Comments on: Social Media Tips : Why Should I Help You?

By: Jeffrey L. Smith

Jeffrey L. Smith — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:18:27 +0000

Matt Great Post:

I am a big fan of #6 and the beauty of unconditional giving. Thank you for reminding us why it is important to not always put ourselves first.

All the best

By: Christine Simiriglia

Christine Simiriglia — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:11:16 +0000

Hi Matt…

This is a great story and a great tie in. I have a dual life running a non-profit in Philly that works with homeless folks with serious mental illness (www.pathwaystohousing.org)… and as an organizer with a coaching business and an organizing/time-management website… so your post touched my entire life.

My “organizer” life and business rely heavily on social media. I believe in offering value in my communications. Unfortunately, many of us don’t and we find our lives filled with communication clutter.

I’m going to use your 10 rules and offer them to everyone I know. Thanks.

By: Matt Leonard

Matt Leonard — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:32:45 +0000

Hi Christine,

Thanks! I absolutely agree with you that it is entirely our job to teach. That applies to virtually every bit of knowledge we have, in all walks of life.

-Matt

By: Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +0000

Great post. However, don’t you think it is our job to teach our clients how to cut through the “noise”? Quite frankly I have begun to ‘call out” those people who spam me and my clients. Sometimes they don’t even realize they are doing it. The ones that do, just don’t care.
Christine

By: Nancy E. Wigal

Nancy E. Wigal — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:56:18 +0000

Like the others say, great information. Actually, this has been said before; it just seems to get lost in the shuffle. I’m being coached on how to use social media, and this is exactly what I’m being told to do. I don’t know yet if using social media will pay off in terms of clients, but I need to know this anyways, since my prospects and clients constantly ask me, “what should I be doing in terms of social media?”

By: Julio Ricardo Varela

Julio Ricardo Varela — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:09:16 +0000

This is a great post. I love them all. Can I suggest #11?

Give, give, and give to others. Truly help people (like you are doing here) and don’t expect anything in return.

Excellent post. Am adding this to my company feed.

Best,
Julio

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:42:38 +0000

I enjoyed reading this to, just be yourself and listen to what your friends are saying to you what they want? Can you offer it? Be sincere, and respectful and don sell them garbage – and you will do very well social marketing.

By: steveplunkett

steveplunkett — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:27:43 +0000

Great Article Matt…

re: #4
two words..

SAFE SEARCH

By: Lee Traupel

Lee Traupel — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:50:15 +0000

Great post, makes sense, well balanced and good social media strategy. Thanks…….

By: Alan Bleiweiss

Alan Bleiweiss — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:56:53 +0000

I’ve been anticipating your next article Matt. And boy, you never disappoint. Here’s my own take – note it’s just another opinion…

There’s a huge difference between being in need and playing the “victim” card in this world. To be honest, I’m insanely less than perfect, and at times, I fail miserably at one or more of the ten ways you list. When that happens, it’s crushing because I care so much about doing good in the world.

Yet at the end of the day, I also know that in our imperfections, some of us really are that caring, and really do go the extra six miles when we can. And to me, that’s what it’s really all about.

You are one of the people who that applies to as well. And anyone reading this article would be wise to follow in your footsteps.