Social Media Examiner | Susan Montgomery | My Clubs - Public Activity http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/activity/#my-groups/ Susan Montgomery - My Clubs - Public Activity Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:05 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.5.5 en http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54108Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54108 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:40 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging @deborahng

While I need to start using an editorial calendar, so far it's been when the urge hits.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54107Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/#post-54107 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:58 +0000 Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging Deb, believe it or not I write based on what is trending on Social Media!
I think using social media as a topic generator is one of the finest ways to come up with topics.
Plus, the positive response will be higher […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/how-do-you-get-better-response-to-emails-via-linkedin-or-otherwise/Jeff Molander started the forum topic How do you get better response to emails via LinkedIn? (or otherwise) in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/how-do-you-get-better-response-to-emails-via-linkedin-or-otherwise/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:01 +0000 Jeff Molander started the forum topic How do you get better response to emails via LinkedIn? (or otherwise) in the club Small Business
After banging my head on this for a while, I finally figured out how to get more response using LinkedIn InMail or plain
old text email... in 5 steps.
What do you think of these? I hope
they help you like they […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/do-you-use-filters-for-your-personal-facebook-account/#post-54106Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Filters for your personal Facebook account? in the club Facebookhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/do-you-use-filters-for-your-personal-facebook-account/#post-54106 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:04:13 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Filters for your personal Facebook account? in the club Facebook @deborahng

Only on certain posts. If I'm asking for a recommendation for a chimney sweep, I keep that post local.

Chim-chim-chimaree!

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/the-power-of-pictures-or-why-i-love-facebook/#post-54104Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic the power of pictures....or why i love facebook in the club Facebookhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/the-power-of-pictures-or-why-i-love-facebook/#post-54104 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:59:46 +0000 Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic the power of pictures....or why i love facebook in the club Facebook Great to know Ann.
Images do very well on Facebook.
It seems like a large number of images in an album is accepted really well by your fans!
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54103Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/is-the-customer-always-right/#post-54103 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:36 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Is the customer always right? in the club Small Business @deborahng

Sometimes if you want to keep the client you need to find a solution that protects their ego. Of course, the same could be said about any relationship.

Now, if the client is belligerent or […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/the-best-strategy-to-write-fan-page-content/#post-54102Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic The best strategy to write fan page content in the club Facebookhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/the-best-strategy-to-write-fan-page-content/#post-54102 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:57:57 +0000 Samuel Pustea replied to the forum topic The best strategy to write fan page content in the club Facebook Hey Kapil,
It takes a large number of tests in order to fully satisfy your answer.
Why I say that because every page is different and every page has a unique set of likers that will enjoy "more" a certain type of […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/#post-54101Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-use-virtual-assistants/#post-54101 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:53:41 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic Do you use Virtual Assistants? in the club Small Business @andrea-vahl

I feel the same way. One big reason I haven't moved forward is because I have employees, so I always feel that I should be utilizing them first.

However, I need to take the plunge.

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54100Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54100 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:45 +0000 Rich Brooks replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business @deborahng

Well, there's a difference between being professional. And being a professional.

Being professional is contextual. It means delivering on expectations, whether you're a concierge or a tattoo […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/do-you-use-filters-for-your-personal-facebook-account/Deb Ng started the forum topic Do you use Filters for your personal Facebook account? in the club Facebookhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/do-you-use-filters-for-your-personal-facebook-account/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:30:49 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic Do you use Filters for your personal Facebook account? in the club Facebook I keep my Facebook account somewhat drama free and organized by using filters. For example, I have filters for immediate family so they're the only ones who see certain personal updates about my family. I have […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54096Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/#post-54096 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:20:18 +0000 Ann at greenoak replied to the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business over used and   not  much meaning  ...imho....anyone  can put it in their ad.... doesnt it mainly   mean you  get paid for your  work? 

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/lead-generation-for-my-business/#post-54095Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic lead generation for my business in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/lead-generation-for-my-business/#post-54095 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:59 +0000 Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic lead generation for my business in the club Small Business Jennifer, you need a different approach overall. 
Forget about Facebook ads. First, you need a reliable system---a means to exploit the attention ads will generate for you. The better approach: Using social […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/a-day-as-a-community-manager/#post-54094Deb Ng replied to the forum topic A Day as a Community Manager in the club Facebookhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/facebook/forum/topic/a-day-as-a-community-manager/#post-54094 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:02:09 +0000 Deb Ng replied to the forum topic A Day as a Community Manager in the club Facebook Reading content, creating and implementing content and community strategy, answering email (which takes some serious time!), engaging with the community, writing up reports based on statistics and analytics, and […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/Deb Ng started the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/how-do-you-come-up-with-blog-topics/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:22 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic How do you come up with blog topics? in the club Blogging Do you plan topics in advance or type when the urge hits you? Do you use an editorial calendar or wing it?

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/Deb Ng started the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/what-does-it-mean-to-be-professional-1/ Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:06 +0000 Deb Ng started the forum topic What does it mean to be "professional?" in the club Small Business What does it mean to be professional? Is it the ability to meet deadlines and dress in the right clothes?
What attributes define one as a professional?
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54088Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54088 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:17 +0000 Jeff Molander replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Business Did you know you can endorse colleagues for Zombies and Pole Dancing?What is LinkedIn smoking lately?They've added the equivalent of Facebook 'Likes' with Endorsements. Worse...LinkedIn is making the same […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/share-your-best-blog-post-this-week-5172013-edition/#post-54087Anthony Mcloughlin replied to the forum topic Share your best blog post this week, 5/17/2013 edition. in the club Blogginghttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/blogging/forum/topic/share-your-best-blog-post-this-week-5172013-edition/#post-54087 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:18 +0000 Anthony Mcloughlin replied to the forum topic Share your best blog post this week, 5/17/2013 edition. in the club Blogging I highly recommend this informative and highly amusing post about bad guest blogging outreach emails written by a good friend of mine. Just look at the shares and read the comments to gauge it's popularity. […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54086Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-you-care-about-fans-and-followers/#post-54086 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:40:34 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do you care about fans and followers? in the club Small Business Quality is more important than quantity in social media marketing. I would rate fans and followers on the basis of merit. Why they follow me, what they share with me, etc...Hence, for me, quality is of utmost […]

]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54084Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/importance-of-blogging-for-small-business/#post-54084 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:15:04 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Importance of blogging for small business in the club Small Business @rich-brooks Very true. Generating a good quality content should of utmost priority on any platform. I always feel that "what you share" is more important than "how you share".
@kristi-hines Yeah. I would say […]
]]> http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54083Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Businesshttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/clubs/small-business/forum/topic/do-linkedin-endorsements-really-mean-anything/#post-54083 Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:45 +0000 Kapil Mudholkar replied to the forum topic Do LinkedIn endorsements really mean anything? in the club Small Business @deborahng I would say yes. For me, the idea is to have LinkedIn endorsements offers an extra layer of faith to an individual within this growing community. Business networking definitely makes things easier for […]

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