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Kelly — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:32:00 -0000

I love how you explained social media in an easy to understand way. I will definitely point people here to get their questions answered. I'm all for the attraction marketing movement and less chasing and searching out clients.

I also like your no bullshit approach, so refreshing!

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Leah Dossey — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:49:27 -0000

Jim, as someone who JUST plunged into social media marketing (like 3 weeks ago) the information you offer in invaluable for a newbie like me. I have to say, I will be using your strategies to help promote my blog Creative Wisdom as well. With only 36 hits to date, it can use all the help it can get! I will also be linking to many of your posts on my blog as my blog's focus is similar to yours, but niched to business owners who need to learn how to navigate the waters of buying printing and graphic design. Again, thanks for all you do!

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Mary — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:09:34 -0000

This is a great post. I found you on Twitter, btw. As an artist in business for about 30 years I have a love hate relationship with marketing. I've read tons of books, gone to seminars and workshops, know a lot about what I could, should and would be doing....and yet there's something in me that's resistant to the whole idea of marketing. I know it's necessary, I know it's not evil, and yet I read stories about people spamming social networks, spamming their email lists and so on and so on and I don't want to be lumped in their pile, I guess.

Somewhere there's an inbetween and I'm hoping to find it soon. My blog is 2 years old, averages somewhere around 50 readers a day and is fun but not as good as it could be. I got lazy about linking...

Reading this encourages me to get back in the saddle again. Thanks for the pep talk ;-)

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Teresa Hall — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:51:20 -0000

Hi, Jim-
I really like your blog- and your attitude. It is a shame how many people see the Internet as this tiny little place with such a finite amount of traffic. Glad to see you don't feel that way. I am a true believer in attracting business as well- the kind of business I want. I am a freelance writer and have a little blog or two of my own. Like everyone, I want to earn a living- and I sure won't complain if its a very comfortable living, but I don't think I need to do that at anyone else's expense. I signed up for your newsletter and look forward to reading your ebook.
You know me on Twitter as TeresaWrites4U. I follow you there as well. Best wishes to you, Jim. You'll see more of me here!

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Eileen Bennett — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:36:44 -0000

Hi Jim
I really like your attitude!!
Eileen

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Jared Young — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:33:12 -0000

Jim, I couldn't agree more with your comments. I learned how to market from a "Guru" who angered more people than he helped. Repeatedly I offered marketing ideas designed to build trust with his prospects (such as giving good content away free, reducing prices to make it more approachable to more people, etc.) and repeatedly he reminded me that his company made millions and he worked for me.

Needless to say, I left so I could start my own business. I currently do not charge for ANYTHING except one-on-one consulting and copywriting services. I don't believe in selling e-books loaded with fluff or dozens of CDs that rehash old ideas.

We are all trying to build our business in one way or another. The best way to do that is to support one another, not through manipulation and conceit.

Thanks for providing valuable content on your blog. I hope people will view my blog with equal reverence.

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Anne — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:42:19 -0000

Love your brain, I'll definitely be back for more. ;-)

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:46:00 -0000

Magda,

Thanks - It's always great to get feedback, especially positive:)

Thanks for taking the time to comment and for following me on Twitter.

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Magda Byrne — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:41:17 -0000

Jim,

I love your honesty. There are not enough business people like you in the world! I try hard to follow your practice with my own business. I work with a partner who I sometimes think doesnt see things from the same perspective but we are trying hard to work on it.
I am proud to be a follower of you on twitter and a regular reader of your blog.

Best Regards,
Magda :)

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:35:58 -0000

Nicola,
You are extremely kind - thanks!

Dale,
It's not a Twitter auto-follow feature.

I have just made it so that when you post a comment here on my blog, the link in your name (below your comment on the screen) will be a 'do-follow' link.

So, unlike most blogs, when you comment here, the link back to YOUR blog or site will have SEO benefits to you.

I'm told it is going to attract a lot of spam, but I want to try it out first; as a way of rewarding people like you, who are kind enough to comment here.

The comments are, as Nicola says, often the most useful part of a blog - and I 100% appreciate ALL the people who comment here.

Let's see :)

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Dale Larson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:28:17 -0000

Jim:

I'm posting a second comment to your blog as you requested on Twitter... looking forward to hearing details about the Twitter auto-follow feature you're implementing with your blog.

I almost used a different email address, not sure if you are using the URL or the Email to try to match folks...

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Nicola Quinn — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:28:03 -0000

Jin,

Thanks for all your useful articles and tips. Your answers to comments are often just as helpful and well worth following.

Nicola

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The Computer Lady — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:14:58 -0000

Thanks for the great advice Jim.

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, "People LOVE to buy things but they HATE being sold to!"

Giving your reader something of value and requiring nothing in return is the best sales pitch you can give.

Wendy at The Computer Lady
Follow me on Twitter

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David Tinney - Internet Income — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:14:09 -0000

Jim,

I see you contributing in a very practical way, and for free. Awesome, I'm modeling my blog plan after you.

Thanks again,
David

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:19:15 -0000

David,

Thanks for that!

It's really important to be consistent in what you say AND what you do.

I had an email only this morning from a blogger, who has been trying to get a simple question answered by an 'internet marketing guru.'

The guru blogs about giving and the need to contribute - yet all he did when asked a simple question was send out booking information for one of his seminars!

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David Tinney - Internet Income — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:24:07 -0000

Wow! How refreshing it is to read your philosophy, Jim. I can tell from your site you're really practicing what you preach by giving value. I'm going to be a regular follower because you've attracted me!

Cheers!
David

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:01:47 -0000

Cheri,

Thanks for your comment. You are very kind ;)

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Sticky (cheri) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:33 -0000

Hello,
I just wanted to tell you that I found your blog so very interesting. You have a fresh approach that is simple and makes sense, but seems to be beyond most "advertisers" I like your personal approach and your sincerity. I look forward to reading more and learning more from you...Thank you

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:38:19 -0000

Dawn,

Thank you for your extremely positive feedback!

Your comment also clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of what I was writing about in the post...

You said that you had already subscribed (thanks!) to this blog, before you even finished reading the first article.

You also said that you found out about this blog via Twitter - not via Google, Yahoo etc. You found it via social media.

I will be checking your blog out later - thanks again for the comment Dawn!

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Dawn — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:38:01 -0000

This is the first post on your blog I have had the pleasure of reading and I subscribed before I was done reading the post. I'm glad to have found your blog (through Twitter) and look forward to learning from you.

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:17:39 -0000

Alyssa,

Thanks for stopping by the blog. Relationships are important, which is why the content of what you 'put out there' is so important.

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Alyssa — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:16:00 -0000

Great post, gave me a lot of things to think about. I need to work on articles, etc to add to my website to position myself as more of an expert, and will be launching a blog to help build a community around my products. I've just started on Twitter (that's how I came to find out about your blog) and hopefully will continue making positive connections and by helping others & building relationships rather than looking for sales, I think the law of attraction will just start bringing in the sales as well. Thanks again!

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Marketing Specialist - Jim Con — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:11:45 -0000

Virginia,

You ask a great question - thank you!

Firstly, you get people like me to realise the value in what you are doing - so we freely promote your blog / organization for you to our readers.

You can take a look at what Virginia's organization do here:
http://blog.cars4causes.net...

See ;)

There are many, many things you should be doing to further develop your presence on the web, too many to cover here.

You are welcome to email me via the contact page above with your contact number and I will happily give you a call.

Hope this helps Virginia.

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Virginia — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:58:49 -0000

Jim,
I appreciate your Philosophy of Attraction. It is obviously working for you. I am interested in creating a presence out in the Web World,and making people aware of what we do. We are a non-profit without something to sell, but we do provide a service, and we help facilitate giving to other charities. What would be your take on our somewhat unique position in SM? I am blogging regularly and have seen positive results in the short time I have been doing so.
Thanks as always for a great post. The comments also give food for thought.
Cheers! Virginia

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Sara — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:54:14 -0000

Very insightful. Thank you.