Comments on: How to Really Screw up Your Business With Social Networking

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:29:08 +0000

Thanks Yes, Lisa is a great asset to this business without a doubt. What’s your name, yo? I hope to hear about your site when it’s live; if you have any questions let me know!

By: Silentwinds

Silentwinds — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:58:21 +0000

Lisa, great to see your reply and to see you really DO read other people’s blogs as you claimed!

I’d actually followed this post link from your site, and I agree that Christian did an excellent job on this issue.

One day, I hope to begin my own blog site and I hope when that day comes I’ll be proud enough of it to sned you both my URL so you can visit (and offer constructive critique, perhaps?) at your leisure.

In the meantime, I’m going to bookmark each of your blog sites, and return often for more guidance tips on what to do and what NOT to do when blogging!

Thanks y’all, great work!

PS – Word of Mouth, I’m putting that into action for y’all as well… let’s steer others in the right direction, YOUR directions!

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:29:27 +0000

Hi Matt, thanks so much for the great feedback. If you read more of the content on Next Level, you’ll see I’m actually a big advocate of sales, but we’re more on the same page than you might realize. My definition of sales is not congruent with most peoples’!

I like your ideas about how this stuff works, and I appreciate the kind words! If you have any questions, let me know. Best of luck getting things fired up

By: Matt Fredric

Matt Fredric — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:48:27 +0000

I really like your honesty. I have been staying away from social media – just starting to “join the party” – mainly because of what I heard another bloger refer to as “leg humping”… basically how are you supposed to join a party where people are all lying about who they are and all want to just get your money? (This is why I would never go to a Tupperware or Avon party.)

People “buy” I think from people they like. Social media needs to be more social, less sales. Talk, explore, exist, and be you. Then “you” will hopefully attract the people who “like” you. (and in reverse too.) I think I should write a blog on this. thanks

Also, I was more compelled to leave a comment since I saw you responded to your comments. Thanks again.

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:17:18 +0000

Right on Lori. There’s no reason to follow someone who is only blasting out sales messages and affiliate links all day. Don’t encourage them

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:49:20 +0000

Thumbs up, I was just saying that the other day and actually deleted a guy I was following as he sent like 20 or 30 posts in one day on making money… like omg … like I am going to listen to that dude.

By: Christian Russell

Christian Russell — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:36:50 +0000

Hey Manda, good to hear from you. Yes, people will often follow you in order to get a reciprocal follow. It’s a way of building up a base of followers. If your bio has certain keywords or is interesting, then people will often follow based on that. I wouldn’t take followers to seriously. It doesn’t hurt to have people following you for whatever reason. Follow them back if they look cool, or not. If they were just following you to get you on their list, they’ll disappear in a couple days anyway

If you ever have any questions, let me know! I’m happy to help any way I can.

By: Manda Trevarthen

Manda Trevarthen — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:27:48 +0000

I’m a newbie to blogging and twitter and find your comments interesting. I haven’t got as far as setting up my background or profile in twitter and have only sent three tweets but yet have 55 followers. I don’t understand why people would follow me when they have no idea what I’m about or the topics I’m likely to be tweeting on. I can only assume they are hoping for a reciprocal follow to turn me into a sales prospect. What other reasons are there to follow a complete stranger who hasn’t given any information?

By: Christian

Christian — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:33:54 +0000

Jimmy, right on man! I appreciate the feedback. Yes, I think that most social networks will continue to produce more spam. We’ll just have to keep getting better at sussing it out. The pursuit of the quick fix is human nature! There will always be people willing to screw things up for others just so they can make a quick buck

By: Jimmy Gwizdala

Jimmy Gwizdala — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:21:51 +0000

I totally agree – Twitter is becoming a spam factory! I’m seeing much less conversation and more and more blasts of how to use it or make money with it.

I just found your blog and I’m looking forward to future content. Great Job!