Comments on: Why Freelance Writers Need Social Media http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/ ...to help you sharpen the skills you need to succeed online Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Top 10 Freelance Writing Time Suck Tasks : Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-1773 Top 10 Freelance Writing Time Suck Tasks : Freelance Writing Jobs | A Freelance Writing Community and Freelance Writing Jobs Resource Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:52:11 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-1773 [...] Social media can be a huge time suck mostly because it’s so much fun chatting with others online. Many freelance writers set aside a certain amount of time each day for social media but end up going over despite good intentions.  Freelancers debate the necessity of social media. Those who use it often swear by its merits, the only down side is that it can be time consuming.  Social media isn’t only tweeting links. It can involve forum conversations, commenting on blogs, friending on Facebook, reaching out via LinkedIn and so much more. Most freelancers don’t spend everyday on all the social networks, but many spend time on at least a couple of these sites each day. [...] [...] Social media can be a huge time suck mostly because it’s so much fun chatting with others online. Many freelance writers set aside a certain amount of time each day for social media but end up going over despite good intentions.  Freelancers debate the necessity of social media. Those who use it often swear by its merits, the only down side is that it can be time consuming.  Social media isn’t only tweeting links. It can involve forum conversations, commenting on blogs, friending on Facebook, reaching out via LinkedIn and so much more. Most freelancers don’t spend everyday on all the social networks, but many spend time on at least a couple of these sites each day. [...]

]]> By: When to throw in the blogging towel | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 When to throw in the blogging towel | Blogging for a Living| Part of the Freelance Writing Jobs Blog Network Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:37:48 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-1675 [...] not on board with social media. Social media is such an integral part of blogging now that you should like, or at least be able to handle social [...] [...] not on board with social media. Social media is such an integral part of blogging now that you should like, or at least be able to handle social [...]

]]> By: Do Bloggers Need A Professional Writing Website? | Network Blogging Tips http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-1601 Do Bloggers Need A Professional Writing Website? | Network Blogging Tips Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:31:18 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-1601 [...] that said, while I’m absolutely sure that bloggers need to utilize social media to flourish, I’m not so sure we all need dedicated websites. Maybe I’ll change my mind [...] [...] that said, while I’m absolutely sure that bloggers need to utilize social media to flourish, I’m not so sure we all need dedicated websites. Maybe I’ll change my mind [...]

]]> By: Why Community Outreach is Important for Freelance Writers and Bloggers | Freelance Writing Gigs Good Stuff http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Why Community Outreach is Important for Freelance Writers and Bloggers | Freelance Writing Gigs Good Stuff Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:04:27 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-151 [...] Why Freelance Writers Need Social Media [...] [...] Why Freelance Writers Need Social Media [...]

]]> By: Deborah Ng http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Deborah Ng Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:47:29 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-149 Thanks Jim! I believe all businesses can benefit from social media. I love seeing the ones that get it - the others will come along in time. Thanks Jim!

I believe all businesses can benefit from social media. I love seeing the ones that get it – the others will come along in time.

]]> By: Jim http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Jim Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:11:41 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-146 I have been studying and practicing Social Media from a business perspective for some time now. When done properly, it is a very powerful tool. Using established social media platforms you suddenly have the potential to contact thousands of people. Not only that but as you mention in your example above, you can communicate with the decision makers in a way that wasn't possible in the past. Before freelancing, I was the p.r. director for a major real estate brokerage. I was amazed by how many Realtors knew they needed to be using Facebook, LinkedIn or a blog but couldn't quite comprehend how to go about it. At the same time, there were some who had figured it out and were doing an excellent business using social media as their main source for bringing in new business. The techniques Realtors used apply to anyone who is selling a service such as freelance writing. Since going out on my own, I've started an e-newsletter to address that very issue ("Social Marketing 2.0". The corresponding blog should be up an running by the end of the week. Hope this helps, Jim www.jalcommunications.com I have been studying and practicing Social Media from a business perspective for some time now. When done properly, it is a very powerful tool.

Using established social media platforms you suddenly have the potential to contact thousands of people. Not only that but as you mention in your example above, you can communicate with the decision makers in a way that wasn’t possible in the past.

Before freelancing, I was the p.r. director for a major real estate brokerage. I was amazed by how many Realtors knew they needed to be using Facebook, LinkedIn or a blog but couldn’t quite comprehend how to go about it. At the same time, there were some who had figured it out and were doing an excellent business using social media as their main source for bringing in new business.

The techniques Realtors used apply to anyone who is selling a service such as freelance writing.

Since going out on my own, I’ve started an e-newsletter to address that very issue (“Social Marketing 2.0″. The corresponding blog should be up an running by the end of the week.

Hope this helps,

Jim
http://www.jalcommunications.com

]]> By: Kathleen http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Kathleen Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:08:28 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-144 Ah, a job with a bonus! ;) I recently discovered LinkedIn and, without really knowing what I was doing, ended up inviting half my address book. That in itself wasn't so bed. Then the responses started rolling in. Oh, boy! I was, um, a little overwhelmed. I think I got all of four lines done for a review I was writing. I do find it very cool on sites like Twitter, for example, where I actually get to interact with so many knowledgeable people. One question though (and please forgive my newbie-ness), when you tweet to a particular person and they respond with "RT", what does it mean? I believe in means "re-tweet" but again, huh? Gosh I feel old now. Should I ask my teenagers? Thanks for the awesome site Deb. I so appreciate that as you grow, I am able to grow as well. :) Ah, a job with a bonus! ;) I recently discovered LinkedIn and, without really knowing what I was doing, ended up inviting half my address book. That in itself wasn’t so bed. Then the responses started rolling in. Oh, boy! I was, um, a little overwhelmed. I think I got all of four lines done for a review I was writing.

I do find it very cool on sites like Twitter, for example, where I actually get to interact with so many knowledgeable people. One question though (and please forgive my newbie-ness), when you tweet to a particular person and they respond with “RT”, what does it mean? I believe in means “re-tweet” but again, huh? Gosh I feel old now. Should I ask my teenagers?

Thanks for the awesome site Deb. I so appreciate that as you grow, I am able to grow as well. :)

]]> By: Deborah Ng http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Deborah Ng Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:01:50 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-143 Hi Kathleen, Welcome to our new digs! They can be a time suck for sure. I have to shut down my twhirl during "business" hours much of the time. The good news though is that I'm expected to use social networking tools for my job so I can still benefit from the distraction. Hi Kathleen,

Welcome to our new digs!

They can be a time suck for sure. I have to shut down my twhirl during “business” hours much of the time. The good news though is that I’m expected to use social networking tools for my job so I can still benefit from the distraction.

]]> By: Kathleen http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/why-freelance-writers-need-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Kathleen Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:00:59 +0000 http://freelancewritinggigs.com/goodstuff/?p=82#comment-142 Excellent post! My only issue with social networking is that I tend to get too social and don't get much work done. Sometimes it can be hard to find the line between networking and wasting time. :) Excellent post! My only issue with social networking is that I tend to get too social and don’t get much work done. Sometimes it can be hard to find the line between networking and wasting time. :)

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