Comments on: Don’t Waste Your Time – The Ugly Truth About Social Media http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:07:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Deeann D. Mathews http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Deeann D. Mathews Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:41:19 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-535 Very well said. It is my opinion -- and just my opinion -- that nobody should jump into doing social media until they've learned how to work with and service REAL people first, and quite well. But, I know this is wishful thinking . . . Very well said. It is my opinion — and just my opinion — that nobody should jump into doing social media until they’ve learned how to work with and service REAL people first, and quite well. But, I know this is wishful thinking . . .

]]> By: erika may http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-350 erika may Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:38:34 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-350 Wow, I think you just verbalized thoughts / misgivings I have had recently about social media. I'm looking forward to your next post on this topic. erika may Wow, I think you just verbalized thoughts / misgivings I have had recently about social media. I’m looking forward to your next post on this topic. erika may

]]> By: Fil Campbell http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Fil Campbell Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-254 Well said Matt and Jeff - I've stopped using My Space so much because it's only bands out there looking to publicise their own product so why would they listen to me promoting mine? However, if you do a Google on someone, the Facebook or Twitter or whatever Socail Media link all comes up in the search which adds to the feeling of presence that someone has - but as far I can see, it's only of interest to promoters or the media when they're hopefully gathering information to play one of your songs or write a piece about one of your gigs. So you need to be there, but it shouldn't take the place of your website, or gigging, or mailing lists, or flyers etc.. Well said Matt and Jeff – I’ve stopped using My Space so much because it’s only bands out there looking to publicise their own product so why would they listen to me promoting mine? However, if you do a Google on someone, the Facebook or Twitter or whatever Socail Media link all comes up in the search which adds to the feeling of presence that someone has – but as far I can see, it’s only of interest to promoters or the media when they’re hopefully gathering information to play one of your songs or write a piece about one of your gigs. So you need to be there, but it shouldn’t take the place of your website, or gigging, or mailing lists, or flyers etc..

]]> By: Circe Link http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-228 Circe Link Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:50:53 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-228 Bingo. Seems to me you gotta pick your poison, and then take it in small doses with all the social media outlets. Looking forward to the longer perspective. Bingo. Seems to me you gotta pick your poison, and then take it in small doses with all the social media outlets. Looking forward to the longer perspective.

]]> By: Matt Moran http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Matt Moran Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:26:38 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-222 Thanks Jeff. Unfortunately, there is this perception that if you aren't "twittering" all day long you are missing the boat. Truth is, create great music, build an active email list, and cultivate relationships. Social media should be used to help feed that engine. Thanks Jeff. Unfortunately, there is this perception that if you aren’t “twittering” all day long you are missing the boat. Truth is, create great music, build an active email list, and cultivate relationships. Social media should be used to help feed that engine.

]]> By: Jeff Shattuck http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/2010/06/14/dont-waste-your-time-the-ugly-truth-about-social-media/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Jeff Shattuck Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:08:43 +0000 http://www.thesongwriteronline.com/?p=178#comment-221 Thank you! Finally, someone is pulling back the curtain to reveal the real power of the social media wizard. In my humble opinion, for musicians Facebook and Twitter and everything else all pale in comparison to a well written blog, consistent use of email and a direct selling strategy. I'm not saying musicians shouldn't use social services, I'm just saying they shouldn't be at the very core of their approach. www.cerebellumblues.com Thank you! Finally, someone is pulling back the curtain to reveal the real power of the social media wizard. In my humble opinion, for musicians Facebook and Twitter and everything else all pale in comparison to a well written blog, consistent use of email and a direct selling strategy. I’m not saying musicians shouldn’t use social services, I’m just saying they shouldn’t be at the very core of their approach.

http://www.cerebellumblues.com

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