tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3615876306432632579..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Social Media 101 with Terry KateJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31774592137594881812011-11-06T10:23:56.199-05:002011-11-06T10:23:56.199-05:00@Avi - I use Wordpress.com for my blog and website...@Avi - I use Wordpress.com for my blog and website. It's free, and I did quite a bit of research before choosing it as my homebase. I have used blogger, but did not care for the platform as much (just a personal preference).<br /><br />Wordpress is really easy to get started, has wonderful templates, and quite a few perks. You'd be surprised how many professional-looking websites use Wordpress.<br /><br />If you have any questions about it, feel free to contact me. The JRW ladies might have some other suggestions.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508887711850480059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14412088085585329562011-11-02T21:53:23.463-04:002011-11-02T21:53:23.463-04:00Hi, Terry. Thanks for your help today.
I want to ...Hi, Terry. Thanks for your help today.<br /><br />I want to choose a blog server. (A free one, please.) <br /><br />One tip I got was to use one that has a button for the sight impaired (button with sound). Have you heard of this feature?<br /><br />Which blog server do you recommend? <br /><br />I have looked at blogger, wordpress, typepad. And I know there are many more. It's a big overwhelming ('cuz I'm a newbie) and I don't know enough to make an educated decision! Help.<br />Thanks.Avi Lovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7354373471002699112011-11-02T21:25:23.568-04:002011-11-02T21:25:23.568-04:00Hi Pamela,
Have two separate facebooks. Unless it...Hi Pamela,<br /><br />Have two separate facebooks. Unless it is purely a business/author account it is really hard not to have things bleed over. <br /><br />Family on one side and readers on the other?<br />TerryTerry Katehttp://pacomediagroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80702302388951426702011-11-02T21:12:10.237-04:002011-11-02T21:12:10.237-04:00@hank
Basically I can get more done faster on twit...@hank<br />Basically I can get more done faster on twitter and face book to make them equally effective. To create content that you are directing them to - that takes longer. Hence the bigger percent.<br /><br />If you do not have something fresh to share you and become spam you will lose those that followed you.<br /><br />Balance<br />:)<br />TerryTerry Katehttp://pacomediagroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80747882705015937592011-11-02T17:50:54.721-04:002011-11-02T17:50:54.721-04:00Good post, Terry. I'm just getting started and...Good post, Terry. I'm just getting started and trying to get my act together. I more or less understand Twitter and have made great contacts and found great information there. I just don't "get" Facebook--can you direct me to a good resource or help me sort out what makes a good author page there? Both on Facebook and Goodreads, I can't seem to keep the "personal" and the "author" separate. Thanks!Pamela Beasonhttp://www.pamelabeason.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12319899830937731272011-11-02T16:15:52.734-04:002011-11-02T16:15:52.734-04:00Wow. That's SO interesting. Even though there ...Wow. That's SO interesting. Even though there are potentially more eyes on FB and Twitter?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73204565149275323492011-11-02T16:06:54.998-04:002011-11-02T16:06:54.998-04:00Hi Hallie,
with 100% - You won't even give me...Hi Hallie,<br /><br />with 100% - You won't even give me 110%?<br />I am going to approach this during a non-release time of the year.<br /><br />This is a hard one because the establishment of a complete web presence is HUGE. The outlay of time is enormous. <br />Making accounts - developing a site - gaining followers.<br />Once the MASSIVE part is over - or you have paid to get it over with. Then you can break it down more easily. Some of these elements take longer to establish then less of a % of time to maintain.<br /><br />You guest blog to always be reaching out to new readers and reminding those familiar with you that you are around. This is something that should be done every month of the year with or with out releases. This is different than touring more like maintenance. If you want to skip the guest blogging you can just visit different blogs and leave thoughtful comments.<br /><br />Having your own blog requires you to bring in traffic - load the post - promote it. It will take a higher % of your time so dedicate the % based on return. <br />1- The blog drives traffic to your site<br />2 - People have said to you - Oh I found you through that blog.<br />3- Emails and comments that readers of your blog are being engaged. <br /><br />Twitter and FB I usually give equal time.<br />So I am considering the Blog Touring as time spent commenting and being a guest on any site other than your own blog. Once your site is correctly established it should be very little work.<br /><br />Website: -5%<br />Twitter -FB: +15% each <br />Your Blog: 35%<br />Other Blogs: 30%<br /><br />SiteTerry Katehttp://pacomediagroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88618409759867800612011-11-02T15:47:48.476-04:002011-11-02T15:47:48.476-04:00Ah Twitter,
Twitter is a beast - Gorilla - Elephan...Ah Twitter,<br />Twitter is a beast - Gorilla - Elephant.<br />There are a couple of levels twitter works on. <br />1- A reader that already knows you and wants your news will follow you on twitter and pay attention to you.<br />2 - They find you somewhere online - think you are interesting and begin taking notice of you on twitter.<br />3- You engage people on twitter.<br /><br />Hard core tweeters look at the @ and the RT - and respond. They also look at those and then check out who it is that RT etc. They are then reading your profile so make your twitter profile count.<br /><br />You can also jump into conversations. If I set aside 20min to be on twitter I usually watch the discussions that fly by and see if any of them are interesting.<br /><br />You can also take that approach with a hash tag #writing - Search that and see what conversations or topics are being talked about. The hash tag allows you to respond to people you would not come across otherwise.<br /><br />The idea behind social media is being social, so set aside a little time to just talk and share. Strike up a little conversation. You need to spend time engaging because if it is just sending out you limit your audience and run the risk of becoming noise.<br /><br />Hope that answered it.<br />TerryTerry Katehttp://pacomediagroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29860837604888365112011-11-02T13:32:21.581-04:002011-11-02T13:32:21.581-04:00Hi Terry,
Welcome. Yes to Hank's question (she...Hi Terry,<br />Welcome. Yes to Hank's question (she is my guru, after all.) And is the real value in the tweeting or in the hope that someoen else will RT your tweet?<br />Thanks.Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60084193105688058802011-11-02T13:00:30.940-04:002011-11-02T13:00:30.940-04:00So interesting, Terry. And though I know there'...So interesting, Terry. And though I know there's no formula, IF YOU WERE advising an author how to apportion 100% of their electronic face time, how would recommend dividing it?<br />?% Web site<br />?% Blog<br />?% Facebook<br />?% Twitter<br />?% Blog touringHallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12606150653242509022011-11-02T09:25:03.900-04:002011-11-02T09:25:03.900-04:00Hey, Terry! And welcome..
Twitter. I see the powe...Hey, Terry! And welcome..<br /><br />Twitter. I see the power--but it seems very "out going" to me--I mean, my messages go OUT, but I don't really corral what's coming IN. Should I?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29070382577017892952011-11-02T08:54:18.173-04:002011-11-02T08:54:18.173-04:00Hi Avi,
I love the Manifesto myself - I also got ...Hi Avi,<br /><br />I love the Manifesto myself - I also got a kick out of calling it a manifesto. We spent hours on it. Had it in a shared doc gone over by any bloggers interested.<br /><br />Please ask away on questions. I am happy and hopefully prepared to answer.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!<br />TerryTerry Katehttp://pacomediagroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21004894264237474352011-11-02T08:27:56.696-04:002011-11-02T08:27:56.696-04:00Thank you Terry for the wonderful information. It&...Thank you Terry for the wonderful information. It's a post I will refer back to as I'm one of those who are intimated by search engines. I will venture out - gingerly - thanks for taking some of the voodoo out of it!H. L. Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00962451438995683504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67572889885677342292011-11-02T04:35:07.193-04:002011-11-02T04:35:07.193-04:00Terrific article! I'll have a few questions fo...Terrific article! I'll have a few questions for Terry later. <br /><br />Meanwhile, can you fix a couple of broken links in the post? (The last two given - hover with the mouse over the beginning and end of each to see the problem.)<br /><br />I discovered Terry's website recently (pacomedia) and perused the Blogger Manifesto. What a gold mine -- lots of good info there!<br /><br />Thanks, Terry.Avi Lovenoreply@blogger.com