Comments on: Is Social Networking a Waste of My Time?

By: Mike Lyon

Mike Lyon — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:55:03 +0000

Thanks for the comment Cassandra and Ed – now get back to work OK, so Ed, you don't have to stop watching altogether, but maybe have the laptop cracked open while you watch? Cassandra, glad you got the smartphone….

By: casagogo

casagogo — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:36:51 +0000

Only MIke Lyon would think to do a video while waiting for his oil change! I agree, down time is an excellent time to connect with folks and I got rid of my dumb phone and now have a smart phone. I'm sending this article to my pals who don't “get” social networking and say they don't have the time. Thanks Mike!

By: Ed Doss

Ed Doss — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:03:01 +0000

First of all, nobody talks smack about Idol! There's nothing that calms me more than watching people making laughing stocks of themselves. Is Social Media a waste of my time? Depends on how you use it Mike. If you're on it just because you're addicted to your friends status updates then yes it's a waste of time. However, if you set a certain time aside everyday (15 minutes in the morning and 15 in the afternoon) to make meaningful comments about topics in your industry or to make a connection with someone that may be a future client or to send out a blog post then you're not wasting your time. You gotta view it as an extension of your company's overall Internet presence. Being creative as to how & when to use it can be the trickiest thing but get a plan then execute it. Oh, and I agree with Mike on the smartphone thing. I mean who doesn't love impromptu videos from Jiffy's Tire & Lube.