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Re: Rapid Fire - Wednesday, February 27

Online Communities — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:48:46 -0000

Hey Jake, thanks for the link - I am glad you liked the article. I like the audio option you have for your posts. Do you know how often it is used?

- Martin Reed

Re: ASK: 12 tips to help enjoy SXSWi

Online Communities — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:57:12 -0000

This conference looks great - unfortunately it is too late for me to arrange coming over from the UK for it this year. However, I am pretty sure I'll be over next year!

- Martin Reed

Re: Beautiful woman as an analogy for community development

Online Communities — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:13:34 -0000

Hi Jake - Thanks for the mention; glad you enjoyed the article.

- Martin Reed

Re: eModeration: Five Techniques For Creating Safer Environments For Children

Online Communities — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:49:57 -0000

These are some very good points, in particular point #5. It is important for community managers/moderators to provide as safe an environment as possible for their members (regardless of age), however it is often forgotten that when it comes to the safety of children online, parents need to take an active role, too.

- Martin Reed

Re: Online Community Unconference - free pass!

Online Communities — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:54:11 -0000

Hey Jake
Please don't include this comment in the draw, as I will be unable to attend. I do just want to say though, that these events look hugely valuable. Hopefully I can make an appearance next year!
- Martin Reed

Re: Apple Store Boylston Street, Boston Opening This Week

Online Communities — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:47:45 -0000

Just to let you know the link to your 'Birth of an Apple Store' is broken as you have a space in the URL.

- Martin Reed

Re: More People Spread Link Love With DoFollow

Online Communities — Sun, 20 May 2007 17:50:57 -0000

I couldn't agree more; my blog has been 'link love enabled' from the outset. I have consequently reaped the rewards of rewarding contributors to my blog. Everyone is happy :)

- Martin Reed

Re: Do Bloggers Always Follow Their Own Advice?

Online Communities — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:56:02 -0000

It is far easier to offer advice than follow it yourself!

- Martin Reed

Re: Write Blog Posts Not Articles

Online Communities — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:49:26 -0000

I had never considered this in such an in-depth way before. I often call my content 'articles' but interchange between that and 'posts' - I am happy having my content referred to using either term.

- Martin Reed

Re: Guess Yahoo’s Monday Closing Price, Win A Free Autographed Book!

Online Communities — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:35:23 -0000

26.29

- Martin Reed

Re: Tim Horton’s chain featured in today’s Wall Street Journal

Online Communities — Sat, 19 May 2007 15:45:43 -0000

Ahhhh Timmy Ho's. That brings back my memories of Canada!

- Martin Reed

Re: Site of the Day: CommunitySpark.com

Online Communities — Sun, 20 May 2007 10:02:28 -0000

Thanks for the link - your recognition is both flattering and encouraging.

- Martin Reed

Re: Contest #1: Free book giveaway! (Gift from Ralph Nader) - NEW RULES!!!

Online Communities — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 08:07:43 -0000

Well I'll be over in the States in a few days so I could pick up my prize personally... if I had any graphical design talent, that is!

- Martin Reed

Re: Contest #1: Free book giveaway! (Gift from Ralph Nader) - NEW RULES!!!

Online Communities — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:54:58 -0000

I'll be landing in NYC and staying in Brooklyn for a week or so, then I'll be travelling around.

I want to get out to Chicago as I have never been there. I also want to see upstate New York, and maybe even get back out to Vegas again.

I'll be where the wind takes me!

- Martin Reed

Re: Blogosphere Update #1

Online Communities — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:00:00 -0000

Hey Daniel - thank you so much for the link :)

- Martin Reed

Re: Tidbit of the Day: What is your blog worth?

Online Communities — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:34:24 -0000

I'm catching up with you!!!

- Martin Reed

Re: Site of the Day: CrazyEgg.com

Online Communities — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:20:50 -0000

I gave CrazyEgg a try, too and was impressed with the results.

If interested, you can see my review at:

http://www.communityspark.com/using-heatmaps-to...

Re: Blogosphere Update: Blog posts of the week (plus a few extras)

Online Communities — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:49:22 -0000

Thanks for the link love, Daniel :)

- Martin Reed

Re: Blogosphere Update: Links of interest

Online Communities — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:37:44 -0000

Hey, thanks for the link - it's good to see you are still blogging away here!

- Martin Reed

Re: Retire Wealthy: Saving for your future is easier than you think (UR Chicago Magazine)

Online Communities — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:28:02 -0000

Erin puts half of every other paycheck into a savings account?! Does she not have to pay rent, utilities or food?!?

- Martin Reed

Re: Showing some link love

Online Communities — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:21:47 -0000

Thanks for the link love :)

I think removing the nofollow attribute in comments is the right thing to do. It is only fair that you reward your readers for taking the time to comment on your blog.

As long as you have Akismet installed, than you shouldn't have any problems with spam.

- Martin Reed

Re: 2007/04/30/technorati-favorites/

Online Communities — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:40:19 -0000

If people would spend more time on the content of their blogs as opposed to exchanging favorites I am convinced they would be more successful!

Re: 2007/04/30/we7/

Online Communities — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:41:55 -0000

This is just the kind of innovation the large record companies should be embracing - when will they ever learn that times are a changing?!? (And have been for many years!)

Re: 2007/05/06/technorati-authority/

Online Communities — Sun, 06 May 2007 15:03:23 -0000

MyBlogLog really does seem to have slowed down any further development. If they are not careful, I really can see Technorati muscling in on them.

- Martin Reed

Re: 2007/05/09/27-google-analytics-features/

Online Communities — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:46:12 -0000

I'm a huge fan of Google Analytics and have written a few articles about specific features on my blog.

I am waiting for the introduction of heatmaps for a nice additional touch.

- Martin Reed

Re: 2007/05/20/death-by-lawyer/

Online Communities — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:20 -0000

I just took a look, and it works for me too (UK user). Looks interesting!

- Martin Reed

Re: 2007/05/30/when-users-attack/

Online Communities — Wed, 30 May 2007 07:44:56 -0000

This is the first article on Mashable that I have read all the way through, for a long time.

A well written and informative article that just goes to show the difficulties and challenges involved in developing and maintaining a successful online community.

- Martin Reed

Re: 2009/01/04/are-paid-online-dating-sites-dead/

Online Communities — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:22:35 -0000

All it takes is a quick Google search to see all the software packages that allow anyone to start their own dating site for minimal cost. They all have similar features to those offered by the large players in the market, so premium (ie paid for) dating sites will need to work harder to justify their fees if they want to survive.

- Martin Reed

Re: 68 Ways to Make Your Blog Work for You

Online Communities — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:54:03 -0000

What a great article, Danny - this should be required reading for bloggers; especially those thinking about starting out.

Thanks for the link to my community building blog, too :)

Re: Useful Links: Week 2 and 3

Online Communities — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:34:32 -0000

Thanks for the link! I am flattered that you feel my link building series is of a high enough quality to get a mention on your blog.

- Martin Reed

Re: Is it wrong to blog for money?

Online Communities — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:41:59 -0000

A really good article. I particularly agree with you when you say it is a good idea to only blog about something you have a passion for. Blogging is hard work; if you don't have a passion for your subject, you will soon lose motivation and your blog will fail.

- Martin Reed

Re: What triggers you to donate?

Online Communities — Tue, 29 May 2007 21:04:38 -0000

I recently donated to the author of the 'Share This' plugin I installed on my blog. I sent the donation as I felt it was a truly useful tool.

The interesting thing is, were the author to have charged for the plugin I never would have paid what I donated!

- Martin Reed

Re: Helping visitors browse your content, Part 1

Online Communities — Tue, 29 May 2007 21:09:45 -0000

I just read this article, went away to check my emails and noticed the pingback - and I didn't even see the link upon first read!

Thanks for bringing my article on the laziness of Web users into your post. I like your idea of using Google Adsense for search within your blog. I am amazed someone like John Chow hasn't already picked up on that one!

Thanks again for the mention, I am a regular reader of Blogging Notes and look forward to reading future articles.

- Martin Reed

Re: What’s been happening?

Online Communities — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:53:30 -0000

Welcome back! I am glad to hear that your wife is well and look forward to reading your future articles.

- Martin Reed

Re: We’re Expanding

Online Communities — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 07:29:37 -0000

All very interesting. I don't mean to sound egotistical but you may like to check out my blog for tips and advice on setting up a successful forum. For a start, right now you simply have too many categories - this only draws attention to the fact there isn't much activity. This is something that dissuades visitors from registering.

In any case, good luck with your new venture!

- Martin Reed

Re: H4cked

Online Communities — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:11:19 -0000

Ha ha, good one Mr Cow. You know how to bring attention to an important issue.

- Martin Reed

Re: PublisherSpot.com: Ad Network Search Engine

Online Communities — Sun, 25 May 2008 14:10:36 -0000

I liked the initial idea behind this site, but cannot fathom why Tyler has setup a forum on Publisher Spot rather than merging the site with PublisherForums.com. He now seems to be competing... against himself!

- Martin Reed

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Re: Cow Question - Is it Ethical, Is it Right?

Online Communities — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:37:52 -0000

There you go, I think you answered the question for yourself in that comment alone!

- Martin Reed

Online Communitiess last blog post..Be more productive by recognising the blogging seesaw

Re: You're Racing- I'm Improving

Online Communities — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:06:05 -0000

I agree. I recently wrote a blog post about why you shouldn't be jealous of the competition, but also explain why online communities are inherently difficult to compare against one another anyway: http://tinyurl.com/6mb93s

Oh, and I too threw myself around a marathon course: London, 2007. I feel your pain (but also the sense of achievement).

- Martin

Re: You're Racing- I'm Improving

Online Communities — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:07:43 -0000

Actually, I lie. I done the marathon in 2006. I wonder if running has a detrimental effect on memory?!? It blocks out the pain and the date!!

- Martin

Re: Google Now Helps You Get to the First Page in Search Results

Online Communities — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:16:40 -0000

This was news to me, too. I can't believe I hadn't even heard of Google profiles prior to reading this article. I have now set one up (unfortunately my first five choices of URL were taken - typical!), and verified my name - odd that you can only do that through Knol, though.

I wonder how long it takes after publishing your profile for it to appear in the search results - not getting anything yet for my profile or yours, Justin.

- Martin

Re: Introducing Richard Millington and “FeverBee”

Online Communities — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:25:18 -0000

Great interview (oh, and thanks for the link love Rich). I definitely think you and your readers will find a lot of value in Rich's blog, Chuck - you made a great choice!

- Martin

Re: What is community management? Not a silver bullet

Online Communities — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:48:32 -0000

A very interesting article! Here's my thought as to what a community manager isn't:

A community manager isn't a wannabe rockstar or celebrity. The focus in a community should be on the members, not the manager. If your community revolves around you, you have a problem.

People are different. Communities are different. Therefore the role of community manager will be different for everyone. There is no 'standard' role of a community manager. We are there to help develop and encourage the forming of relationships. How we do that can vary enormously.

- Martin

Re: Community Bootstrapping: Tools & Strategies To Build A Community On A Budget

Online Communities — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:19:02 -0000

An interesting article. I would disagree slightly with your implication that businesses should target Facebook, Twitter AND Linkedin all at the same time. They have different audiences (especially Linkedin) so you need to consider whether you'll be reaching your target demographic before spending time trying to develop followings there.

I definitely agree that there should be, 'real people acting on behalf of these companies' - one of our members has control of our twitter account and is doing a great job. Genuine conversations, genuine engagement.

For social networking platforms, I would like to add Boonex Dolphin - they are open source, and whilst I haven't used the software yet, I plan to do so in the very near future. I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of Ning - I find the software very restrictive and once your community becomes popular it can get quite expensive.

Your article proves that building community doesn't need huge sums of money. What it needs is time, commitment and passion. Oh, and probably patience and dedication, too!

Re: Yahoo! Testing Search Results Interface

Online Communities — Sat, 05 May 2007 06:41:51 -0000

I thought this was a screenshot of Google's results page. Interesting....

- Martin Reed