July 11, 2008

SOB Business Cafe 07-11-08

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 2:37 pm

SB Cafe

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Productivity in Context makes a point about working together and does it via an interview.
When I got to meet Ryan face-to-face at SOBCon in Chicago this past May, I asked him about those discussions and how they led to a new product being offered by the company that he worked for.

Thoughts on Co-Creation

Diva Marketing Blog makes a point about what happens when we know people.
I wondered if it would have made a difference to any of them if they knew the clerk behind the counter. I wondered if they would have bought more stamps, shipped more packages or been more patient if they had read a Postal employee’s blog.

Social Media Marketing Musings .. What If ..

Chris Webb makes a point that applies to more than book reviews.
We always hope for positive reviews of our books, but there is a rare and magical event that only occurs every once in a while. It is the ability of a single review or recommendation to propel a book to bestseller status.

Promoting Your Book - The Power of Just One Recommendation

the brandbox makes a point about when more is too much — unless you’re good with cream cheese.
Here’s why I’m adamant that a focused brand beats an “everything” brand any day (unless you’re a bagel).

Diluted Brands: Just Add Everything

Viral Garden makes a point about learning the culture in a new country.
But I saw an interesting example yesterday of how companies need to know the unwritten ‘rules’ of interacting with people via these sites/tools.

Companies need to tread lightly when entering online communities

The Broad Brush makes a point about what prepares us to be successful.
You can’t go home until the paint is dry - folks want to come on the soc net scene and splash around and think they’ve done it.

10 Things The Service Taught Me About Social Networking

Related ala carte selections include

Director Tom points out the big question.

What’s Your Big Idea?

Thanks to everyone who’s bought and blogged about the eBook!

Buy the ebook and find out the secret.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

–ME “Liz” Strauss


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6 Comments to “SOB Business Cafe 07-11-08”

  1. July 11th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
    Todd Jordan said

    Liz,
    Thanks for sharing the love. You always find the best stuff!
    Keep up the goodness.
    Yours,
    Todd

  2. July 11th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
    Amber Naslund said

    Liz,
    Thanks for sharing the post. Glad to be an SOB. (Never thought I’d say THAT).

    Cheers,
    Amber

  3. July 11th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Todd!
    Loved the post, loved the picture too!

  4. July 11th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Welcome Amber!
    Hope you liked the menu!

  5. July 13th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
    Toby said

    Coming to the Cafe is always such fun. Never know what will be the special du jour but we can always count on a delicious meal. Thanks for the shout to to Diva Marketing. As with regulars at the Cafe .. it’s all about the relationship.

  6. July 13th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Toby!

    Always a pleasure to have the marketing diva in the house!

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