Archive for the 'social networking' Category

Aug 22 2008

Proof Twitter Works.

Published by bgfeener under social networking, web metrics

I think we’re all trying to figure out if Twitter is working. It seems to be by these stats (Jul 1 Through Aug 22) that the the social networking is as effective as any other type of marketing when looking at the quality of traffic. So if you were hesitant to join Facebook or MySpace or Twitter… now you have a reason to.

Page/Visit Time on Site
google / organic 1.84 0:00:35
(direct) / (none) 1.71 0:01:07
themegatrondon2.com / referral 1.5 0:00:46
brianfeener.wordpress.com / referral 3.89 0:01:48
iphone.facebook.com / referral 1 0:00:00
facebook.com / referral 2.5 0:03:16
google.com / referral 1.75 0:00:58
twitter.com / referral 2.43 0:01:07
channingfrye.com / referral 1.67 0:00:13
illdoctrine.com / referral 1.33 0:01:09

Those Channing Frye people need to stop and smell the roses!

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May 13 2008

Facebook groups

Published by bgfeener under social networking, technology

What can you do with a facebook group?  How can you turn it into something tangible?


We’re going to find out…

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Mar 13 2008

Society of Progressive Marketers

Published by bgfeener under marketing, social networking

Hey all -

The American Marketing Society hasn’t spoken to me in a while (not that I know exactly what they do) and I got a little fed up with it. I thought that for a marketing society, they’d be able to find me. (A little ironic if you ask me.)

So, I’m not one to wait around - I’ve started a group on Facebook called the Society of Progressive Marketers. (For the record - no, I’m not anchored to that name; yes - I am being serious.)

This is and will always be a membership that costs $0.00 to join and who’s sole purpose is to make you a better marketer. That’s it. Nothing fancy, just some quality PBS-style broadcasting.

You’re all welcome to join. The more people involved, the better it’ll be. I’ll make sure of it.

Update: A Google group for those who don’t register for Facebook.  This will be for the newsletter ONLY.  All discussions will take place on the Facebook page (unless, of course I get critical mass).

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Sep 04 2007

How NOT to Conduct Business

Published by bgfeener under social networking

What’s your worst fear when you go to a social networking site? (Use the comments.)

Mine is that all my information gets uploaded to this internet and I say “goodbye” to anything I wanted to keep private.

Well, thank you, Quetchup (NO! I’m not doing you the service of linking to you!) for making all of those fears come true. From Mashable.com:

The issue lies with their “check for friends” form: during signup you’re asked to enter your email address and password to see whether any of your friends are already on the service. Enter the password, however, and it will proceed to mail all your contacts without asking permission.

Ugh. I am disheartened every time there is a “service” to help people and all it does is take a giant step backwards in terms of social responsibility. With so many options out there, you can’t screw up once. When you do, it’s lights out and good night.

Quechup… we hardly knew ye. R.I.P.

External Link:
Are You Getting Quechup Spammed?

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