Comments on: Podcast — Social Networking and the Value of User Communities for Technical Communicators http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/ Technical Communication Blog / Technical Writing Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:09:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Social Network Software http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-148366 Social Network Software Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:45 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-148366 "which tools are best to use for creating a social network, and his response was the tools don’t matter." I disagree completely, if you are building a social network as a place for your target audience to gather you need to make it useful, attractive and a quality site. There are some free sites out there that allow you to set up a very basic social network, however if you are looking for a strong base on which to grow your business, leave it to the professionals. “which tools are best to use for creating a social network, and his response was the tools don’t matter.”

I disagree completely, if you are building a social network as a place for your target audience to gather you need to make it useful, attractive and a quality site. There are some free sites out there that allow you to set up a very basic social network, however if you are looking for a strong base on which to grow your business, leave it to the professionals.

]]> By: 50 Awesome Online Lectures for Social Media Masters | MatchACollege.com http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-139827 50 Awesome Online Lectures for Social Media Masters | MatchACollege.com Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:01:24 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-139827 [...] Social Networking and the Value of User Communities for Technical Communicators: This podcast looks at social networking generally, and as a tool that can help technical communicators connect with customers. [...] [...] Social Networking and the Value of User Communities for Technical Communicators: This podcast looks at social networking generally, and as a tool that can help technical communicators connect with customers. [...]

]]> By: Carrie2 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-137367 Carrie2 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:58:31 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-137367 Adding this to my bookmarks. Thank You Adding this to my bookmarks. Thank You

]]> By: Social Bookmarks http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-135046 Social Bookmarks Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:13:40 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-135046 I don\'t normally leave comments... but I really enjoyed your post! I will be leaving a link back here in my blogroll! Thanks! I don\’t normally leave comments… but I really enjoyed your post! I will be leaving a link back here in my blogroll! Thanks!

]]> By: Exploring Web 2.0 Possibilities in a SharePoint-Endorsed Environment | I'd Rather Be Writing - Tom Johnson http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-131627 Exploring Web 2.0 Possibilities in a SharePoint-Endorsed Environment | I'd Rather Be Writing - Tom Johnson Thu, 29 May 2008 04:59:48 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-131627 [...] just saying the word “tool” brings up immediate negative responses. For example, when I interviewed Scott Abel about social networks and asked him about Ning, he didn’t want to discuss Ning because for him — and many others [...] [...] just saying the word “tool” brings up immediate negative responses. For example, when I interviewed Scott Abel about social networks and asked him about Ning, he didn’t want to discuss Ning because for him — and many others [...]

]]> By: one man writes » Do online communities work? http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-131545 one man writes » Do online communities work? Tue, 27 May 2008 08:17:39 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-131545 [...] of participation Here comes everybody Clay Shirky talks about his book, Here Comes Everybody (vid) Interview: User participation and social networking [...] [...] of participation Here comes everybody Clay Shirky talks about his book, Here Comes Everybody (vid) Interview: User participation and social networking [...]

]]> By: Feedback on the Podcast From a German Listener | I'd Rather Be Writing - Tom Johnson http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-131380 Feedback on the Podcast From a German Listener | I'd Rather Be Writing - Tom Johnson Wed, 21 May 2008 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-131380 [...] Scott Abel podcast [...] [...] Scott Abel podcast [...]

]]> By: Caprice http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-130175 Caprice Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:54:37 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-130175 The theme of your blog is great. Job well done. <a href="http://lighthousemarketingbook.com/christinalang" rel="nofollow"> How to win at guilt-free network marketing: Burn your names list, ditch the Thursday night hotel Ra-Ra meetings and NEVER pay for another worthless opportunity lead again! </a> The theme of your blog is great. Job well done. How to win at guilt-free network marketing: Burn your names list, ditch the Thursday night hotel Ra-Ra meetings and NEVER pay for another worthless opportunity lead again!

]]> By: Gordon http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-130084 Gordon Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:12:50 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-130084 Downloading as I type, but as I'm in the midst of building a 'community' website (not based on Ning, alas) I'm very interested in what Scott has to say. That and I've no idea who Miss Cleo is so I'm double-intrigued! Downloading as I type, but as I’m in the midst of building a ‘community’ website (not based on Ning, alas) I’m very interested in what Scott has to say.

That and I’ve no idea who Miss Cleo is so I’m double-intrigued!

]]> By: Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations « just write click http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/04/12/podcast-social-networking-and-the-value-of-user-communities-for-technical-communicators/comment-page-1/#comment-130082 Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations « just write click Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:37:54 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/?p=1470#comment-130082 [...] On The Content Wrangler site there’s a great post asking where does user participation fit in our world? There are plenty of answers, and my interest lies in the case studies that show the amazing power of what results when users actively participate. If you’re interested in user participation and social networking, check out Tom Johnson’s interview with Scott Abel about social networking. [...] [...] On The Content Wrangler site there’s a great post asking where does user participation fit in our world? There are plenty of answers, and my interest lies in the case studies that show the amazing power of what results when users actively participate. If you’re interested in user participation and social networking, check out Tom Johnson’s interview with Scott Abel about social networking. [...]

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