Comments on: The Social Marketing Friend Rush: 5 Ways To Be Likable on Social Media Sites

By: lanre folayan

lanre folayan — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:28:40 +0000

This is so true. Well written post. I am still learning about twitter and use it
To my best advantage.

By: J. Michael Warner

J. Michael Warner — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:09 +0000

Excellent advice. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we are doing we forget the obvious. We are interacting with real people on the internet, not computers.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:39:41 +0000

Thanks so much for this post…we all hear how Web 2.0 is such a goldmine & our ticket to firing our bosses & yada yada yada that we forget that the basis of anyone’s success is his or her relationships. Thanks for the reminder to be nurturing & not so much nudging…

By: Primetimeparent

Primetimeparent — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:30:11 +0000

It is so refreshing to read your post, and the comments of others as well. I am a firm believer in quality, not quantity. Just today I removed the application for my Twitter updates to post on Facebook. I did this because I really want to grow my busines via Twitter, and meet up with old and new friends via Facebook. I look forward to more of your insights on this topic.

By: Duong Sheahan

Duong Sheahan — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 03:55:39 +0000

One of the best posts about Social Media relationships…streaming! Thank you…you hit it all—bulls eye!

By: David

David — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:54:54 +0000

Hi,
I mostly use twitter myself http://twitter.com/davidjcarne as I tend to think that is the most friendliest medium out there at the moment

By: Barbie Figueroa

Barbie Figueroa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:31:29 +0000

Yisel, wow, you nailed it with this post. I love your style of writing and delivery. Very engaging post full of common sense tips. Loved it!

By: Laurel Nicolosi

Laurel Nicolosi — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:03:08 +0000

I believe that you must judge for yourself how to “take advantage” of all the social media without tarnishing your own reputation and being, shall we say, “overenthusiastic” in your advertising endeavors That doesn’t serve anyone, and reminds us of a used car salesman.

My biggest challenge has been to decide what is important for me to use (Myspace, Facebook, even Twitter) and how I approach it, and how consistent I am. I have definitely calmed down from a salesy approach to a more friendly approach, and basically just talk to friends and family (old school friends, church friends, some business friends) on Facebook. I keep it real and enjoy the contact. If I have something more business oriented to say, I will do it elsewhere (MySpace or Twitter) – that seems to work for me, and helps to keep me focused on what’s important at the time – relationships.

By: Dat To

Dat To — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:54:11 +0000

Great Guest Post! Thank you for the tips. The Dale Carnegie principles from the 1950s hasn’t changed, but adapting to all the new mediums is difficult for some. I was staring at my twitter homepage when first set up and thought- “what the heck is this?”. I got a headache and left it for a few months. Once I started using it, I forgot basic conversation/meeting people rules and puked on everyone. The problem with learning and failing so that you can succeed on the internet, is that you leave a non-eraseable trail.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:24:03 +0000

@Gail – I strongly believe as people become more and more interested in the idea of “personal brand”, your mug shot becomes a logo.

Just like celebrities who seem to “glow” when you happen to spot one, your mug shot must shine!

By: KD

KD — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:07:48 +0000

Many of these concepts are taken from “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. It’s funny how many of the anecdotes, written about 100 years ago, still remain relevant in the age of seamless internet communication.

By: Gail

Gail — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:01:03 +0000

Hi,
I love this post thank you for putting it up. Actually all your post are helpful and informative. I agree with using a mug shot of oneself, it all helps in our selfless promotion of oneself , is it selfless or unashameable . We are our own brand thats for sure and so we need to be the best at who we are. Have fun. and thanks again

By: Bev C

Bev C — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:42:09 +0000

Great information. Common sense as mentioned bu Common Sense really isn’t so common Bev

By: Emma Haller

Emma Haller — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:20:17 +0000

something that people seem to have forgotten – thanks Michelle

By: Rika Susan's Flooring Info

Rika Susan's Flooring Info — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:39:48 +0000

What a great post. Much of this is common sense, but we all need a reminder from time to time – a case of minding our Social Marketing manners?

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:42:21 +0000

Michelle,
Your post is quite warming. I have a quote I hold close and dear to my daily goings,
“People won’t remember what you say, People won’t remember what you do, but people will always remember how you made them feel.”
Thank you so kindly for the invite.
Katie

By: Graham Dunkley

Graham Dunkley — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:33:03 +0000

Good post from Yisel.
Michelle, it’s simple advice that’s been out there forever, but many of us don’t hear, see, or read it – ever. Guess all one can do is put it out there, again and again. Of course, it works just as well with your next-door neighbour and your customer. Just make them your friends.

By: Michelle MacPhearson

Michelle MacPhearson — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:52:53 +0000

@Bev: So true Bev – and I think we sometimes forget that online “friends’ should be treated with the same courtesy as offline ones.

By: Bev

Bev — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:37:01 +0000

This is great advise for all friends, on line or face to face.