Taking It Back to Basics

Way to step out there and take a risk. I think its nice to see what a person looks like and talks like outside of their writing.

I liked the video post - it makes me feel like I "know" you better :-)

The point about language is true in so many areas. When I write articles about WordPress code or talk to clients about customizations, I try to tailor the language to their skill level. If someone doesn't know what I'm talking about, I'm unable to help them.

Your kitty isn't that much of a whore - she wouldn't even show her face ;-)

Now you're really making me look bad. I can't even get around to doing a blog and you're getting in to video! Nice job, Danny, and point well taken. Like the folks now that are all about Web 3.0. What is it? Learned a long time ago in PR, people appreicate when you dumb things down for them. They don't want to have to ask what something means. The more they don't know the more they're afraid of looking foolish. I appreciate the video a lot, especially tonight when I'm tired. Much easier to absorb. And as other may have said, if you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have tried so hard to look at your teeth darn it! You're the best, my friend.

Danny, congrats on the move to video. Completely agree with you. Video makes the message pop so much more compared to the written word, in my opinion. And the beauty of it is, the shorter the better - almost like the value add for Twitter. Just get to the point and deliver the message, much like you did here. Look forward to more videos. Maybe I'll one day venture in to videos as well.

@sternalpr

1. Great post.
2. Like that you used video. I've entertained it too, but have yet to be brave enough to do it.
3. Introducing SM to those who have not heard of it, or know very little of it, can be challenging. I think you're exactly right. We need to go back to some of the basics.
4. Is that a cat behind your head? I'm pretty sure it is.
5. I'm not sure why I just numbered my comments.

Right on, Danny.

We do live in a small echo chamber that we've all grown accustom to. Evolution and acceptance of social media isn't going to happen instantly. We have to remain vigilant in how we communicate with others if we're looking to get them to join Twitter, start a blog, or get clients.

As a geek I know I love talking to other geeks about the newest big deal and that usually involves a lot of verbal shorthand. But as a writer I know the importance of remembering that not everyone knows the jargon. Maybe part of it is a passive-aggressive revenge of the nerds thing: the "cool" kids shut us out when we were young and now that we're the cool kids, we use terminology to shut them out. Anyway, I always invite people to stop me during conversation if I mention something that needs definition and I try to remember to check faces to make sure there's comprehension.
PS: nice hat, and - speaking as someone who grew up without access to dentists or orthodontists - people don't usually notice unless you bring it to their attention.

Danny,

Great to see you! Literally. I admire your courage crossing to video blogging (I almost said vlogging:)). I have to admit that I love all these new social media terms and often use them but it does take a long time to fully grasp their meaning. I can see how that possibly make others feel alienated.

Keren

I thought you did quite well Danny- and you've got the longest eyelashes! ;-) I agree with your vid ( as a newbie myself) we are searching for teachers/mentors who speak OUR language until we catch on to the tech stuff. Thanks for taking the leap into video.

Good call for stepping into videos Danny, it does take quite a bit more bravery than some people actually expect.

One thought: stop rocking your chair back & forth LOL. It's the same as stage performance: pick a spot and stick to it, only move when you have purpose. Otherwise, it becomes distracting (not to mention you don't want make your viewers seasick!). Other than that, keep it up!

HAHAHA funniest post ever. Teeth are over rated anyway.
Great job - it let's your community know who the real you is, and it's authentic.

LOL I'd like to answer in the form of a video. But alas, I haven't figured that out yet either.

to be honest even the words "social media" scare me

Your cat is, in fact, a media monger... all the same, I enjoyed the approach. Good job, and interesting new blog design, by the way.

Way to step out there and take a risk. I think its nice to see what a person looks like and talks like outside of their writing.

I liked the video post - it makes me feel like I "know" you better :-)

The point about language is true in so many areas. When I write articles about WordPress code or talk to clients about customizations, I try to tailor the language to their skill level. If someone doesn't know what I'm talking about, I'm unable to help them.

Your kitty isn't that much of a whore - she wouldn't even show her face ;-)

Now you're really making me look bad. I can't even get around to doing a blog and you're getting in to video! Nice job, Danny, and point well taken. Like the folks now that are all about Web 3.0. What is it? Learned a long time ago in PR, people appreicate when you dumb things down for them. They don't want to have to ask what something means. The more they don't know the more they're afraid of looking foolish. I appreciate the video a lot, especially tonight when I'm tired. Much easier to absorb. And as other may have said, if you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have tried so hard to look at your teeth darn it! You're the best, my friend.

Danny, congrats on the move to video. Completely agree with you. Video makes the message pop so much more compared to the written word, in my opinion. And the beauty of it is, the shorter the better - almost like the value add for Twitter. Just get to the point and deliver the message, much like you did here. Look forward to more videos. Maybe I'll one day venture in to videos as well.

@sternalpr

1. Great post.
2. Like that you used video. I've entertained it too, but have yet to be brave enough to do it.
3. Introducing SM to those who have not heard of it, or know very little of it, can be challenging. I think you're exactly right. We need to go back to some of the basics.
4. Is that a cat behind your head? I'm pretty sure it is.
5. I'm not sure why I just numbered my comments.

Right on, Danny.

We do live in a small echo chamber that we've all grown accustom to. Evolution and acceptance of social media isn't going to happen instantly. We have to remain vigilant in how we communicate with others if we're looking to get them to join Twitter, start a blog, or get clients.

As a geek I know I love talking to other geeks about the newest big deal and that usually involves a lot of verbal shorthand. But as a writer I know the importance of remembering that not everyone knows the jargon. Maybe part of it is a passive-aggressive revenge of the nerds thing: the "cool" kids shut us out when we were young and now that we're the cool kids, we use terminology to shut them out. Anyway, I always invite people to stop me during conversation if I mention something that needs definition and I try to remember to check faces to make sure there's comprehension.
PS: nice hat, and - speaking as someone who grew up without access to dentists or orthodontists - people don't usually notice unless you bring it to their attention.

Danny,

Great to see you! Literally. I admire your courage crossing to video blogging (I almost said vlogging:)). I have to admit that I love all these new social media terms and often use them but it does take a long time to fully grasp their meaning. I can see how that possibly make others feel alienated.

Keren

I thought you did quite well Danny- and you've got the longest eyelashes! ;-) I agree with your vid ( as a newbie myself) we are searching for teachers/mentors who speak OUR language until we catch on to the tech stuff. Thanks for taking the leap into video.

Good call for stepping into videos Danny, it does take quite a bit more bravery than some people actually expect.

One thought: stop rocking your chair back & forth LOL. It's the same as stage performance: pick a spot and stick to it, only move when you have purpose. Otherwise, it becomes distracting (not to mention you don't want make your viewers seasick!). Other than that, keep it up!

HAHAHA funniest post ever. Teeth are over rated anyway.
Great job - it let's your community know who the real you is, and it's authentic.

LOL I'd like to answer in the form of a video. But alas, I haven't figured that out yet either.

to be honest even the words "social media" scare me