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. Why aren’t followers liking our pictures? The questions themselves lead to only more frustration.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 19, 2010

It’s been a busy week so I just clicked through today and thought it was an excellent opportunity to start integrating more conversation starters into this blog (as suggested in the Blog Redesign thread). But, before I jump into just what I think, I’d like to open the floor (or the comments as it were) to you!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I can’t wait for your feedback, comments, recommendations for further improvements, and general reaction; but first, I need to share some thank yous and some background for all those who have followed this process. I’m so excited to say that the redesign for the website is ready to be unveiled! Thanks, Matt!

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You’ve probably had a conversation with the bot twins, ChatGPT and Bard. That comment isn’t meant to cast shade; just to point out that although the bots are fun, there are still some hurdles involved in really putting them to work. They can handle more complex and dynamic conversations. Check Bing out.

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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. And a post from Commetrics about Developing Metrics for Conversation for Twitter. So, is conversation dead in blogs?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics. Are you having conversations within your association about declining trust, credibility and authority? Many execs reinforced the idea that communications should be clear and transparent.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you’ve participated in a website redesign or AMS conversion, you know it is not always an easy process for either the experts or the novices, especially when teams are unaccustomed to working across disciplines. You hold grudges and have difficulty moving on after a challenging conversation. Be honest about this.)

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

OK, not everything, but I am regularly inspired by basic tenets of old-tyme magazine publishing (circa 1990s), where I got my start as a writer and editor, to cultivate juicy conversations on the ASPCA’s blog for animal sheltering professionals, Shelters’ Edge. They may seem quick and dirty and/or high on the ‘Duh!’ Want Something?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

2) Conversion Rates. The mention of conversion rates often makes nonprofit pros cringe, because it sounds technical, like some jargon a marketer would use. By increasing your conversion rate to 1.5% Focusing on your conversion rate is one of the few things you can do that can truly multiply your results. 3) Engagement.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague Stuart Meyer,* who at the time was CEO of the National Barbeque and Grilling Association, a fully virtual organization, made this comment. “We Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Most importantly, it will also track click-through and conversion rates, how many visitors left your site and when the test reached statistical significance. Winning is defined as the content with the best click-through and conversion rates. Please use the Comments box below to describe. What Other Content Should You Test?

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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. It’s up to you to maintain an environment that facilitates conversation. If a comment contains information about you that is inaccurate or incorrect, play an active role in correcting it.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 24, 2023

” Joanna with Gordon and his book, Buen Camino This comment from Gordon got me thinking. Or do they begin when the customer starts with a Google search, clicks on a link in an email, or has a conversation with a friend about something that they might need?

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Installing pixels, and making sure the conversion actions you want are tracking are all vital to being able to report on success. Because your paid social efforts are running on social platforms, your target audience can react, like, comment and share your ads. Can deploy custom target audiences, lookalike audiences, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

What tools and techniques do you use to create good conversations on your blog? Do you have an awesome example of a conversation on your blog or one that you've started elsewhere? Let me know in the comments below. Source: How To Add Blogging Conversations by Darren Rowse. Mini Screencast: How to have a conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. It’s just the kind of conversation starter I wanted to throw out there! I can’t wait to hear your ideas on this and to share mine, too.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A moderator can also participate in discussions, helping to get the conversations going and keep them flowing. Member ambassadors : Task your member ambassadors with start ing conversations and fostering discussion in posts across your community platform. Have your leadership team member respond to the posts directly.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most prioritize content that other people are liking, sharing, and commenting on. Basically, if you want more people to see your GivingTuesday posts, you need your followers to reshare, comment, and like your social media content in advance. Communicate that every comment, like, and share can help boost the post.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Comments were taken very seriously, and in some cases, coming up with response was an agonizing, overthought experience. Also interesting about today’s nonprofit blogging is that many nonprofits have turned off commenting.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways. David added this comment about the synergy of enthusiasm. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation. Some employees miss the social aspects of the workplace.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Authenticity builds trust. Interact frequently with followers.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs. Bonus points for continuing to engage with and comment on their recent posts.)

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A participant at.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB event* made this comment about the importance of building confidence with your constituents. Launch the Conversation Sometimes an outside facilitator can move the group forward more quickly. If positive interpersonal dynamics characterize your group, the right ingredients are in place.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

Check out the blog post and comments here for all the links you need! Let’s discuss: join us! Read more from the 4Change blog. Vote for this panel! Beth Kanter has a terrific round up of nonprofit technology panels proposed for SXSW.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 15, 2019

And, in many of our prep conversations, we talked about the real challenge of changing human systems. Share here in the comments or on social. Phillip, for example, wanted more college students as he is on a college campus, so he put a college student on the board. Making change is not without stress.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Being me, I struck up a conversation with him before I had completely said “hey&# to the ladies. As I thought about what made it so simple to be with Paul, I came up with these ABCs of relationship-building conversations: A. Hit the comment link and share your thoughts. He’d gotten so big! Ask questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 21, 2009

In another hour, I'll be doing one of the Chronicle of Philanthropy chats - you can submit a question here. This post is my place holder where I post the questions, answers, follow up questions, links, and reflections. .

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

Some of our top videos were just authentic conversations on topics that we knew would be valuable for our audiences. If so, please share them in the comments! TikTok has surpassed Google as a search platform for Gen Z (and Instagram isn’t far behind). We also opened a TikTok account. You don’t have to follow trends to make good videos.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Interactions on social media include every click, share, and comment your posts receive from other accounts. Conversions. Engagement. Fundraising.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Repost and comment to keep the hashtag at the top of your followers’ timeline, building a community around your event. Sound familiar?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

While we've used traditional research methods, including a survey of 720 Challenge Participants and interviews, we are facilitating “Conversational Case Studies” that explore best practices in integrating social media with fundraising campaigns by the America’s Giving Challenge (AGC) winners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2008

A (blog) conversation strategy is how you support and nurture a conversation on your blog in the comments. It is a combination of how you will comment on other blogs, how you track the conversation, and how you respond to comments on your blog. So, what's your replying to comments technique or strategy?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Explain to the recipient that a tote bag, bumper sticker, or coffee mug can be a conversation starter with someone who might be interested in supporting the cause. Let us know in the comments below. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible. Amount of people who applied for membership.

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 12, 2021

” In other words, if your virtual meetings are mostly live or pre-recorded sessions where all attendees can do is comment, you’re not holding a meeting, you’re offering private YouTube videos. As my friend Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings says, “we need to bring back the ‘meet’ in meetings.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going. Forms with the highest conversion rates are the simplest forms with the fewest clicks required for your donors to contribute. Make sure you brand your online donation forms to help with your form conversion rate and donor retention. Share in the comments below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2008

  It solves the problem of monitoring blog comments where people specifically mention you.     People can make comments about you on other blogs and if you only track links from blog posts, you won't see it.     BackType lets you find, follow and share comments from across the web.

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