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What’s The A-List Got That You Aint Got?
By Kimberly Bock | January 11, 2008
I love organic search engine optimization because it’s something that your mind and hands have control of, not your pockets as opposed to PPC and other paid options.
This site’s original design was to strictly engage in sharing SEO as I also learn. But, my directives have expanded as I have expanded with what I have observed. And, as promised, I pass it on to you.
My understanding of SEO strategies have been significantly enhanced by social networking environments that I have had the priveledge of becoming a member of.
Presently you can find me in the following ‘zones’ (My personal profile links):
Stumbleupon (#2 main hangout)
MySpace
LiveSpace
Facebook
MyBlogLog
Twitter
Sphinn (#1 main hangout)
AuthSpot (my poetry Username Kimberly Bock)
A-Listers
There are a predominant number social networking blog posts that have received A-list attention and for good reasons.
An A-lister’s support/vote may apply to the following reasons -
The Blogger receiving the support have:
Established themselves as having leadership qualities
Unique writing abilities
Actively proven prominence by means of successful implementation of the strategies they promote
Brainstormers with technical intelligence that’s not always clearly understood, but are acknowledged by the A-listers as “knowing their sh*t”
Writers for reputable sources
Ones with an earned position after longterm determination
promoter of others within their ‘zone’ providing interaction that’s supportive to those involved
Provider of uniqueness to the ‘zone’, therefore standing out amongst the cloud of their peers yet working in unison towards shared goal of success
One with solid priorities, sticking to his/her guns, through friction & opposition
Those with the ability to see an unsuccessful mission as a learning tool, eliminating the words, “I have failed” in exchange for, “The next round belongs to ME“
(This list represents a rough draft, not an absolute)
In the past couple of months, I have read an incredible amount of material by A-listers which cover this very topic repeatedly.
Mine is no different, better or worse than theirs. Although, it’s always a beautiful thing to read that ONE post that sees the world a little bit differently, thinks without manipulation, and shares from their own untainted undefiled reasoning. Not being manipulated by fear of some sort of loss that may be experienced because you are thinking for yourself.
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**Courage is resistance to fear; mastery of fear - not absence of fear” - Mark Twain**
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The “jones’s” of your online/social networks are awesome educational tools and can benefit your endeavors. If you’re not a part of multiple social educational arena’s you are likely removed from real-time invaluable information. But, in my raw observations, innovation is the crowned “King”.
Uniqueness only enters it’s peak when combined with the ability to push things to the limit. Allowing you to evaluate the “impossible “ as a means to reconstruct and create. Seeing “impossible” not as an absolute hindrance. Therefore rendering YOU also a leader. Another A-lister to add to the quality of the communities you are bedding with. (’bedding’=used to describe an entire ensemble)
There will be plenty of posts on social networking etiquette! Sheeeesh…
You’ll see a wide array of opinions and material on this subject as we all want to be heard. That’s what blogging is. We’re big kids (me) who no longer want to lock up our bedside diaries. We want to change the world with what we have to say. (or make pocket-filler - whatever flogs your log)
I read a post recently by a well known and highly respected “Social Ninja” (and otherwise professional SEO and Blogger). It was called, “The Art of Flattering - Social Media Marketing How-To”
It’s completely deserving of kudos, as it was a wonderful overview of the influx of us newbies into the Social Networking power structures that are at our disposal.
She provided a list of 5 unspoken social media rules. She addresses an outline of how social media flattering should be implemented with strategy(?!)
How timing of flattery increases or decreases your appeal in the eyes of A-listers
Suggests not spreading “Love” without sincerity due to the fact that they are not dumb a**es (she’s certainly right about THAT <wink>)
Upon placing a vote on an A-lister’s post, she tells us it should also include a comment that browns our noses more fully, by not only voting an saying, “You rock!” or “Great post!” but we are to provide a more extensive comment in essence briefly blowing smoke up a**ses so they know you were not only trying to score brownie points, but were also paying attention to them.
How many times your flattery will be tolerated in a particular time span, before being considered annoying
And, of course, she voices a variety of ways to express your flattery creatively
Her advice is certainly a winner for some. Those that use her advice are likely to experience a degree of kudos in return.
But, there’s those of us that have more distinct priorities.
Some of us have so many goals on our plate that we simply don’t have the time to hassle ourselves with worry over what others think of us. Sometimes we just don’t have time for extensive commenting (barely enough time for READING the posts). Maybe we just don’t DESIRE to kiss butt. Just MAYBE, we applaud (smarty’s “flatter“) others out of simple, shear appreciation? Just maybe…We feel it’s the right thing to do to because we are grateful for the added insight which increases our mental databank thereby empowering our growth.
You’re future success depends not on the A-listers, but your own abilities. It is dependent upon you as an individual. That will be what defines you. Not flattery, overdoing flattery or a lack thereof.
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**The things that make us safest from others make us least from ourselves - Danah Boyd**
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If you feel that what you have to offer is insufficient, and that is what seems to be reciprocated in your present online environments, I suggest staying true to who you are, continue appreciating them for what the offer by giving your little, “Kool dude!”, “Stumbled!” , “Sphunn!” comments and apply what you learn, making a name for YOURSELF
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Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass,
it’s about learning to dance in the rain. - Author UNKNOWN
(nevertheless making a lasting impression)
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Display the innovative leader that lies beneath YOUR skin
Fill the missing piece of the puzzle. 
If you enjoy flattering those deserving of it, then by all means, flatter however you see fit! If it becomes annoying, they’re adults, I think they’ll get over it as soon as they see that you have something worthwhile to bring to the table. If they don’t maybe you aren’t in the right ‘zone’.
Be a leader and not a follower
And You’ll be fine.
Topics: Controversy |
January 14th, 2008 at 9:29 am
There is such a hot discussion at Sphinn that I decided to contradict there
Great post, I liked your style, but no, I don’t agree, lol…
[see my comment at Sphinn]
January 14th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Ok..
New comment at Sphinn returned…
January 14th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
lol, and one more!
January 14th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
LoL
This has got to stop!
Well, while we’re at it…
You’ve got a new one…
January 14th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Kimberly, you are awesome! (yes, I am always sincere). I thought that if I continued arguing, that would be ridiculous. We see each other’s points and I love your writing style btw. We were speaking about quite different angles, and I think I should write a post about the art of online ‘traction’!
January 14th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Online traction…
Us?
Nah…
I think we are both doing great things. And you are well liked in a variety of atmospheres.
You are also liked in this one.
Sheeesh…
I hope you’re not going to argue about that!
January 15th, 2008 at 10:36 am
Nah, consider your last flattery well taken, hehe
No, seriously, I enjoyed our conversation and thank you for the attention.
Like I said, I could call my post “SMM Unwritten Rules” and avoid the word ‘flattery’ at all, and I don’t think that would result in this enjoyable ‘online traction’ (yes, let it be)… But I chose the wording on purpose in a hope that someone would contradict, and I guess that worked.
So thank you again, peace…
January 19th, 2008 at 12:19 am
I’m surprised this idea of an “A list” comes up as often as it does. I think it is self-reinforcing.
I read a lot - I don’t give any more belief in what one blogger says versus another. Its all merit based in my mind.
January 20th, 2008 at 3:55 am
I love your writing style. You gave the topic rhythm and life. Very creative:)
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