Comments on: Top 10 Social Media Myths BUSTED

By: Tony @ Phoenix Strategic Internet Marketing

Tony @ Phoenix Strategic Internet Marketing — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:37:18 +0000

Hi, one of the most cogent things you said was, “You can’t control viral or it wouldn’t be viral.” Yes, I’m rolling on the floor laughing. I have at least 3 people per day ask me, “Can you do a viral marketing campaign for me?” The askers are almost always requesting a free or cheap campaign. “Hey, how much can a viral campaign cost?” Number one, if it’s a “campaign” it’s probably not ‘viral’ Oh yes, it could GO viral, however, please understand this: If it is a TRUE Viral spasm it can NOT be controlled. Ask anyone who had a NEGATIVE viral shot taken at them. And, it’s got a very short shelf life, $1 Pixel anyone? Anyone remember? OK, I’m not being a grouch, just pointing this out with a BIG smile on my face. Good article Adam.
Thanks.

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By: @JillianAnderson

@JillianAnderson — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:12:42 +0000

This is an excellent post. I am glad that it is out here. It’s great how you started it off with a bang: Social media is not free or cheap. Overcoming these myths is one of the greatest obstacles when trying to sell social media strategies.

By: Wayne Liew

Wayne Liew — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:04:28 +0000

This blog post will definitely be able to create some awareness among social media users. People just jump onto the medium and start taking advice from every “social media experts” that are building their names by riding the waves of Web 2.0

Anyway, a good list.

Wayne Liew
http://www.wayneliew.com

By: anishvshah

anishvshah — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:43:54 +0000

Hey Adam!
Thanks a lot for this great article. Each and every myths are spot on. I loved your POV on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Thanks again

By: Jeff Goering

Jeff Goering — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:39:18 +0000

Got to this link through twitter suggestion from BJ. All great points. I guess since our parents didn’t have computerized social media, everyone is kind of raising themselves out there. Seems like a small grain of common sense might help (what am I thinking?!) – problem is there are a few “gurus” out there that used bad behavior, things went viral, and now they are the experts.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:13:43 +0000

Thanks AJ. Give it a shot, let us know how it turns out for you. Maybe I will setup one for my Nigerian money laundering business.

By: AJ Gerritson

AJ Gerritson — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:05:43 +0000

Hey Adam,

Great post. I wonder if I set up an automatic DM that asks people to buy Cialis if they will get the humor?

Twitter @AJGerritson

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:45:27 +0000

Hi Aurora. Thanks for the great feedback. I am glad you liked it. The point with LinkedIn is that you can find clients there, you just have to engage and give before you receive. Too many people just want to take. You have to give first.