Final final post... tenatively..

I was reading a post from a colleague in the class and it reminded me of 'Almost Human' a sci fi show that apparently didn't make it, but I thought it was great!  Anyway, in that future, you were tagged, your phone's GPS would alter electronic ads around you and advertise things you wanted in store windows, bus stop advertisements, in the store itself...  Just something to think about...

Actually, I might come back here from time to time to post some more...  Maybe I will delete the blog?  Don't know...  :)

Final Post

I have had a great time in this class and I have learned a lot!  First thing I learned is that there is a lot to learn.  Second is that effective social media marketing takes time, commitment, and knowledge.  I have more to learn about effectively using the analytics and still have learned enough to use it effectively, for a beginner.

I have learned that the activity on my social media is effected by my participation in it.  If I am not active, it is not active. 

I am still amazed that one ad of $8 got me so much more activity; however, I can see that building an audience in the thousands might cost considerably more.  Still, as I understand it, the more activity you get the less the ads cost, so…  My niche is small comparatively.  I saw quotes of per click costs in the .47 range, but as I understand it, a broader market, more interest could considerably lower the cost to as little as .17…   That is a very rough guestimate.

I have been down during the fires helping friends and doing anything I can.  And with finals, I have also been down… so I am getting lots of notices asking where I am.  I will get back there as I enjoy my niche! 

Best to all affected by the fires, I think most have been in some way, even just watching is emotional.. 

Best to all!

K

Planning Future Strategy

After reading posts from other students and noting what works for me, FB and constant contact along with tumbler and I think, pinterest.  

Right now time is interesting.  I am actually looking for work, as I do not have a viable business currently.  I plan to be most active in FB and link my other accounts.   I have not done much if anything with tumbler and nothing with pinterest yet.  I think I should spend at least an hour a day on FB and a few hours a week on the other two.  This would be proportionate with interest in my postings.  As they go up so will my online activities.  First, I have to be able to pay the bills so I can continue building.

On the other hand, if I do not build first, then it follows that others will have the same interest or lower than mine.  It is a dilemma.  They key is that I have tools now period.  At the start of the class, I had no idea of the potential; now that I do, it is up to me to utilize the tools to create an empire!  Heh, ran with it… 

No, really, no matter what I do, it will be better than before.  I plan to re-read the books to firm up what I have learned and simply continue to grow…  And see…