Comments on: Outline a social media mission

By: IamANT

IamANT — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:53:59 +0000

This post is a reminder of why I installed a plugin for my wordpress that posts links to my blogs on both twitter and facebook every time I create a new post.

By: Alyson Stanfield

Alyson Stanfield — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:53:03 +0000

BJ: Not sure about that. I think too many tweets can be annoying on any Facebook page. They work on Twitter for a reason, but Facebook behaves differently. I’m particular about which tweets I add to Facebook.

Marie: It’s too bad that one person has to spoil the fun. Sounds like you took care of that. He didn’t have to be there!

Nikolas: Thanks for that. That’s kind of the direction I’m heading.

Dale: In other words, “How does the website play into all of this?” Ah, that’s another story! I’ll put it in the queue, but let me know if you can elaborate on the question.

Sharon: I haven’t become a big LinkedIn fan or user. I don’t think it’s near the top for artists. If you were looking for a job, I might send you there to network. But I’m no expert there. (I’m not an expert on FB or Twitter either!)

Laura: Glad you can hang out with us!

Dana: Notice that I said to stick to the topic “as much as possible.” The personal stuff is okay, but I don’t think you should put a lot (a LOT!) of personal photos on a blog that is supposed to be about your art. That’s for Facebook. For most artists, the blog needs to be acceptable to collectors, gallerists, curators, etc.

By: Dana Barbieri

Dana Barbieri — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

I have to respectfully disagree about the blog… I love to read an artists blog that isn’t only all about work. I feel more inclined to buy something from someone who I feel more connected to via their blog and sharing their journey as an artist and person. Thanks for the great article.

By: Laura Prill

Laura Prill — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:42:36 +0000

Once again, this blog and the artists who comment here have taught and encouraged me! I’ve been wading in social media waters for a few months now and it was good to reminded of the overall mission. Favorite part was your words re: going “stark raving mad from overwhelm”… we are not alone!

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By: Sharon Crute

Sharon Crute — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:02:06 +0000

Alyson, in this and recently related posts, you haven’t mentioned LinkedIn. How important is this platform, how does it connect with the “big three”, or is it simply more overwhelm?

By: Mark Schutter

Mark Schutter — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:31:05 +0000

I am catching on to the use of Twitter and Facebook, to grow a dedicated group of followers, also establishing a recent Facebook fan page, however the blog seems to languish in a virtual no-man’s land. The links posted on twitter & facebook seem to go unheeded. Still trying to find that connection, but I love the information, thanks Allyson!

By: Dale Glasgow

Dale Glasgow — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:33:59 +0000

Allyson, good info on getting an artist in front of the public. I would like you to talk a little about connecting this info on our websites, a big investment is made in a site and some duplication on your site is needed to these 3 streams. The site is where we can capture the viewers in an asthetic presentation, rather than the quick and dirty–not so aesthetic blogfacebooktweet. thoughts?

By: Jeanne Guerin-Daley

Jeanne Guerin-Daley — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:18:17 +0000

I am wrapping up my computer time today. It has been hours since I posted before. I definitely have “Twitteritis” for which I must heal myself!
You can read about it on my blog post of the same name. http://jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com

By: Marie Kazalia

Marie Kazalia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:16:04 +0000

…actually, I have it both ways. If I post to Twitter the line will appear in my Facebook status line, but kind of too abbreviated. So I like to post to Facebook and that appears on Twitter automatically abbreviated w/link, which makes more sense there…