Understanding Engagement in the Online Social Arena #SocialCafe 7.35
#SocialCafe Chat Topic: Understanding Engagement in the Online Social Arena
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- What does the term engagement mean to you?
So many great answers to this question! We just could not limit it to two!
A1) Actually having a coversation with people on #socialmedia Not merely monosyllabic answers!#socialcafe
— Con Sweeney (@conpsweeney) August 29, 2018
A1 Engagement means truly relating (and communicating) with people, from an honest and well-meaning heart. It could also include an intellectual or academic discussion. #SocialCafe
— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018
A1 Encouraging people and working with them for a common goal. #SocialCafe
— Deborah Anderson (@hangoutqueencom) August 29, 2018
...Oops. I guess a couple of them are mine, too. But, hey, share and share alike, eh? All in this together!
I like your definition @Kathrynclang And, Hi! :). #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 | I like your answer, too, @ShardaCBeharry ! And, welcome! #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
- What are some ways that we can increase engagement in general?
Con brought out some really helpful structured points to consider >>
Very valuable points, Con! #SocialCafe
— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018
Perfect! #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 | A2 Participate in our favorite networks and branch out from there. Engage honestly, with no expectation of return. #Giving #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
- How would we encourage engagement/discussion/comments on our blog?
We had consensus on this one, just like the others. Being real/authentic. Sharing. Commenting. By doing so, setting a great example of building those wonderful relationships, wouldn't you say?
I like that use of "authentic." Ironically, I just had a conversation with a gal about that very topic earlier today! #SocialCafe. Good answer, Kat! (and "hi" #daretobe folks - trying for next week!)— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 | A3 Striking up a conversation on their blog. #SocialCafe— Seaside Records (@seasiderecords) August 29, 2018 |
- How about engagement on Facebook?
Ok, @Kathrynclang - I think I'm getting tingles in my spine. That conversation with the friend? It was about my "message" for 2019 and you just quoted it. Definitely on track ;). #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 | A4 Share who you are. Be a bit transparent (but not too transparent). Ask engaging questions and share those “interesting moments” of life. #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
- Is Twitter a great place for engagement? How so?
You are so kind, @Kathrynclang in mentioning #SocialCafe But, I do agree with you about the immediate responses. I really, really want to participate in way more chats per week (like @mojosarmy 's chat on Fridays and #daretobe in addition to #linkedinchat )— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 | A5 Twitter seems to be a great place for scheduled chats. #SocialCafe— Abigail Rushmore (@AbigailRushmore) August 29, 2018 |
- What about LinkedIn? When you think of LinkedIn, do you think of engaging with others?
A6 Linkedin is the right solution for some situations and especially business-related. #SocialCafe— Deborah Anderson (@techauditcom) August 29, 2018 | A6 I think sometimes people do not initially think of #LinkedIn as a place to engage, but really, there are quite a few opportunities. I use messages frequently for enagement. #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
- Does Instagram provide opportunities for engagement? If so, how?
Q7 Hashtags are super important on Instagram. Put them in a second comment so they don't take away from the caption #SocialCafe— Mojo (@mojosarmy) August 29, 2018 | A7 Surpassingly (to some) Instagram is a great way to engage. And, you can do it with emojis and short comments, so it is quick and easy and you develop friendships and build a network #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
- What about other networks? Where else should we be engaging?
A8 Pinterest is a great network, even as a sort of bookmarking place for writing resources. #SocialCafe— Abigail Rushmore (@AbigailRushmore) August 29, 2018 | A8 YouTube (and Vimeo and SoundCloud) all the way :) #SocialCafe— Deborah Anderson (@hangoutqueencom) August 29, 2018 |
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Just for fun my #ShamelessPlug is for my Pinterest page, there's some cool and informational stuff there! #SocialCafe https://t.co/W6zG9Add4l— Mojo (@mojosarmy) August 29, 2018 | A9: My #ShamelessPlug for tonight's #SocialCafe - Pre-order your signed copy of THEY and get plenty of bonuses! https://t.co/0DxYVKhs24 pic.twitter.com/TuWobgtTxP— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 29, 2018 |
Final Thoughts and Action Steps
You know we always have fun here at #SocialCafe :)
That might work, lol :). #SocialCafe. Hi @Mojosarmy !
— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018
Oh and Kathryn does bring out an interesting point of view with offline, local events... in next tweet ...
A8: Look for local, in person events. It can be vital to motivating your actions.#SocialCafe https://t.co/KnOgcw3FWF— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 29, 2018 | Next week: Social Buzz Club and Intro to Influencers 7.36 https://t.co/NIAQPla12p #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) August 29, 2018 |
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