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By: Morgan Sully

Morgan Sully — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:27:52 +0000

Hi Shannon,
I just added you because of this post filtering through on Twitter.

Thank you!

Here’s some Googled Twitter results for it (lots!):

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=wxP&q=site%3Atwitter.com+shannonpaul+online+presence&btnG=Search

By: Sean Bailey

Sean Bailey — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:37:35 +0000

Hey Shannon,

For school I’m going to have to have a blog for an Online PR course, but I decided to get a head start on that in November. Right now I’m just learning how to keep a focus with my site and write in my own voice more. I’m trying to keep my content interesting because I’m definitely interested in it and I hope people that drop by my page will find it the same.

At the moment I think twitter is the greatest way to build on online presence simply for its accessibility to so many people, as you mentioned. I also agree that meeting people in person is second to none, and I plan to get on that a little more in 2009.

@InSeansOpinion

By: Jared O'Toole

Jared O'Toole — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:19:21 +0000

I think leveraging twitter is key. Because everyone is on the same level it truly gives you the opportunity to be in a discussion with someone who you could never have imagined having access to. In time they might just notice you and you’ll find yourself with an amazing connection.

By: Lindsay Olson

Lindsay Olson — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:38:40 +0000

Shannon, excellent post! I am with you on how you felt starting your blog. I felt the same way and still do sometimes with mine. I talked about it for years and the thought of posting my ideas for the whole world to read gave me so much anxiety I put it off for 2 years!

I really like your number 3. I started using Twitter a year and a half ago, well before I started my blog, and I can’t even count how many valuable connections I’ve made through the people I’ve met on Twitter. It’s also helped me strengthen those relationships with people I already know that I can’t get face time with due to geographical constraints. Twitter has enriched my life in ways that no other online medium does consistently.

Thanks for sharing!

By: Daniel Edlen

Daniel Edlen — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:24:29 +0000

It’s funny how the best way to be a bird on the wire on Twitter is to evesdrop. Wasn’t that a social no-no? I love it. Hard to follow a lot of people though. Thanks for this!

Peace,
@vinylart

By: Jennifer Larson

Jennifer Larson — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:54:36 +0000

Hey Shannon,

I feel like i’m in the same boat as you. I just started my own internet marketing consulting business, and have one very good client. But, even though I’ve been writing for other’s blogs and writing content for three years, there is still so much I don’t know. I’m definitly going to utilize twitter this year to learn from the best. That’s probably the best peice of advice on your list. They are already doing what works, so building relationships with them gives you the opportunity to have as many mentors as you want.

By: Heather RAst

Heather RAst — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:09:24 +0000

Given that at the time of my commenting there are 39 predecessors (I’ll go for self-deprecation and confess I haven’t had 39 legitimate commenters in the 6 months I’ve had my own blog!), I’d definitely say you’re doing something right, ‘textbook’ ((maybe an oxymoron for socmed, anyway)) or not).

And while there’s a sliver of me that wishes I could yank a part of that interest/following (hey, just keepin it real, like our foresome @ambercadabra, @bethharte should), I wholly understand why you have followers and readers and hold your own with someone like Chris Brogan. You have a light.

I like your candid, funny, and honest approach, with a dash of your own self-deprecation thrown in. What’s more, I appreciate that you didn’t stand on a pedestal and proclaim “this is the way to build an online reputation” with authority. We’ve each read/twittered enough about socmed ‘experts’ to wrinkle our noses at that presumptive attitude.

I think we’re all fortunate that you “fell into” your own blog and tweet like a fiend…looking forward to meeting you at SxSW and growing our twitter friendship! Heather

By: Krista Parry

Krista Parry — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:35:18 +0000

Thank you so very much for your valuable insight. I may have been convinced to start my own blog. Maybe I’ll make that my 2009 resolution. I enjoy reading your blog!