Comments on: Ethical standards for Social Media Marketing: Share your thoughts

By: cindyratzlaff

cindyratzlaff — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:57:45 +0000

I could not agree more, Greg. Well said.

By: Greg Chirinian

Greg Chirinian — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:02:56 +0000

As soon as I started Internet marketing I got taken for lots of money by smooth talkers
Luckily I got most of my money back. After that I had the good fortune to run into honest
marketers who pride themselves on their word. One common link is they all related to
the customer first and took months to know their clientele, and then via social media
would send something out once in awhile. I think what we are going to see is a complete
turnaround where customers will only deal with people who are active with social media
and genuinely want to help. One of the most annoying things is someone who is always pushing a product on twitter. That to me is bad form I compare it to someone whose cellphone goes off in the middle of a play.These types will not fare well. I want to follow in the footsteps of those I learnt from Give first and build a solid base by communicating and helping and in the end you will be rewarded

By: rg3000 advertising

rg3000 advertising — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:04:03 +0000

At least this one says it like it really is

By: Coree Silvera

Coree Silvera — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:51:57 +0000

I would definitely say some of the golden rules should include 1)Give before you receive. Be willing to share your knowledge, tips, and listening ear before asking for a social networker for their business and money. 2) If the network allows you to use a personalized message with an invite, such as LinkedIn, use it! It’s only polite to introduce yourself when you are shaking someone’s hand and asking for their friendship. I guess, in short, just treat others with respect and always think of how you would want to be approached.

By: Betsy Robinson

Betsy Robinson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:12:53 +0000

One of my pet peeves is that many marketers try to disguise straight-out promotion or invitations to visit a web site as “regular-people comments.” They don’t identify themselves as marketers and enter regular conversations with bogus “opinions.” Hi, Cindy! This is a real comment, not a sell.