Comments on: The “One” Mistake That is So Simple to Fix

By: Cassie Wallace

Cassie Wallace — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:17:51 +0000

I remember this great post!

I was just thinking about this this morning – how I still look at each and every one of my new followers' Twitter profiles and usually follow back if they aren't spammy/are interesting. However, I never get over 5 or 6 new followers a day – I'm wondering when it'll become impossible to keep up with them all.

Nah – never mind. I'll keep doing it even if I lose sleep. haha.

By: TimsStrategy

TimsStrategy — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:01:01 +0000

What a great post, Ryan. It reminded me about all of my “firsts” as I started blogging. And I love the experience you shared about paying attention to new followers and blog comments like they are your first. I try to practice that but am not always as good as I'd like to be. You've given me an objective going forward. Thanks!

By: Ryan Rancatore

Ryan Rancatore — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:17:47 +0000

Thanks Jake – the rule you mention is new to me, I will have to check it
out. You are one who certainly shows that you care…hopefully that means
people are caring right back at ya!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:31:37 +0000

Great post, Ryan! Part of the allure of automating social media is that people convince themselves that they don't have the time to give the “personal touch.” So they try to find shortcuts that can replicate it. Even with all the advancing technology, nothing takes the place of a real, direct connection.

By: Jake LaCaze

Jake LaCaze — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:19:53 +0000

I think this post is a variation of The Golden Rule. If you want people to care about you, you have to show that you care about them. In order to get, you have to give.

As for automation, that pisses me off. I'm not online to talk to bots. One of the coolest Twitter DM's I got was from a guy who asked me how things were going in Texas. That showed that he took time, if only a second, to research me and show that his response wasn't automated. Or maybe it was a clever bot after all.

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