Comments on: Soliciting Comments http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/ Musings and analysis on marketing, buzz and communications. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:22 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Occam’s RazR » Blog Archive » Goodbye, Jimmy http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-7613 Occam’s RazR » Blog Archive » Goodbye, Jimmy Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:32:11 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-7613 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Rave Reviews "Dude, I wish I could blame you." - Geoff Livingston, the Buzz Bin [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Rave Reviews “Dude, I wish I could blame you.” – Geoff Livingston, the Buzz Bin [...]

]]> By: Richard Becker http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-6033 Richard Becker Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:42:58 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-6033 Well, my dear friend Geoff, Google Analytics don't tell the whole story either. :) I wrote a couple pieces a while back that attracted more traffic months after my posting and were linked up with the Wall Street Journal. So, as the story goes, just because you are ahead of the curve doesn't mean someone mind find the post to be a gem a little later. What do you always tell me? It's a marathon not a race, right? ;) Rich Well, my dear friend Geoff, Google Analytics don’t tell the whole story either. :)

I wrote a couple pieces a while back that attracted more traffic months after my posting and were linked up with the Wall Street Journal. So, as the story goes, just because you are ahead of the curve doesn’t mean someone mind find the post to be a gem a little later.

What do you always tell me? It’s a marathon not a race, right? ;)

Rich

]]> By: Jake McKee http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-6012 Jake McKee Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:22:46 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-6012 Like most things in communication, I think it's largely about the delivery. Generally, I think the best thing to do is, as you say, send an invite to people informing them of the content generally. Now, if there are people you honestly, truly would like to hear their input from, tell them that. Honestly. No form mails, no "because I see that your site has similar content, I thought you'd be interested". Tell them why, make them feel smart, and don't pressure them. But yeah, generally I agree - far too many PR agencies are sending out far too many bulk mails begging and pleading for attention. Like most things in communication, I think it’s largely about the delivery. Generally, I think the best thing to do is, as you say, send an invite to people informing them of the content generally.

Now, if there are people you honestly, truly would like to hear their input from, tell them that. Honestly. No form mails, no “because I see that your site has similar content, I thought you’d be interested”. Tell them why, make them feel smart, and don’t pressure them.

But yeah, generally I agree – far too many PR agencies are sending out far too many bulk mails begging and pleading for attention.

]]> By: Pownce : Note From ob81 http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5920 Pownce : Note From ob81 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:45:48 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5920 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Comments. Good article at the Buzz Bin www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/... 5.0 [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Comments. Good article at the Buzz Bin http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/... 5.0 [...]

]]> By: Geoff Livingston http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5880 Geoff Livingston Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:25:01 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5880 Thanks David and Rich. Unfortunately, though my loyal readers liked it, the stats tell a different story. Google Analytics, gotta love it ;) Thanks David and Rich. Unfortunately, though my loyal readers liked it, the stats tell a different story. Google Analytics, gotta love it ;)

]]> By: Richard Becker http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5840 Richard Becker Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:25:16 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5840 Comments are not an indication of engaging content Geoff, solicited or otherwise (that's a Edleman measure). But I am glad to see you are jumping out of the solicitation game ... it skews any chance of collecting qualitative data for the future. Oh, I thought your political post was pretty spot on too; but given I work in politics, I give greater pause on all blog conservations that are not communication related. Best, Rich Comments are not an indication of engaging content Geoff, solicited or otherwise (that’s a Edleman measure). But I am glad to see you are jumping out of the solicitation game … it skews any chance of collecting qualitative data for the future.

Oh, I thought your political post was pretty spot on too; but given I work in politics, I give greater pause on all blog conservations that are not communication related.

Best,
Rich

]]> By: David Wescott http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5830 David Wescott Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:59:06 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5830 I actually loved the post about the primaries. just got swamped with other stuff. I actually loved the post about the primaries. just got swamped with other stuff.

]]> By: Geoff Livingston http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5803 Geoff Livingston Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:09:37 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5803 <p>OB81, Michael: Good distinctions on great content versus great conversation. You are right. Sometimes a post can be very useful, but is all inclusive, or does not necessarily invite conversation. On the other hand, conversation can be sparked by memes, silliness, as well as strong content.</p> <p>Ike: Dude, I wish I could blame you, but the analytics kind of back it up. Political PR is not good for this audience. Blogs of Fire also gets few comments, but is always well-read every week.</p> OB81, Michael: Good distinctions on great content versus great conversation. You are right. Sometimes a post can be very useful, but is all inclusive, or does not necessarily invite conversation. On the other hand, conversation can be sparked by memes, silliness, as well as strong content.

Ike: Dude, I wish I could blame you, but the analytics kind of back it up. Political PR is not good for this audience. Blogs of Fire also gets few comments, but is always well-read every week.

]]> By: Michael Sebastian http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5801 Michael Sebastian Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:38:15 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5801 I agree with you, Geoff. Although regarding #1, I'm not sure zero or limited comments means it is a poorly received post. I often read blog posts that are incredibly interesting, but they do not stir me to respond. ----Michael Sebastian I agree with you, Geoff. Although regarding #1, I’m not sure zero or limited comments means it is a poorly received post. I often read blog posts that are incredibly interesting, but they do not stir me to respond. —-Michael Sebastian

]]> By: ob81 http://www.crttbuzzbin.com/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/comment-page-1/#comment-5789 ob81 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:17:59 +0000 http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/2007/08/21/soliciting-comments/#comment-5789 Oh, and that presidential primaries was a good write-up. I read the entire article, and I hate anything politics for the most part. It is a great article, and no comments isn't a good indication of a sour topic. Oh, and that presidential primaries was a good write-up. I read the entire article, and I hate anything politics for the most part. It is a great article, and no comments isn’t a good indication of a sour topic.

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