Comments on: What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others? http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html Build Your Online Platform with Amber Ludwig, Internet Marketing Coach and Website Developer Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:49:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amber Ludwig Shows Custom Twitter Backgrounds to Double Followers | Insightful Development.com http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-35 Amber Ludwig Shows Custom Twitter Backgrounds to Double Followers | Insightful Development.com Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:24:26 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-35 [...] a previous blog post, “What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others?” I wrote about what Twitter is. “Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying [...] [...] a previous blog post, “What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others?” I wrote about what Twitter is. “Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying [...]

]]> By: Top 5 Social Networking Sites July 2009 According to Alexa | Insightful Development.com http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-34 Top 5 Social Networking Sites July 2009 According to Alexa | Insightful Development.com Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:09:43 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-34 [...] Want an explanation of what some of these sites are for? Go to my previous post “What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others?“ [...] [...] Want an explanation of what some of these sites are for? Go to my previous post “What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others?“ [...]

]]> By: Amber Ludwig Teaches Creative Ways to Promote Your Website and Increase Your Internet Visitor Traffic | Insightful Development.com http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-33 Amber Ludwig Teaches Creative Ways to Promote Your Website and Increase Your Internet Visitor Traffic | Insightful Development.com Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:28:07 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-33 [...] 2. Publish a few articles. Everyone has content on their site that they can turn into an article real quick. Each blog post could probably be an article, each page of your site. Why not? I would suggest get at least 5 out there asap. 3. Are you on Facebook or Twitter? Read more about Social Networking on one of my previous blog posts by clicking here: What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others? [...] [...] 2. Publish a few articles. Everyone has content on their site that they can turn into an article real quick. Each blog post could probably be an article, each page of your site. Why not? I would suggest get at least 5 out there asap. 3. Are you on Facebook or Twitter? Read more about Social Networking on one of my previous blog posts by clicking here: What is Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Del.icio.us, Flickr, Squidoo, and all the others? [...]

]]> By: Amber Ludwig http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-32 Amber Ludwig Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:06:11 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-32 Absolutely Jeff. That reminds me... the other day, one of my good Internet Marketing buddies asked, "In Business... How important is HEART???" I thought this was a very cool questions to ask - and I was very curious what people would write. "If your business is people, PRICELESS!!!" ... "Everything! No Matter WHAT your Business." ... I said, "It's the difference between a long-term client and one that will get scooped up by your competition." ... "Critical!!!!" ... The owners or workers who are ALL BUSINESS, I think could use are lesson from the entrepreneurs who take time to have a conversation with their customers ... those are the winners! Absolutely Jeff. That reminds me… the other day, one of my good Internet Marketing buddies asked, “In Business… How important is HEART???”

I thought this was a very cool questions to ask – and I was very curious what people would write. “If your business is people, PRICELESS!!!” … “Everything! No Matter WHAT your Business.” … I said, “It’s the difference between a long-term client and one that will get scooped up by your competition.” … “Critical!!!!” …

The owners or workers who are ALL BUSINESS, I think could use are lesson from the entrepreneurs who take time to have a conversation with their customers … those are the winners!

]]> By: Jeff http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-31 Jeff Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:39:50 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-31 I think #1 of your comment is extremely important. example: I just recently bought some new SCUBA gear (the expensive stuff). There is a dive shop 20 minutes from my house, however I bought my gear from a shop that is over an hour away. Why? They are real friendly and NOT all business business business with me. When I talk to them they ask about stuff going on with me. Where as the shop 20 minutes from my house asks if I am interested in a class they are offering. To bring it the internet its the same way with my web host. Are there cheaper places than the one I use? Of course! However we have developed a rapport, and very rarely in any of our conversations does web hosting come up. It could be just me that lives like that, but I doubt it. I think #1 of your comment is extremely important. example:
I just recently bought some new SCUBA gear (the expensive stuff). There is a dive shop 20 minutes from my house, however I bought my gear from a shop that is over an hour away. Why? They are real friendly and NOT all business business business with me. When I talk to them they ask about stuff going on with me. Where as the shop 20 minutes from my house asks if I am interested in a class they are offering. To bring it the internet its the same way with my web host. Are there cheaper places than the one I use? Of course! However we have developed a rapport, and very rarely in any of our conversations does web hosting come up.

It could be just me that lives like that, but I doubt it.

]]> By: Amber Ludwig http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-30 Amber Ludwig Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:51:55 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-30 Hey Sandy. First, thank you for the comment - I'm a sucker for them! :) Second, a few tips for social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook... 1. YOU MUST loosen up on these sites. So many people (I am at fault here too) login to these sites and talk all about their business success or updates - and THAT'S IT! It is a major no-no in the social networking world. Imagine going to a party and meeting a great potential client...are you only going to talk about business? or are you going to warm them up, build rapport, etc.? Build rapport (a relationship) online with people. 2. DON'T be shy! Why would you? The chances of you ever meeting these people are slim to none. Might as well put yourself out there and have some fun, right? 3. Try not to be SO CAREFUL about everything you write. People aren't judging you as much as you think you are. The Internet takes some getting used to for sure. You need to warm up to the idea of putting your thoughts and ideas out there for other people to see. BUT, the early bird catches the worm. Don't let someone (your competition who feels more comfortable) take your clients because you couldn't loosen up. Of course, these are general answers and not specific to your situation Sandy. 4. PRACTICE (and REPETITION) MAKES PERFECT. The more you log on and update your status or "tweet" or make a "post" the more people will notice you and REMEMBER you... 5. BE YOURSELF. The people that hang around social networking sites are definitely potential clients you want to target. Just don't underestimate them because they spend so much time on these sites. When you make a post, be yourself - the you that draws clients to you like a magnet. Find ways to build your confidence -- that absolutely shines through on your posts!! So, yes, I made quite a long reply...but I don't want to short-change you. This whole "social networking" "social media" "social bookmarking" wave takes a little getting used to. Just like the first time you tried a sport. DON'T GIVE UP! Hang in there, practice -- it will pay off for you! Good luck and let me know how it goes! :) Hey Sandy. First, thank you for the comment – I’m a sucker for them! :)

Second, a few tips for social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook…

1. YOU MUST loosen up on these sites. So many people (I am at fault here too) login to these sites and talk all about their business success or updates – and THAT’S IT! It is a major no-no in the social networking world. Imagine going to a party and meeting a great potential client…are you only going to talk about business? or are you going to warm them up, build rapport, etc.? Build rapport (a relationship) online with people.

2. DON’T be shy! Why would you? The chances of you ever meeting these people are slim to none. Might as well put yourself out there and have some fun, right?

3. Try not to be SO CAREFUL about everything you write. People aren’t judging you as much as you think you are. The Internet takes some getting used to for sure. You need to warm up to the idea of putting your thoughts and ideas out there for other people to see. BUT, the early bird catches the worm. Don’t let someone (your competition who feels more comfortable) take your clients because you couldn’t loosen up. Of course, these are general answers and not specific to your situation Sandy.

4. PRACTICE (and REPETITION) MAKES PERFECT. The more you log on and update your status or “tweet” or make a “post” the more people will notice you and REMEMBER you…

5. BE YOURSELF. The people that hang around social networking sites are definitely potential clients you want to target. Just don’t underestimate them because they spend so much time on these sites. When you make a post, be yourself – the you that draws clients to you like a magnet. Find ways to build your confidence — that absolutely shines through on your posts!!

So, yes, I made quite a long reply…but I don’t want to short-change you. This whole “social networking” “social media” “social bookmarking” wave takes a little getting used to. Just like the first time you tried a sport. DON’T GIVE UP! Hang in there, practice — it will pay off for you!

Good luck and let me know how it goes! :)

]]> By: Sandy http://insightfuldevelopment.com/what-is-twitter-facebook-digg-flickr.html#comment-29 Sandy Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:43:06 +0000 http://insightfuldevelopment.com/?p=127#comment-29 Amber, I have a questions for you. I know you mentioned going in-depth on how to be successful with these site later, but any chance for a few tips on Twitter or facebook right now? Much appreciated. Amber, I have a questions for you. I know you mentioned going in-depth on how to be successful with these site later, but any chance for a few tips on Twitter or facebook right now? Much appreciated.

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