MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:23AM Ok I need to redeem myself with a conversation starter, if you do SM consulting, how long do you suggest companies spend a day on blogging?
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:24AM I suggest to companies that they spend a minimum of 30 mins a day during the week and an hour a day is better
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:25AM I would agree with you -- with the understanding that it's going to take more than that in the beginning while there's a learning curve.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:27AM good point. I mentioned that to some small business owners at the first SBMU, and they couldn't believe an hour a day.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:28AM well for those of us chopped liver consultants who were clearly ignored before, I'd say 30-60 minutes if it's a dedicated person responsible
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:28AM I don't think some big corporations could believe it either, let alone small businesses
KDFrawg says Jun 24, 2008 01:29AM Most of the people I work woth just do the creative part, then hand it off to be perfected.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:29AM but I explained the learning curve that Connie mentioned, you can get more done after you get used to it
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:29AM and would probably want to devote more time as you started to see results
DebInAustin says Jun 24, 2008 01:29AM I think businesses don't think about the fact that you have to pay for good content, whether that is staff, or what. You need resources
KDFrawg says Jun 24, 2008 01:30AM Do your clients post the column themselves, or does somebody edit and post it for them?
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:30AM debindenver...exactly! I could never blog for 30-60 mins a day. I need time to research and write.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:31AM I think it's hard to totally separate the creative from putting it online. Writers need to at least know blogging basics.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:31AM KDFrawg I want them to do as much as possible by themselves. they need to learn how to use these tools properly anyway, so...
livepath says Jun 24, 2008 01:31AM Depends what their strategy is ... if you're starbucks it'll be a heckuva lot longer than Joe's tractor equipment.
DebInAustin says Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM I don't think you can separate the two, I just mean that company's need to invest in the staff to do the work- tech & content
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM for beginners, you can't ask them to spend more than that or they just get frustrated.
livepath says Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM But yeah, 30-90 minutes a week, depending on immersion, sites, strategy and goals.
livepath says Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM And i offer to help them get started by seeding them with ideas...
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM and I tell them that it's going to take a while to grow their readership anyway, so those early missteps won't be as noticible
DebInAustin says Jun 24, 2008 01:32AM It depends on how many times a week they need to post. Ideally at least 4 times, but it may depend on industry. They can then modify.
KDFrawg says Jun 24, 2008 01:33AM That would make sense, but they see that they can cut the time in half by having someone do proffing and posting...
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:33AM i always help them frame out some kind of content guide/schedule to get them rolling. kinda like training wheels.
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:33AM Companies fail to understand 'soft costs' & what it takes to write great content, building community, community management/monitoring, etc.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:34AM I'd rather see them post once a week on the blog and spend time building a social network.
DebInAustin says Jun 24, 2008 01:34AM I think posting depends on the field, I just prefer higher frequency to keep audience going for my blog. Not all blogs.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:34AM right Amber that's a good idea with creating scheduling help/guidelines
Beth Harte asks Jun 24, 2008 01:35AM okay, if I were your client, which I could be, your consult would be 30-60 mins a day on blogging? Is that for one post per week?
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:35AM I find if they have a framework, companies new to SM and blogging are more likely to give it a shot
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:35AM Also, I don't include reputation monitoring in that 30-60 min. per day. Could be another person that sets up Google Alerts for monitoring.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:36AM But let's say tehy have 3 people available to blog, I could see having one as the 'community liasion' on Twitter/socnets etc, RichardATDell
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:36AM I think 2 posts a week is better, but I'm happy if they keep current with one a week.
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:36AM Connie, would all of those responsibilities fall under a Community Manager or would you separate it out from blogging activities?
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:37AM As Deb said, frequency may depend on the industry. Some just don't move as fast as others. If it's tech-related needs to be more frequent.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:38AM Sonny - ideally it would be under a community manager many companies are just not ready to dedicate a staff person to full-time social media
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:38AM um, hello, no offense but I work for a small company...and I am the only marketer. I couldn't implement any of what you are suggesting.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:38AM Beth there's time posting, monitoring, replying to comments, commenting other blogs, other socnets, twitter
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:39AM like maybe only 1 or 2 days a week devoted to posting, whatever, kinda divide the time equally over week at first.....
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:39AM Beth, you're in the situation where you'd have to drop something else in order to spend 30-60 min./day. Have to gauge value of that.
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:39AM Agreed Connie - I'm in a similar situation where I'm still putting on multiple hats (aside from social media)
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:39AM then allocate differently as you see which area you get more from
livepath says Jun 24, 2008 01:40AM RIght Beth - that's why it should depend on your goals & strategy... 1 post per week is sometimes sufficient.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:40AM Beth no prob not. But you can schedule it out where you focus time on the two or three things that are the most valuable to your company.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:40AM I'd have to drop a whole lotta somethin'. In the SMB world, isn't that the norm?
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:41AM For instance, if you're not already, I'd start with rep management, to see what's being said now.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:41AM and Beth if you have say 3 people blogging, then you can devote more time
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:41AM then you can tailor where you spend the rest of your time depending on what you find. and yes, something may have to give
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:42AM I have a brand that no one is talking about. So, that makes monitoring easy.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:43AM then, I need to educate my exec. team on blogging and how to do it.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:43AM Beth, monitoring includes the competition and searching by keywords pertinent to your business.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:44AM in the meantime, I am looking into forums, setting them up in my space, etc.
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:44AM As well as monitoring how your brand's community is communicating and connecting.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:44AM Connie is right, nothing to monitor tells me you have an awareness problem, first thing is see what the competition is up to, if anything
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:44AM and connie's right. hearing what 's being said about competitors and how/where they're talking is a good start
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:45AM the 'good' thing about having no chatter about your company is that blogging would likely help you raise your awareness online
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:45AM and you don't have negative stuff to undo, so it's clean slate for building your brand that way
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:46AM just an FYI - I'm no consultant, but learning a lot just from this thread.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:46AM my only point is realistically implementing vs. talking about strategies. That's all.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:46AM heck yeah, i'd rather start from zero than negative any day. last co. i worked for had a brand, just not the one they wanted
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:47AM bethharte no question it's a matter of choice. i was a one woman show before, i know what you're going through. not easy, but doable
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:47AM beth - realistically implementing meaning having senior managers/etc. buying into it?
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:47AM Beth, do you have buy-in to do social media from senior management and just need suggestions on implementing, where to start?
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:48AM connie, I wish/hope. In all seriousness, we don't have any 1-to-1 competition, but lots of other things we compete against.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:48AM I need someone to do my other work so I can focus on social media implementation!
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:49AM Beth, sounds like a great oppty to stake your claim and put the brand out there. You'll have to start small, obviously.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:50AM beth oh man, that's half the battle. you're in good shape. just need a plan of attack
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:51AM Mack's probably off on Twitter, bragging that he's gotten 90 comments in under 30 minutes.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:51AM ok you guys are already spewing genius too fast for me to keep up with, but beth keep in mind that your main cost for blogging will be time
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:52AM I aint gonna mention comments again on Twitter cause you guys think I am bragging about something *I* did, trying to brag abt threaded convo
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 01:52AM good point mack, was going to say that. smaller initial strategies yield minimal costs but much time.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:52AM I'm just aggravating you, Mack. That attitude comes w/ the boa. www.sucomments.com/wp-content/Images/skype%20emoticons/pinkboasmall.gif
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:52AM and beth as you blog a bit more you can point your boss to that and say 'well i am already familiar with blogging...'
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:53AM I know, that's why I was trying to get you all to originally focus on *time.*
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:53AM beth keep in mind that you are already familiar with these tools, so you can get more done in less time
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:54AM I want to do this slow and properly...I have a lot of research to do.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 01:54AM Beth, if the time element in setting up a blog is too great, you can hire someone to customize a WordPress template very reasonably.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:54AM i would worry a bit about a noob only spending an hour a day out of gate, but thats a lot more time if you are familiar with tools
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:55AM MenWithPens on Twitter (James and Harry) rock and are really reasonable. They're gonna do mine soon.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:55AM anyway, I just wonder if some other SMBs are thinking that 30-60 mins is too much...because I think it's not enough.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:56AM You think it's not enough because you know what you're doing. I'm talking 30-60 on blogging alone, and for a rookie
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:56AM sonnygill good point, but it's easier 4 small company to get sold on the idea when there's not as much money coming directly out of pocket
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:57AM right beth, they think that an hour a day is WAY too much time for them
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:57AM because they think all they need to do is write a couple of posts a week, that's it. they think they can do that in an hour/week
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 01:57AM you, on the other hand, are what experienced in SM so can do a lot more with your time (and hence, need more time to do what you want)
acnatta says Jun 24, 2008 01:58AM I'll answer the initial question by agreeing to 30-60 minutes with the # of days depending on what the blog's about
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 01:58AM okay, so I just signed on with a company for SM and they are telling me the service comes w/a blog template. But we already have a name...
frankmartin says Jun 24, 2008 01:58AM late to this one; good stuff here. Does depend on the industry and who else is writing what
acnatta asks Jun 24, 2008 01:58AM I'll then say that isn't the major issue convincing folks that this actually takes more time than they think to do effectively?
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 01:59AM Beth a lot of people are liking Wordpress now, I would look at them first, acnatta can maybe help you
DebInAustin says Jun 24, 2008 02:00AM I have been thinking about switching to WordPress am about to launch web site tho, so will wait.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:01AM bethharte yep. But it is solvable, I promise. You carve it out little by little, and the more you dedicate to focused SM, you'll find that
frankmartin says Jun 24, 2008 02:01AM I bought the wordpress book, but haver to wait until I have time to make the change from Typepad
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:01AM think about it as climbing uphill steadily vs. slamming down the gaspedal.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:02AM I am just trying to remember back when I was first diving into SM. I think I didn't spend that much time. Read a couple of Forrester rpts..
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 02:03AM Ditto - and us SM heads learn so much more when conversations like this go on in our networks.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:03AM I am really looking forward to implementing...even if it's a little *rough*
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:05AM agrees w/AmberCadabra that slowing down may be one of the best things to do in this fast paced world we operate in
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:06AM again Beth, even if it's not perfect at first, so what, it will take a while to grow any type of readership, and you can work out kinks
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:06AM it's really the only way to ensure that your foundation is solid. you might screw up in the details, but careful builds a better start
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:10AM Beth, absolutely go for it, even though it's rough. If you wait until it's "right," you may be too late to the game. As Mack said,
Lux thinks Jun 24, 2008 02:11AM that if the company is big enough, then multiple blogs or at least multiple contributors to a blog is the way to go.
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:12AM few people outside of dedicated marcomm staff have 30-60 minutes a day to spend blogging. Spread the load.
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:14AM very true - one of the reasons why community blogging is gaining steam in general
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 02:14AM I'd think multiple contributors before multiple blogs for a comp. One of the best multiple blog example I've seen though is www.viget.com
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:14AM beth the only thing I regret about blogging is that I waited as long as I did to get started
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:15AM my personal brand would be MUCH stronger now if I had started in 2003 or 2004 as many of the 'experts' did
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:17AM mackcollier we all wish we started when "they" did. or at least knew what we were doing
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 02:17AM For the 'late bloomers', do you feel it's an opportunity for us to take advantage of conversations that the 'experts' arent engaging in?
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:18AM I got into blogging in 2003, we had no clue what a 'personal brand' was then. I just did it for fun.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:18AM Me too, Mack. I was participating in forums and reading all kinds of online content, but I didn't start blogging until 2006.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:18AM this space is expanding so quickly - exponentially - that there's room for everyone, i think
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:18AM sonnygill, no mack isn't charging me, he's just one heck of a nice guy!
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:19AM to this day my blog is not a "brand," it's just my personal blog. And I'm doing OK.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:19AM Sonny -- I think that's what we're doing here now. www.sucomments.com/wp-content/Images/skype%20emoticons/pinkboasmall.gifhttp://www.sucomments.com/wp-content/Images/skype%20emoticons/pinkboasmall.gif
acnatta says Jun 24, 2008 02:19AM same here rlux. I started in 2005 as a way to share with friends, never thought I'd have to worry about a personal brand.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:19AM all: I totally agree, I do. But for some strange reason, I feel like I need a plan...hmmmm, not sure what that's all about.
sonnygill Jun 24, 2008 02:19AM beth haha oh i know - just messin' I love it when these types of conversations happen.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:20AM SheilaS, welcome to the conversation! I knew you'd come over to the dark, I mean Plurk, side.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:20AM bethharte plans are good. but they're meant to be fluid, and should be
frankmartin says Jun 24, 2008 02:21AM frankconradmartin.typepad.com/focus_groups/2008/06/benefits-of-social-media.html just blogged this conversation
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:21AM a plan's got to be fluid, especially with how quickly things change on the web
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:22AM beth - this is going to sound corny, but when it comes to blogging, write to your passion not to your plan.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:22AM I started my personal blog in 2006. Are Yahoo! Groups considered 'old school??'
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:23AM I'm thinking I'm going to try to get out there - just don't know how I'm paying for it yet
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:24AM bethharte I'm actually talking to a PR firm this week about helping them do just that with one of their clients
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:24AM I consider groups and forums old school. Doesn't mean they're not still active and valuable. Just older style of communication.
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:25AM Chris Brogan just posted something about the difference between Yahoo Groups and Google Groups last week - tinyurl.com/4gxo6q
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:25AM ambercadabra, that sounds like an interesting project. I'd love to hear about it.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:26AM I am considering setting up a forum for my industry. I know there are a few that are niche specific.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:27AM Mack, for the record, we're over 200 comments at the one-hour mark. I <3 these conversations.
Lux Jun 24, 2008 02:28AM agrees, forums and groups may be "old school" but that does not make them worthless. We use forums pretty extensively @ work.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:29AM connie, just curious as to why....I belong to a forum that I love and I can't find these folks anywhere else.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:29AM Beth you need to start out by asking yourself 'why does my company want/need a blog?'
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:29AM forums in particular are good for niche groups and topics, also for stuff that requires privacy.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:29AM again, sounds like you have an awareness problem, which is COMPLETELY normal for a startup
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:30AM rlux, exactly...I think the folks in my industry would want privacy.
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:30AM many of them are trying to figure out how to have these types of conversations
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:31AM mackcollier, the reason for the blog would be to create awareness of issues, solutions, industry info., etc. Thought leadership.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:31AM Wouldn't it be great if you had a private label, behind-the-firewall version of Plurk?
Donklephant.com thinks Jun 24, 2008 02:32AM this is a great conversation. Definitely demonstrates the power of Plurk.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:32AM Beth, what I think works better than forums now is a social network like Ning, and you can make it private.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:32AM But you do have the problem of publicizing and getting people to join, if they're already in an established forum.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:33AM Ning combines some of the old-school features of a forum with newer social media features.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:33AM Ning, I was thinking about that too Connie. I needed to check out what type of networks they have est.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:34AM ConnieReece are you still spending time with the SWOM on Ning? I really need to do that but I can never find time
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:34AM The forum that I was refering to was not industry/marketing related. It was product specific.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:34AM Ning can be made totally private. The ad-supported version is free, but it's not very expensive to get rid of them.
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:35AM honestly I don't think Plurk is an enterprise tool. Maybe when it evolves a little it will be.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:36AM but in some cases, I would think you'd want a forum public so that folks can perhaps check it out before joining. Your thoughts?
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:36AM rlux, I agree - but think someone could take Plurk and adapt it to enterprise use. No karma.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:37AM agrees with Connie. It's got potential - i can see large scale companies finding great use for collaboration in a similar forum
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:37AM it worked really well. So well I leveraged the success story to help me get my new job.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:38AM ok what about using a Flip and doing some product demonstrations to post on the blog? Could you do that?
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:39AM seriously though, what we're doing here on Plurk could just as easily have happened on IRC a decade ago. Conversation is not new.
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:40AM i've asked for a Flip for my upcoming birthday. Birthday fairy better cooperate.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:40AM I have a plan in my head, just need to get it down in some form, quickly, and then implement.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:41AM rlux, agree that conversation is not new. However, this does have some advantages over IRC.
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:42AM I got a low end Flip recently. It's fun as hell but doesn't play so well on a Mac.
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:42AM beth you have plenty of time, better to take your time and get the strategy you need in place, there's no hurry
Tim Jackson Jun 24, 2008 02:43AM As I've said Mack, I plan to get a Flip and start doing the very things you were asking about. I can get a lot of educating done that way.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:43AM damn mackcollier! Now I'll have to give up precious blog time to be a videographer too?! JK! It'll be worth it!
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:43AM rlux Took me a while to figure out flip on the Mac. I usually upload straight to YouTube.
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:43AM not to sound like I've drunk the kool-ade, but I can't tell you all how great it is to work for a company that actually gets communication.
acnatta Jun 24, 2008 02:44AM as said earlier, it's better to take your time and make mistakes early when there aren't as many "watching"
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:44AM Tim I sent you this link earier but you might have missed it, Flips are getting cheaper: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=flip&x=0&y=0
Lux says Jun 24, 2008 02:44AM beth - don't rush. it only feels like you have to get there NOW NOW NOW. You do not.
acnatta asks Jun 24, 2008 02:45AM but rlux aren't they like one of the best when it comes to communication anyway?
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:45AM acnatta, I like your thinking! But don't people look backwards on a blog? I know I do...
Tim Jackson Jun 24, 2008 02:45AM I'm in need of one. Just makes too much sense. And I'm getting a handlebar/ helmet mount for when I can ride.
acnatta says Jun 24, 2008 02:47AM they do bethharte, but your audience is normally a forgiving bunch during the early days, no matter who that audience is
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:47AM man, I almost feel like Dr. Evil with this plan that's going through my head! Watch out competition!
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:48AM bethharte they might at first, but most dont go back more than a week or so, there';s just not enough time
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:48AM Thanks again mackcollier and all!! This has been another great brain . Now I need to sleep on it!
MackCollier says Jun 24, 2008 02:49AM bethharte if your competition isn't blogging then you can get a huge advantage over them, but TAKE YOUR TIME to get strategy set
AmberCadabra Jun 24, 2008 02:49AM go get 'em bethharte, and don't hesitate to email if I can help. You've got my info!
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:50AM Gotta sign off for now. But this has been another great Plurkversation about social media. thanks!
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:50AM You guys are the best! I feel so pumped up...seriously. I just need to get it done.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 02:55AM night mackcollier, connie, sonnygill, ambercadabra, timjackson, KDFrawg...john boy, mary and all the Waltons!
Connie Jun 24, 2008 03:00AM I think we should call this a social media plurkshop -- some of the same stuff I present in workshops.
Beth Harte says Jun 24, 2008 03:05AM you guys should read the thread, it's amazing how out of synch it is from that you see/think you are responding to. Plurkshop rules!
Connie Jun 24, 2008 02:40PM Beth, it's out of synch, and yet we still manage to follow the conversation(s). I think we should have regularly scheduled plurkshops.
banane says Jun 24, 2008 02:44PM setup a bloglines account and add 20 blogs in the business' area of expertise
banane Jun 24, 2008 02:46PM oh misread question: how LONG... depends, for some corps could be full time job.
livepath says Jun 24, 2008 05:49PM bethharte I have consulted on forums, chat, etc. I do agree with you that you need to develop a prioritized plan
Connie Jun 24, 2008 06:32PM That may be all you need, depending on your purpose/industry. I think that time includes not just blogging but networking, research etc.
Connie Jun 24, 2008 06:48PM You're right - that requires a huge investment of time but there really are no shortcuts. Have you found it to be productive/rewarding?
Connie Jun 24, 2008 10:45PM Thanks for that info CarolinaMornings. That probably is typical; it's good to hear it first-hand from you.