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What is your opinion about FullyFollow.me ? (8 posts)

Jason Wiser said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
Has anyone tried this application? I just signed up and am curious how well it works.
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Rich Brooks said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@jasonwiser
You know, maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s the over-automation of social media that’s making the connections less important.
Whenever I follow someone on Twitter and they auto-DM me to like them on FB, circle them on G+, pin them, etc., I find it to be a complete turn off.
We barely started dating and now you want to take me to bed?
OK, perhaps that’s an exaggeration but I’m just getting to know you, why rush things?
And obviously I’m not talking about you, Jason. Just the idea of following someone wherever they are seems a bit much.
I think we should be focusing more on one-on-one conversations on platforms that make a difference.
What does everyone else feel?
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Diane Bianchi said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@rich-brooks I’m with you. I think by automating so many things like this, social media is becoming less social, per this definition of social: pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations. People will follow you if you show them who you really are and that you really want to help, and you will get the followers you really want.
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Michael Pingree said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@rich-brooks @dianebianchi I think we are obsessed with our follower count instead of how many good relationships we have built. I would rather have 100 followers who are evangelists for my business than 10,000 who don’t give a rats a**.
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Jason Wiser said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
hey I am a big supporter of the ideals of genuine connections and building real relationships. @rich-brooks you know that about me. But in this time in SM, especially with G+ and LinkedIn, search results are directly impacted by who you are connected to. Splatter connecting is almost being forced upon us. Right? If you are not in every ones circle, then you will not have as “fair” a chance as the ones who are in search results. At least not in the default personal search results.
And as for LinkedIN, the whole point of the Network is to return search results based on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd level connections. So everyone knows that if you want to have any chance to rank on LinkedIn search you need to be connected to everyone!
Twitter not so much, but of course who doesn’t want a ton of followers? i mean, how does it really hurt you. I know there are some elitist strategies that are particular about controlling followers, well then, just protect your tweets. Outside of protected tweets, what is the down side of having 10,000 followers or more?
So this being said, is it wrong to encourage people to connect with you everywhere?
Again, I love genuine connections and nurturing friendships, but sadly, it seems that is becoming a romantic dream anymore.
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Jason Wiser said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@michaelpingree true , but the two are not mutually exclusive. Why not have 100 of your 10,000 being evangelists? I know there are a lot of people out there who want followers for the sake of followers. Not interested. You r are right to say that it is best to have engaged followers, but for a company like mine, websites. They buy the product once and they are done. i am not charmin or dole. It is great to have those clients give reviews, and to share and recommend our services, but we need to go beyond these clients and do our best to get seen by new people.
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Adam Gottlieb said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@jasonwiser I totally agree with you, and I think many people here agree with you also- whether or not they actually state it.
If you want to be found online, then one important strategy is connecting with as many people as you can (even if the quality of some of those connections are lacking at times). If you want the benefits of a social network, then you create or be a part of niche sites, such as this one at SME, or you focus on a subgroup within a larger network.
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Jason Wiser said
11 months, 2 weeks ago:
@adamgottlieb Thanks Adam. Hey we all know the way it is, and we all love to complain about it. We all remember the release of timeline on FB? I think if trending were tracked, complaining about it was the biggest trend for weeks.
Our reality as Social Media managers, is to help our clients succeed online in the world of SM. So we need to be willing to connect to everyone, and to sift through and find relationships to nurture. Heree on SME Clubs i have a number of friends that i meet with outside of this Network. But anyone who knows me, i am a friend junkie here too. i friend every one! But i am pleased to say that of all the people I met here, I can say say I am good acquaintances or friends with only a handful.
For example, here are some of the people i really am glad to have met and enjoy seeing them online and reading their posts. @amyhallbiz @atlantarobin @deairby @rich-brooks @chrisloeser @supereb just to name a few…
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