Comments on: I Flunked Facebook

By: New Media Marketing is Prospecting 2.0 « Real Estate

New Media Marketing is Prospecting 2.0 « Real Estate — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:24:33 +0000

[...] Answer Yes. Find something you like and do it. Facebook is a really great one to start with in my opinion because you can try out all kinds of media in this one site. You have the ability to share photos, communicate via video, try your hand at writing via the Notes application, get creative with status updates, use music to bond with your friends, etc. Facebook is a good way to get your feet wet and to see what really works for you. However, it’s not for everyone. [...]

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:33:52 +0000

Brian – that is my point. I could add that you will know when you are using the right tools because it comes naturally and is almost effortless and fun too.

By: Brian Brady

Brian Brady — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:51:44 +0000

Karen,

I’ll agree with Teresa here; her article (and experiment) proves the point. I chose Facebook over Twitter ONLY because of the general acceptance of the masses.

Rhonda Porter, another originator, found utility in Twitter by SETTING up her prospects to follow her mortgage rates reports. It’s that kind of proactive thinking that makes your medium effective for you.

Teresa dominates Flickr because she actively participates in offline pursuits, made through her connections on Flickr, as well.

I prefer Facebook because phone numbers are displayed some 40-50 of the time; I like to call people.

Find something that works inasmuch as it gives you an opportunity to convert. Connections beget online conversations. Online conversations beget offline conversations and eventual meetings. Mettings beget friends and friends convert.

Use what WORKS

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:57:24 +0000

Karen – I don’t agree that you should be on devery social network. I guess it is OK to set up a profile but I don’t see how any of us have the time for all of them. I think a Facebook profile is a basic. You said that twitter works for you I think that is where you should play.

By: Karen Goodman

Karen Goodman — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:54:05 +0000

I keep hearing that you should be on every social network out there so that people can find you where they hang out, rather than expecting them to come find you.

But, the idea of managing all of those accounts is daunting.

So far, I’ve focused on setting up LinkedIn, Flickr (still working on adding community pics), Meetup and Twitter. I’m actually totally addicted to Twitter and it’s working for me though I just joined in Dec. I still haven’t joined FB but I’m thinking it is the big one that is missing. I’ll join is it is one that, like LinkedIn, I can set up and then forget with messages forwarded to my email.

Are there any other big networks that you think are a must join for realtors?

By: Ines

Ines — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:11:03 +0000

LMAO!! I can’t believe it took 3 back and forths to get to my goal! My work here is complete

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:07:14 +0000

Bite me