http://www.martinkoss.com I don't mean to be so opinionated and argumentative, it's just me... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:40:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 I don't mean to be so opinionated and argumentative, it's just me... Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no I don't mean to be so opinionated and argumentative, it's just me... http://www.martinkoss.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.martinkoss.com/category/audiopodcast/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-to-be-heard-on-twitter-facebook/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-to-be-heard-on-twitter-facebook/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:30:56 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=624 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-to-be-heard-on-twitter-facebook/feed/ 1 [Includes video option] Tired of your message (Tweets & Updates) falling on deaf ears? Frustrated because all your ‘followers’ and ‘fans’ seem to completely ignore you?… Ha ha ha… Join the club! Thanks for listening/watching. - [Includes video option] Tired of your message (Tweets & Updates) falling on deaf ears? Frustrated because all your ‘followers’ and ‘fans’ seem to completely ignore you?… Ha ha ha… Join the club! Thanks for listening/watching. Audio only version below... Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 6:13 http://www.martinkoss.com/facebook/podcasting-on-facebook-well-sort-of/ http://www.martinkoss.com/facebook/podcasting-on-facebook-well-sort-of/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:33:57 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=609 http://www.martinkoss.com/facebook/podcasting-on-facebook-well-sort-of/feed/ 1 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/being-the-best-at-what-you-do/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/being-the-best-at-what-you-do/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:33:14 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=541 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/being-the-best-at-what-you-do/feed/ 0 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/facebook-or-twitter-which-do-you-prefer/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/facebook-or-twitter-which-do-you-prefer/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:06:46 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=450 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/facebook-or-twitter-which-do-you-prefer/feed/ 0 When I got an email asking me which I prefer between Facebook or Twitter, I hardly needed many seconds to decide. My personal preference, even though I use both because they each server different purposes, and largely because of the clear winner when i... When I got an email asking me which I prefer between Facebook or Twitter, I hardly needed many seconds to decide. My personal preference, even though I use both because they each server different purposes, and largely because of the clear winner when it comes to transparency, is Facebook. Allow me to explain - please click play. Thank you for spending 5 minutes with me. Martin. Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 4:47 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-seo-internet-marketing-is-like-marriage/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-seo-internet-marketing-is-like-marriage/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:21:15 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=414 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/how-seo-internet-marketing-is-like-marriage/feed/ 2 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/do-you-want-more-fans-followers-and-subscribers/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/do-you-want-more-fans-followers-and-subscribers/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:38:33 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=371 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/do-you-want-more-fans-followers-and-subscribers/feed/ 0 audio,Blogging,Facebook,martinkoss,Social Branding,Twitter How To Really Get Fans, Followers and Subscribers! I must see that heading a dozen times a day and I cringe every time I see it. Do you?Oh yes - another day begins with another load of junk in my mailbox (and found on Twitter) about ‘automated’ followe... How To Really Get Fans, Followers and Subscribers! I must see that heading a dozen times a day and I cringe every time I see it. Do you?Oh yes - another day begins with another load of junk in my mailbox (and found on Twitter) about ‘automated’ follower gathering… But is is of any real value or is it just crap, garbage, hype and a complete waste of time? Well, I think you know my opinion. Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 5:14 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/focus-on-your-content-more-than-style/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/focus-on-your-content-more-than-style/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:29:07 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=328 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/focus-on-your-content-more-than-style/feed/ 2 audio,Internet Marketing,martin koss,martinkoss,Social Branding Sometimes (or should I say 'often') we find ourselves tweaking and playing about with parts of our website or blog that really don't need it. Next time you catch yourself tinkering - ask yourself "do I NEED to be doing this or am I just wasting time?" Sometimes (or should I say 'often') we find ourselves tweaking and playing about with parts of our website or blog that really don't need it. Next time you catch yourself tinkering - ask yourself "do I NEED to be doing this or am I just wasting time?" Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 2:08 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/it-takes-time-to-build-a-business-even-on-the-web/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/it-takes-time-to-build-a-business-even-on-the-web/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:29:28 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=356 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/it-takes-time-to-build-a-business-even-on-the-web/feed/ 0 Don't expect your internet business become an overnight success - regardless of all the hyped up BS about secret and magic formulas... Don't expect your internet business become an overnight success - regardless of all the hyped up BS about secret and magic formulas... Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 8:11 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-a-great-example-of-social-networking/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-a-great-example-of-social-networking/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:18:55 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=411 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-a-great-example-of-social-networking/feed/ 0 Facebook,Internet Marketing,Social Branding,Twitter Having had a great telephone session yesterday with a company who is really active on social media and really takes advantage of the potential of communicating and interacting on the many social networking platforms - I thought I’d tell you about it… Having had a great telephone session yesterday with a company who is really active on social media and really takes advantage of the potential of communicating and interacting on the many social networking platforms - I thought I’d tell you about it… Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 7:51 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/should-we-listen-to-this-author/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/should-we-listen-to-this-author/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:01:37 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=408 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/should-we-listen-to-this-author/feed/ 0 Or is this a case of "Don't Do As I Do - Do As I Say"?  Having recently fiished a book that talked about ‘Social Media Rules’ and how we should all act in ‘Web 2.0′ - the new media (whatever you want to call it), Or is this a case of "Don't Do As I Do - Do As I Say"?  Having recently fiished a book that talked about ‘Social Media Rules’ and how we should all act in ‘Web 2.0′ - the new media (whatever you want to call it), I decided to test the theory of ‘communicate, reply, respond’ etc., on the author… Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 5:15 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/one-person-makes-creating-your-content-worthwhile/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/one-person-makes-creating-your-content-worthwhile/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:56:10 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=362 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/one-person-makes-creating-your-content-worthwhile/feed/ 0 When creating content for your readers, listeners, viewers - how many 'subscribers' makes it all worthwhile?Well, in my opinion; If content is helping just one person - it was worthwhile creating it. One Person Makes Creating Your Content Worthwhile When creating content for your readers, listeners, viewers - how many 'subscribers' makes it all worthwhile?Well, in my opinion; If content is helping just one person - it was worthwhile creating it. One Person Makes Creating Your Content Worthwhile One new subscriber, one new fan, one new follower and, of course, one new customer… Surely? Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 1:22 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-have-you-done-today-to-boost-your-brand/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-have-you-done-today-to-boost-your-brand/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:07:21 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=366 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/what-have-you-done-today-to-boost-your-brand/feed/ 0 How much ‘interaction’ have you done today? Have you commented on any blogs? Have you responded to any comments left on your blog? Updated your facebook status? Sent any updates on twitter?If you have not participated, interacted, communicated, How much ‘interaction’ have you done today? Have you commented on any blogs? Have you responded to any comments left on your blog? Updated your facebook status? Sent any updates on twitter?If you have not participated, interacted, communicated, exchanged thoughts, updated your status, followed up with a comment or a reply or written a new blog post... What does that say to your subscribers, followers and fans? Does it say that you still exist? Or does it give them the impression you don't care? Perhaps some people will stop looking to you for advice and new, interesting content... What Have You Done Today? Are you still in your followers' timeline? Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 4:01 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-make-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-competition/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-make-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-competition/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:46:43 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=379 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-make-time-to-get-ahead-of-your-competition/feed/ 0 audio,Internet Marketing,martin koss,martinkoss,Social Branding If you are not making time to get ahead of your competition - you’re getting further behind. I know it is hard to make time but somehow you need to ensure you are where the crowds are - before your competition gets there. If you are not making time to get ahead of your competition - you’re getting further behind. I know it is hard to make time but somehow you need to ensure you are where the crowds are - before your competition gets there. Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 3:45 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-respond-to-comments/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-respond-to-comments/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:54:07 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=382 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/why-you-must-respond-to-comments/feed/ 0 audio,Blogging,Customer Services,Facebook,Internet Marketing,Social Branding,Twitter How much time do you spend following up on comments and questions and updates in blogs, twitter, facebook etc? Do you read them? Do you respond? You should. - If you are ignoring what other people are saying to you, How much time do you spend following up on comments and questions and updates in blogs, twitter, facebook etc? Do you read them? Do you respond? You should. If you are ignoring what other people are saying to you, about you or in the community created by you, then you are neglecting your obligation. Don;t get involved in social media or any 'interaction' based platform if you think you are too big, too famous, too popular and everyone else is too insignificant. Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 2:32 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/when-should-you-send-out-your-updates/ http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/when-should-you-send-out-your-updates/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:03:59 +0000 Martin Koss http://www.martinkoss.com/?p=385 http://www.martinkoss.com/audiopodcast/when-should-you-send-out-your-updates/feed/ 0 Blogging,Internet Marketing,Social Branding,Twitter When do you update? When do you tweet? When do you send out content updates via your blog, podcast, community platforms? - Is there a ‘right time’ to tweet or send out updates? You bet there is. More importantly there are lots of ‘times’ when sending ... When do you update? When do you tweet? When do you send out content updates via your blog, podcast, community platforms? Is there a ‘right time’ to tweet or send out updates? You bet there is. More importantly there are lots of ‘times’ when sending out updates is rendering your efforts virtually pointless. Martin Koss - thinking out loud... no 2:24