Should a Business Mindset focus more on Blogging Content or Social Media Content?
This question has been the topic of webinars, group narratives, forums and social dialog for a few years.
It is true that Social Dialog seems to dominate,especially with the move toward more mobile web access. But so much of that has a short lifespan and in some cases, not much depth.
Blogging on the other hand allows the writer time to fine tune the content and, if they are self-hosted, to know there is an Never Ending Story. Plus the opportunity for comments to build and , in many cases become a substantive source of relevant content to the initial article.
In a discussing web/blog commenting with good friend and SEO Guru, Jack Humphrey of Brick Road Media, he mentioned that commenting has seemed to decline because it was easier to post to Social Media. I tended to agree until we studied the remarkable and seemingly contrary results seen on a site we are both vested in, James Strauss
Jim Strauss finally decided to publish a story about his ‘Thirty Days Has September’Vietnam experiences, almost 50 years ago, and sought ideas on how to generate interest because the traditional publishing business is truly a “den of thieves”. I suggested posting the chapters as written on his website and using social media the announce the updates of new chapters.
His Facebook page, James Strauss Writer, has 7,900 fans but when he posts each post receives about 600 shares creating an organic audience of 15,000 to 20,000 per post. That is impressive BUT the website receives 4,000 to 6,000 page views daily and MOST IMPORTANT in depth comments of serious readers salivating for the print and kindle versions not yet published.
To date in the past 4 months there have been over 3,800 comments.
Example of some the 3,800+ comments:
From Ray: Jim—Not going to tell you your doing a good Job as that is a given. l check a couple of time a day to see if there is a new episode and if there is I make myself wait maybe the rest of the day before reading, that way do not have to wait as long for the next one. I’m not too bright but think it works for me. You may have answered the before,but is this 30 days a ruff draft and will be turned into book form with more text or just turned into a book? Either way I have to get book to pass around to others. Semper Fi
From Roy.. I once read a series of 6 books; only the first was written when I read it. It took eight years and as each book came out I reread each of the others again before the new book. I think waiting the two to three days between installments of “30 Days” is as bad if not worse. I see little mistakes you make but I hope they’ll be found by a good proof reader before publishing (I won’t critique). An engrossing tale so different from the war I fought. But then war is a very personal experience no matter how similar or dissimilar each’s experience happens to be. Keep up the great work…works like yours should be required reading…and service should be mandatory!
What James Strauss has done through blogging the content and directing referrals from Social Media is to create an eager to buy audience and we feel that is an excellent Business Mindset strategy
Social media does direct a lot of traffic traffic, but our Business Mindsets are convinced the quality of CONTENT, and the lively input and dialog in the comment section, is what is building the loyal customer base. Some major websites have quit allowing comments. We feel that may prove to be a mistake?
The crew at Best Business Mindset Alliance are still convinced a Business,large or small, and regardless the venue will still benefit form delivering quality content to their targeted audience through the time and capital investment in a blogging website.
P.S. if you would to discuss your direction and have a desire to increase results, give us a call
Self Esteem, if you believe all the media, seems to be lacking in Society today and that may be the reason for aspiring Businesses to be suffering in growth.
Personally, I feel it is the emphasis on becoming a societal clone is why Self Esteem may be a diminishing personality trait.
Before you answer it, I must ask you to not think of your answer, but feel your answer, or envision your answer .
Question:
Why do you do the job your doing?
Write down the first thing that comes to mind, then the second and the third and so on until you finish your list.
It should take about 30 to 60 seconds to answer that question.
If it takes longer you are lost in fear of why your being asked that question.
There is no right or wrong answer, BUT it will just give you a sense of who you are and what your doing.
Hopefully we all make it to the point where we are not “LABORING” and EVENTUALLY DO what we want and EARN SUFFICIENT MONEY (more…)
The excitement is building as I progress in Week #2 of the Master Key Master Mind Alliance journey.
At least as fast as this 70+ year subconscious and conscious mind can assimilate ~smile
Reviewing Week #2 of the Master Key, by Charles Haanel, reinforced my earlier commitment to the Power From Within that is generated when we learn to TRAIN our Subconscious Mind. The Subconscious is such a dynamic, always available, machine of greatness or emptiness and negativity.
Not only have the daily recitals of Og Mandino’s Scroll One been beneficial, the direction from Mark and his crew regarding the use of Index Cards for focusing thought and creating good habits.
The Letter of Transmittal for Week 2 of The Master Key has an impact every time I read for the past 5 decades.
Listen for yourself
Click the arrow
As mentioned previously I have wandered several times from my Definite Major Purpose (Established in 1960) and let a few of my solid Habits get pushed aside by external pressures. Being part of the #MKMMA Master Key Master Mind Alliance has reinforced my original Life commitment and I have been experiencing the thrill of getting back to ME and how I was destined to live.
Do those statements sound Egotistical and Full of Self?
In some ways they should, with the exception of EGO. The writings of Hill, Haanel, Marden and Mandino all point to fact that EGO (as defined by society) is devoid of a person who Knows the Keys to unlocking and mastering the Subconscious Mind.
Being Full of Self is a good. We cannot give to others that which we do NOT possess. The Law if Dual Thought explains that unique life force very well.
From Week #2 The Master Key, by Charles Haanel
…..3. The subconscious soul, like a benevolent stranger, works and makes provision for our benefit, pouring only the mature fruit into our lap; thus ultimate analysis of thought processes shows that the subconscious is the theatre of the most important mental phenomena.
4. It is through the subconscious that Shakespeare must have perceived, without effort, great truths which are hidden from the conscious mind of the student; that Phidias fashioned marble and bronze; that Raphael painted Madonnas and Beethoven composed symphonies.
5. Ease and perfection depend entirely upon the degree in which we cease to depend upon the consciousness; playing the piano, skating, operating the typewriter, the skilled trades, depend for their perfect execution on the process of the sub-conscious mind. The marvel of playing a brilliant piece on the piano, while at the same time conducting a vigorous conversation, shows the greatness of our subconscious powers.
But we must Exercise that talent…….
and this what The Master Key Master Mind has helped so many understand.
Visit his post, read carefully and come back to discuss
I also believe Business formats will continue to evolve regardless the naysayers.
Clay Forsberg presents the reality so often missed by talking heads and sound bytes.
The disturbing part was a quote Clay used from a writer, in Los Angeles, who seemed to be concerned that the Nomad Movement “will cause upheaval that government (local, state and federal) won’t be able to keep up with. That seems to scare him for the future of his children.”
Those of us with reasonable Business Mindsets believe the problem is the Government intrusion n the day to day development and growth of Business
Based on phone calls and conversations, we hear so many express the desire to begin or grow a small business.
What we find out is very few Believe in their idea, have Written a concise Plan of Action, and decided absolutely on a Starting Date of the beginning or the changes implemented to grow.
In essence, they do NOT possess a Business Mindset
Seems that wonderful, workable ideas just lat dormant or suffer short-lived starts.
Have you found that to be true?
What magic wand is waved that allows a few “chosen ones” to apply an action to their Dream and enjoy the benefits of success?
Personally, I do not think it is magic at all. it is nothing more than a person’s Belief in Self and a Burning Desire to accomplish what they have Demanded of themselves. It is not a factor of age, education or capital. However, observation shows most of the “lucky ones” DO invest heavily in their Time and Energy in self-improving. The willingness to “learn” is definitely a strong trait of those enjoying Journeys to Success.
But there is a simple one-two-three easy to apply system.
Define your Goal
Write the plan of action
Apply massive action immediately
PODCAST Below
Of course, it has always been recommended to have formed a Mastermind Alliance to discuss and share the planning stages and to discuss the progress. We have been conducting two weekly podcasts for the several years.
It was recently on the business development Podcast, You Can Build It that we had the honor of 2 guests, both of whom created and are growing “businesses” THEIR WAY and dong a fine job!
Robert W. Walker is an accomplished and many times traditionally published author of exciting Crime and Mystery novels, many of which are premised on historical facts. Robert shares his experiences with the traditional publishing arena and how frustrating it can be to be the creator of Product and find one’s self at the back of the financial Bus and NOT be in control of the final product.
A few years ago RobertWalkerr decided to re-direct his energy to self Publishing and was aided by the focus of Amazon to the Kindle Reader and the Kindle Book versions. That bold decision was not accepted by many of his peers and the negativity flowed, but Robert realized how much more he will be satisfied being in Control of His own Creations
Our other Guest, Terrific Tonya Heathco is no stranger to adversity. She has a rare form of seizure disorder and suffers occurrences on a daily basis. Tonya “Had a Dream” to create a Public Awareness and understanding about her disorder, which is shared with another 3,000,000 people around the world. She was a frequent participant in our Tuesday Morning self-improvement Talk Show and also the Wednesday evening Business Development show. Tonya realized that SHE owns the power to accomplish her goal of forming a non-profit 501 c-3 Entity and grow an manage that “Business”.
Terrific Tonya Heathco was told by several existing foundations that her idea was not needed and there could be little or no support found…Well, that DID NOT Discourage her, she successfully created and grew her Awareness platforms. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond her control, it has since been disbanded
Listen to the following Podcast
and understand HOW anyone Can Own a successful Business Mindset
and grow a business
to whatever level
YOU perceive.
Clay Forsberg says it better than I ever could.
