tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post5266311089789495374..comments2024-03-18T14:31:00.835-05:00Comments on How About Orange: Internet extrovertJessica Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-11167842180380415652009-04-07T19:38:00.000-05:002009-04-07T19:38:00.000-05:00how did you get facebook to let you use your full ...how did you get facebook to let you use your full title?? it will only let me use my name.... is it your orange powers?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09318302372935264351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-73915795268183092322009-04-01T11:13:00.000-05:002009-04-01T11:13:00.000-05:00I never befriend companies or blogs on my facebook...I never befriend companies or blogs on my facebook but I guess it would be a good way to get the word out. If I befriended your blog, then maybe a friend or two would check it out???Clairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705752351232448415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-20204673230336048202009-04-01T00:12:00.000-05:002009-04-01T00:12:00.000-05:00I know I don't get it! I was "persuaded" into doi...I know I don't get it! I was "persuaded" into doing it too, but I never look at it. My blog takes up enough time.<BR/><BR/>I would NEVER put a facebook type link on my blog. I agree with Danielle (too stalk-ish) for me.Journal Swaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361580736188854334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-7455310202200990152009-03-30T14:26:00.000-05:002009-03-30T14:26:00.000-05:00Very interesting discussion. I used to think, "Wh...Very interesting discussion. I used to think, "Why would anyone need a website?". I learned why. Then I thought, "Why would anyone need something called a blog or a forum?". I learned why. Then social networking came along and the learning process was challenged yet again. Now RSS, Twitter, etc. To me, having a website, or a blog, is like putting up a billboard in the basement. Linking it with a social networking facility is marketing and advertising. This is about as close an analogy as I have come up with. Personally, I like it all, and I'm in the 40 something demographic.Jemnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-83627050881396230362009-03-26T20:38:00.000-05:002009-03-26T20:38:00.000-05:00Hi! I just visited your blog for the first time (...Hi! I just visited your blog for the first time (came over from moon-doggie.blogspot - she's got you on her blogroll). This is so enlightening. I didn't quite get using FB to find new readers, but now I think I do. Off to FB....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-52148985222113876182009-03-25T16:12:00.000-05:002009-03-25T16:12:00.000-05:00This has been fascinating to read. My husband is a...This has been fascinating to read. My husband is a web developer whose employer made some apps for FB so that's why I originally joined FB almost two years ago or so. I didn't do much there until my 20th h.s. reunion happened last fall though, then it got quite fun to check on friends.<BR/><BR/>I am actually kind of slow to adapt to new technology, I feel like I overconsume information already so I try to refrain from adding more. But guess what? I signed up with Twitter a few days ago. It feels very different from anything else and I am not going to use it in the same way as I use FB. <BR/><BR/>All of this technology is wild and I love hearing other people's thoughts on it.<BR/><BR/>Now I will have to consider making a fan page for my own blog. I've been wondering the difference between that and the networked blog thing. I do see in my own circle of friends and family some will click to my blog more if I post the link on FB now. I just figured everyone was using a newsreader but it's clear they're not. I don't know why I'd assume that btw, it took me forever to get on board with that too! (Much to my dear husband's chagrin, LOL).Jessica Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851793499208069025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-35227553670192103282009-03-25T14:29:00.000-05:002009-03-25T14:29:00.000-05:00Hi Jess,Long time lurker, first-time poster.Some p...Hi Jess,<BR/><BR/>Long time lurker, first-time poster.<BR/><BR/>Some people use RSS, some people just randomly check their blog roll, some people use Twitter, some use FB. I don't think most people use all of these methods for checking in on our favorite orange blog.<BR/><BR/>By using FB you are increasing your readership, and giving your clients, fans, etc. another dimension of "personal" contact and service. I think a FB page is a wonderful addition to your online empire. =]<BR/><BR/>Blogger is for blogging. Facebook is for social networking (more than just friend-stalking. Twitter is for tweeting. RSS is for staying updated. You are not doubling your efforts by having a FB and a blog. You will primarily use your blog, but you have other places (FB, Twitter, etc.) that point others to your blog. You don't even have to update your FB that often, just put a note up that has your contact info and suggest that people visit your blog or contact you through your email, etc. Having a a FB page is not "blogging about your blog."<BR/><BR/>I really don't know your demographic though. It seems like the some of your posters might be the non-FB demographic, which might explain some of their hesitation about FB. I'm personally not a FB fanatic and I don't really use it for anything but keeping in touch (I am bi-coastal!) with friends and colleagues, but some of my friends are really into the groups and other features that FB has.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you don't buy into the argument that FB is "mostly for little kids and teenagers," please. And is it a timesuck? Of course it can be, but so is most of the internet. Um.. "time-waster" tag?!?! =]<BR/><BR/>Some of your posters have touched upon what I'm saying, others seem very out of touch with how other people use the internet. In short, whatever way you can reach out will help you. Throw out a hundred lines, catch a few fish.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150635910833672268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-23537303257209147622009-03-25T14:00:00.000-05:002009-03-25T14:00:00.000-05:00Facebook has put me in touch with people I went to...Facebook has put me in touch with people I went to elementary, high school and college with. Folks I had not spoken to for years. I found out one girl is now a natural foods chef. I asked her if she would write up some recipes for my blog and she did. For me it has worked well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-30701691726535510672009-03-25T06:50:00.000-05:002009-03-25T06:50:00.000-05:00I don't get it either. I have a Myspace page that ...I don't get it either. I have a Myspace page that I never check. Although everyone tells me I HAVE to get on Facebook, it just sounds like a lot of work for another page I will stop checking after a month or so. And I can't even wrap my head around Twitter. Isn't it enough that I pollute the world with info and opinions with my blog? *Sigh.* Am I wrong?Barb Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758417124707097357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-92018436745438646912009-03-25T06:19:00.000-05:002009-03-25T06:19:00.000-05:00I have a blog which is like a little life journal ...I have a blog which is like a little life journal for me, I have a facebook page, which keeps me in touch with my friends. If the 2 cross over, that's fine. I'm no one special.<BR/>But you have a well established blog and I don't see why you'd need FB (although, I admit I am a fan!) unless you want to use it as a way to converse with friends, fans, and customers, etc. rather than on your blog itself in the comments. You know? <BR/>I suppose it can't hurt to have both, as long as FB doesn't take precedence over your blog and start to consume more time than you expected...then you've defeated the purpose! <BR/>I find that you're blog is far more interesting and beneficial to those that read and admire your great work! In this case, it might be ok to be the INTROVERT!Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139289113954589414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-49168374917641486002009-03-24T22:49:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:49:00.000-05:00Excellent! Please say hello to those 169 friends f...Excellent! Please say hello to those 169 friends for me. :)Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-69397332433625309732009-03-24T22:45:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:45:00.000-05:00Facebook is a fast moving social network in my opi...Facebook is a fast moving social network in my opinion. It's amazing how fast information gets passed on. It's genius actually. I can post an article and see that half my friends repost...and so on. <BR/><BR/>I know that by joining your group, I expose 169 of my dearest friends to your blog :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970359449506001144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-18815078911638342262009-03-24T19:21:00.000-05:002009-03-24T19:21:00.000-05:00The reason that it is good for a blog to be linked...The reason that it is good for a blog to be linked to a facebook page is for Online Marketing purposes. The more links you have the better your ratings on google and yahoo will be. This will get you a higher page ranking which means more people who are just surfing the web for interesting things will be more likely to find your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-16527349951640484462009-03-24T18:07:00.000-05:002009-03-24T18:07:00.000-05:00The only drawback I can think of is that stink abo...The only drawback I can think of is that stink about facebook changing the terms of service so that they claimed rights to pictures (and archives of pictures if you take them down) that you upload. They changed all that when people freaked out, but I don't know... leaves a bad taste in my mouth.<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested to hear more about how it goes.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882235346307802213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-3994313111681925272009-03-24T16:08:00.000-05:002009-03-24T16:08:00.000-05:00I'm new to facebook too - finally broke down and d...I'm new to facebook too - finally broke down and did it and am happy I did even if it is another time-suck. Even the biggest luddites are on Facebook, and can click a link to visit a blog so you'd be reaching a new audience. I'm noticing family and friends finally visiting my blog just because it's a quick link for them in a central location.Gina Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470793439269219158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-69282159781645050292009-03-24T14:53:00.000-05:002009-03-24T14:53:00.000-05:00In the end, the more people that see you, the bett...In the end, the more people that see you, the better, you know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-13452453577752456762009-03-24T11:45:00.000-05:002009-03-24T11:45:00.000-05:00Networked Blogs is less work than having a fan pag...Networked Blogs is less work than having a fan page because you just have to click to update and get the word out to your readers. I do a fan page for the museum I work at and I think it is a little more time consuming. <BR/><BR/>It is really about what works best for you!MaxxSillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850322241253186892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-11250321095978198672009-03-24T10:33:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:33:00.000-05:00About NetworkedBlogs on Facebook... I accidentally...About NetworkedBlogs on Facebook... I accidentally stumbled upon that the other day, and found that How About Orange already existed as a Networked Blog with some fans. Although I'm not confirmed as the author of it over there. I guess it requires one more person to vouch for me.<BR/><BR/>This is absolutely fascinating. I love hearing all the different opinions out there!Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-293178351135966572009-03-24T10:12:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:12:00.000-05:00:D:Ds a n s k u :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02100519968570729654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-30177805827507884882009-03-24T10:11:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:11:00.000-05:00When I become a fan of your page, then my facebook...When I become a fan of your page, then my facebook friends see that and they may become interested and become a fan and then those facebook friends see it..etc. It becomes a word of mouth thing without me breathing a word. I think it also satisfies people's laziness and need to stalk.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13324074437295762188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-40936746265278571652009-03-24T10:06:00.000-05:002009-03-24T10:06:00.000-05:00I have resisted for a long while, but I think I mi...I have resisted for a long while, but I think I might be weakening. It's like the Borg.Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-59705387072208942972009-03-24T09:23:00.000-05:002009-03-24T09:23:00.000-05:00I don't know what the point is, but I joined your ...I don't know what the point is, but I joined your group. Also, I got the cards yesterday and they are great, thank you. Really like the postcards.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261181602292744481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-90217553694487775742009-03-24T09:03:00.000-05:002009-03-24T09:03:00.000-05:00I don't get the whole face book thing.If you want ...I don't get the whole face book thing.<BR/>If you want to talk to someone why not just call them?<BR/>I have heard that it is good for advertising through word of mouth but I haven't taken the plunge yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-25532991484808714532009-03-24T08:42:00.000-05:002009-03-24T08:42:00.000-05:00I have a NetworkedBlogs on Facebook, but I think t...I have a NetworkedBlogs on Facebook, but I think that it is different than creating a page. I'm not sure why you would have two, now I don't know whether to make a page or not since I have the NetworkedBlogs page.. confusion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-52075284278216963732009-03-24T07:52:00.001-05:002009-03-24T07:52:00.001-05:00Aundria and Vanessa finally hit on the value of a ...Aundria and Vanessa finally hit on the value of a FB page for your blog. I find it interesting that so many of your commenters are all web-savvy blog readers but are so unfamiliar with FB. I suspect the opposite is true -- that many FB users aren't avid blog readers -- which is another good reason to have a FB page for your blog. More exposure, plain and simple. And for the content of your blog, I think the FB demographic is perfect. Win-win!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com