Hellooooo, Is Anyone Out There?
[by Judy Herrmann]
One of my goals this summer has been to really wrap my head around Social Media – partly for my own business needs and partly to increase my studio’s value to our clients by offering another area of expertise.
One point that crops up over and over (and over) again in nearly every Social Media activists’ activities is the idea that Social Media is a conversation; a dialogue, not a monologue. Some draw the analogy to a cocktail party – Social Media is where you tell a little about yourself, ask some questions, flirt a little and decide if you want to take the relationship to the next level. Others stress that it’s as important to comment on other people’s blogs and Facebook pages, to follow others on Twitter, to recommend others on LinkedIn, etc. as it is to keep your own blog, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitterverse updated.
In other words, Social Media is, well, Social.
So let’s start talking.
Right now, my favorite blog for learning about Social Media is Mark Steizner’s socialmediaexaminer.com, which includes posts from over 30 social media experts including Mari Smith, Chris Garrett, Denise Wakeman, Cindy King, Casey Hibbard and Jason Falls. Each of those experts also offers useful information through their respective SM (no ampersand!) outlets.
So, what’s your favorite resource? Who’s helping you figure out what to blog, tweet or post about? Or how to add all these posts (and comments) to your already crazy schedule? Or which technology to use and which to avoid?
C’mon, have a drink, grab a canapé and let’s build a great hot-list of the best Social Media resources out there together.
Judy Herrmann uses skills gained over 21 years as an award-winning photographer, small business owner and creative problem solver to help companies grow. Judy@HSstudio.com
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Hi Judy,
If you want more information on Social Media for photographers, I definetly recommend to read Rosh Sillars website: http://www.newmediaphotographer.com/ It’s full of tips, infos, example, help on social media. You can follow him on twitter too @newmediaphoto.
Thanks,
Frederic
Oddly enough, I find social marketing meetups (via LinkedIn and Facebook) and take the conversations “offline” so to speak. Since social media is still growing rapidly I think having conversations about this stuff with your peers is a great way to innovate and come up with new ideas.
by devis smith
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