Posterous to shut down…why that’s important even if you don’t use it (3 posts)

Topic tags: Posterous, social media
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    Rich Brooks said
    2 months, 4 weeks ago:

    I just saw on Twitter that Posterous is posed to shut down.

    Although I have an account there, I never really used it much, and always seemed to post things elsewhere as well.

    If you never used it, you may not think that’s important, but it’s a reminder that when we use someone else’s platform, we’re always at their mercy.

    You should always be developing your content on a platform you control, like your blog or website. Social media is a great tool for engagement and driving traffic, but always remember that YOU DON’T OWN IT!

    There’s a nice post explaining how you can back up or move your posterous content here: http://agbeat.com/social-media/posterous-shuts-down-in-april-how-to-back-up-your-account/

    Did you ever use Posterous? What do you think the next social media platform to shut down will be?

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    E N Brown said
    2 months, 4 weeks ago:

    Hi @rich-brooks   

    Like you I was there but never really used the site. 

    The next to shut down?  I don’t know as I keep pretty much to the mainstream and I don’t see any of the big 4 getting ready to close their doors.  I do check into some of the smaller sites but they don’t hold a lot of value for me, or much interest either.

    We are in the same boat on ‘owning your own’ and how best to keep your online business healthy. 

    Eileen  

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    Robin Carlisle said
    2 months, 4 weeks ago:

    Hey, I’m with yall. Own it or lose it… Digital sharecropping is just too risky.

    Robin Carlisle @supereb @rich-brooks

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