Social Media 101
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Social Media 101
http://midstride.com/presentations/2011-11-19-cga
Adrian Liemadrian.liem@midstride.com
MiDSTRiDEDiGiTAL CREATiVE
www.midstride.com
If I was a Venn Diagram
WebDesigner /
Programmer
Grade 8 Teacher
UltimateFrisbeeCoach
TechnologyCoach Strategist,
Project Manager
PsychologyGrad
Interests in this Room(aka: A disclaimer & advice for today)
Best Practice for Small Business
Workplace
Career Relevance
Managing /Recruiting
Staff
PersonalUse
Best Practicefor Large
Organizations
1996
Credit: Time Patterson http://www.flickr.com/photos/timpatterson/3045994303/in/photostream/
2001
2006
2011
LinkedInBy the Numbers LinkedIn went public in May 2011. After 1st day of trading, valued at
$9 BILLION
FacebookBy the Numbers If Facebook was a country, it would be the 3rd largest in the world. (but is largely blocked in China)
Average number of "tweets" sent per day:
Feb 2010: 50 MILLION
TwitterBy the Numbers
Average number of "tweets" sent per day:
Mar 2011: 177 million Feb 2010: 50 million
TwitterBy the Numbers
YouTube is now the world's 2nd largest search engine. YouTube also happens to be owned by Google.
YouTubeBy the Numbers
Why Social Media Matters
● You can't ignore it (even if you want to)
● Tremendous opportunity○ To learn○ To connect with others○ To make an impact
● New way of delivering (and finding) value
How did this happen???
Osborne vs. iPhone
"Osborne Executive"● 100 x heavier● 500 x larger in volume● 10 x more expensive (ajusted for inflation)● 100 x slower (1/100 clock rate) Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Osborne_Executive_with_iPhone_in_2009.jpg
Osborne vs. iPhone
Moore's Law& Exponential Growth in Technology
In the "Old" Days
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In the "Old" Days
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In the "Old" Days
Web Publishing Today
What You See Is What You Get
Layers of Process
Then
Layers of Process vs. "Turn Key" Then Now
Start Finish!
Proprietary
Then
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Proprietary vs. Open Source
Then Now
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Example: WordPress
● Open source software● Originally for blogging● Now used for full-blown websites● Powers more than 60 million sites● Freely available● Spurred a new industry of experts DisclaimerAs a big fan/user/developer, I'm biased :)
The Web
ThenBroadcastMarketing
SellingOne
Web 1.0 vs. "Web 2.0"
Then Now
Broadcast User GeneratedMarketing Listening
Selling EngagingOne Everyone
Loudest Voice Wins
EVERYONEcan have a voice
SOCIAL
SOCIALcommunication
interactionbehaviour
"Social" has a tendency to spread
Tech Growth + Social Spread
Expontential Growth of Social Media
What exactly issocial media?
Introducing OkRobo
OkRobo is my suggestion on where
to take notes
Help me help you
(I'll ask you)What do you think?
If social media were a Venn diagram
4 Big ComponentsWhat do you think?
What is social media?
What is social media?
What is social media?
What is social media?
What is social media?
Social Media TechnologyChannels & "Apps"
Social Media TechnologyChannels & "Apps"
Social Media TechnologyChannels & "Apps"
Social Technographics Ladder*
CREATORSCONVERSATIONALSTSCOLLECTORSJOINERSSPECTATORSINACTIVES
"Classification of people according to how they use social technologies." *Forrester Research
Social Technographics Ladder
CREATORSCONVERSATIONALISTSCOLLECTORSJOINERSSPECTATORSINACTIVES
● Make content● Write blogs● Upload videos,
music, photos● Publish
websites
Social Technographics Ladder
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● Respond to others
● Post reviews● Post comments● Participate in
online discussions
● Edit Wikipedia
● Organize content using RSS Feeds, tags, voting sites
Social Technographics Ladder
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Social Technographics Ladder
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● Connect with
others in social networks(like Facebook)
● Consume social
content● Read, watch,
listen
Social Technographics Ladder
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● Neither create
nor consumesocial content
Social Technographics Ladder
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Where are you on the ladder?
CREATORSCONVERSATIONALISTSCOLLECTORSJOINERSSPECTATORSINACTIVES
Social Media = Social SettingSocial Setting = Social NORMS
Social Norms
● Definition:○ Accepted behaviours in social settings
● Examples:○ Going to a restaurant○ Attending a seminar○ Riding the Elevator○ Buying a car
Example: Riding the Elevator
● Let people out before you go in● Establish and maintain a buffer zone● Lower voice● Minimize eye contact, look at:
○ buttons○ door○ floor indicator○ floor○ feet○ phone
Characteristics of an Elevator Trip
● Relatively short in duration● Everyone has a clear purpose● Encounter complete strangers● Sometimes it's empty, sometimes it's full● Sometimes people are chatting, usually it's
quiet
Your Turn
● Think of a social setting you're familiar with● What are the "norms / rules" of this setting?● Ideas:
○ Workplace
○ Driving
○ Conference
● Write some notes on your own (5 minutes)● Discuss (5 minutes)
How aboutOnline Social Networking?
● Coordinated by an Organizer● Lasts a couple/few hours● Welcomed at the door● Name tag● Expected to mingle, make conversation● Everyone has a personal agenda● Occasionally sponsored
Characteristics ofTraditional Networking Events
● Coordinated by a system or "Site Admin"● Asynchronous (on your own schedule)● Identified by your Profile / User Account● Expected to mingle, make conversation● Everyone has a personal agenda● Occasionally sponsored
Characteristics ofOnline Social Networking
● Anonymity (sometimes)● Public exposure● Permanence & Archived Data● Fewer cues = Greater interpretation :(● Different language
Some differences
The Vocabulary of Social Media
● Tweet (noun, verb)● Followers● Following● RT● Hashtag #● Tweeps● Feed
● Wall● Apps● Pages, Groups● Status● Fan (noun, verb)● Like● Stories● Timeline
1. Authentic2. Transparent3. Personally relevant
3 Key Norms of Social Media
Social Media& Your Career
Benefits for Your Career
● Grow your professional network● Connect with peers and thought leaders● Get a peek into the culture of a prospective
employer or prospective client● Discuss "issues of the day"● Learn new perspectives
What● World's largest professional network Why● Personal professional development
○ Connect with peers, mentors, apprentices○ Discover industry discussions, parallel fields
LinkedIn Groups
LinkedIn Group Discussions
LinkedIn Answers
1. Sign up!!2. Brand yourself3. Add links to your websites / profiles4. Highlight past accomplishments5. Connect (with everyone?)6. Ask for recommendations7. Recommend others8. Join groups9. Join discussions
10. Be transparent
Top 10 Tips for LinkedIn
What● "Instantly connect to what's most important
to you" Why● Connect with people● Discover relevant social content● Get a peek into interests of others
● Include a picture/avatar● Include a link to your primary web presence● Come up with a descriptive bio blurb (don't
be shy, show some personality)
Brand Your Bio
Twitter Bio
Twitter Bios: Comprehensive
Example "The largest independent news source covering web culture, social media and tech. Updates from @mashable staff. Tweet @mashablehq for questions and comments. http://mashable.com"
Twitter Bios: Informative
Example "Communication design agency, specializing in data visualization and annual reports."
Twitter Bios: Creative
Example "Raconteur, demagogue, libertarian, these are a few of the words that I know how to spell."
● Listen and watch to learn the lingo● Follow the followers● Set up lists● Be wary of spammers
Simple Tips
Following Followers
Following Followers
Following Followers
● Organize into Twitter Lists● Use "dashboards"
Manage streams of content
Example: Hootsuite
What● Social networking Why● Connect with people● Increase exposure● Build on-going communications● Organize & promote events
● Check your privacy settings
Apps & Permissions
● Be aware of what permissions you grant
Professional Use
● Page or Profile● Post updates on topics directly in your field,
as well as tangentially related● Personal relevance and interest is key
○ Events, charities, fundraisers
Workplace Considerations
Social Media Vegas● What happens in social media doesn't stay
in social media
Published publicly?● Assume it will always be available to
somebody somewhere
Social Media = Puerto Vallarta:All-Inclusive
ProfessionalPersonal
Social Media Policies & Guidelines
● Purpose:○ Protect (organization and individual)○ Manage expectations○ Enable effective use
● Include○ Do's & Don't's○ Provide practical examples
● Can be as simple or as complicated as you need it to be
Would I be ok if my [ ________ ] read this?a. Mom / Dadb. Daughter / Sonc. In-lawsd. Customers / Clientse. Boss / Stafff. Peers
Litmus Test: Before you post
Benefits for Business
Business Practice is following Consumer/User Trends with Social
● Businesses are increasingly connecting with one another through social media
● Particularly true for:○ Small businesses○ Contractors○ Freelancers
● VW commercial(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0)
● Green Peace response
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW3KmLALUUY)
Businesses have conversations too
Benefits for Business
What Do You Think?● ● ●
Benefits for Business
Boost your web presence● Increase exposure and access● Increase web traffic / subscriptions● Improve search engine rankings
Benefits for Business
Increase your visibility● Gain exposure● Build your reputation● Have a voice at the "table"● Show another face to the community
Benefits for Business
Connect with Prospects● Find new partnerships & qualified leads● Connect directly with potential new hires● Listen and learn from real conversations● Gain direct feedback on ideas
How Businesses Use Social Media
● Marketing products & services● Researching target markets● Connecting directly with customers / clients● Prospecting new business partners● Recruitment● Internal communications
Common Pitfalls
Common Pitfalls
What Do You Think?● ● ●
Common Pitfalls
Strategic Blunders● Driving with the wrong map Tactical Mistakes● Running out of gas● Hit and run
"That guy"
Herb Taleck, WKRP(in Cincinnati)
"...the boorish, tasteless
advertising account executive, wears loud
plaid suits, with his belt matching his white
shoes..."
Strategic Blunders
● Stepping in without understanding the ecosystem (culture)
● Mistaking social media as a broadcast medium
● Unrealistic expectations
Tactical Mistakes
● Overly self-promotional messages● Failing to respond to negative criticism● Infrequent posts / contributions● "Breakfast tweets"
● Low barriers to entry can lead to poorly executed projects
● Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should
Unrealistic Expectations
● The technology, trends, best practices all change at a rapid pace
● Risk of spending too much time and money on something that won't exist next year
● Additional costs with on-going operations○ Staff time, support, maintenance
Resource Demands
● Tendency is to focus on the what:○ What tools
○ What do we have to do
○ How can we do it
Asking the wrong questions
● But first, you must be able to answer "Why?"○ Why are we doing this?
○ What are we hoping to achieve?
○ How will we measure performance?
Asking the wrong questions
● Context○ No understanding of the norms & culture
● Implementation○ Underestimating time & cost
○ (Free = No Cost?)
● Integration○ Lack of policies, guidelines
○ Limited systems to coordinate across business units
Challenges
Best Practices
Best Practices
What Do You Think?● ● ●
Do your homework
Seek first to understand (thank you Covey)● Research different tools● Research your competition / peers● Become familiar with the culture● Use social media in your personal life
Have a Plan
Set up a Basic Strategy● Know your business, your brand, your
customers● Know your resources (time, people, tech)● Set some goals
○ Build recognition? Drive traffic to your website? Build a client list?
Focus Your Efforts
Be selective in your Tactics● What channels will you focus on?● Who will manage the account?
Set Yourself Up for Success
● What does success look like?● Keep your expectations in check● Allocate adequate support and resources
○ Time○ People & Expertise○ Authority / Responsibility
Deliver Value
● Focus on topics of interest● Ask questions● Show appreciation● Announce time-sensitive information
Example: Wannawafel
On Facebook
On Twitter
A "Family" of Sites
● Instantly recognizable
● Consistent○ Colours○ Logo○ Taglines
● Official contact information● Cross-linking
Online Presence
Delivering Value
Important 3's
● How you look● What you say● What you do
In social media,it all matters.
Another Important 3
(You can't have it all)
Social Media Brief
What?● A simple, short (brief) document● A roadmap● A blueprint Why?● Helps focus● Helps set priorities● Helps set expectations
Social Media Brief
● Purpose○ Why are you setting up a social media presence?
● Objectives○ What do you hope to achieve?
● Audience○ Who are you trying to connect with?
● Resources○ Who will set up, manage, and maintain the
presence?○ Who will be held accountable?
Social Media Brief Example 1:Member OrganizationPurpose● Increase awareness of upcoming voteObjectives● Increase number of members votingAudience● Current membersResources● Marketing Coordinator reporting to VP
Communications
Social Media Brief Example 2:Sole ProprietorPurpose● Become more recognized in the local
communityObjectives● Connect with new clients in my regionAudience● Small businesses, contractors, freelancersResources● Me / My Office Manager
Social Media Brief
Remember● It doesn't have to be complex● Make it practical● Can include Strategy & Tactics
1. Listen to and understand the culture2. Create a consistent brand3. Post regularly, keep active4. Respond to questions, feedback, issues5. Integrate efforts with website, print materials
5 Key Tactics for Buildinga Social Media Presence
There must be a way?
Social Technographics Ladder
CREATORSCONVERSATIONALISTSCOLLECTORSJOINERSSPECTATORSINACTIVES
Where do you want to be on this ladder?
Social Technographics Ladder
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Where do you want to be on this ladder?
To Blog or Not To Blog
What does it take?● Decent writing ability● Dedication (time)● Passion / Knowledge for a topic of interest● Thick skin
CREATORSCONVERSATIONALISTSCOLLECTORSJOINERSSPECTATORSINACTIVES
Social Technographics Ladder
Where do you want to be on this ladder?
Climb to the top?
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Trends● Social channels as primary presence● Focus on content and connections● Simplification through centralization
Centralization:The No Website Website
Filtering the Flood
Remember this?
Here's the Problem (Part 1)
86,400
The Problem (Part 2)
Coping with Information Overload
Common Approaches:● Software & Services
○ RSS News Readers○ "Dashboards"
● Behavioural○ Change habits○ Change expectations
5 Tips for Managing Info Overload
1. "Satisfice"2. Focus: Create a Lens3. Organize4. Set time limits & Be Selective5. Kaizen-ify it!
"Satisfice"
● Satisfy + Suffice = Satisfice● Accept that
○ You can't keep up to speed with everything○ If it's really important, you'll find out about it soon
enough (Hat Tip: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz)
Focus: Create a Lens
● Ask yourself "Why"○ Why are you signing up?○ What are you looking for?
● Evaluate everything you see against this lens
Organize
● Categorize and Aggregate○ Twitter Lists○ RSS Feeds
● Use free tools○ Google Reader, Netvibes, Hootsuite○ Summify, Paper.li, Percolate
Set Time Limits & Be Selective
● "Time-box"○ Set a max time limit
● "Pomodoro Technique"○ 25 minutes on-task, 5 minutes off
● Scheduled Time○ Check for updates once in the morning, once at
lunch, once in the afternoon● Be Selective
○ Scan don't read
Kaizen-ify it!
● Continuously refine your approach● Re-evaluate your Lens● Purge & Pilfer
○ Unsubscribe, un-follow, un-friend○ Find more people / businesses / organizations to
follow
Thank you!
http://midstride.com/presentations/2011-11-19-cga
Adrian Liemadrian.liem@midstride.com
MiDSTRiDEDiGiTAL CREATiVE
www.midstride.com
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