is offering social media community building services. The one line I thought was funny (weird, not haha) was where he mentions how your prestige in offline social networks was... I found this through one of my Linkedin Groups. The links is to a short, somewhat general blog post from a company that is offering social media community building services. The one line I thought was funny (weird, not haha) was where he mentions how your prestige in offline social networks was determined by how many rooms in your house and how many wives you have...

The author and his company are both based in Romania so I am not certain what their laws are like in regards to marriage but I am pretty certain that outside of certain areas of Utah if you have more than one wife in the US you are breaking the law!:D

Anyway, take a read and tell me what you think and I will pass on our assessment to the author. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230592.html Facebook and Twitter may have peaked but not Linkedin http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230588.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:21:56 GMT In the last 2 days on Mashable it has been reported that new user and unique visitor growth has leveled out for both Facebook and Twitter (both are below 2% growth per month in the US over the last few months). Linkedin, however, is growing at close to 6% monthly both in the US and... In the last 2 days on Mashable it has been reported that new user and unique visitor growth has leveled out for both Facebook and Twitter (both are below 2% growth per month in the US over the last few months). Linkedin, however, is growing at close to 6% monthly both in the US and internationally. Additionally, Linkedin recently surpassed the 50 million mark in users.

The question is, do these two trends indicate that Linkedin is on its way to being the social media of choice for businesses? I would say so but as there is no advertising in Linkedin the use of Linkedin is truly as a networking tool. The marketing efforts in Facebook and Twitter still show those to be the most popular channels for seeking new business in terms of social media. Any thoughts? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230588.html TweetDeck releases upgrade, anyone have any thoughts http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230584.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:02:25 GMT As many of my clients use tweetdeck to monitor their own followers and the accounts they follow, I am interested to see some of the new functionalities from the new release in action. Has anyone played with them yet and if so what do you think? As many of my clients use tweetdeck to monitor their own followers and the accounts they follow, I am interested to see some of the new functionalities from the new release in action. Has anyone played with them yet and if so what do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230584.html Treating your community with sensitivity http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230570.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:16:12 GMT I was to attend a recent event in NYC that was to be the introduction of a new online community in the US. The company, similar to DaniWeb, has been around for 10 years. Unlike DaniWeb, they charge their community members a yearly fee. Because of a sudden death in my family I was unable to... I was to attend a recent event in NYC that was to be the introduction of a new online community in the US. The company, similar to DaniWeb, has been around for 10 years. Unlike DaniWeb, they charge their community members a yearly fee. Because of a sudden death in my family I was unable to attend or have anyone else from my company attend in my place. I alerted the company and I knew that the lateness of my alerting them to my inability to attend would make it impossible for them to fill my spot. Although the event was free to attend, they did ask for a credit card to secure the spot and if you did not attend you would be charge a fee of $395. One would think that a sudden death would be an acceptable reason to not attend without penalty.

Unfortunately, one of their VPs involved in sales, sent me an e-mail informing me that while my families loss was unfortunate I would get charged a penalty. But, so that I would get something out of it they would make it a membership and at a discounted rate. I attempted to contact their US office and left a voice mail but I was never contacted. I have taken additional steps that I will not mention now but I am using social media as a way of contacting the CEO in regards to this.

Has this ever happened to you? If you were managing and growing an online community that you charged for would you assess penalty fees for unforseen events that were beyond the control of anyone? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230570.html Social Media and Job Hunting http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229979.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:08:03 GMT We all know that any lead helps with this economy. Online job boards are full of job seekers who are really looking. But I read on a site about how social media has helped job seekers find jobs. There are many job related twitter accounts and also other karma related job seekers helping other job... We all know that any lead helps with this economy. Online job boards are full of job seekers who are really looking. But I read on a site about how social media has helped job seekers find jobs. There are many job related twitter accounts and also other karma related job seekers helping other job seekers accounts there as well. So if you found a lead or helped someone else find a lead using social media, please share your story. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229979.html Do you use Tags? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229977.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:02:51 GMT As we all know DaniWeb has a new look and feel and I like it. It also allows users to include tags on post and responses. From a SEO perspective, tagging helps content be crawled by engines. But how many of us actually tag content outside this site? As we all know DaniWeb has a new look and feel and I like it. It also allows users to include tags on post and responses. From a SEO perspective, tagging helps content be crawled by engines. But how many of us actually tag content outside this site? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229977.html Do you use RSS feeds? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229976.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:59:28 GMT I read on a blog about how RSS may be out. I dont know about you but I actually subscribe to many blogs and I look forward to reading or at least glancing my Google Reader's headlines. Yes, I dont have time for all the feeds but I do scan and read the compelling ones. What about you? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229976.html Social Media as a Fabric rather than a tactic http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229975.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:55:13 GMT If you have not heard yet, there was a study coproduced by Comscore and Group M about social media and paid search. http://www.scribd.com/doc/20703026/The-Influenced-Social-Media-Search-and-the-Interplay-of-Consideration-and-Consumption Above is the 6 page link. Basically it found that... If you have not heard yet, there was a study coproduced by Comscore and Group M about social media and paid search.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/20703026/T...nd-Consumption

Above is the 6 page link.

Basically it found that social media increases visitors consumption on context, experience, and increases click through rate. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229975.html Dropping paid analytics tools for Google Analytics http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229971.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:48:00 GMT As internet marketers, we need to measure the stickiness value and engagmenet level of visitors to a site. Thus, many companies have used Google Analytics in the past few years since it is FREE. But there were other companies who preferred to still use paid tools like WebTrends, Omniture, and... As internet marketers, we need to measure the stickiness value and engagmenet level of visitors to a site. Thus, many companies have used Google Analytics in the past few years since it is FREE. But there were other companies who preferred to still use paid tools like WebTrends, Omniture, and Coremetrics to mention a few. Thus, I found it interested that on the Forrester blog it mentioned:

"The merits of free are compelling.Web analytics tools, 66% would consider displacing them with a free alternative. While the primary driver for this consideration is cost, 60% of enterprises are more likely to consider a free tool now because of recent improvements in free solutions. Additionally, 52% are enticed by free tools because they allow enterprises to invest more in the people necessary to drive insight rather than the technology used to collect and analyze data."

So what do you think? I personally liked Visual Science before it got gobbled by Omniture. ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229971.html Would you pay $797 for this? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229708.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:59 GMT I just came across a thread in one of my linkedin groups asking if anyone had participated in a 4-week, online course in getting the most our of social media. There is a panel of experts teaching the class and they refer to it as a university. I will not give the url because I do not want to give... I just came across a thread in one of my linkedin groups asking if anyone had participated in a 4-week, online course in getting the most our of social media. There is a panel of experts teaching the class and they refer to it as a university. I will not give the url because I do not want to give them a plug. Why? Because I am dubious of offers like these. If you want to find them search on the terms social media, university and magic and you will find them. Read the outline and let me know what you think and if you would pay (or if you think you could convince your company to pay) $797 for you to participate. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229708.html Is Chaos the secret reason behind the success of Social Media? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229705.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:52:55 GMT http://www.digitaltonto.com/2009/cha...cial-networks/

I found the blog linked above and thought I would share it to get everyone's thoughts. The author basically says that the chaotic nature of social media si the secret behind its success. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229705.html The death of MySpace, can anything be done to save it http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229704.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:45:36 GMT Mashable is reporting that despite recent innovations and a new CEO, MySpace has lost almost 20% of their unique US visitor traffic since June. This equate to a serious loss of income for their parent company and while Mashable states that the site will probably not disappear totally it is losing... Mashable is reporting that despite recent innovations and a new CEO, MySpace has lost almost 20% of their unique US visitor traffic since June. This equate to a serious loss of income for their parent company and while Mashable states that the site will probably not disappear totally it is losing its relevance (or whats left of it).

Can anything else be done to stop the freefall and restore some of its lustre? Admittedly, I have never used MySpace but I would like to hear from people who have or still are. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229704.html Twitter 2.0? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229675.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:33:20 GMT I just read today that Twitter's traffic grew over 1,100% from Last Year. Additionally, there has been some talk about Twitter rolling out some new features like "geolocation API" and "Lists."

Personally, i think Twitter is a great tool for aggregating all the news, information, and people I am interested in following... BUT if you follow more than a few dozen "people," your main page can seem overwhelming and distracting. For this reason, I am excited to see the "Lists" feature. All too often I find myself wishing for a way to categorize my different feeds by topic. For example, have a group for sports tweets separate from a group from stock market tweets.

The new "geolocation API" will now allow users to follow tweets by location. This can prove to be a powerful way for local businesses to broadcast to a local audience.

What do you think of these new features and how well will they be received by individual twitter users and also business owners?

Are there any other features you would like to see on Twitter? ]]> Growing an Online Community jay 11 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229675.html Have you used Google Wave? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229670.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:18:21 GMT I read online that Google Wave is like the next best thing since wonder bread. I do know that only 100,000 invites were sent. So what do you think if you were one of the lucky ones? I have seen the video on youtube but other than that, I still cant judge. http://searchenginewatch.com/3635254 I read online that Google Wave is like the next best thing since wonder bread. I do know that only 100,000 invites were sent. So what do you think if you were one of the lucky ones? I have seen the video on youtube but other than that, I still cant judge.
http://searchenginewatch.com/3635254 ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229670.html Who owns the social media conversation? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229669.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:16:04 GMT I just read on a blog about how Fox News had a blogger and this blogger developed a strong following. The importance about this blogger was that the visitors to his blog also visited other pages of Fox site and this is what content publisher sites really desire - to increase the stickiness value of... I just read on a blog about how Fox News had a blogger and this blogger developed a strong following. The importance about this blogger was that the visitors to his blog also visited other pages of Fox site and this is what content publisher sites really desire - to increase the stickiness value of site visitors. But guess what? When the blogger was dismissed, the bloggers visitors did not return to the site. Thus, this brings up an important question - who owns the social media conversation when someone leaves a company?
http://searchenginewatch.com/3635256 ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229669.html News Story Twitter gets knickers in a twist over security scare http://www.daniweb.com/news/story229498.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:08:45 GMT I love Twitter, and post a lot of links to security related stories via my @happygeek (http://twitter.com/happygeek) account. But now I am getting a little worried that I might suffer the same fate as a well known, and highly respected security expert. Mikko Hypponen is a familiar face around the... I love Twitter, and post a lot of links to security related stories via my @happygeek account. But now I am getting a little worried that I might suffer the same fate as a well known, and highly respected security expert. Mikko Hypponen is a familiar face around the security conventions, and a familiar name to anyone who reads security news blogs. Mikko is the Chief Research Officer at F-Secure, and knows a thing or two about issuing security warnings.

Shame that Twitter cannot say the same.

It all started back on August 3rd when Mikko posted a tweet which simply read:

Quote:

"I guess somebody will fall for it... a desperate MySpace phishing site at www. rnyspece. com (don't go there)."

The eagle-eyed amongst you will note that Mikko inserted spaces into the URL to prevent the hard of thinking from clicking on a link to a phishing site. You might even have spotted the words 'phishing site' and the phrase 'don't go there' which were part of the posting.

Twitter, it would seem, did not spot any of these things. Although it took the micro-blogging outfit a couple of months not to spot them and suspend the @mikkohypponen Twitter account. Yes, suspended the account of a well known Internet security expert for passing on a warning about an Internet security threat. Doh. Or, as Twitter called it, strange activity. The official Twitter response when Mikko tried to access his account was a warning which read "this account is currently suspended and is being investigated due to strange activity. If we have suspended your account mistakenly, please let us know."

Mikko did just that, and got the rather patronising response from Twitter customer services of "I've unsuspended you acct. You were suspended for using the malware URL rnyspeceDOTcom in DMs. Be careful! We scan evrythng for malware." Yes, those were the Twitter customer service spellings.

Nice to know that Twitter apparently considers itself to be the security expert here. You might recall that it has been at the centre of some slack security scares itself in the recent past, such as when an employee got hacked and confidential company documents became public record. Not that I am going to dwell on such things, the issue here is why Twitter suspended the mikkohypponen account, the manner in which it did it and the nature of that customer service response.

Maybe Twitter didn't realise that Mikko was a leading security expert, after all there are millions of users of the service. Well, he told ZDNet that he had "worked with Twitter previously regarding twitter worms and such" so you might think they would remember him.

OK, but Twitter restored the account once he complained loudly about it so no harm done. Well, apart from the fact that, initially at least, Twitter did not restore the thousands of followers that Mikko had nor the people he himself followed, not to mention his Tweet archive. That has now been rectified I am pleased to report.

The above shows something of an immature system for dealing with such issues, as indeed does the customer service response which was not only patronising but I think really rather rude as well. Is it that hard to say 'sorry, we got it wrong' apologies for the inconvenience' rather than 'you've been very naughty and you are lucky we are being so nice about it' or is it just me?

Look, I'm pleased to learn that Twitter takes security matters seriously. Especially the posting of malicious links which is a real problem for it, the bad guys can and do post links to bad places. Yet the nature of the suspension would suggest that this is some kind of automatic scanning system for content deemed inappropriate or links known to be malicious. In this case I would suggest it was looking for the word rnyspece as Mikko deliberately posted a malformed URL to prevent link clicking. Again, you might think that this is a good thing, but here are two reasons why it is not.

Firstly, how come it took two months to discover the link and suspend the account posting it? If that's the time-scale involved then Twitter might as well save some resources and pull the plug on that filtering. The phishing gangs do not hang around for months, they are generally fly-by-night types with sites up and down like a whore's drawers.

Secondly, what about the retweet situation? Twitter itself states, in a blog posting regarding Project Retweet which will bring official support to retweeting, that "The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact and the more efficient dissemination of information across the entire Twitter ecosystem is something we very much want to support." Well, it has a funny way of showing it. If you suspend someone for posting something inappropriate, what about anyone who retweets that posting? If the filtering system is, indeed, automated then rewteeters are surely also at risk of suspension. ]]> Growing an Online Community happygeek http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229498.html Create or Copy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229413.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:41:41 GMT I found this interesting blog post through one of my groups on Linkedin and I wanted to share it with everyone. Here is the link http://www.relationship-economy.com/?p=6591 The basic premise is that in the world there are either creators or copiers and that is social media if you simply copy... I found this interesting blog post through one of my groups on Linkedin and I wanted to share it with everyone. Here is the link

http://www.relationship-economy.com/?p=6591

The basic premise is that in the world there are either creators or copiers and that is social media if you simply copy other peoples work you are destined to be a loser in social media. I agree with this as I strongly advocate to my clients that they have to share their knowledge and develop and speak with their own voices in the social media world otherwise they will be ignored. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229413.html Jail time for Poking someone on Facebook http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229406.html Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:23:32 GMT http://mashable.com/2009/10/10/facebook-poke-arrest/ In a society that has become as litigious as ours, this was inevitable. If you read the link above you will find out that a woman has been charged with violating an order of protection for poking someone on Facebook. If found guilty, the... http://mashable.com/2009/10/10/facebook-poke-arrest/

In a society that has become as litigious as ours, this was inevitable. If you read the link above you will find out that a woman has been charged with violating an order of protection for poking someone on Facebook. If found guilty, the woman could get a month in jail and a $2,500 fine. Based on the court order the logic behind the charge is solid but this is sad from the point of a view that we have become so sensitive that we will sue for anything at the drop of a hat. While I am on facebook I am not an expert but I thought that if you blocked someone they could not contact you. Am I wrong on this? ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229406.html What not to do in social media? http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229155.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:50:26 GMT We all know majority of businesses are jumping into social media. The question is: "When is it not appropriate to do so?" I personally dont recommend it for certain type of businesses like funerals, unless you are adding sending a gift. What do you think? ]]> Growing an Online Community InsightsDigital http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229155.html First it was HotMail, now it is Gmail http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228138.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:18:56 GMT http://mashable.com/2009/10/06/gmail-accounts-exposed/ The link above this is to a report on Mashable that one day after 10,000+ hotmail accounts had their usernames and passwords posted on-line due to a phishing scheme, today the same problem has hit GMail, Yahoo, AOL, Earthlink and Comcast... http://mashable.com/2009/10/06/gmail-accounts-exposed/

The link above this is to a report on Mashable that one day after 10,000+ hotmail accounts had their usernames and passwords posted on-line due to a phishing scheme, today the same problem has hit GMail, Yahoo, AOL, Earthlink and Comcast accounts bringing the total number of compromised accounts to over 30,000. Google has already taken steps to correct this by forcing password resets on all affected accounts. All are advised to check their accounts. ]]> Growing an Online Community MktgRob http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228138.html