[bluephoenixnyc]

Hey everybody,

Thought it would be a good idea to open up a thread where we can bounce around ideas about how to effectively use blogging/Twitter/Facebook/Quora/etc to manage our brands and programs--especially since it plays a big role in how we connect with one another during the Affiliate Summits and set up meetings and even ask questions during panels.

To those who are die-hard bloggers, how do you handle your blogs when you're away at a tradeshow?

This post has been edited by bluephoenixnyc: 21 January 2011 - 06:25 PM

[Shawn Collins]

bluephoenixnyc, on 21 January 2011 - 06:22 PM, said:

To those who are die-hard bloggers, how do you handle your blogs when you're away at a tradeshow?

I made some weird pact with myself years ago that I was going to post to my blog 365 days a year, and have kept up with it.

When I am at tradeshows, I typically write about the shows I am attending while there.

If I have the time, I will pre-write some posts for the days I am traveling, so I don't have to scramble to make posts on travel days.

[bluephoenixnyc]

Shawn Collins, on 21 January 2011 - 06:29 PM, said:

I made some weird pact with myself years ago that I was going to post to my blog 365 days a year, and have kept up with it.

When I am at tradeshows, I typically write about the shows I am attending while there.

If I have the time, I will pre-write some posts for the days I am traveling, so I don't have to scramble to make posts on travel days.

I like the idea of pre-writing, but to a fault. It's frustrating when there's a major industry newsbreak and because you're in flight (or worse, stuck in an airport terminal with no wireless access--and this happens, esp. abroad!), you don't get to weigh in on everything until everyone else already has.

But 365 days/year? That's impressive--so many professional blogs don't even accomplish that!

[Shawn Collins]

bluephoenixnyc, on 21 January 2011 - 07:19 PM, said:

But 365 days/year? That's impressive--so many professional blogs don't even accomplish that!

Damn, I am not a professional blogger?

[bluephoenixnyc]

Shawn Collins, on 21 January 2011 - 07:21 PM, said:

Damn, I am not a professional blogger?

LOL; not at all what I meant. I love reading Affiliate Tip!

I should've been clearer: I meant more blogs that act as online magazines (think of your typical celebrity gossip blog, for example!)--ones that use the content of their website as their sole basis for revenue.

[Shawn Collins]

bluephoenixnyc, on 21 January 2011 - 07:32 PM, said:

LOL; not at all what I meant. I love reading Affiliate Tip!

I should've been clearer: I meant more blogs that act as online magazines (think of your typical celebrity gossip blog, for example!)--ones that use the content of their website as their sole basis for revenue.

Just teasing - if I ever tout myself as a professional blogger, please slap me.

[bluephoenixnyc]

Shawn Collins, on 21 January 2011 - 07:35 PM, said:

Just teasing - if I ever tout myself as a professional blogger, please slap me.

Ha. They do exist, though--and they have amazing readerships. Why they haven't incorporated affiliate marketing into their business model is kind of a mystery...

While we're going on about social media, another question--opening this up to everyone: Do most of you use Twitter autoresponders? I find there's no quicker way to lose a new follower than an autoresponder...

This post has been edited by bluephoenixnyc: 21 January 2011 - 08:34 PM

[Shawn Collins]

bluephoenixnyc, on 21 January 2011 - 08:34 PM, said:

Ha. They do exist, though--and they have amazing readerships. Why they haven't incorporated affiliate marketing into their business model is kind of a mystery...

While we're going on about social media, another question--opening this up to everyone: Do most of you use Twitter autoresponders? I find there's no quicker way to lose a new follower than an autoresponder...

Oh, I know - those who don't monetize at all and they're high and mighty about not "selling out" - I would regard them as amateurs, and not professionals.

I don't like autoresponders on Twitter - the only account I have email alerts turned on for DMs is my @affiliatetip one, because I don't follow many people, and those I follow aren't sending junk DMs.

[ExperienceAdvertising]

Shawn Collins, on 21 January 2011 - 07:21 PM, said:

Damn, I am not a professional blogger?

1 post a day? Pump it up Shawn!

[Shawn Collins]

ExperienceAdvertising, on 21 January 2011 - 09:20 PM, said:

1 post a day? Pump it up Shawn!

1 post minimum a day!