Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetI really feel I’ve got to agree with Stratten on the point that really affiliate marketing links could be viewed as worse than sponsored tweets. Anyone can send out cloaked affiliate links in a promotional way, though with sponsored tweets, you need to have some social “pull” in order for companies to feel it VALUABLE to get your tweet endorsement and pay you to share that. At least with Sponsored Tweets, you have the #ad designation of some kind with that tweet, so peeps at least will see that.
Like you said Darren, back early on with blogging, monetizing blogs was a HUGE thing just as it currently is with Twitter. This too will soon pass.
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetHmmm...I build my lifestyle around my passions...and it pays off to keep me working at home. I like Mike Rowe, but working hard for me is very mental, not physical...lots of writing, relationship building and meeting needs of others based around my passions is what I love to do. Without it, I'd be back working a "job" for someone else instead of living a life that is designed around what I want to do...not what some employer expects of me to do for them.
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Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetHey thanks for the mention brother. I appreciate it.
What you wrote rings so true Tim. So many “marketers” have an incorrect focus to their social media marketing AND what their message should be. More often than not, that error is from lack of knowing a BETTER way of captivating people’s attention.
@TimothyCarter
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Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetYeah, @MariSmith is one of many. I come home from lunch to find my account @TimothyCarter suspended as well. How frustrating when you have REAL spammers & peeps who use autofollowing software programs still are around. Ugh...
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetSteven! I really appreciate you taking the time to include me in your Twitter list here. That is very cool of you. :)
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetWow Chris...I'm at a loss for words that people can be so ignorant. There are so many blogs out there that are full of shiny trinkets and flashy buttons to sell things...whereas you're kickin' quality info...whether it's from this review on your experience (and why not be able to monetize when you're sharing something) or you're giving the peeps KNOWLEDGE to improve their business...which correct me if I'm wrong, but a large portion of your readers want to earn a living from social media? This is but one of a myriad of ways a blog can generate income!
Beer money is good...and so is the review of your experience in this post. Sheesh...
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetHey Chris, when it comes to Facebook, you'll come to find to not feel awkward about it & get used to ignoring or declining requests because Facebook gives people the opportunity to basically spam invite people. There are many people out there who have taught that on Facebook, the more people you invite, the more people will join.
I only join groups that I think will be of value to me personally and will only invite people to places that I think will be of value to them to be a part of.
But an even better thought is create a fan page for yourself and use your personal FB profile for your personal connections. The fan page give you a bit more flexibility on doing stuff than your personal page...PLUS, the added bonus of not getting invited to all the groups, apps, events, etc.
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetIn this CRAZE of late with the hype to get thousands of followers to establish yourself as an expert from those tweets to get 1000 followers in a day or software programs used by many people (including the gurus and experts who've popped up this year on Twitter) to create a false sense of authority.
I think it would be a great post Chris to share that story and really how it would refreshingly stand apart from these experts of late who are trying to take the shortcuts to real success & authority in the industry.
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetQuality of writing and the intention to educate/inform or serve the readers is what makes a successful blog stand out from the self-serving blogs.
It’s really true when you have a mindset when writing of helping others with quality information they are searching for, you get the opportunity to continue to share when they dig deeper into your blog, subscribe to your rss feed, join your email list or buy something from you.
Connect with people as individuals who have needs, questions, wants and dreams in your writing and you’ll find yourself with a community of people who are willing to listen and eventually buy from you.
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetBack to basics…it has to be drilled into people’s minds! Reminders like this great post Darren have to refresh people’s minds in this info overloaded age…back to the the core ACTIONS that produce a GREAT blog and ultimately great rankings in the search engines.
Keep sharing the truth!
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetLOL…Darren, there is a good reason to get rid of “athletic socks” like that one! Too funny.
This is a great tip that I have a feeling, a lot of people are going to IMPROVE their blog because of!
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetLOL…Darren, there is a good reason to get rid of “athletic socks” like that one! Too funny.
This is a great tip that I have a feeling, a lot of people are going to IMPROVE their blog because of!
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetChris, I agree that it is LONG overdue on Twitter's part to incorporate something as fundamental as blocking tweet spam.
Especially as Twitter becomes more and more mainstream we will always have people who abuse "the system" by either lack of tweet etiquette (genuine newbies who don't know any better...yet) or those whose sole intent is to spam, spam, spam in hopes of profit.
Like you said, a continual onslaught of "junk tweets" can really make you rethink a bit more about the value of using the social media site. It can only benefit Twitter and will definitely benefit the end user...US!
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetLife happens and it is often refreshing to walk away from the “burden” we sometimes feel as social media communicators and occasionally necessary to disconnect as transitions in life occur. A blessing of social media at the same time is that once you’re ready to pick up that mantle, it’s right there waiting for you.
You found what “felt” right for you during the life upheaval and you’re BACK with a different kind of fire in you! :)
Bummer to read about the “drama” in your transition to Seattle Shannon. :/
Was super glad to meet you in real life…look forward to seeing you again Shannon!
@TimothyCarter
Reply | Original | Permalink | TweetGreat post Gyutae.
I’ve worked hard in the two months I’ve had my new social media networking blog up to go from a PR rank of zero to three by avoiding all the “SEO Criminal” tactics that Google seems to look for.
I think the best response I saw you make Gyutae, is that if you are creating quality content and value, making it into the top 5 Google ranks for the keywords you’re striving for will come naturally.
