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Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Christopher Prince Boucher — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:26:41 -0000

These are some great sites. I use them all quite frequently, however I'm surprised not to see E.Factor, http://www.efactor.com; a social network for entrepreneurs.

Has anyone used this? If you have what is your opinion?

Thanks!

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CoCo — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:10:48 -0000

I actually just starting using perspot.com recently. However, I have found that there are a lot of really neat features on it. It is almost as though they took the best parts of almost every social network and put a little twist on it to make it their own and combined them all into one network.
It is also an amazing place for advertising. I looked them up more online and I actually found out that they are based right here in AZ. They are one of the biggest marketing agencies (branched from Spot 200). Not to mention they were dubbed to be the fastest growing website online by Alexa.com in May '08.
Before I found the site, I had never heard of it before and after asking pretty much everybody I know about it; nobody really had ever heard of it... well, up until now.
I highly recommend checking it out

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Matt Pitcher — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:41:31 -0000

I like Twitter for posting alerts - also another way to keep the blog content fresh through integration. I see big value in Facebook, but not as business friendly as I'd like. If there was a Facebook (for ease of use, user interface, apps) -LinkedIn (pro-business) hybrid, that would probably be my ideal channel.

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Jane Chin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:46:02 -0000

I think the rankings make sense. I don't agree with the first commenter re: Plurk being used for business. I'm a big fan of Plurk and have yet to see businesses engage this platform in a formal way. That said, Plurk was launched mere months ago, it may have potential yet.

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Jason Counts — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:10:22 -0000

Hi Lee,
I thought I'd mention my social networking site for Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs, since you said at the beginning of this post:
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"Please also share other business social networks, especially any that are niche or vertically specific."

It's a social network that I've been working on for quite some time, and I'm just about ready to open it up for registration within the next few weeks...
FireStorm Marketer - Internet Marketing Social Network

I use a number of different social networks like Twitter, Facebook, etc but haven't used them extensively since I spend so much time coding my own site. Hopefully when I'm finished with my site I can focus more of my time on participating on other various networks including my own.

Anywho, I'm rambling on due to lack of sleep(haha). Any feedback you might have would be appreciated, either negative or positive. Thanks and great blog by the way.

Jason Counts

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Lee Odden — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:24:16 -0000

Shelby, there are online marketing groups within Facebook and LinkedIn. You might also check out the directory of networks powered by ning.com

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shelby — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:22:46 -0000

I like Twitter but am actually not real happy with the social networks for inline businesses. There is a lack of big league social networks for online businesses. I have not tried Plurk but will look into it.

Does anyone have any idea if there is a socail network out there for online marketing businesses?

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Lyn Mettler — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:05:43 -0000

Try Jott.com. It lets you call in your "tweet" by phone and it updates it for you, no typing -- all for free. Pretty cool!

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Keir — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:59:35 -0000

Twitter has helped me build my network with new contacts better than facebook. Facebook I think will help you connect with people you haven't seen in a while. This is good because it allows you to pitch ypur skills to people you already know.
The longer your own facebook the better it becomes for your business. Especially if you link up with so called gate keepers. A little research on facebook will help yu determine who these people are.

Twitters allows you connect with new people all of the time. The only time I talk with someone I already know on twitter is if I referred them using my link. Most of the time they're people I want to consitently talk with in short powerful burst.

Here's a idea. What if twitter allowed you to speak into a mic and it typed out everything you said. Then you say update and your post updates hands free. I think twitter would easily jump to number one.

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Jon Rognerud — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:35:29 -0000

Twitter provides me personally the "biggest bang" for the buck. For business, facebook and linkedin are secondary right now.

This is the order of importance according to one of the top social media experts

( Lee, I referenced your site, hope it's ok! :-) )

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Tilak — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:40:57 -0000

Hi Lee,

I wish Digg should be in the list. :)

Twitter http://twitter.com/tilakbisht
Digg http://digg.com/users/tilak...
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pro...

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Schmittyapolis — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:33:07 -0000

Though I spend most of my time on Facebook and Twitter, I have a hard time as classifying them as legit "business" network sites. Sorry, anything that I can receive virtual teddy bears in just doesn't cut it... and Twitter is just for fun.

I would have to vote for Linkedin. Another network in beta that is not mentioned here is behance.net. It is specifically geared towards those in the graphic design/advertising field.

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Garrett Pierson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:28:43 -0000

Very interesting poll so far. I would have thought Facebook, Twitter, then Linkedin. Very very interesting!

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Brent — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:15:57 -0000

My target group is Facebook users, but I do see traffic coming from LinkedIn.

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Bernie Borges — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:59:33 -0000

I voted for Facebook, but I wish I could've voted for the top three. My response would've been Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Each serves a different purpose but they are inter-related.

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Marketing Gurl — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:54:35 -0000

http://twitter.com/marketin...
http://marketinggurl.stumbl...
marketinggurl on digg
and marketinggurl on technorati

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Kari Rippetoe — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:14:48 -0000

I voted for LinkedIn, although I agree with Jan that SU should be included. I have actually made a couple of business connections through SU...it's all in how you present yourself and your interests, and how you interact with your circle of friends.

I also like Sphinn, Small Business Brief, and Gooruze (online marketing). All great places to network with industry pros.

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/
StumbleUpon: http://kjripp.stumbleupon.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/KariRipp...
Gooruze: http://www.gooruze.com/memb...

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Bernie Borges — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:38:29 -0000

I echo many of the comments made here. I like the versatility of Facebook. I like the ability to find old friends and colleagues in LinkedIn and I really like the near real time nature of Twitter.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pro...
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Twitter: http://twitter.com/berniebay

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Zax Stevens — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:45:19 -0000

All the social networks are great. Bring them on, more required, needed, wanted. The people have been using social networks ever since the net became a viable meeting place. One of my favourites is StumbleUpon, which isn't mentioned in the voting list. I wonder, why is this?

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Stephanie Frasco — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:54:10 -0000

The E.Factor is the most useful Business networking site out there.

While it is only 5 months old, it is a virtual economy where users have access to tools, resources, advice, funding, and networking both online and offline.

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Jimmy Adames — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:09:14 -0000

If a business is considering entering the social networking arena for the first time I would have to recommend LinkedIn although I chose Twitter in your poll.

LinkedIn has very important components that can help professionals communicate at a higher level, such as the recommendation tool.

I chose Twitter in your poll, because it fits the goals of my Internet business building much better and I answered based on my needs.

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Lee Odden — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:54:15 -0000

This is a great thread and it's what I was hoping for with the poll - stimulate some great observations, insights and commentary in the comments.

It seems that different social networks serve different purposes for people, so the one dimensional nature of this poll only scratches the surface.

Still, if a business is considering entering the social networking arena, there is a short list of sites to get started with.

If you had to pick just one or two social networks for a business to "get their feet wet", which would they be?

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Kat Gritzmacher — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:30:46 -0000

I own a local entertainment web site and because of my target demographic, MySpace has been the best social network to drive traffic to my web site. Because my "friends" are local bands and people who live in the area, using bulletins, making comments and posting blogs have been effective communication tools in creating quality traffic.

However, I eventually want to start my own search marketing business and Twitter has been the most convenient in keeping me in the loop of what's happening in the search/social/blogging world. I don't follow a million people; I mostly follow those I want to learn from and who I know will provide reference to good information--quickly. I have a LinkedIn profile and could probably use it more for business networking.

I use Facebook for goofing around with my friends.

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ocpinay — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:25:02 -0000

My LinkedIn network and their recommendations have helped me with choosing vendors and access to professionals.

Although when used correctly, I think Twitter has a lot of potential as well, especially for researching.

Re: Reader Poll: Influence Marketing with Social Networks

Lyn Mettler — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:19 -0000

I totally used to think that's all Twitter was myself. But if you download something like TwitterFox for Firefox or Twhirl, which provides a continuous stream of "tweets" from everyone you follow on your browser, it truly becomes a conversation. Which the Facebook status really can't.