Comments on: The Swirling Vortex of Social Networking http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html Canada's Search and Social Media Authority Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:40:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: SEO, The Economy -- and Your Future http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1399 SEO, The Economy -- and Your Future Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:27 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1399 [...] Fontenot, who recently did a guest post here, advises those without current means to make money from the online economy to start an online [...] […] Fontenot, who recently did a guest post here, advises those without current means to make money from the online economy to start an online […]

]]> By: Dave http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1392 Dave Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:40:51 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1392 As someone who has never used a social networking website, I'm amazed at how addictive it can be. I will bare this in mind when I decide to join one. As someone who has never used a social networking website, I’m amazed at how addictive it can be. I will bare this in mind when I decide to join one.

]]> By: Brad http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1393 Brad Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:58:55 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1393 I have to say this was a powerful post for me. I am currently trying to grow my site and I can sometime get so focused on marketing and social networking that I don't have time to get out good content... And lets face it. Good content is what grows a site not marketing. I am just getting started with Sandy but it looks like I need to giver her more work! -Brad I have to say this was a powerful post for me. I am currently trying to grow my site and I can sometime get so focused on marketing and social networking that I don’t have time to get out good content… And lets face it. Good content is what grows a site not marketing.

I am just getting started with Sandy but it looks like I need to giver her more work!

-Brad

]]> By: James Duthie http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1397 James Duthie Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:38:06 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1397 Very relevant topic Donna. I wrote about it myself recently and have taken a similar approach to yourself. Too much participation turns into procrastination. Priorities and a schedule are necessary steps to avoid getting sucked into the vortex. Personally, I've limited my social media usage to lunch breaks. I've also restricted my usage to Sphinn & StumbleUpon. It probably means I'll never be a true power user... but hey... I've got a full-time job to do dammit :) Very relevant topic Donna. I wrote about it myself recently and have taken a similar approach to yourself. Too much participation turns into procrastination. Priorities and a schedule are necessary steps to avoid getting sucked into the vortex.

Personally, I’ve limited my social media usage to lunch breaks. I’ve also restricted my usage to Sphinn & StumbleUpon. It probably means I’ll never be a true power user… but hey… I’ve got a full-time job to do dammit :)

]]> By: spostareduro http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1396 spostareduro Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:31:23 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1396 I definitely can relate with this! Omg.. I think I may also need to establish a better game plan. I'm checking out Sandy too. Thanks Donna. Vortex for sure. (eek) I definitely can relate with this! Omg..

I think I may also need to establish a better game plan. I’m checking out Sandy too. Thanks Donna.

Vortex for sure. (eek)

]]> By: Elizabeth Able http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1394 Elizabeth Able Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:48:44 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1394 I've spent a LOT of time on StumbleUpon. Lots. There have been days when I read, read and read most of the day, and that's fine once in a while. After all, I do this for fun and education, which is a good thing, except when nothing else gets done. One thing that's helped me with time management is deciding that when I'm doing it I'm really doing it. No using social media for procrastinating, or the vortex is the entire world. I've also put myself on a little bit of a Stumble diet of no more than about ten reviews at a whack, after which I take a walk. Putting a beginning and an ending on a thing helps draw attention to what else is out there. I’ve spent a LOT of time on StumbleUpon. Lots. There have been days when I read, read and read most of the day, and that’s fine once in a while. After all, I do this for fun and education, which is a good thing, except when nothing else gets done.

One thing that’s helped me with time management is deciding that when I’m doing it I’m really doing it. No using social media for procrastinating, or the vortex is the entire world.

I’ve also put myself on a little bit of a Stumble diet of no more than about ten reviews at a whack, after which I take a walk. Putting a beginning and an ending on a thing helps draw attention to what else is out there.

]]> By: Shana Albert http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1398 Shana Albert Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:09:45 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1398 I might have to give Sandy a call. I spend a lot of time social networking.... A LOT OF TIME!! I'm in some desperate need of a major time management overhaul. Maybe I'll see if Sandy can do anything for me too. Thanks for the great post, Donna. :) I might have to give Sandy a call. I spend a lot of time social networking…. A LOT OF TIME!! I’m in some desperate need of a major time management overhaul. Maybe I’ll see if Sandy can do anything for me too. Thanks for the great post, Donna. :)

]]> By: Barry Welford http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1395 Barry Welford Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:58:58 +0000 http://www.searchenginepeople.com/blog/the-swirling-vortex-of-social-networking.html#comment-1395 Great post, Donna. You're right, it all can become addictive. The Sandy approach has merit but I find reminders on Outlook largely keep me on track. The important thing is to decide how to slice up your day versus your priorities. Then re social media I treat them like a walk down a crowded city street. You see some people and some you miss. Ah well, there's always tomorrow. I'm sure they won't forget you. It's the only way to stay sane. :) Great post, Donna. You’re right, it all can become addictive. The Sandy approach has merit but I find reminders on Outlook largely keep me on track. The important thing is to decide how to slice up your day versus your priorities. Then re social media I treat them like a walk down a crowded city street. You see some people and some you miss. Ah well, there’s always tomorrow. I’m sure they won’t forget you. It’s the only way to stay sane. :)

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