#SocialCafe 8.41 Chat Transcript

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/bnqP7hpOxV

— Danielle Mamagona ‍♀️(@PokeyLuWho)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : How Do We Keep Our Content Fresh 8.41 #chattingNow

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

You keep your content fresh by washing it regularly and hanging it in the sun to dry :DOr maybe there will be som… https://t.co/ub3kfXQI0F

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe Good topic! #socialcafe

— DrivingMaul(@DrivingMaul)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. #SocialCafe Thanks!

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Love it @Kathrynclang :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/VTQmVxxM5e

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thanks, @DrivingMaul :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/mX66SlnyoV

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Tonight: How Do We Keep Our Content Fresh 8.41 #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 What is your most effective way of coming up with fresh content (for blog posts, social media posts, even comments)? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q1 (rephrase) What is your best way of coming up with content ideas? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang I was thinking about sealing it in a baggie and keeping it in the fridge. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A1 For me, things just come to me in the course of the day and the key is to remember to write it down, like in a d… https://t.co/8KMjQG5F9Z

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A1: I create an 8 point outline, break each point into five smaller points, and write a detailed post for each of t… https://t.co/DTUyB7uDuT

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Yea, but you can't enjoy it that way. It will stay fresh for a bit, though.#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A1) I have a wide variety of interests and I think about them a lot. I've been building my blogs lately by focusing… https://t.co/WsH18tEBu2

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang I have some now and save some for later. It's a lot like having my cake and eating it too. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Great process, @Kathrynclang !#SocialCafe https://t.co/GwcXT6NQ7q

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid It's always a bonus when you can have your cake AND eat it too!#SocialCafe https://t.co/NLVAOZTocd

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q2 What about sources? Do you have any sites (or other) that you visit/consult to come up with ideas? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid And you do have some interesting topics on your blog. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q2 (rephrase) What other sources do you use for content ideas? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 I have 40 sites so I don’t have a singular source that provides inspiration for all of them lol #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A2: Everything is a potential source for content material. Headlines, conversations on social media, overheard conv… https://t.co/Rofqks6ZIt

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe Thanks - I'm also creating #GrowingHOPE from the process AND using the content to create social medi… https://t.co/gaNc3zWrBM

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q3 Do blog comments help you come up with ideas? Social media comments, tweets, etc.? Why or why not? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang That is a really good point. Thanks, @Kathrynclang If people realize that (and carry their smartph… https://t.co/KmLdu83kb4

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A2) For government contracts I read advance sheets for the latest cases. For leadership I read some things online,… https://t.co/DUSzmeB0Cq

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q3 (rephrase) Do comments help? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe Thank you! I'd love to get more comments there and have some discussions. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3 Yes. Comments on blog posts, social posts, tweets, etc. all help to inspire. Again, the key is to write down th… https://t.co/5nAD3M43e6

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang Stealing content can make you content. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3: I find the comments I make during twitter chats and social conversations can be ideal for launching content.… https://t.co/YE3Ou1kXNJ

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Yep - totally had to read that twice :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A3) Engagement on blogs and social media expands your thinking, so yes, inspiration can come from that as well. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @Kathrynclang I totally missed the "stealing" part in Kat's tweet... obviously I need to learn how to re… https://t.co/faJjmBBg1S

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Love that phrase - expands your thinking! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @Kathrynclang I get asked that a lot! #SocialCafe Occasionallly I even ask myself.

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q4 What about relationships and the discussions they produce (which is similar to Q3)? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe I had that conversation with me earlier :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe I’ll actively ask for topics from my followers on social media #socialcafe

— DrivingMaul(@DrivingMaul)

Q4 (rephrase) What about relationships (online or offline)? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4: Almost all of my content - broadcasts, posts, books - have a spark of experiences in them. Usually I tell wha… https://t.co/ysrhl8SocO

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe Just thinking what I’d like to know about. Research it & write it up #socialcafe

— DrivingMaul(@DrivingMaul)

A4) I've taken a sabatical on that for a while. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4 Yes discussions with people, like offline discussions with my hubby, help to inspire creative ideas for articles ;) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Ah, yes, drawing from our experiences is indeed helpful, even those that happened decades ago :) #SocialCafe https://t.co/N78GkK1RBZ

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 How can you help others improve their ability to come up with fresh content ideas? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@DrivingMaul The inquisitive mind, eh @DrivingMaul ?#SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 (rephrase) How do you help others? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5: Hosting a write-in is a great way to encourage others with finding their content ideas.#SocialCafe https://t.co/QpicskQFMs

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A5 I think continuing to converse and engage and attempt to stimulate conversations, whether via online means or of… https://t.co/FSg4hb3iYW

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Ooh - do tell us more, so others can replicate your idea ;) Sounds similar to posting writing exercises...… https://t.co/Bx4eCPowhL

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A5) Constantly challenge their thinking and encourage them to build on prior ideas or look at them from a new persp… https://t.co/mE12d3hcBo

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe I just made it up - but it did get me thinking.Everyone would bring magazines, pictures, or newspa… https://t.co/Sp5VJqTXLb

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q6 What other questions (or tips) do you have related to content ideas (podcasts, video, infographics)? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6: The 3 keys to creating content across platforms - repurpose repurpose repurpose!#SocialCafe https://t.co/hOwm0ZRAPZ

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q6 (rephrase) Any other questions (or tips) related to this topic? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@Kathrynclang And then share the ideas at the end so people can go home inspired with even more ideas?And, desig… https://t.co/CjCh5osfrM

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6) I have not done this, but I have been told that inviting guest bloggers will give you a mental break and often… https://t.co/o7Thszbz5d

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@Kathrynclang That is one of the reasons I keep our Twitter Chats.Ok - so I am working on the timelines with the… https://t.co/Sy42ufW9V0

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe And you could even do a group post where you have the same title and all share your unique posts fro… https://t.co/e95Oo8RKD7

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

I have done it and yes, it really helps.The tricky part is when you end up spending more time editing than you wo… https://t.co/hIp538YZBa

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang Yes, like a roundup linking to everyone else's post and yet a fresh, group post, as you say.Hey all… https://t.co/YIqA0RgdgV

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe Hve never done this. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q7 Finally, it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is .. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 My favorite #ShamelessPlug is this #SocialCafe community (and #LinkedInChat) - family!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7) This is coming up next week. #SocialCafe https://t.co/XweVCJr5NP

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Here you have it people - you will want to attend this by @_TomGReid ! ... and get the book - I did! :)… https://t.co/y27VTkmzi9

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Chats provide the most intimate and valuable engagement and this one is at the top of the heap. Thank you all for t… https://t.co/L4gl49jLZ9

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid Thank you @_TomGReid - you are very appreciated!As is the entire #SocialCafe community. Be well. Be safe.

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

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— Illogikus(@Illogikus)

Tuesday #TwitterChat List #4 #SocialRoadTrip 9pm #custserv 9pm #WiningHourChat 9pm #SocialCafe 9pm… https://t.co/Wdpjyn7n7L

— Danielle Mamagona ‍♀️(@PokeyLuWho)