Comments on: Feeling Overwhelmed by Social Media and Web 2.0? – Here Are 5 Tips For You

By: Diane Germanowski

Diane Germanowski — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:23:30 +0000

I am also new to blogging for my creativity coaching business. Before, it was fun. Trying to learn EVERYTHING about blogging, linking, increasing traffic, the popular and best social media sites in which to see and be seen in…. well, it has become painful- until I read your 5 Tips For Overwhelmed Bloggers and came to #5- HAVE FUN.
Thank you-

By: Ryan St. Germaine

Ryan St. Germaine — Wed, 13 May 2009 21:55:33 +0000

As someone who has just entered into the world of blogging over the past few months, I agree that the sheer volume of social media sites can be overwhelming! Automation tools like ping.fm and twitterfeed.com help, but I think the best advice you give is to remain focused. Doing a few things right will produce better results than doing lots of things poorly.

Great post Darren!

By: Matt Chatterley

Matt Chatterley — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:53:05 +0000

And remember: Don’t Panic!

By: Angela - The Goddess Next Door

Angela - The Goddess Next Door — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:37:56 +0000

Thank you for point out the importance of refocusing on your goals rather then the tools. I am new to the world of social media and blogging and it is very overwhelming. I find your tips clear and easy to follow.

By: uwak

uwak — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:46:22 +0000

thanks the tips to be more effective…..I hope getting great result by implemented the tips

By: Infonote

Infonote — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:26:09 +0000

If you have a brand it is important to register. Even if you do nothing, at least you register your brand name on the social network.

By: Steven-Sanders

Steven-Sanders — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:40:55 +0000

Great response to those that give up too fast.

I think I’m speaking for all successful bloggers when I say that we all probably have only used one new technology at a time, and most of us aren’t even using them all right now.

Shoemoney only started using Twitter 4 months ago, and he’s been around for years.

Just do one thing at a time, and you’ll be fine.

By: wordpress

wordpress — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:17:03 +0000

Great suggestions if you are feeing pressured by social media.

By: Adriatic Web Design Company

Adriatic Web Design Company — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:03:24 +0000

Great tips, I agree Blogging can be a hassle especially when you have alot of priorities along with it. Generating traffic is not easy nowadays either.

By: stubsy

stubsy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:40:56 +0000

I think it better to focus on search engine traffic and content first, I find forums are as good as social media when it comes to getting traffic.

By: Nick Stamoulis

Nick Stamoulis — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:01:00 +0000

I know this feeling. Your best bet is to pick a few every few weeks or months and learn them well and then pick which works best for you.

By: Jannie

Jannie — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:21:20 +0000

Great blog content is more important that Twitting and such.

By: Blake Raab

Blake Raab — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:26:17 +0000

I think this is a healthy approach to Web 2.0. I get overwhelmed with all of the sites and tools, but I remind myself that there are just a few that I need to keep up with. My business is new, so I will probably continue to try, or at least look at, new tools as they come out, but realizing that you don’t have to use them all is a good step.

By: SEO Blog

SEO Blog — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:57:22 +0000

Thanks! It was good to read this post since I feel overwhelmed at times. There’s so much to do and not enough time in the day for all of it. I just read the 4 hour work week and there are a ton of great tips on how to shorten your work week. It’s a good reminder to not kill yourself working crazy hours! Thanks again!

By: Dali Burgado

Dali Burgado — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:05:53 +0000

Excellent post, Darren.

As long as you are focused on your goal and your core tasks you won’t be overwhelmed.

Thanks so much for the tips.

I appreciate you!
Dali Burgado

By: Tom At The Home Business Archive

Tom At The Home Business Archive — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:31:43 +0000

Good tips.It´s impossible to get involved in every single Web2.0 community online.I focus on a few that I like and build a strong profile on them.

By: Surender

Surender — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:53:44 +0000

Everyday changes are common thing.What happen then?If web 2.0 is invented?
If some one is drinking Whiskey then what happen?
If we drink Rum then we have to stick there with Rum.
If we desire then we can’t control ourself.
Lets talk about my blog.I want more and more subscribers.
If you can help me.
http://www.iboozi.com

By: ITrush

ITrush — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:20:18 +0000

#5 is really very important, if you’re having fun with what you’re doing then the rest will just follow..

By: Goldie

Goldie — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:40:06 +0000

Can anyone advise me on the benefits that Plurk can offer? I really want to use it, but only if it’s worth the effort in promoting my site

By: Marijan Sivric

Marijan Sivric — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:41:51 +0000

I have the same problem and I can’t focus! Thank you for the advice! I hope this will help me!