#SocialCafe 7.29 Chat Transcript

RT @bbrian017: #blogengage Deborah's Goal Hacking and Goal Setting #SocialCafe @DeborahInfo ow.ly/fyGU30jfYEU

— vifunow.com(@vidaynow)

#socialcafe Starting soon!

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

I'll be moving over to #socialcafe with @socialwebcafe to have an open ended #Twitterchat on #socialmedia #linkedinchat

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney Hey Con! And, you know.. with all of these pictures of food in our #SocialCafe feed, it makes me hungry. What food are you in the mood for for our #SocialCafe chat? :) cc: @cafe27Brandon @Empanda_cic

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialcafechat @cafe27Brandon @Empanda_cic Does this mean you'll really use #github tonight to send pizza over? #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@conpsweeney @socialcafechat @cafe27Brandon @Empanda_cic Hey - if I win the lottery - yes! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PDT / 9p EDT slot

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe Greetings, Deb! #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 #chattingNow https://t.co/o1UKHlqaf6

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @socialcafechat @cafe27Brandon @Empanda_cic Hmm... #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 #chattingNow https://t.co/o1UKHlqaf6

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/le

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Chat questions (and more) for this #SocialCafe here: sw.bcafe.co/le

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Last week: It Is Time for Traffic [ Like Yesterday! ] 7.28 sw.bcafe.co/ld #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Tonight: Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialcafechat: Last week: It Is Time for Traffic [ Like Yesterday! ] 7.28 sw.bcafe.co/ld #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Tonight: Goals and Time Management for My Blog 7.29 #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q1 How many blog posts should one write, per month, for a successful blog? How should that be calculated? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 How many blog posts should one write, per month, for a successful blog? How should that be calculated? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q1 (rephrase) How many blog post is a good quantity to publish per month? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@socialwebcafe A1) I think it's more a function of how much time does the blogger have. In my case, I go for weekly posts and recommend that as a minimum to my clients #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A1 It depends on two things... how much time it takes to reach the quality you desire and how much time you have available #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: A1 It depends on two things... how much time it takes to reach the quality you desire and how much time you have availab…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Anyone interested in joining the #SocialCafe team as a co-host some day? We are taking apps for weekly co-hosts... (once per month or once per two months)

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

#SocialCafe Q1 - number of blog posts... https://t.co/PP4sFAlhAq

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@conpsweeney I couldn't agree more, Con! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe. I created the concept of #ShamelessPlug 7 yrs ago and now everyone seems to love using them! < my mini #ShamelessPlug :)

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: Anyone interested in joining the #SocialCafe team as a co-host some day? We are taking apps for weekly co-hosts... (onc…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: #SocialCafe Q1 - number of blog posts... https://t.co/PP4sFAlhAq

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe. I created the concept of #Sh…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q2 How should a blogger identify and define their blog's target audience? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 How should a blogger identify and define their blog's target audience? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe A2) Depends on the purpose of their blog and if it's for business #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q2 (rephrase) What advice would you give a blogger in defining his/her target audience? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

#SocialCafe Q2 - defining the target audience... https://t.co/tBmx8PlEae

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A2 One way is to identify who is already taking an interest and go from there :) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

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RT @socialcafechat: Q2 (rephrase) What advice would you give a blogger in defining his/her target audience? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: #SocialCafe Q2 - defining the target audience... https://t.co/tBmx8PlEae

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RT @socialwebcafe: A2 One way is to identify who is already taking an interest and go from there :) #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q3 How much time does it take (or should it take) in managing a blog (including the writing and the maintenance)? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe Q3 - time to manage that blog... https://t.co/R8nwlVGIcE

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@conpsweeney Good point, Con - especially understanding the difference between a personal blog and business blog! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q3 (rephrase) How should a blogger handle time management? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialcafechat: #SocialCafe Q3 - time to manage that blog... https://t.co/R8nwlVGIcE

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q3 How much time does it take (or should it take) in managing a blog (including the writing and the maintenance)? #Socia…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A3 The management of a blog varies, depending on experience and rate of learning - but it is doable! (Talk to Kat about WordCamp!) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe A3) More than most people, myself included, can put into it! Triage is necessary #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: @conpsweeney Good point, Con - especially understanding the difference between a personal blog and business blog! #Soci…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Q3 (rephrase) How should a blogger handle time management? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney So, can I hire you to give a webinar about how to triage? That sounds like a great (and needed) topic! #SocialCafe (And, yes, more time than what we have to put into anything, it seems, eh?)

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: @conpsweeney So, can I hire you to give a webinar about how to triage? That sounds like a great (and needed) topic! #S…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe Be happy to! Would even supply checklists and flowcharts! #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q4 How should a blogger define the balance for his/her blog (not too much work and not too little)? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 (rephrase) What should we address during our content marketing series? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@conpsweeney I'm going to quote you on that ;) But, we need to figure out $$$$ eh? :D #SocialCafe #monetizeThatBlog

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q4 How should a blogger define the balance for his/her blog (not too much work and not too little)? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

A4 Reverse engineer the time that one has available and then pad that by 20% (and don't go over that allowed time!) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe A4) Are they satisfied that this is the best they could do under the circumstances and what results do they achieve? #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialcafechat: Q4 (rephrase) What should we address during our content marketing series? #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe Of course! ;) #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

RT @socialwebcafe: A4 Reverse engineer the time that one has available and then pad that by 20% (and don't go over that allowed time!) #Soc…

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships commun.it please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe Q4 - Defining balance... https://t.co/78c6v7dq21

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RT @socialcafechat: #SocialCafe Q4 - Defining balance... https://t.co/78c6v7dq21

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

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— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@conpsweeney It sounds like YOU could be their coach, Con! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Need to head out now! Thanks for joining all! See everyone next week! #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q5 Does a blogger need a coach or a training program for blogging and how do they determine if that is the case? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: @conpsweeney It sounds like YOU could be their coach, Con! #SocialCafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

@socialwebcafe It's what I do! #socialcafe

— Con Sweeney(@conpsweeney)

Q5 (rephrase) How should a blogger go about finding a blogging coach? Or, is that even needed? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A5 It wouldn't hurt to have a qualified, knowledgeable coach - also training like WordCamp, too :) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe Q5 - to be coached or not to be coached... https://t.co/0wTe7r3HSd

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q6 What is an editorial calendar? How does a blogger know if they need one? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe Q6 - editorial calendars... https://t.co/eZ296pAjpq

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q6 (rephrase) How should a blogger implement an editorial calendar? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@conpsweeney And Con - if you get a chance shoot us your #ShamelessPlug so we can share it, eh? :) #SocialCafe #BeWell

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6 An editorial calendar helps to keep you on track with your blogging schedule. There are many available, like WP plugins and third-party solutions. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 How does a blogger ensure a Return on Investment (ROI) with his/her blog? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe Q7 - ROI (return on investment) in blogging https://t.co/uW7K2FpMbT

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q7 (rephrase) What about ROI? Is there such a thing in blogging? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7 Ensure that you are not putting more into your blog than what you are getting out of it, unless you enjoy that aspect because of the pure joy of blogging. #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

ROI is very important. If you are not getting more out of it than what you put into it, it might be time to re-strategize #SocialCafe

— Deborah Anderson(@techauditcom)

#SocialCafe Q8 - any other courses? https://t.co/mZlfrx38sy

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q8 Should a blogger take any other courses, beyond blogging course and if so, how do they determine which ones? #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q8 (rephrase) Is there a way to look at continuous process improvement in blogging and business? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A8 It would help to take courses on SEO and marketing to help get your blog out there in front of new/additional eyeballs as well as encouraging your existing community! #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

I think it is always important to ask what you can learn (and share) about your area of expertise.. #grow #grow #grow #SocialCafe

— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

#SocialCafe Q9 - #ShamelessPlug sharing https://t.co/wsL1wQjXlU

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Q9 Ok, now I want to brag about what I do well! My #ShamelessPlug is ______ #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q9 (rephrase) Time for that #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

When I have more to share (or ready to share) I'll share links to my writing for my #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe

— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

A9 Working on providing those resources for you at YourContent.Today Come visit us! #ShamelessPlug #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

I heard that next week is about content (on #SocialCafe ) As a writer, that is right up my alley!

— Abigail Rushmore(@AbigailRushmore)

Goals and Time Management for My Blog #SocialCafe 7.29