DISQUS

MariSmith · 3 months ago

Brilliant, Nick!! Just brilliant. Like you, I too have been immersed in studying social media technologies for the past few years... but what fascinates me most is human behavior and being able to make a bigger difference on the planet through the use of these technologies.

Some say the world is getting smaller, I say the world is getting more connected. The raging success of social media can be attributed to our fundamental human need to know that we matter, to belong, to be included, acknowledged and validated. Sites like Facebook and Twitter make it easier than ever before to build and maintain core relationships that really add value.

I like to challenge my audiences to think about how what they say in print, audio, video can ripple out and touch people's lives - just as if you were standing on a stage with a million people who are your ideal target market. What would you want to say to them, what call to action would you inspire them to make? This is perfectly feasible with social media.

Keep up the great work!

Nick O'Neill · 3 months ago

Thanks Mari for the kind words. I think you definitely have a great perspective on things and you've been focusing on relationship marketing for much longer than I have. Thanks again!

MariSmith · 3 months ago

Truly my pleasure - it's been fun to watch your growth. You've really gone from strength to strength too, and seem to also be an overnight success many years in the making!! ;)

gravity7 · 3 months ago

Good for you man -- I'm all for smart folks slowing down a bit and digging deeper!

Christian Hollingsworth · 3 months ago

You've brought up some very thought-provoking concepts regarding social media - and how it relates to the world of marketing and bloggers. I really do agree that it takes much time to learn, but that it's important to try our best to better our applications in the social media aspect of the internet. What good is an industry without change?

Mr. Gamer · 3 months ago

Social Media is used to promote site traffic. Even though many individuals who is true to themselves that use facebook or twitter time will definetely come that they will realize that they can make money online

datavisualization · 3 months ago

thanks for a nice information.

MovingAndMovers · 3 months ago

I applaud your new focus for the stories- I think we readers will really benefit!