Yippee! Today’s Dialogue topic has Will, Kate and Lisa giving us the skinny on social networking. Hear what works for them, and then comment below to join the dialogue yourself!
How do you network online, and are there downfalls from doing so?
IN THIS EPISODE: KATE BINGAMAN-BURT / WILL BRYANT / LISA SOLOMON
Related Episode(s): Community and Blog, Blog, Blog!
‘Don’t be a jerk’! Haha good one. Sound advice. That line sums up the whole video, I think.
great dialogue ~ so true the point about getting everything done on every level and being funny/clever on twitter! i often wonder where people find the time for it all.
guess some people are more social in general and it comes naturally!
thanks guys :)
That was so informative in an upbeat way. Well done on the editing too, Erin.
kate’s comments ‘don’t social network so much that you can’t make work’ and ‘don’t be a jerk’ are really key.
thanks for another great dialogue! i used to be so afraid of networking (“before” the internet) because i thought it was all about trying to get something i wanted from someone, but i have to say, the internet has made it way easier to simply look at a person’s work and say, “i like that!” which has the potential to start a conversation or even a relationship in a more authentic way. it has made me more bold, i think, and now i don’t bat an eyelash at the thought of emailing someone to introduce myself to let them know i like their work, or that i am working on a project and would like them to be involved. . . .
but it seems there is a fine line–it’s a little spammer-ish to go around commenting on blogs telling people to visit your blog, or to make the conversation come back around to you all the time. i think it’s good to give input and be part of the conversation (just like in real life, if you don’t speak up, no one will know what you are thinking!), but doing so in a relevant way is important, i think. it shows you can be part of an intelligent discussion without always trying to promote yourself.
those are my thoughts.
I agree with your comments, Laura. In addition, it’s so amazing that with the internet today we can talk to artists we would never have a chance to interact with in real life! It makes an “artist’s life” so much more tangible to me. I feel like I could really be part of that community without living in a certain area or knowing certain people.
I also also have some reservations when it comes to networking on-line. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve started an e-mail/whatever and started thinking into it to much: I don’t want to come on too strong, creepy, etc. I just have to stop and think about how much I would appreciate it if someone took the time out to write me an e-mail.
All in all, social networking: +
I LOVE your thoughts! This was one of my favorite episodes b/c it covers so much about social networking— being positive, staying on top of things, but in the end— it’s about making work.
Keep your comments coming— I love this!
1. Don’t be a jerk. Guess that lady behind me at the light yesterday didn’t see this episode.
2. Don’t be toooo friendly.
3. Will is 23!!!??? WHAT!!!!?
Have a great week!
very helpful for a newbie like me!
Great dialogue, as always!
Don’t be a jerk and make time for work are both VERY important!
As a business owner, I spend about 15 minutes a day on social networking. I update facebook about once a week and update twitter about twice a day. I’ve learned to choose my social sites carefully and not over-commit. Choose two or three and keep them updated rather than ten that you never have time for.
Looking forward to the next dialogue- thanks Erin!
I definitely needed this in my life now.
There’s a fine line to networking online. I wish a lot of folks could watch this and apply it to their daily lives. Just staying friendly would change how things work greatly.
A very timely topic since I just joined facebook!
My online social networking has been largely relegated to blog comments. Though I only comment on things I genuinely feel like commenting on. Not just for the sake of hookin’ myself out around the web! ;) While I want to spread the word, I do worry about over-networking to the point of either burnout or appearing insincere.
Great points made by all the panelists, Erin! Thanks to all!
(And, Aimee…if you’re reading this…I had the same reaction! “Will is 23!!!??? WHAT!!!!?” LOL!)
oh, yeah. i was appalled at will’s young age as well. i am excited to come back and see more really great comments–like a real, live dialogue!
don’t social network so much that you can’t make work – this! sometimes i have to remind myself to stop looking & start making.
i’ve cut down on social networking sites: i’m now only on blogger, flickr, & twitter. & good old e-mail! twitter has been great for “getting to know” people in the community, & for chatting to them as well, without it being a lengthy e-mail or waiting for a response to a blog comment.
great! as always.
very good point about ‘don’t social network so much you don’t have time to make something’
this is a happy little note. :D
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that was great. very informative & it made me giggle. :) thanks!
Brilliant Dialogue…that Will is *hilarious*…
…very good advice from all involved! :)
This was great! I get so overwhelmed with all of the networking things I feel I should be keeping up with, that I end up not doing any at all. I haven’t checked my Facebook in forever. This Dialogue has inspired me to just pick one and work on that for awhile.
As usual, I’m behind in my viewing but this video makes me not feel ‘out-of-it’ for being so. It summed up the outlook I have on social networking as did the other comments. Great video Erin and a great topic too. I agree with Abigail, Will is hilarious!
Another great one Erin, keep them coming :)