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Re: How Businesses Spend Their Social Media Dollars

zacksteven — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:26:34 -0000

Those stats on how small to medium business view social networks can't really be from 2006, can they?

Re: The Golden Triangle

zacksteven — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:35:15 -0000

I was about to make the same comment and would cast my vote for the Golden Square, with local as a distinct element. In some respects it's hard to believe how far web/tech has gotten away from local. I actually think it's the lines between local and social that will start to blur.

The explosion of the social web is, among other things, a reflection of people feeling disconnected from their local community. When I don't know my neighbors I look to past friends and distant family for connection. The resurgence of "local" in web/tech will give local connections and content renewed importance because of their tangible impact on day-to-day life. Today's facebook will become tomorrow's address book.

Re: TwitterTown: How To Engage A Local Market

zacksteven — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:54:47 -0000

Great post. Local matters on Twitter! Folks should also check out http://localtweeps.com - the ZIP code level Twitter directory - for hyper-local connections and content.

Re: Top 5 things missing from most entrepreneur pitches

zacksteven — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:22:38 -0000

Great post Charlie. Thanks.

Re: Are the lines blurring between business and non-profit?

zacksteven — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:02:25 -0000

Thanks for furthering this conversation Tim.

As a guy who has chosen door #3 (serving community and earning a profit) I'm an advocate for sustainable organizations. For me that means generating a profit in a way that fairly accounts for the resources (human and natural) that contribute to the profit being made.

In some respects its easiest to pursue either money or mission but I think the constraints of pursuing both can result in innovative solutions that might not have otherwise been considered. We might as well set the bar high...

Re: How To Find Local Twitter Users To Follow On #FollowFriday

zacksteven — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:58:09 -0000

Forrest - please have a look at http://localtweeps.com, another great way to find interesting people in your city/ZIP.

Thanks,

Zack Steven
Co-founder, Localtweeps.com

Re: TweetDeck Adds New Notification System and New Follower Column

zacksteven — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:04:23 -0000

Great new features. Only thing missing now is scheduling tweets.

Re: Revealing Google’s Stealth Social Network Play

zacksteven — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:43:24 -0000

Thanks for sharing your insights. I agree with your definition of a Social Network, and I think that just as we operate in multiple networks in our offline lives we'll continue to operate in multiple networks online. I can't envision a scenario where any one network becomes "the" network.

Social Network characteristic #3) "the ability to do something useful or valuable they couldn’t have done otherwise" is the key point of differentiation. What I include in my profile (1) and who I choose to connect to (2) are determined by what the network allows me to do. At it's most elemental level, I share personal content with people I already know on Facebook, and ideas and information with people I have things in common with on Twitter. There isn't much overlap between the two. I'm also part of a local social commerce network (http://buythechange.com) that has a different set of connections - people and businesses that I want to buy and sell with.

There's no question that online experiences will become increasingly social, but I expect that niche social networks will also flourish.

Re: Help Me Organize…Please

zacksteven — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:22:16 -0000

Takes some guts to post that photo! Hard to beat a system of folders and closed cabinets. Looks like you have a shortage of closed storage space and non-file drawers. The key for me is having one inbox, and then a destination for everything so it either gets filed or recycled after first touch. And it makes a big difference to store things out of sight. That said, I won't be posting photos of my desk any time soon =)

Re: The Best Deal In Startup Land

zacksteven — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:06:01 -0000

Agreed! Better to have a piece of something big than 100% of something that doesn't go anywhere. And the education is priceless. I suspect startups would actually pay to go through the program. Hope to see the Y Combinator model continue to spread.

Re: Facebook + FriendFeed = Twitter Killer?

zacksteven — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:43:16 -0000

The biggest difference between facebook and Twitter is the content I receive and who it's from, not how I receive it. Twitter is the place to find breaking news, insight and ideas from people interested in/working on similar things. Facebook is the place to connect with people I already know. Twitter connects me to people I don't know yet. I don't think the acquisition is a big threat to Twitter - if anything the competition should result in improvements for users of both services.

Re: Find Twitter Profiles by Location or Zip Code

zacksteven — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:27:00 -0000

Thanks for the endorsement Joe! Our aim with Localtweeps is to make it easy for tweeps to find each other based on location, down to the ZIP code level. You can also create and tweet local events and specials, and when you're listed and following @localtweeps you get a DM when a new tweep joins your ZIP!

Thanks for helping localize the Twittersphere!

Zack Steven
Co-Founder and Chief Tweep
http://www.localtweeps.com

PS - doesn't look like we caught your listing. Are you in 94109?

Re: Local Tweets: 9 Ways to Find Twitter Users in Your Town

zacksteven — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:47:33 -0000

Josh,

Thanks for including http://localtweeps.com in your list! We're the leading user-created hyperlocal Twitter directory, connecting people and local businesses on Twitter down to the ZIP code level. Tweeps who list themselves and follow @localtweeps get a DM when new tweeps join their ZIP, making it even easier to build local connections.

Localtweeps is also a platform for creating and sharing local content, through the #LT hashtag and other tools for creating and tweeting local events/tweetups (http://localtweeps.com/Crea... and specials (http://localtweeps.com/Crea.... Events and specials can be tweeted and are also displayed at the city level to reach local non-followers.

We'd love to see @mashable listed on Localtweeps (though that would mean choosing between Scotland and SF). Thanks for helping localize the Twittersphere!

Zack Steven
Co-Founder and Chief Tweep
Localtweeps
@zacksteven

Re: Stocktwits Closes and A Round of Financing

zacksteven — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:35:10 -0000

Congrats on the funding!

Re: What does a convertible note bridge financing term sheet look like?

zacksteven — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:04:25 -0000

Thanks so much for posting this. Very helpful!

Re: A list of TweetUp Sites - For you Twitter Addicts!

zacksteven — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:18:22 -0000

Hi Mike - Thanks for listing yourself at http://localtweeps.com - the local Twitter directory! We've come a long way with design and functionality since you joined, including a "localtweeps status" feature that's a great way to promote locally relevant tweets, including tweetups. Once you're listed at localtweeps, just include #LT in any tweet and it will be displayed with your listing at the City and ZIP level, making it easy for other tweeps near you to find out about it.

We've got over 50 tweeps listed in St. Petersburg http://localtweeps.com/stat... and really appreciate your help spreading the word. Please take another look at localtweeps, try out the #LT feature and tweet it if you like it. Local matters. Thanks!

Zack Steven
Co-founder and CEO
Localtweeps

Re: What Happens When Twitter Gets Mainstream Attention

zacksteven — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:33:44 -0000

Great post Jeremiah. The use and usefulness of Twitter has evolved a number of times since it was first released, and I'm sure that will continue. To a large extent it's the users of Twitter who determine what it is, based on what they tweet, who they decide to follow and why.

I think it can be a real challenge to find and filter relevant content on Twitter, and that there's opportunity in helping people navigate the Twittersphere. That's why we recently released http://localtweeps.com, the LOCAL Twitter directory that helps people make connections and find real time, relevant local information down to the ZIP code level.

At it's best, Twitter is more about community and conversation than a one way stream of celebrity (un)consciousness. Thanks for sharing your insights. Look forward to your updates!

Re: The Edge

zacksteven — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:58:59 -0000

Great post Jon! I think you're right about what's happening and I wanted to let you know about another recently launched company that leverages The Edge - http://www.buythechange.com - real local commerce. buythechange makes it easy for people to buy and sell locally, with their friends, neighbors, and independent businesses. Rob's comment that there should be "a large number of small businesses" goes hand-in-hand with creating strong local economies and vibrant local communities, which is what buythechange is all about. Would love to hear your thoughts.

Re: Citymelt Will Tell You If The Grass is Really Greener

zacksteven — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:59:47 -0000

Please check out http://www.buythechange.com - "social commerce with a conscience", a startup just launched in MN.

buythechange makes it easy for people to buy and sell with friends and neighbors while supporting a cause they care about. Members get an email feed of ads and events from their friends and neighbors, and 1/3 of member fees go back to the local non-profit of the member’s choice, to strengthen communities.

Thanks,

Zack Steven
Co-Founder and CEO
buythechange

Re: BuyTheChange.com - Classifieds With A Conscience | Visit buy

zacksteven — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:46:10 -0000

Great review! Sounds like you really understand the spirit of buythechange, and our vision for harnessing capitalism to strengthen communities. Thanks.

To your question about advertising, it's really a grassroots movement. Local matters. Among other things, we're working with non-profit Partners who leverage buythechange to earn incremental recurring revenue, and raise their visibility in the community. Details on the non-profit Partner Program are here: http://www.buythechange.com....

Further feedback is welcome. And please spread the word!

Cheers,

Zack Steven
Co-founder and CEO, buythechange