Wow - you all are awesome. Great answers... I am grabbing them up and inserting them :) As they are published, I can share the links in our #SocialCafe chat over the next few weeks ;)
@conpsweeney Remind me to tell you how I got the idea for this short story :) It involves a REAL skull #SocialCafe Real life is a great way to ignite interesting fiction
Q7 This one should be your easy, open-ended one... It is... Is there anything else you would like to add? That can include tips, recommendations... etc. #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe@conpsweeney It involved a friend, a facebook post, and a barefoot fisherman. He was standing on the edge of the local lake and the skull rolled over his head (his dad shared on his feed) #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe A7: Stop trying to sell things or to build numbers. Instead, go back to the basics: create lasting connections with people and focus on being relentlessly helpful #SocialCafe
I think my chihuahua needs to go do some reading. He is wandering in circles... This Twitter Chat thing is just too much fun for his interest level :) #SocialCafe
Well all - I've enjoyed our time together. Now, to go compile those features! My pleasure to feature you as famous bloggers (and look forward to your next best selling novels!) #SocialCafe
Another month! Thank you for your continued support! =D I really appreciate all of you! (And, if you haven't already, join our #SocialCafe to get free training and resources... Tues 6p PT/9p ET on Twitter.)
@conpsweeney Hey, Con! How are you? How was #linkedinchat ? I know I was there for a couple min, but curious on how you would sum it up, as far as LinkedIn headline insights.. :) #SocialCafe
Well, Deb, thanks!
#linkedinchat went well!
The discussion was around how to craft a headline on #linkedin that stands out and how do you know if it's working!
Thanks for joining us!
#socialcafe
@conpsweeney It'd be great to have people come back with their success stories on what worked! Sure thing. I was aiming for the start of the hour and got the end of the hour :) #LinkedInChat#SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@conpsweeney Yeah! There you go! I once has a coaching client take me with her into the bathroom on a video call... and yes, I mean, everything. I covered my eyes, to be kind and edited the recording. #SocialCafe
A1 A friend of mine sent out a short email asking people what they were doing to promote their recent products/services. Then, she responded personally. Great idea.. even knowing it was to a list. #SocialCafe#effectiveMarketing
@Kathrynclang You know.. I was wondering about that. We were really into gifs in about 1999. When they came out again, I was wondering if I missed something because it wasn't "new" but maybe it is the types of gifs... #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang You know, @Kathrynclang Since meeting you, I have thought of "engagement" as synonymous with you. You are so sincere and great at the engagement and interaction! #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney@Kathrynclang Oh, you! Yeah, and I immediately sent out a disclaimer.. lol #SocialCafe (my luck someone would take me up on it, even if it was a joke)
A2 Wow - my 20 years on the internet.. done so many different things. I just miss having longer days to do more. When I had 100 Twitter followers, I was able to interact more than now - NO EXCUSE... I'm inspired by you two to do more ;) #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney@socialwebcafe Y'all are going to make me cry - here I was struggling to keep going because you wonder if it's working and y'all just bless my heart! :D #SocialCafe
A3 I would say the tools that allow you to get down to business. For example, though I love the Twitter Chat tools out there, @TweetDeck allows me to get in there and interact, so that is a helpful tool for #engagement and #interaction#SocialCafe#notPaid
@Kathrynclang@conpsweeney Ah.. Yes, hun, it is definitely working! #SocialCafe ... and working in an honest way, which can't be said about all things in this world.
@socialwebcafe@TweetDeck YES - not "automation tools" but multi-tasking mastering tools :D I LOVE TweetDeck because I can do so much with it. #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@socialcafechat Oooh... you got me thinking. I'm picturing people viewing tools as sort of the end all answer, like clicking a button all of sudden makes you the most interactive person.. hadn't thought of that perspective #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@TweetDeck Exactly! I cringe (no offense to those who use it) when I see tools that will create comments and post them to articles that I didn't read... like, shouldn't I be reading the article and comment honestly, in a way that is helpful and encouraging? #SocialCafe
@socialcafechat A4: You have motivated me to make a challenge list for my social media. I have the "multi-tasking mastering tools" in place and now I have to get serious about the investment! #SocialCafe
A4 I belong to a group/team of people who agree to share each others' posts, etc. on a quid pro quo. The reason I like it is because it isn't a tactic. There are rules, but the idea is to truly encourage others with meaningful responses #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@socialcafechat Do you have a link? It sounds interesting... Love the verbiage "multi-tasking mastering tools" :) #SocialCafe (Maybe you included it last week and I'm being a ding dong.. lol )
@conpsweeney@socialcafechat I love your insights on organic growth, Con. And, you have done an awesome job! It must be that winning personality and sense of humor ;) #SocialCafe
I can't believe our time has gone by so fast, again! BTW - I didn't forget about our features that we worked on last week. I'll get those links to you, too #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney@socialcafechat The problem is that we tend to look in the wrong place for the returns. Like tonight - y'all were my return and I didn't even expect it :D #SocialCafe
Oh, and that reminds me.. Not sure what question I was going to respond to on this, but #Roundups are great, too. Using a tool like @myblogu allows us to not only collect views, but interact with people, another opportunity for engagement #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney@socialcafechat I used to be more concerned about that.. law of diminishing returns ... and then reminded myself that if I send out an encouraging tweet, I am hopefully helping someone else, regardless of the return. That helped. #SocialCafe
Hey all... love the time together... Still lurking (there has to be a better word!) here at #SocialCafe but officially it is goodnight and see y'all next week, same time, same place ;) [waving] #SocialCafe
Tonight's topic is networking. We all do it. We know we should, but how do we fit it into our busy schedules? One way are these Twitter Chats! #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@socialcafechat I do, too! As you probably know, I'm putting together a site with a calendar of twitter chats.. But, just yesterday, I found a hidden calendar in my Google. Yay! #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang I like that, too, Kathryn.. creating those lasting connections. Just the other day I received a really special noted from someone I met during my more concentrated networking days - so special! #SocialCafe
@socialcafechat A3) Similar to #Twitter for #linkedin, connect/follow, engage, plus create your own content while sharing that of others, #facebook is a bit different and if you're B2B I probably wouldn't do a lot there #socialcafe
@Kathrynclang I like that. It actually makes it easier when someone does step up to take the lead. And, when I do it, pretty much it is successful every time. I think it depends on the "who." #SocialCafe
Q5 What are some tricks that can help us to keep networking but not burning out or losing our minds in the process (because of the time and energy involved)? #SocialCafe
A5 I read somewhere that 20% should be content writing and 80% promotion. I'm wondering if we can replace the 80% with networking / engaging / being real #SocialCafe
Q1 To ensure that you are representing your brand it is very important to put yourself out there and not be anything your not! Make sure you engage in your brand with good values and make sure your brand is ethically responsible! #socialcafe#TwitterChat#makinggood
@HillaryKent13 Good point, @HillaryKent13 Or, good points! I especially love the part about ethically responsible! Some people miss that one and I'm glad you pointed it out here ;) #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe I refound my voice . . . and when I refound it then it became easier to engage with people, find my target, and really enjoy what I was doing. #SocialCafe
A2 I do have a couple of other brands, if you will (like my music brand). I don't isolate the brands, but I ensure I am in the frame of mind for the correct brand. Like not going on and on about Jazz music on this Twitter profile ;) #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe A2. Our brand is collective representation of how we interact with others. The positive and the negative. So all times. Not profile imagery. #socialcafe
@BilalJaffery Good point. It is so easy to think in terms of the singular, but of course that is not the case and certainly not always the case. Yes, collective representation. Makes sense. #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang I like your snark, @Kathrynclang ! I wish I had more snark. Tho, if you asked my kids.. They have been known to ask me to tone it down before meeting bf parents... #SocialCafe
Q2 It is not just your profile and your tweets that matters to your brand on #Twitter ... It is everything! What you like, who you are following, who is following you, what you post, what you retweet, what you comment on. Every engagement counts! #EEC#Socialcafe#TwitterChat
Q4 What successes (or validations) have you experienced when it comes to representing your brand on Twitter? #SocialCafe (Or, what successes or validations would you like to experience?)
@Kathrynclang Oh, but isn't that fun? I just dish it back and then my daughter and I do that to my husband... But, he just walks away and picks up the guitar... one of them.. lol #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney@socialwebcafe Oh no no no - no Siri in this house. Even the Google voice that gives me directions lies to me and we argue about that. She is more than enough for me to deal with #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe I have a house FULL of them . . . and they love word play, quoting movies and music randomly, and accents - my house is a daily stage show #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@conpsweeney Ok, please forgive me... I started laughing out loud. I was picturing you getting after Google voice in a conversation with it. Not that I haven't done that (wink) #SocialCafe
@conpsweeney It is definitely part of my brand, and I am okay with that now. #SocialCafe You have to be okay with your brand because not everyone else will be!
@socialwebcafe It is but at the same time every social media platform has a good amount to handle when it comes to making sure your brand represents you in the best way possible! #SocialCafe#TwitterChat
@HillaryKent13 So true! When I began, I was trying to be everything to every social platform. Then, when I realized the definition of "every" I realized balance was advisable and to stick with the main ones. #SocialCafe
@socialwebcafe Not just sticking with the main ones but stick with the social media platforms that is right for your brand! It is very important to make sure that your brand is on the right platforms to ensure the most success! #SocialCafe
A5 Inspired by @conpsweeney mention of normal... Find your own normal, who you are... go with that for your brand and how you set up your profile and engagements #SocialCafe
@HillaryKent13 Oh, I stand corrected. You are absolutely right, @HillaryKent13 In actuality, I stuck with the ones that fit the brand, but you make a very good point and one that needs to be stated so people don't just go for the main ones (like I suggested) and miss the others #SocialCafe
@Kathrynclang@conpsweeney Isn't that fun? I love it when my daughter makes crepes. When she comes home, she takes over the kitchen and cooks and bakes for us :) #SocialCafe
Q5 Tips: Always be true to your brand and make sure what you are portraying out on the internet is what you want the world to see! #SocialCafe#TwitterChat#branding
@socialwebcafe@conpsweeney And speaking of my amazing middle son . . . the chef . . . he got up before dawn this morning to make a breakfast casserole. :) I AM BLESSED! #SocialCafe
