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Is it good to focus on one social networks?

Posted by estertey • 2/23/08 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: blogging, social network

there are too many social networks and I find it hard to participate to all of them. Is it good to stick to one social networks and build good community relations instead of 8 where you cannot manage the time to focus?
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2/23/08

ThePrincipal

That depends on your ultimate goal.
If your just looking to share some fun information with a network, then maybe one will do the trick. If your looking to gain page one search results and stay there, get alot of traffic to sell something, I think it's best to find or make the time to get busy with more than one network.

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2/23/08

SocialCitizen

I also think it has a lot to do with the fit of your personality. Here's an example: when Twitter first came onto the scene, I set-up a profile and tried getting started, but I just did NOT understand it...or even see why it could be valuable. About six months later I re-introduced myself to the application, and now I'm all but addicted to it!

But the application really seems to fit my particular personality, not only on a blogger level but also on a personal level.

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2/23/08

whojaybe

Honestly, I would just break it down so you get a little bit of each. For instance, if you use forums (which is a good way of getting traffic) then make sure you make like 5-10 comments a day on each forum you participate in.

Same thing goes for social media sites... just break it down.

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3/01/08

jackpayne

I've heard it said that participation in about 5-7 social networks is just right. Less than 5 being too few to be effective, more than 7 getting out of control.

Is this about right?

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1. 3/02/08
  
  LeisaWatkins
  
  I've heard five to seven as well. But I don't know how someone could work that many effectively. I do know that for me it is helpful to concentrate on one network for a little while before adding another one.
3/01/08

ettarose

I just found a new social site this morning. It is nice in that you get a page that you set up the way you like it. It kind of reminds me of my space. I am trying it to see if it will give me a little more exposure. You can try it here if you want. socialu.ning.com/. Give me a shout out when you get there.

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3/01/08

streamcast

One might choose wrong one. ^^

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3/01/08

estertey

hmm looks like blogging is really one heck of a hard work... I'll do my best to participate that mcuh

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3/02/08

kellybax

www.flugpo.com is my favorite!

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3/02/08

Musing

I've got a MySpace account but only use it to comment and show support for artists and people I like.

I'm thinking of joining buzznet.com It looks fun.

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3/02/08

soarkaios

I'm a stumble addict. You should definitely give it a try.

www.stumbleupon.com/

noodlecouncil.stumbleupon.com/

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