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Why aren’t they commenting on our content and mission and becoming a part of the conversation? Liking, sharing and commenting on Facebook allows us to assert who we are as a person and admit publicly that we agree with something. MORE
On Monday, we had a great discussion about managing comments on your Facebook Page. In the comments, Steve Heye of the YMCA of Metro Chicago shared a “comment escalation flow-chart&# to help staff decide how to respond to various types of comments – on blogs, Twitter and Facebook. MORE
If free speech is what you’re fighting for, you need to be commenting on these posts. And not just for the link back to your site (assuming the blogger yes-follows commenter links). You should comment because you matter in the conversation. MORE
When people ask about blogging, the question of comments comes up more frequently than any other. There are many good ways to measure a blog's value , but somewhere inside ourselves, we feel that comments are the thing that validate a blog's existence. I'm not writing to get comments. MORE
» March 18, 2008 Commenting On Your Blog: Zero Here is a great riff by Michele Martin on the failures to create conversation via a blog. Is it for the comments and conversation? Link: The Bamboo Project Blog: Six Reasons People Arent Commenting On Your Blog. Six Reasons People Arent Commenting on Your Blog 1. Blogs that come across as thinly-veiled sales pitches dont invite comments. Some blogs make you WANT to talk to the author and to other commenters. MORE
They said yes! So, if you want a chance to win a new printer for your nonprofit’s office, please leave a comment on this post with the following: Your nonprofit organization and its mission and web site URL. MORE
The post Zuckerberg Replies to Facebook Comment About $25M Ebola Donation appeared first on John Haydon. Yesterday, Mark Zuckerberg announced a $25 million donation to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation to help fight Ebola. MORE
At the same time I have watched organization struggle to engage with Facebook supporters in meaningful ways using just the actions Facebook has provided; Like, Share, or Comment. The mystery of creating real impact using Facebook has eluded many organizations for years now. MORE
And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. MORE
Most of these lame spams were posted as comments on my blog posts about lame spam. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just too wonderful. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments informations. MORE
Some of the lamest spam I see comes in the form of comments on my blog posts. Some sounds convincing, but my spam filters (Akismet and Bad Behavior) are incredibly good at catching them. It's particularly entertaining when the spam is trying to link to one of my spam of the day posts.). Here's an example. This one's a transparent ad for a weight loss program, but often I have to look harder to figure out what's going on. MORE
Chris Brogan reminded us that he declared today as World Comment Day. There more and more posts (and comments) on blogs about the new form of fast conversation taking place on Twitter. Well, off to comment on some blogs MORE
However, Zarella found that text generates more comments on Facebook, which I believe is much more valuable then a passive “thumbs up, see ya later.” People Comment the Most on Text Updates. I know what you are thinking – yet another social media study. MORE
Study Reveals How to Rein in Rude Online Commenters: Associations Now : It can be tempting to ignore rude comments made in online spaces, but a new study found that interacting with commenters may decrease the chances for incivility. Conducted by the Engaging News Project of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at the University of Texas at Austin, the study analyzed roughly 2,500 comments made on a Texas TV station’s Facebook page MORE
In this video, I talk about how I save time commenting, tweeting and promoting others. How do you save time commenting and tweeting? Tags: Rock Your Web Twitter Tips commenting on blogs facebook tips social media time management Twitter @ariherzog. MORE
We're sorry to report that we're having some technical difficulties with comments here on the TechSoup blog. Users are temporarily unable to post comments, but rest assured, we really do want to hear from you! MORE
It’s been two weeks since Facebook launched a refresh to it’s blog Comments Box Plugin and the reviews have been mixed. The new Facebook Comments are no exception and nonprofits should think carefully before jumping to implement the system on their blog or website. TechCrunch and Dave Fleet have both done a great job outlining the pros and cons to Facebook’s new commenting system, but what does it all mean for nonprofits? MORE
I wrote recently about spam in the form of blog comments. The first sentence in the above comment yields over 400 million hits! There's been a deluge recently, and I want to call out some that look like they could be legit. Fortunately, my anti-spam filters (Akismet and Bad Behavior) caught them. I assume that most of these are planted for search engine optimization rather than to get people to click a link. MORE
All you have to do is leave a comment saying why you want the book by November 17th and on November 21st, I'll pick a winner using random.org. MORE
Share the link, title, and names in the comments. 2008 SXSW Panel: Pimp Your Nonprofit Cause photo by Ed Schipul. The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March, 2012 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. MORE
Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet. MORE
If you’re like most nonprofits, the question of what to do with comments on your Facebook Page that are innappropriate or harmful comes up at one point or another. When the comment is hurtful. When the comment is spam. When the comment is not age appropriate. MORE
If you want a chance to win a signed copy, leave a comment on this post and say how you will use Twitter to support your organization's mission. So, leave a comment for a chance to win Twitterville! Betsy Aoki The other day, I received this Tweet from Betsy Aoki. MORE
In this post, Jasper shares some lessons learned from a recent experiment to design a more social comment station. He will respond to comments here and can also be reached on his blog (where this post first appeared). MORE
If you want to win this copy, leave a comment that answers any of the following: The Dragonfly Model is: Focus, Grab Attention, Take Action, and Engage. MORE
If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel. MORE
Here’s what some social media pros -- and our own Facebook fans -- have to say about responding to negative comments on blogs, forums and Facebook. If a comment contains information about you that is inaccurate or incorrect, play an active role in correcting it. MORE
I will accept comments on this post until Dec. I will accept comments on this post until Dec. MORE
We filed the following comments to the Copyright Office's request for comments on issues about access for people with print disabilities. December 4, 2009 Benetech’s Reply Comments in response to the Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments on the Topic of Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities The issue all comes down to human rights vs. money. MORE
The post What Makes People Like, Comment, and Share? How many times have you come up with a seemingly brilliant idea to engage your community, only to it go down in flames? How many times have you asked yourself: How can we get more engagement on our social media updates? MORE
Getting fans to comment on your Facebook Page can take a lot of time and effort. And many of them got to where they are today by making it easier for fans to comment on their Page. Asking questions are probably the easiest way to get fans commenting. MORE
As part of our guerrilla research process for this, I thought I’d put some of them up here for your comments. We’re hard at work over here on our Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits: Marketing, Outreach and Communications – a small reference book that will help nonprofits think through what types of systems would be effective for them based on the processes that they need to support and their current technology level. MORE
I was not able to comment because I could not read the screen. The downside of getting older is reading glasses. I buy cheap ones because I loose them and I seem to be on an accelerated path of requiring higher magnifications. MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. at 1:55 pm { 7 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Strauss 04.03.09 MORE
And while WordPress has some terrific plugins available that can help you create and manage a comment section on your site, too often unforeseen problems and lapses exist that stymie the commenting process. Sometimes the problem leading to a dearth of comments is the way the site itself is being administered: not replying to visitors who opine on a post, discouraging ongoing discussions with users by utilizing a slow or inefficient comment section etc. MORE
Read comments carefully and be sure to have the author/poster/someone from your organization answer questions. You don’t want to monopolize the conversation, but keep an eye on the comments and pop in when the time’s right. What are YOU doing to get more comments on your blog? MORE
Facebook just added threaded comments to Page updates , which now lets people reply to specific comments within a Page update. Facebook facebook page page admin replies threaded comments MORE
Answering questions and responding to comments is an opportunity to keep them thinking about you and about the value you provide. Don’t ever leave comments that can be read as justifications of your actions; savvy social media users see right through non-apologies. MORE
If you’re launching a blog for your nonprofit, one thing you’ll have to think about is how to deal with comments. What is a comments policy? A comments policy is a set of rules and expectations your readers can follow when commenting. MORE
In the worst case, you might block someone who’s being extremely inappropriate, and delete their comments. On The Atlantic last week, Rob Lyman shared some ways of dealing with trouble-making commenters more actively. He explains how to disarm bad commenters, or make them reveal their ignorance without stooping to their level. It’s a familiar concern when you’re managing a social media presence: what do you do if someone is being nasty? MORE
Another Member, Diane Fazackarley also commented on our new downloadable audio formats. Thanks to Annette, Diane, Judy and Dornetta for agreeing to share your comments with the world. Every week our Bookshare team hears from our Members. I am thrilled to get copied on these emails: it reminds me of why we do here at Benetech! I appreciate that so many of our Members take the time to write and thank our team. MORE
Facebook’s newsfeed algorithm (Edgerank) places a different weight on likes, comments and shares – giving shares the most weight, and likes the least. And when you think about your own behavior, likes, comments and shares each have different meaning or intention. MORE
Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come. The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. More on that in a bit. You might think that comparing four different open source packages that, in essence, do pretty the same thing (in a broad sense) would be a cakc walk. MORE
Best 20 comments win a free copy! They’ve agreed to give away 20 free copies to the top 20 commenters on this post! In the comments section below, answer the following question: If your ideal social media presence was a destination, what would it be? MORE
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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 9, 2012
Another Member, Diane Fazackarley also commented on our new downloadable audio formats. Thanks to Annette, Diane, Judy and Dornetta for agreeing to share your comments with the world. Every week our Bookshare team hears from our Members. I am thrilled to get copied on these emails: it reminds me of why we do here at Benetech! I appreciate that so many of our Members take the time to write and thank our team.
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
At the same time I have watched organization struggle to engage with Facebook supporters in meaningful ways using just the actions Facebook has provided; Like, Share, or Comment. The mystery of creating real impact using Facebook has eluded many organizations for years now.
Robert Weiner
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
I wrote recently about spam in the form of blog comments. The first sentence in the above comment yields over 400 million hits! There's been a deluge recently, and I want to call out some that look like they could be legit. Fortunately, my anti-spam filters (Akismet and Bad Behavior) caught them. I assume that most of these are planted for search engine optimization rather than to get people to click a link.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Answering questions and responding to comments is an opportunity to keep them thinking about you and about the value you provide. Don’t ever leave comments that can be read as justifications of your actions; savvy social media users see right through non-apologies.
John Haydon
JULY 29, 2013
Facebook’s newsfeed algorithm (Edgerank) places a different weight on likes, comments and shares – giving shares the most weight, and likes the least. And when you think about your own behavior, likes, comments and shares each have different meaning or intention.
John Haydon
MARCH 26, 2013
Facebook just added threaded comments to Page updates , which now lets people reply to specific comments within a Page update. Facebook facebook page page admin replies threaded comments
Byte Technology
JANUARY 27, 2016
Why aren’t they commenting on our content and mission and becoming a part of the conversation? Liking, sharing and commenting on Facebook allows us to assert who we are as a person and admit publicly that we agree with something.
Robert Weiner
DECEMBER 15, 2011
Most of these lame spams were posted as comments on my blog posts about lame spam. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments I have understand your stuff previous to and you are just too wonderful. Weiner: Nonprofit Fundraising Technology Consulting » Lame spam as blog comments informations.
John Haydon
JANUARY 5, 2016
The post What Makes People Like, Comment, and Share? How many times have you come up with a seemingly brilliant idea to engage your community, only to it go down in flames? How many times have you asked yourself: How can we get more engagement on our social media updates?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 3, 2009
Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come. The thing that is prompting this post is the little storm about the security metric that we used to try and get a handle on the security of the 4 different systems we reviewed. More on that in a bit. You might think that comparing four different open source packages that, in essence, do pretty the same thing (in a broad sense) would be a cakc walk.
John Haydon
APRIL 4, 2011
Getting fans to comment on your Facebook Page can take a lot of time and effort. And many of them got to where they are today by making it easier for fans to comment on their Page. Asking questions are probably the easiest way to get fans commenting.
John Haydon
AUGUST 2, 2010
If you’re like most nonprofits, the question of what to do with comments on your Facebook Page that are innappropriate or harmful comes up at one point or another. When the comment is hurtful. When the comment is spam. When the comment is not age appropriate.
Robert Weiner
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Some of the lamest spam I see comes in the form of comments on my blog posts. Some sounds convincing, but my spam filters (Akismet and Bad Behavior) are incredibly good at catching them. It's particularly entertaining when the spam is trying to link to one of my spam of the day posts.). Here's an example. This one's a transparent ad for a weight loss program, but often I have to look harder to figure out what's going on.
AFP Blog
JANUARY 28, 2014
Study Reveals How to Rein in Rude Online Commenters: Associations Now : It can be tempting to ignore rude comments made in online spaces, but a new study found that interacting with commenters may decrease the chances for incivility. Conducted by the Engaging News Project of the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at the University of Texas at Austin, the study analyzed roughly 2,500 comments made on a Texas TV station’s Facebook page
John Haydon
OCTOBER 15, 2014
The post Zuckerberg Replies to Facebook Comment About $25M Ebola Donation appeared first on John Haydon. Yesterday, Mark Zuckerberg announced a $25 million donation to the Centers for Disease Control Foundation to help fight Ebola.
Frogloop
MARCH 16, 2011
It’s been two weeks since Facebook launched a refresh to it’s blog Comments Box Plugin and the reviews have been mixed. The new Facebook Comments are no exception and nonprofits should think carefully before jumping to implement the system on their blog or website. TechCrunch and Dave Fleet have both done a great job outlining the pros and cons to Facebook’s new commenting system, but what does it all mean for nonprofits?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
APRIL 3, 2009
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. at 1:55 pm { 7 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Strauss 04.03.09
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 17, 2012
I will accept comments on this post until Dec. I will accept comments on this post until Dec.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
I was not able to comment because I could not read the screen. The downside of getting older is reading glasses. I buy cheap ones because I loose them and I seem to be on an accelerated path of requiring higher magnifications.
John Haydon
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
If you’re launching a blog for your nonprofit, one thing you’ll have to think about is how to deal with comments. What is a comments policy? A comments policy is a set of rules and expectations your readers can follow when commenting.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 21, 2012
They said yes! So, if you want a chance to win a new printer for your nonprofit’s office, please leave a comment on this post with the following: Your nonprofit organization and its mission and web site URL.
Frogloop
JUNE 23, 2012
However, Zarella found that text generates more comments on Facebook, which I believe is much more valuable then a passive “thumbs up, see ya later.” People Comment the Most on Text Updates. I know what you are thinking – yet another social media study.
John Haydon
AUGUST 5, 2010
On Monday, we had a great discussion about managing comments on your Facebook Page. In the comments, Steve Heye of the YMCA of Metro Chicago shared a “comment escalation flow-chart&# to help staff decide how to respond to various types of comments – on blogs, Twitter and Facebook.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
DECEMBER 5, 2009
We filed the following comments to the Copyright Office's request for comments on issues about access for people with print disabilities. December 4, 2009 Benetech’s Reply Comments in response to the Copyright Office Notice of Inquiry and Request for Comments on the Topic of Facilitating Access to Copyrighted Works for the Blind or Other Persons With Disabilities The issue all comes down to human rights vs. money.
John Haydon
JULY 7, 2009
In this video, I talk about how I save time commenting, tweeting and promoting others. How do you save time commenting and tweeting? Tags: Rock Your Web Twitter Tips commenting on blogs facebook tips social media time management Twitter @ariherzog.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 16, 2011
Share the link, title, and names in the comments. 2008 SXSW Panel: Pimp Your Nonprofit Cause photo by Ed Schipul. The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March, 2012 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event.
Tech Soup Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
We're sorry to report that we're having some technical difficulties with comments here on the TechSoup blog. Users are temporarily unable to post comments, but rest assured, we really do want to hear from you!
Beaconfire Wire
JANUARY 7, 2011
In the worst case, you might block someone who’s being extremely inappropriate, and delete their comments. On The Atlantic last week, Rob Lyman shared some ways of dealing with trouble-making commenters more actively. He explains how to disarm bad commenters, or make them reveal their ignorance without stooping to their level. It’s a familiar concern when you’re managing a social media presence: what do you do if someone is being nasty?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
If you want to win this copy, leave a comment that answers any of the following: The Dragonfly Model is: Focus, Grab Attention, Take Action, and Engage.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2010
If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. Illustration by Jonny Goldstein of my SXSW panel proposal. Jonny will provide live graphic facilitation of the highly interactive and fun panel.
NTEN
JULY 6, 2011
Read comments carefully and be sure to have the author/poster/someone from your organization answer questions. You don’t want to monopolize the conversation, but keep an eye on the comments and pop in when the time’s right. What are YOU doing to get more comments on your blog?
John Haydon
JUNE 11, 2012
Best 20 comments win a free copy! They’ve agreed to give away 20 free copies to the top 20 commenters on this post! In the comments section below, answer the following question: If your ideal social media presence was a destination, what would it be?
John Haydon
DECEMBER 1, 2010
If free speech is what you’re fighting for, you need to be commenting on these posts. And not just for the link back to your site (assuming the blogger yes-follows commenter links). You should comment because you matter in the conversation.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 28, 2008
Chris Brogan reminded us that he declared today as World Comment Day. There more and more posts (and comments) on blogs about the new form of fast conversation taking place on Twitter. Well, off to comment on some blogs
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 20, 2009
If you want a chance to win a signed copy, leave a comment on this post and say how you will use Twitter to support your organization's mission. So, leave a comment for a chance to win Twitterville! Betsy Aoki The other day, I received this Tweet from Betsy Aoki.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 17, 2009
And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event.
Museum 2.0
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
In this post, Jasper shares some lessons learned from a recent experiment to design a more social comment station. He will respond to comments here and can also be reached on his blog (where this post first appeared).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 12, 2008
All you have to do is leave a comment saying why you want the book by November 17th and on November 21st, I'll pick a winner using random.org.
Idealware
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
As part of our guerrilla research process for this, I thought I’d put some of them up here for your comments. We’re hard at work over here on our Field Guide to Software for Nonprofits: Marketing, Outreach and Communications – a small reference book that will help nonprofits think through what types of systems would be effective for them based on the processes that they need to support and their current technology level.
Tech Soup Blog
JULY 14, 2014
Tomorrow is the last day to submit your feedback to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during their public comment period on Net Neutrality, so there is time to have your voice heard to help reverse the dismantling of the open Internet.
NTEN
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Here’s what some social media pros -- and our own Facebook fans -- have to say about responding to negative comments on blogs, forums and Facebook. If a comment contains information about you that is inaccurate or incorrect, play an active role in correcting it.
Museum 2.0
DECEMBER 2, 2008
When people ask about blogging, the question of comments comes up more frequently than any other. There are many good ways to measure a blog's value , but somewhere inside ourselves, we feel that comments are the thing that validate a blog's existence. I'm not writing to get comments.
Network-Centric Advocacy
MARCH 18, 2008
» March 18, 2008 Commenting On Your Blog: Zero Here is a great riff by Michele Martin on the failures to create conversation via a blog. Is it for the comments and conversation? Link: The Bamboo Project Blog: Six Reasons People Arent Commenting On Your Blog. Six Reasons People Arent Commenting on Your Blog 1. Blogs that come across as thinly-veiled sales pitches dont invite comments. Some blogs make you WANT to talk to the author and to other commenters.
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