tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post566431903197008198..comments2024-03-26T22:26:32.946-07:00Comments on by Richard R Becker: Revisiting Metrics: Social Media EquationRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-1603539421334980062007-11-18T14:19:00.000-08:002007-11-18T14:19:00.000-08:00Alan, It's well deserved. I think it's great you h...Alan, <BR/>It's well deserved. I think it's great you have a plan.<BR/><BR/>Cindy, <BR/>Thank you. I always try to keep it real. After speaking with many bloggers, I always keep in mind that some people just want to have fun. And there is nothing wrong with that. I have fun too. :)<BR/><BR/>David, <BR/>Oh, I know it did. But it's not a complaint and it was worthwhile; it introduced me too a greatRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-48993980235394807272007-11-17T02:30:00.000-08:002007-11-17T02:30:00.000-08:00Hey Rich,You think your rank went down because tho...Hey Rich,<BR/><BR/>You think your rank went down because those links fell off...<BR/><BR/>Another measure I like is the number of comments on a blog. You get a lot. So do I. It shows people pay attention. Not sure if there is any way to do this other than by eyeballing the comments fields in posts.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-16259438169810493432007-11-16T20:57:00.000-08:002007-11-16T20:57:00.000-08:00I found this post very useful when talking about b...I found this post very useful when talking about blogging. You stated at the end of your article that for some of us, it's about having fun. When I started my blog site, I just wanted to have some fun and share my ideas. I'm not an overly talented person but have have some good ideas. I just wanted to share my recycled ideas with other crafters in hopes of promoting my ideas and my blog site. It Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-74525068142198158682007-11-16T19:59:00.000-08:002007-11-16T19:59:00.000-08:00Thanks for your kind words, Rich. Coming from yo...Thanks for your kind words, Rich. Coming from you that means a lot. What my more metrics obsessed blogger friends, particularly the ones who Talk All The Time about making money from their blogs may be surprised to learn is that I am following a carefully thought out business plan with my blog and ultimately my Real motivation for doing this is to draw lots of eyeballs to my ads.<BR/><BR/>MyLibdronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484871168552005274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-14029464124668934922007-11-16T19:28:00.000-08:002007-11-16T19:28:00.000-08:00Here is recap:Equation:Intent vs. Outcome = Return...Here is recap:<BR/><BR/>Equation:<BR/>Intent vs. Outcome = Return On Investment (I/O = ROI) <BR/><BR/>Supporting Equations: <BR/><BR/>Intent x (value proposition + effective communication x reach) = Outcomes. <BR/><BR/>Outcomes divided by Investment (budget + time + experience) = Return (cost per outcome). <BR/><BR/>Definitions: <BR/>Intent = business objectives + purpose of communication <BR/><Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-34855474300405321712007-11-16T18:01:00.000-08:002007-11-16T18:01:00.000-08:00Update: For anyone interested, some fine Linkedin ...Update: <BR/><BR/>For anyone interested, some fine Linkedin people have added additional points that have helped further clarify the equation. <BR/><BR/>http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/public-relations/MAR_PRR/132126-6546062?goback=%2Eahp<BR/><BR/>Best, <BR/>RichRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10282351.post-5207891820197219422007-11-16T13:56:00.000-08:002007-11-16T13:56:00.000-08:00Thanks for the clarification Geoff. For everyone e...Thanks for the clarification Geoff. <BR/><BR/>For everyone else, in case I was not clear, it was not my intent to suggest Geoff had tried to start a meme; I was just mentioning that it did not take off as a meme in contrast to David's book who also did not intend for his to take off as a meme.<BR/><BR/>Frankly, I think it was cool that Geoff and Brian included and recognized their colleagues for Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249654290264168416noreply@blogger.com