Comments on: The 20-to-1 Rule http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html Intentional Leadership Sun, 27 May 2012 13:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Twitter 101: A Few Do’s & Don’ts | From: The Little Pink House http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-3#comment-158377 Twitter 101: A Few Do’s & Don’ts | From: The Little Pink House Wed, 02 May 2012 08:04:49 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-158377 [...] every Tweet you compose yourself, try to reply to someone else’s.  Consider the 20 to 1 ratio, especially when it comes to promoting your own links—do a lot of investing in your followers [...] [...] every Tweet you compose yourself, try to reply to someone else’s.  Consider the 20 to 1 ratio, especially when it comes to promoting your own links—do a lot of investing in your followers [...]

]]> By: Social media and business. « TL408 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-3#comment-149944 Social media and business. « TL408 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:54:51 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-149944 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: J. Bruce Daley http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-3#comment-146303 J. Bruce Daley Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:26:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-146303 There is a collary to this rule is that you may lose followers if you never ask them to respond to any of your content. Human nature being what it is we devalue anything that comes to us too easily or for free. See my post on Daley's Comment  http://www.brucedaley.com/my_weblog/2012/02/living-up-to-the-20-1-rule.html There is a collary to this rule is that you may lose followers if you never ask them to respond to any of your content. Human nature being what it is we devalue anything that comes to us too easily or for free. See my post on Daley’s Comment 
http://www.brucedaley.com/my_weblog/2012/02/living-up-to-the-20-1-rule.html

]]> By: Social Media: 3 Biggest Lies | Concrete Consulting http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-3#comment-141962 Social Media: 3 Biggest Lies | Concrete Consulting Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:02:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-141962 [...] Social Media is a great platform for selling products and services. In this great post by Michael Hyatt he says “Twitter and Facebook are relational tools not transactional tools. Contrary to what [...] [...] Social Media is a great platform for selling products and services. In this great post by Michael Hyatt he says “Twitter and Facebook are relational tools not transactional tools. Contrary to what [...]

]]> By: Writing for the Huffington Post (or anywhere else) | Containing Multitudes http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-141250 Writing for the Huffington Post (or anywhere else) | Containing Multitudes Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:02:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-141250 [...] to think of social media as a way of talking with your audience, not at them. Michael Hyatt’s 20-to-1 rule is a good guide for promoting your online [...] [...] to think of social media as a way of talking with your audience, not at them. Michael Hyatt’s 20-to-1 rule is a good guide for promoting your online [...]

]]> By: Fifteen Reasons Why You Should Blog. | Peter Graham Dunn http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-140834 Fifteen Reasons Why You Should Blog. | Peter Graham Dunn Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:52:09 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-140834 [...]  Your blog should not be used to self-promote.  Follow the 20-1 rule.  Provide helpful insights 20 times for each time you blow your own [...] [...]  Your blog should not be used to self-promote.  Follow the 20-1 rule.  Provide helpful insights 20 times for each time you blow your own [...]

]]> By: A Thousand Words On Social Media Strategy for Churches « @dfwchris http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-140517 A Thousand Words On Social Media Strategy for Churches « @dfwchris Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:55:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-140517 [...] Hyatt, avid blogger and Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, suggests sharing 20 good pieces of quality content for every 1 time that you ask something of your followers. Whether you model [...] [...] Hyatt, avid blogger and Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers, suggests sharing 20 good pieces of quality content for every 1 time that you ask something of your followers. Whether you model [...]

]]> By: MiMi Hegge http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-132718 MiMi Hegge Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-132718 Thank you.  I very much appreciate your commentary and the perspective it is based on.  I am new to the online marketing and social media scape and I intuitively recognize what you advise as true for most people.  It is important that this common sense information be shared as we create the dynamics of what meaningful on-line and virtual relationships will look like.  I am immediately suspcious and also concerned about what relationships based on commodification will mean for our real social intereactions. I am a trained bodyworker and not much taken with cyborg culture but I do love the possibilities for creativity and something totally different to emerge.   Melanie MiMi Hegge Music Word Media Group http://musicwordmedia.net Thank you.  I very much appreciate your commentary and the perspective it is based on.  I am new to the online marketing and social media scape and I intuitively recognize what you advise as true for most people.  It is important that this common sense information be shared as we create the dynamics of what meaningful on-line and virtual relationships will look like.  I am immediately suspcious and also concerned about what relationships based on commodification will mean for our real social intereactions. I am a trained bodyworker and not much taken with cyborg culture but I do love the possibilities for creativity and something totally different to emerge.  
Melanie MiMi Hegge
Music Word Media Group
http://musicwordmedia.net

]]> By: Twitiquette: Why You Should Watch What You Tweet - Bright Futura http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-132295 Twitiquette: Why You Should Watch What You Tweet - Bright Futura Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:43:17 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-132295 [...] Talk about other people more than you do about yourself. A good rule of thumb is the 20:1 ratio. [...] [...] Talk about other people more than you do about yourself. A good rule of thumb is the 20:1 ratio. [...]

]]> By: 6 Ways to Use Twitter to Promote Your New Book | Writers Inspired http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-130416 6 Ways to Use Twitter to Promote Your New Book | Writers Inspired Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:05:40 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-130416 [...] a marketing-only channel is a great way to ensure no one listens to what you have to say. Some suggest following a 20-to-1 rule for tweeting to avoid being viewed as a [...] [...] a marketing-only channel is a great way to ensure no one listens to what you have to say. Some suggest following a 20-to-1 rule for tweeting to avoid being viewed as a [...]

]]> By: John Voelz http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-124242 John Voelz Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-124242 Wonderful. Wonderful.

]]> By: How to Use Twitter to Promote Your New Book (or Other Product) | Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-124232 How to Use Twitter to Promote Your New Book (or Other Product) | Michael Hyatt Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:06:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-124232 [...] as a spammer. I would post no more than one tweet a day—at the most two. See my post, “The 20–to-1 Rule” for the reason [...] [...] as a spammer. I would post no more than one tweet a day—at the most two. See my post, “The 20–to-1 Rule” for the reason [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-121252 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:02:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-121252 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | ZASocial Media http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-118742 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | ZASocial Media Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:44:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-118742 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business – Joshua Leatherman « mick's leadership blog http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-118739 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business – Joshua Leatherman « mick's leadership blog Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:28:18 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-118739 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business « Mylinda Montroy http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-118431 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business « Mylinda Montroy Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:30:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-118431 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | facebookap.com http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-118413 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | facebookap.com Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:39:13 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-118413 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to amicable media dignitary Michael Hyatt.  Probably a many vicious sequence for any sold or classification seeking to enhance bearing and [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to amicable media dignitary Michael Hyatt.  Probably a many vicious sequence for any sold or classification seeking to enhance bearing and [...]

]]> By: 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | joshua leatherman http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-118257 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business | joshua leatherman Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:00:45 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-118257 [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...] [...] media is relational, not transactional, according to social media innovator Michael Hyatt.  Probably the most important rule for any individual or organization seeking to expand exposure [...]

]]> By: 20 Tips for Twitter Etiquette | Goins, Writer http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-103278 20 Tips for Twitter Etiquette | Goins, Writer Fri, 13 May 2011 22:35:53 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-103278 [...] Talk about other people more than you do about yourself. A good rule of thumb is the 20:1 ratio. [...] [...] Talk about other people more than you do about yourself. A good rule of thumb is the 20:1 ratio. [...]

]]> By: 4 Ways to Make Twitter and Facebook More Effective for Business | Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-83897 4 Ways to Make Twitter and Facebook More Effective for Business | Daniel Decker Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:08:58 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-83897 [...] and links. Don’t be stingy either, share links and resources you run across from others as well. Practice the 20-to-1 rule. Be a resource in every way that you can. And be human too… once in a while post things about [...] [...] and links. Don’t be stingy either, share links and resources you run across from others as well. Practice the 20-to-1 rule. Be a resource in every way that you can. And be human too… once in a while post things about [...]

]]> By: Christopher Scott http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-83881 Christopher Scott Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:25:00 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-83881 I believe your ratio is right, Michael. If someone (like you) adds value to me with 20 blogs posts and/or tweets, that one request you make to me almost causes me to feel obligated to do what you ask. You just added value to me twenty times, now it's my turn to add value to you. I believe your ratio is right, Michael.

If someone (like you) adds value to me with 20 blogs posts and/or tweets, that one request you make to me almost causes me to feel obligated to do what you ask. You just added value to me twenty times, now it’s my turn to add value to you.

]]> By: Why I Won’t Retweet You http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-83725 Why I Won’t Retweet You Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:36:11 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-83725 [...] I am not going to spam my followers. I can only ask my followers to do so much. If I start doing this too much, my Twitter stream turns into spam. Also, I am [...] [...] I am not going to spam my followers. I can only ask my followers to do so much. If I start doing this too much, my Twitter stream turns into spam. Also, I am [...]

]]> By: How I Grew a Facebook Page to 5000 Fans in a Month | Daniel Decker http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-59603 How I Grew a Facebook Page to 5000 Fans in a Month | Daniel Decker Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:26:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-59603 [...] just about yourself or your product all the time. Be helpful. Be resourceful. Share. (Hint: Use Michael Hyatt’s 20-to-1 Rule). Invite others to share and join in. Don’t be static, ask questions. Talk to people like they [...] [...] just about yourself or your product all the time. Be helpful. Be resourceful. Share. (Hint: Use Michael Hyatt’s 20-to-1 Rule). Invite others to share and join in. Don’t be static, ask questions. Talk to people like they [...]

]]> By: byronu http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-59282 byronu Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:05:25 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-59282 There's a great site that I show real estate agents who are planning to use social sites to market. <a href="http://www.mywestoverpark.com" target="_blank">www.mywestoverpark.com</a>. The builder of the site is a real estate agent named Brian Worrell. He fits all three characteristics you listed. You may want to check it out just for fun. There's a great site that I show real estate agents who are planning to use social sites to market. http://www.mywestoverpark.com. The builder of the site is a real estate agent named Brian Worrell. He fits all three characteristics you listed. You may want to check it out just for fun.

]]> By: dmbaldwin http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-57551 dmbaldwin Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:54:40 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-57551 I've been reading Joel Comm's book, "Twitter Power 2.0: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time ". And that sounds like the equation he would use. He also has some fascinating ways to track how much attention a twitter message attracts and when and how to twitter. It's a great book. Thank you for the post, Mike! Blessings, Dave I've been reading Joel Comm's book, "Twitter Power 2.0: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time ". And that sounds like the equation he would use. He also has some fascinating ways to track how much attention a twitter message attracts and when and how to twitter.
It's a great book.
Thank you for the post, Mike!
Blessings,
Dave

]]> By: A Pretty Good Rule for Social Media « History of New Media http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-57549 A Pretty Good Rule for Social Media « History of New Media Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:29:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-57549 [...] michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html [...] [...] michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html [...]

]]> By: Belinda http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-1#comment-57328 Belinda Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:21:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-57328 <a href="http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/04/what-makes-a-great-facebook-fan-page/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+successbeginstoday%2FBHWQ+%28Success+Begins+Today%29" target="_blank">http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/04/w...</a> http://successbeginstoday.org/wordpress/2010/04/w…

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-55441 Michael Hyatt Thu, 13 May 2010 11:50:41 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-55441 No, I don't think it does, if your blog post is intended to be helpful, as opposed to selling something. No, I don't think it does, if your blog post is intended to be helpful, as opposed to selling something.

]]> By: elephanthunters http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-55287 elephanthunters Tue, 11 May 2010 01:33:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-55287 Do you think tweeting out a 'non-commercial', personal blog post falls under the '20' or the '1'? I certainly agree with the line of thinking, but I wonder if you could clarify the difference between a self promoting relational deposit, and self promoting marketing withdraw. In other words, can you get away with tweeting more 'personal brand' promoting updates, as long as they aren't transactional in nature? I think you can. I'd love to hear your thoughts... Do you think tweeting out a 'non-commercial', personal blog post falls under the '20' or the '1'?

I certainly agree with the line of thinking, but I wonder if you could clarify the difference between a self promoting relational deposit, and self promoting marketing withdraw.

In other words, can you get away with tweeting more 'personal brand' promoting updates, as long as they aren't transactional in nature? I think you can. I'd love to hear your thoughts…

]]> By: Steve Sanders http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54979 Steve Sanders Thu, 06 May 2010 02:53:30 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54979 Interesting. I just unsubscribed to about 5 exercise/diet mailing lists because all they do is try to sell something. The content they started with is now full of adds. Interesting. I just unsubscribed to about 5 exercise/diet mailing lists because all they do is try to sell something. The content they started with is now full of adds.

]]> By: Greg Felty http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54848 Greg Felty Mon, 03 May 2010 18:38:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54848 Good post. I agree. I see too many people constantly promoting something to buy. It should be about providing information of value to your followers. Good post. I agree. I see too many people constantly promoting something to buy. It should be about providing information of value to your followers.

]]> By: Bob Hamp http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54828 Bob Hamp Sun, 02 May 2010 12:22:59 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54828 Michael, this is a FANTASTIC post! You explain what I and all of us intuitively know or at least experience...the term SOCIAL in social media means that this fomr of communication is about relation. You are the first person I have heard language this. Imagine that...a form of media that rewards other-centeredness! Michael, this is a FANTASTIC post! You explain what I and all of us intuitively know or at least experience…the term SOCIAL in social media means that this fomr of communication is about relation. You are the first person I have heard language this. Imagine that…a form of media that rewards other-centeredness!

]]> By: Wes http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54807 Wes Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:25:32 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54807 I buy stuff all the time that my blogger and facebook friends talk about. Except for a few musical selections, I have been very pleased with their tastes and how it related to mine. I buy stuff all the time that my blogger and facebook friends talk about. Except for a few musical selections, I have been very pleased with their tastes and how it related to mine.

]]> By: limewire http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54785 limewire Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:18:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54785 lol nice stuff man. lol nice stuff man.

]]> By: Why I Started A Blog | Colin Faulkner http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54604 Why I Started A Blog | Colin Faulkner Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:59:31 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54604 [...] desire is to use this blog as another tool to connect with and help others.  Michael Hyatt wrote a great blog recently about the 20-1 rule of social media.  He says that social media tools are relational [...] [...] desire is to use this blog as another tool to connect with and help others.  Michael Hyatt wrote a great blog recently about the 20-1 rule of social media.  He says that social media tools are relational [...]

]]> By: The Best of the Best Around the Net (4/25/10) | RPM Ministries http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54596 The Best of the Best Around the Net (4/25/10) | RPM Ministries Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:30:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54596 [...] Hyatt has an interesting post on The 20-1 Rule that teaches that for each marketing post on your blog, Twitter, or Facebook, you should have [...] [...] Hyatt has an interesting post on The 20-1 Rule that teaches that for each marketing post on your blog, Twitter, or Facebook, you should have [...]

]]> By: johngallagher33 http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54582 johngallagher33 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:45:19 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54582 No matter what ratio is 'correct', it is clear that the value in social media is in adding value to others. No matter what ratio is 'correct', it is clear that the value in social media is in adding value to others.

]]> By: KristineMac http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54574 KristineMac Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:17:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54574 I do actually think this ratio is right and it could even be more. Certainly Facebook and Twitter can be useful for promoting things but it's even more important for connecting with people and sharing something meaningful with them. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/feedproxy.google.com\/~r\/KristineRemixed\/~3\/KeLzZvKOTxs\/" target="_blank">What If…</a> I do actually think this ratio is right and it could even be more. Certainly Facebook and Twitter can be useful for promoting things but it's even more important for connecting with people and sharing something meaningful with them.
My recent post What If…

]]> By: 4/23/2010 – Follow Friday | MilesToGoFromHere.com http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54553 4/23/2010 – Follow Friday | MilesToGoFromHere.com Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:26:55 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54553 [...] http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html [...] [...] http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html [...]

]]> By: Investing Marketing Dollars in Your Members | Media Outreach http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54548 Investing Marketing Dollars in Your Members | Media Outreach Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:11:16 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54548 [...] was reading through one of the blogs I frequent, Michael Hyatt.  I ran across an interesting article discussing the success (or lack there of) regarding marketing and social networking.  The first [...] [...] was reading through one of the blogs I frequent, Michael Hyatt.  I ran across an interesting article discussing the success (or lack there of) regarding marketing and social networking.  The first [...]

]]> By: Matt Edmundson http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54544 Matt Edmundson Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:48:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54544 Interestingly - in the book "Inbound Marketing", they come up with a similar statistic for your business blog - ie. most of your posts should be adding value and not you trying to sell your latest stuff...so I would agree with that type of ratio across all social media platforms: twitter, facebook and your blog. Interestingly – in the book "Inbound Marketing", they come up with a similar statistic for your business blog – ie. most of your posts should be adding value and not you trying to sell your latest stuff…so I would agree with that type of ratio across all social media platforms: twitter, facebook and your blog.

]]> By: Jeremy McMinn http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54531 Jeremy McMinn Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:29:51 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54531 What a brilliant post. I am at the moment compiling a manifesto for my employers about moving into scoail media marketing and blogging from this perspective, as at current, it is all about making as much noise as possible, and interrupting non targeted prospects. I will be utilising some of the aspects of this post in that manifesto, so thankyou and you just acquired a new subscriber. My recent post <a href="http://www.jeremymcminn.co.uk/food-quality-on-primal-paleo/" target="_blank">Food Quality On Primal & Paleo</a> What a brilliant post. I am at the moment compiling a manifesto for my employers about moving into scoail media marketing and blogging from this perspective, as at current, it is all about making as much noise as possible, and interrupting non targeted prospects. I will be utilising some of the aspects of this post in that manifesto, so thankyou and you just acquired a new subscriber.
My recent post Food Quality On Primal &amp; Paleo

]]> By: Leadership Training http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54513 Leadership Training Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:56:34 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54513 Hi Mike, thanks for this post, I think its about time that someone addressed all those who are defacing the true values of social sites such as twitter. People that dont give value certainly dont deserve to be taking it! Hi Mike, thanks for this post, I think its about time that someone addressed all those who are defacing the true values of social sites such as twitter. People that dont give value certainly dont deserve to be taking it!

]]> By: Peter G http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54504 Peter G Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:42:26 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54504 OK. I like the definition of <em>tweet</em> as a "relational deposit." I wonder if it'll make it into the next edition of Webster's. My recent post <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cyberquill/~3/l9k1kwDIqhE/" target="_blank">The Second Wiehl</a> OK. I like the definition of tweet as a "relational deposit." I wonder if it'll make it into the next edition of Webster's.
My recent post The Second Wiehl

]]> By: Laura_Droege http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54503 Laura_Droege Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:13:29 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54503 Thanks, Mike. I made the mistake you described (in paragraph 1) when I first started on Facebook. Made a hundred friends, but only wrote stuff about my writing and blog posts. I was trying to protect my privacy (by not sharing about my children, personal details, etc.) Big mistake. I'm certain there are "friends" of mine who have blocked me from their newsfeeds because all I did was babble about my work. Now I try to make a conscious effort to comment on others' status updates (briefly and brilliantly, of course!) and do some "fun" status update types of things (funny videos, etc.) Thanks for the reminder of the 20-to-1 ratio. My recent post <a href="http:\/\/lauradroege.wordpress.com\/2010\/04\/22\/the-monster-that-sends-time-into-warp-speed\/" target="_blank">The monster that sends time into warp speed</a> Thanks, Mike. I made the mistake you described (in paragraph 1) when I first started on Facebook. Made a hundred friends, but only wrote stuff about my writing and blog posts. I was trying to protect my privacy (by not sharing about my children, personal details, etc.)

Big mistake. I'm certain there are "friends" of mine who have blocked me from their newsfeeds because all I did was babble about my work.

Now I try to make a conscious effort to comment on others' status updates (briefly and brilliantly, of course!) and do some "fun" status update types of things (funny videos, etc.)

Thanks for the reminder of the 20-to-1 ratio.
My recent post The monster that sends time into warp speed

]]> By: Zach Terry http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54491 Zach Terry Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:08:37 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54491 I have got to admit that I'm an easy sell for the guys who have invested in me. I remember once a guy I respected referred to a specific kind of moleskin and since that day I go nowhere without one. It seems to me the ratio would be a bit lower, perhaps 10-1, but to be safe I hope people go with your numbers. I have got to admit that I’m an easy sell for the guys who have invested in me. I remember once a guy I respected referred to a specific kind of moleskin and since that day I go nowhere without one. It seems to me the ratio would be a bit lower, perhaps 10-1, but to be safe I hope people go with your numbers.

]]> By: @StephenCombs http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54484 @StephenCombs Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:31:01 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54484 Mike, I've yet to see you step up to the plate and strike out. (Not that I want you to!) You always deliver a homerun. Any team would benefit from having you on its line up. I've penciled you into my #4 spot because I know you won't leave the runners stranded on base. I so appreciate that you deliver such quality content! Keep up the GREAT work! My recent post <a href="http://stephen-combs.com/2010/04/making-an-impact-with-your-trade-show-marketing/" target="_blank">Making an Impact With Your Trade Show Marketing</a> Mike, I've yet to see you step up to the plate and strike out. (Not that I want you to!) You always deliver a homerun. Any team would benefit from having you on its line up. I've penciled you into my #4 spot because I know you won't leave the runners stranded on base. I so appreciate that you deliver such quality content! Keep up the GREAT work!
My recent post Making an Impact With Your Trade Show Marketing

]]> By: Lynn Rush http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54482 Lynn Rush Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:23:42 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54482 I think you're spot on! I can't STAND when every other post is, "Come buy my book," or "Come lose 20 pounds with...." Drives me bonkers. BUT, if it's more seldom, like your ratio...it's way better. I'm more open to seeing it and possibly clicking a link (I've done it before) to investigate. Thanks for the post! I think you're spot on! I can't STAND when every other post is, "Come buy my book," or "Come lose 20 pounds with…." Drives me bonkers.

BUT, if it's more seldom, like your ratio…it's way better. I'm more open to seeing it and possibly clicking a link (I've done it before) to investigate.

Thanks for the post!

]]> By: tracey solomon http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54481 tracey solomon Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:06:40 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54481 absolutely agree. The first people I ignore are those who flip that ratio. Authors, marketers doesn't matter- Even if I like their product or opinion, if they leave the "social" part out of the equation- I ignore or unfollow. Classic marketing is an impersonal machine. Social network- marketing is the John Henry (Steel driving man vs machine) of marketing. It wins- through being human. If you try to turn social networking into a machine.. it's a train wreck. ;) My recent post <a href="http://traceysolomon.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/the-78th-mile/" target="_blank">The 78th Mile</a> absolutely agree. The first people I ignore are those who flip that ratio. Authors, marketers doesn't matter- Even if I like their product or opinion, if they leave the "social" part out of the equation- I ignore or unfollow.

Classic marketing is an impersonal machine. Social network- marketing is the John Henry (Steel driving man vs machine) of marketing. It wins- through being human. If you try to turn social networking into a machine.. it's a train wreck.
;)

My recent post The 78th Mile

]]> By: Michael Hyatt http://michaelhyatt.com/the-20-to-1-rule.html/comment-page-2#comment-54477 Michael Hyatt Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:58:57 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2010/04/the-20-to-1-rule.html#comment-54477 That's great. I would also say that 1,000 of the right people can be very powerful. Good work! That's great. I would also say that 1,000 of the right people can be very powerful. Good work!

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