Comments on: Social Media Is a Tool, It’s Not a Religion http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/ Small business marketing blog Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: bass http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-404558 bass Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:44:38 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-404558 I have met so many people that have become almost like family. When you finally meet them face to face there is none of the shyness that comes from meeting new people. Paul is an example of this I felt like I already knew him when we finally met. I have met so many people that have become almost like family. When you finally meet them face to face there is none of the shyness that comes from meeting new people. Paul is an example of this I felt like I already knew him when we finally met.

]]> By: Kevin Dugan http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402990 Kevin Dugan Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:05:09 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402990 Amen John. When I tell people about Twitter I note that it will not clean your oven or cure disease. It is simply a helpful utility. And when I read about "rules" I also chuckle. Guidelines are helpful, but for someone to imply or impose rules? Good luck with that as we figure this stuff out. Amen John. When I tell people about Twitter I note that it will not clean your oven or cure disease. It is simply a helpful utility. And when I read about “rules” I also chuckle. Guidelines are helpful, but for someone to imply or impose rules? Good luck with that as we figure this stuff out.

]]> By: Premium domains http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402906 Premium domains Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:59:57 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402906 Very interesting post. I'm pretty new to this whole social media game, so i'm picking up some good tips from this ind other posts you've made. Thanks Very interesting post. I’m pretty new to this whole social media game, so i’m picking up some good tips from this ind other posts you’ve made. Thanks

]]> By: Barry Lebow http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402623 Barry Lebow Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:34:22 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402623 Actual Call, Lady Agent"I cannot find it and I have your flyer open on my screen? My Assistant, "that information is not on our flyer, just go to Google and search it." Lady Agent, "what's Google?" This would be no big deal if it was isolated. It has happened more than once. Have Realtors bragging that they don't use email, their assistants do it for them. Was in touch with a top internet personality and he used the analogy, "like a meteor hitting the earth." Loved it. So, in a pending article I am writing for Canada's REM Magazine (www.remonline.com) I using the meteor as being represented by the recession and those who do not embrace today's technology and marketing opportunities are the dinosaurs, ready to be wiped out on instant impact. Real estate has abundant dinosaurs. I am 62 soon, computerized in 1977 and am not a geek, the how does not interest me, only the results. My dad, a man who I never saw change a lightbulb is 87 and cannot live today with his email and internet. Those who say they are too old to learn always were. Great posting from this group. Barry Actual Call, Lady Agent”I cannot find it and I have your flyer open on my screen? My Assistant, “that information is not on our flyer, just go to Google and search it.” Lady Agent, “what’s Google?” This would be no big deal if it was isolated. It has happened more than once. Have Realtors bragging that they don’t use email, their assistants do it for them. Was in touch with a top internet personality and he used the analogy, “like a meteor hitting the earth.” Loved it. So, in a pending article I am writing for Canada’s REM Magazine (www.remonline.com) I using the meteor as being represented by the recession and those who do not embrace today’s technology and marketing opportunities are the dinosaurs, ready to be wiped out on instant impact. Real estate has abundant dinosaurs. I am 62 soon, computerized in 1977 and am not a geek, the how does not interest me, only the results. My dad, a man who I never saw change a lightbulb is 87 and cannot live today with his email and internet. Those who say they are too old to learn always were.

Great posting from this group.

Barry

]]> By: Jared Young http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402617 Jared Young Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:35:21 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402617 "Don’t be rude, don’t be boring, give to get." John, it amazes me every day how many people forget those simple words. Whether it be in a brick and mortar shop or online, business talk or just casual conversations. Those words so often seem lost on people. As a society have we really lost our sense of direction enough that we forget those simple tenants? Also, I completely agree that "it's just a tool." A great tool for some of us, sure, but a tool nonetheless. If we aren't at least TRYING to use as many tools as we can, we are doing ourselves a disservice. Thanks for the great post. “Don’t be rude, don’t be boring, give to get.” John, it amazes me every day how many people forget those simple words. Whether it be in a brick and mortar shop or online, business talk or just casual conversations. Those words so often seem lost on people. As a society have we really lost our sense of direction enough that we forget those simple tenants?

Also, I completely agree that “it’s just a tool.” A great tool for some of us, sure, but a tool nonetheless. If we aren’t at least TRYING to use as many tools as we can, we are doing ourselves a disservice.

Thanks for the great post.

]]> By: Atle Iversen http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402607 Atle Iversen Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:44:15 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402607 "If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail" After years of using the phone, people suddenly got access to e-mail, and it became the new hammer. The new social media tools are alternatives to e-mail. Many people experience e-mail overload, but that is often because e-mail is used as the new hammer. EVERYTHING is sent by e-mail, when you could have used IM, Twitter, a blog, a wiki or a discussion forum instead. And for the time being, many people use Twitter as their new hammer. It is useful for SOME scenarios, but NOT for all ! “If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”

After years of using the phone, people suddenly got access to e-mail, and it became the new hammer.

The new social media tools are alternatives to e-mail.

Many people experience e-mail overload, but that is
often because e-mail is used as the new hammer.

EVERYTHING is sent by e-mail, when you could have used IM, Twitter, a blog, a wiki or a discussion forum instead.

And for the time being, many people use Twitter as their new hammer. It is useful for SOME scenarios, but NOT for all !

]]> By: Ted Chandler http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402604 Ted Chandler Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:47:12 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402604 Great post. This is really good advice coming my way at a time where I am trying to figure out how twitter and other social media tools can help promote my company and the services we provide. I have read several books lately and subscribed to many blogs such as yours and have learned a lot. I just started my blog the other day, created a twitter account, and re-evaluated the way I use facebook. I am completely convinced of the value and power of using social media (especially since my profession is creating video content for clients and original content), but have to admit all the advice i have gotten, the time it takes to implement, convincing my co-workers it will work, and learning about all the tools has been somewhat overwhelming. Excellent post coming at a crucial time for me. Thanks, Ted Chandler Great post. This is really good advice coming my way at a time where I am trying to figure out how twitter and other social media tools can help promote my company and the services we provide. I have read several books lately and subscribed to many blogs such as yours and have learned a lot. I just started my blog the other day, created a twitter account, and re-evaluated the way I use facebook. I am completely convinced of the value and power of using social media (especially since my profession is creating video content for clients and original content), but have to admit all the advice i have gotten, the time it takes to implement, convincing my co-workers it will work, and learning about all the tools has been somewhat overwhelming. Excellent post coming at a crucial time for me. Thanks,

Ted Chandler

]]> By: patmcgraw http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2008/12/11/social-media-is-a-tool-its-not-a-religion/#comment-402603 patmcgraw Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:20:01 +0000 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/?p=2295#comment-402603 Excellent post - the technology delivers the information, it does not make it good, bad, appropriate, inappropriate. We need to focus on the value and appropriateness of the information being exchanged much more than the technology that takes it from Point A to Point B. Excellent post – the technology delivers the information, it does not make it good, bad, appropriate, inappropriate. We need to focus on the value and appropriateness of the information being exchanged much more than the technology that takes it from Point A to Point B.

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