Comments on: Social Networking 10 Minute Rule

By: Terrance Charles

Terrance Charles — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:55:03 +0000

That’s true, and if you don’t get a hold on it, you will end up doing nothing but engaging all day, which is GOOD, don’t get me wrong, but you still have to complete the necessary business such as list building, product creation, joint venture partners etc.

I started limiting myself to about 15 minutes in the morning, 15 in the afternoon, and 15 in the night, just to engage, reply and strengthen relationships. But, if you use it all day and have nothing to show later that’s the problem. At the end of the day I know I added 100 – 300+ new subscribers to my list with other methods, so I don’t feel to bad after…lol great post.

By: Bob Jenkins

Bob Jenkins — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:48:55 +0000

Great post Dr. Mani (as usual).

I’d add that it’s not just the time you spend on social networks, it’s the type of activity.

10 minutes lurking is absolutely wasted.

30 minutes adding to the conversation with intelligent posts and responses to people who are asking questions has a high ROI.

If your goals this week include getting more exposure for your ideas and products, then 10 minute is not enough.

I’d also suggest that the wasted time aspect comes from people trying to do too many social networks at the same time. Narrow them down to 2-3, and focus on those as frequently and consistently as possible. For me, those are Twitter, Facebook, and Ning.

Bob Jenkins
DiscoverSocialNetworking.com

By: Willie Crawford

Willie Crawford — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:10:05 +0000

Thanks for the reminder of how easy it is to
get lost on some of the social networking sites,
and waste a lot of time.

It’s something I have to personally guard against.
I actually use a timer to remind me when it’s time
to go do something productive.

Willie

By: Arun Agrawal - Ebizindia

Arun Agrawal - Ebizindia — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:56:30 +0000

Dear Doc

Your reminder about limiting the social networking time has come at a very good time for me – thanks!

I have to promote a new web site at the highest priority and I was spending upto 2-3 hours per day at the various forums and Twitter and like.

If everyone did so, may be the quality of posts will go up and volume will come down, so we will really have to spend less time there.