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Comment on Setting Up a Self-Hosted Wordpress Site on GoDaddy by Steve Zehngut

Steve Zehngut — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:30:29 +0000

Installing Wordpress into a directory will work, but simply moving index.php into your root directory will not. Once you set up Wordpress the way you like it, you need to move all files and folders to the root directory.

Comment on Setting Up a Self-Hosted Wordpress Site on GoDaddy by Rick

Rick — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:20:39 +0000

Suppose I already have an html site on my GoDaddy account, but want to convert that into a WordPress site. If I install WP into a subdirectory (mydomain.com/wordpress) do I run any risk of breaking the existing site? If not, then I’m guessing I could re-create all my current pages within WP, and when I’m done simply remove the existing site files and move the index.php file from the wordpress directory to the root directory.

Is there a risk to my existing site if I do this? I need it to remain live while I recreate it in WP.

Comment on A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 1) by Zeek Interactive : A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 2)

Zeek Interactive : A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 2) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:40:16 +0000

[...] illustrated what a hub-focused approach might look like in Part 1 and gave an example of a tool that supports that philosophy, Posterous. This is what it might look [...]

Comment on A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 2) by Zeek Interactive : A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 1)

Zeek Interactive : A Hub-Focused Approach To Evaluating Tools (Part 1) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:24:13 +0000

[...] Some tools don’t provide this opportunity. We’ll take a closer look in Part 2. [...]

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by marti garaughty

marti garaughty — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:53:04 +0000

hi Jeff, this post really hits home with me these days. Having multiple talents can be a blessing and a curse. I’m in the process of redefining myself online because the label of abstract painter, blog designer or whatever just doesn’t cover it anymore.

I understand why people like you, Brogan, Godin have earned and deserve the label of Marketing Guru even if it’s not wanted. Those who sell themselves as such are usually the ones who still don’t have a clue. (Good related article from Tamar Weinberg yesterday “How to Spot Internet Marketing Snake Oil” http://www.techipedia.com/2010/internet-marketing-advice/ )

Re “I’m going to write about what I love – technology”… And doing what we love is where real success comes from. Looking forward to what comes next. You never disappoint!

Comment on Coming Out of the Dungeon by Man Qualia

Man Qualia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:04:34 +0000

I think this game is one of the best computer games I have tried so far. It is because of the nice visual effects. But unfortunaly nothing beats AC 2 on xbox 360, so I am returning to the sofa now ^^ In some days my brother will borrow me this game once more, so maybe I will return to my pc then

Comment on Twitter: It’s Not Just For the Birds – A Live Blog Experiment by Amyoutloud

Amyoutloud — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:54:09 +0000

You are so awesome and geeky!!!! Thanks for the tips

Comment on Twitter: It’s Not Just For the Birds – A Live Blog Experiment by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:38 +0000

We’ll try this again in another session and see how it goes the second time around.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:41:06 +0000

Nicole, Hal, Gregg, thank you.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:40:27 +0000

I’m setting this comment as a placeholder to come back to. Gotta get up in five hours to hop on a plane. Thanks for your kind words.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:37:01 +0000

I’m going to give this a bit more thought, but my first reaction is that I don’t see it as an either/or proposition. Why would you need to sacrifice “moment to moment” connections just because you have a strategy?

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Laura Monroe

Laura Monroe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:35:56 +0000

Jeff, I’m glad that you’ve had some ah-ha moments that have you brought you back to writing, bout time! If you can write about the things you value, the world will move with you.

The thing I struggle with the most in Social Media is conflicting philosophies; “having a strategy” vs. “being in the moment”. It would seem to me that analyzing a strategy for SM takes the moment to moment connections to a different type of engagement. Frances said it perfectly: “Successful integration of social media occurs when digital tech merges with smart, applied technology of human beingness.” My question is..what should be the genesis of effectiveness? Technology or human beingness?

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Bill Risser

Bill Risser — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:29:11 +0000

Jeff – Your post hits very close to home. For the past year, I have helped agents learn the basics of the most popular sites (Twitter, Active Rain, Facebook, WordPress, etc.) I would never label myself as an expert or guru, but instead call myself a geek who likes to play in social media. I guess I most closely fit into your cheerleader category, although I don’t use the expert label. What I do possess, is the ability to teach and train people how technical things work. In fact, I am passionate about training. It’s not my profession, but I love doing it. I do not charge for my workshops, but I do hope that if attendees find value in what I do, they may give my company a chance to earn their business.

You were very kind to me at REBlogWorld and via Twitter, introduced me to Prezi, which I now use exclusively for all my presentations. I value your opinion and I am looking for it now…

So what barriers are holding me back from effective use of social media? I feel it’s the need to define what I do in a way that doesn’t offend the true experts, yet conveys my passion for helping others understand how the social media world works… Any ideas?

I look forward to learning and sharing via your future posts.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Nicole Nicolay

Nicole Nicolay — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:01 +0000

I think the best way to focus our energy, as you said, is on our sharing our strengths and learning from what we don’t know. With social media, there is so much to learn and so many options to uncover and apply. If I tried to be a “Reggie” I would most certainly break the Internet. And if Reggie could really dance…well, it wouldn’t be that funny!

Thanks for saying what we’ve all be thinking for some time! And you ROCK HARD!

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Hal Lublin

Hal Lublin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:03:57 +0000

Bravo, buddy. I’m excited to see where your new freedom takes you. I think that when you’re less concerned about how you’ll be branded, you can just write what’s in your heart and what speaks to YOU. Anyone else who comes along for the ride will be the lucky ones.

Comment on Lingo Plus by PurrfectBones

PurrfectBones — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:13:02 +0000

Hello again my lingo lovelies, whom I love and adore!

Ooooooooh Sue, I am so excited for you. I hope the move goes smoothly. I know you will be sad to leave the old house, just take with you the wonderful memories. Don’t make me try out my flirty moves on you Zeek men, cos trust me, I have NEVER NOT got what I wanted. Do I really have to use my endless charm and alluring British accent to get you chaps to listen?? or maybe a less subtle approach, like six inch heels and a french maid costume?? You really don’t want to know where I might stick my feather duster…..so please please give us an update!!

Comment on Lingo Plus by SueG

SueG — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:59:21 +0000

Just checking in. Hope everyone had a good holiday season. I see the Lingo thing went nowhere. But I’ll still check in now and then. Hey Purr? I finally got that bigger house that I wanted. We close this Thursday. Not my dream kitchen but it is a damn sight finer than what I have now. I miss chatting with you. I miss ALL my Lingo buddies. Is anyone at Zeek listening to us? How about an update? Or better yet, a game? Anyway, I want to wish everyone well. Take care all!

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Gregg B

Gregg B — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:27:12 +0000

Jeff – excellent post. Your post exhibits exactly what has held me back in using social media, the ability to put yourself out there. While you may not be, or want to be considered, a social media expert, observing how you and others use the tools has motivated and inspired me to experiment with and use them more (albeit slowly). Without this encouragement, I would have missed out on many connections that I have made through social media that have made me a more well-rounded person and allowed me to live a richer life by learning and sharing with others.

To echo what many others have said, I’m looking forward to your new writings and will do what I can to encourage you to share your thoughts, as I am sure they are thoughts that we will all derive value and inspiration from.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:58:09 +0000

I’m hopping in a Vette and punching it, road ahead be damned.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:01:36 +0000

Thanks, Frances. And another public thank you for your thinking on Web 2.0 Risks. ( http://www.slideshare.net/respres/web-20-risks-whos-the-sheriff-in-the-wild-wild-west-of-social-media ) I truly appreciated it.

I’m hoping to put some of my CAS study to good use.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:59:07 +0000

This one almost didn’t.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:58:44 +0000

Brian, you can point very specifically to the success of certain social media tactics in your business. And some of that is transferable to others, based on similarity of market, skills, personalities, etc. But much of it may not be.

I think everyone can benefit from some strategy consulting. I know I do. Strategy is a road map. It’s hard to know whether you should walk, ride a bike, drive a four-wheel drive or hop in a Corvette and punch it if you don’t understand the road that lies ahead. Great strategy consultants help you see the road more clearly. And guys like me help you design the right mode of transportation.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:45:33 +0000

Melina, thanks for some added insight. I posted a quote the other day on Facebook by Thomas Edison, I think, “Most people miss opportunity because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.” So, of course, you’re right.

What I want to focus on personally is how to give people who aren’t afraid of work easier ways to do the work. Teresa doesn’t need or want me to offer her marketing advice, but I think she’d welcome an easier way to do a few things she’s already doing. I think that’s where my my focus should be.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by Jeff Turner

Jeff Turner — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:42:44 +0000

And the truth of your last sentence is certainly universal.

Regarding the panel, they may not want to consider themselves experts, but they can charge great day rates for their advice because they do have proven track record in the marketing arena. I’m just hoping that people will begin to label their skills properly.

Comment on Stop Calling Me A Social Media Marketing Expert by bill lublin

bill lublin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:57:15 +0000

Great post Jeff – and great points. It seems that everyone who has a little experience is being called an expert by others who have less experience, and that may just be a matter of perspective. Jason Falls (in a panel with Chris brogan, Justin Levy , and a number of other marketing professionals) said “none of us are experts because none of us are using all of it”. I thought he was on target then and still believe that to be the case.
What holds me back from being more effective in social media? Probably the same things that would hold me back from being more effective anywhere else in my life – because I believe that success or limitations on success come from the same place on or off the computer –