Comments on: MSPs: Three Simple Steps to Social Media Success

By: Andy M

Andy M — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:19:10 +0000

By: Chris Chase

Chris Chase — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:10:47 +0000

Rich: Ok, where is the “like” button for this post? Thanks for the kind words.

Joe: I totally agree with you for the most part. However, we’ve seen great success with generating a buzz with social media before site launches for our clients. Even during a revamp.

We typically set clients up with our Ultimate Social Media Rig early and start cultivating fans while we are developing the website. When we launch the site we already have a fan base to announce it to. It’s a great way to start communicating early.

Happy Thanksgiving!

–
Chris Chase
DTi / JoomConnect

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:49:56 +0000

Dave: Thanks for the feedback and good luck with the web site relaunch. To partially answer your question here are five ways to automate Twitter updates over to Facebook…

http://mashable.com/2009/05/25/twitter-to-facebook/

-jp

By: Dave Dempsey

Dave Dempsey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:09:08 +0000

I’d be curious to hear what tools you guys use to syncronize blog entries with facebook, linkedin, twitter, etc.

There are a lot of great PPC strategies, especially with facebook that you can use.

Also, social networking can help you engage with your audience. Ask questions, give stuff away if people respond (talk to your Microsoft local engagement people if you need stuff to give away). Also, find web sites online that your audience visits, and answer I.T. questions, linking back to your site, and your social media profiles.

Consider answering those quesitons on your blog, and instead of just posing your answer in a message board, do a teaser, and link to your answer as a blog entry on your website.

You were absolutely right about the “road to nowhere”. I am currently revamping Managed Data’s temporary website (3 years old now) finally with a real site. In the mean time, I’ve been using my Facebook fan site as the call to action, instead of my web site until we bring it up. At least there I can capture my audience!

Dave
Become a Fan of Managed Data:
http://facebook.managed-data.com

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:17:36 +0000

Stuart: I was just about to sign off for the evening… and now I have to go check our corporate site to see if we’ve broken your “I” and “we” rules… I suspect we have…
-jp

By: Stuart Crawford

Stuart Crawford — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:12:54 +0000

JP, it all seems so easy doesn’t…of course all roads lead home. We now get more leads from our website than other marketing opportunities. The number one problem still is this…we have an “I” problem and we need to focus on having more “U” in our life. Websites that start with I or We are problems…take inventory.

Stuart Crawford
Bulletproof InfoTech
http://www.bulletproofIT.ca

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:23:37 +0000

Rich: Alas, I start most days with a tall coffee. But you’re onto something regarding Chris Chase. Sharp guy.
-jp

By: Rich Forsen

Rich Forsen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:55:09 +0000

Joe – great post as always. You must be eating your Wheaties this month.

I’d recommend that your readers look at what Chris Chase of DTi is doing in this world.

I know we at VirtualAdministrator.com will be working with him and others to find ways to help existing MSPs and fledgling MSPs improve their marketing presence, but I thought it might be worth a look-see for your readers right now. Chris is one of those guys that “gets it”.

Rich

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:51:43 +0000

David: Always good to hear from you. Thanks for expanding a bit on the tip list. Short URLs welcome
-jp

By: David Deans

David Deans — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:18:40 +0000

Joe, one more point related to Step 1 — does the content on your website provide helpful guidance to your prospective customer — within their buying-cycle. If so, then you can share a synopsis of that content on other social media sites. Here’s an example of what I mean http://bit.ly/F0Jox