Comments on: The Best Things in Life Really ARE Free http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/ The Human Side of Media and the Social Side of Marketing Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:36:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: social media - the red light district? | SonnyGill.com http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-2038 social media - the red light district? | SonnyGill.com Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:26:59 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-2038 [...] fling of utter bliss and then thrown aside the next business day - A biz model that can be purchased and become certified in by anyone who wants to ‘do it’ - A plug n’ play or [...] [...] fling of utter bliss and then thrown aside the next business day – A biz model that can be purchased and become certified in by anyone who wants to ‘do it’ – A plug n’ play or [...]

]]> By: My Gift to You - Hurry, Offer Ends Soon | danny brown http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1988 My Gift to You - Hurry, Offer Ends Soon | danny brown Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:21:29 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1988 [...] there’s been a recent spate of Social Media Certification courses spring up lately. Who knows, maybe they’re great? However, I feel that it’d be remiss [...] [...] there’s been a recent spate of Social Media Certification courses spring up lately. Who knows, maybe they’re great? However, I feel that it’d be remiss [...]

]]> By: Hendry Lee http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1977 Hendry Lee Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:04:10 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1977 I mean, the product you mention. ;) I mean, the product you mention. ;)

]]> By: Hendry Lee http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1976 Hendry Lee Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:03:05 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1976 I search the site for the offer but could not find what you offer. I have to agree with you then. It is not just a/b/c and then d. The real value that is offered should be experience. I search the site for the offer but could not find what you offer.

I have to agree with you then. It is not just a/b/c and then d. The real value that is offered should be experience.

]]> By: Danny Brown http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1973 Danny Brown Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:55:52 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1973 I agree with you that premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study. The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant - in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening. I agree with you that premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study.

The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant – in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening.

]]> By: Danny Brown http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1972 Danny Brown Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:55:42 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1972 I agree with you that premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study. The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant - in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening.<span class="idc-clear"></span> I agree with you that premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study.

The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant – in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening.<span class="idc-clear"></span>

]]> By: Danny Brown http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1971 Danny Brown Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:55:35 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1971 I agree with you thta premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study. The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant - in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening. I agree with you thta premium content will always be wanted (and needed). I just don't think that you can cram social media "certification" into 12 hours of distance study.

The course basically says you'll be a social media coach or consultant – in 12 hours? With every single tool and application covered? Sorry, I don't see that happening.

]]> By: Hendry Lee http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1970 Hendry Lee Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:44:10 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1970 Danny, I agree with you that all of these stuff are more likely available for free, but there always are room for premium content. Even when people can download Tribes audio for free, some people still want to grab the book. Blog posts, twitter messages are free but compilation of well planned content has its value, at least it saves time. WordPress.tv provides (and will soon host) every video you need to install and maintain your own WordPress blog, but a book such as WordPress for Dummies will still sell very well. It's a strategy every blogger should know about. My personal opinion is that bloggers who are also savvy info marketers will win on the long run because they know how to cash in with their content. Danny, I agree with you that all of these stuff are more likely available for free, but there always are room for premium content.

Even when people can download Tribes audio for free, some people still want to grab the book. Blog posts, twitter messages are free but compilation of well planned content has its value, at least it saves time.

WordPress.tv provides (and will soon host) every video you need to install and maintain your own WordPress blog, but a book such as WordPress for Dummies will still sell very well.

It's a strategy every blogger should know about. My personal opinion is that bloggers who are also savvy info marketers will win on the long run because they know how to cash in with their content.

]]> By: Judy Rey Wasserman http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1918 Judy Rey Wasserman Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:00:29 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1918 Danny, Great post. Thanks! There is so much good free info on Twitter and SM sites. I am grateful and amazed. I've been learning form the people you mention, plus others and you. Although In real time I'm a newbie to SM, since other than blogging I've only been active for three months, in Twitter & FB years (like dog years, I guess) I'm a sophomore. Mid Nov. '08 I put up another web site for a new e book. This is a different site than the larger main one for my art. The e book is full size illustrated with art, self motivational, inspirational and uses art to actually change eyesight and help a person gain emotional freedom.[ Since I'm making a point and not promoting in this comment, I'll refrain from mentioning the URLs or name of the book.] Then, as the marketers I'm also learning from seem to think giving away a product helps sales I created a smaller version, 30 = pages that I give away fro free. Guess which one has more owner/readers? Yep, the book that sells for $24.95 beats the free substantial taste test e booklet. Hands down. So I guess people appreciate what they pay for and value is placed on price.I also have Trial Pay for the book (thus by buying online from Blockbuster, The Gap and other businesses one can get the book for free. That was added 2 weeks ago, and although the book sells, the Trial Pay has not yet been used. I write this to say that my experience so far totally backs your findings and posts. I'm happy to follow you on Twitter where I am @judyrey. Danny, connect with me on FB please. I have not yet mastered finding people! And I'm an administrator for the Boomer group there! Judy Rey Wasserman Danny,
Great post. Thanks!
There is so much good free info on Twitter and SM sites. I am grateful and amazed. I've been learning form the people you mention, plus others and you.
Although In real time I'm a newbie to SM, since other than blogging I've only been active for three months, in Twitter & FB years (like dog years, I guess) I'm a sophomore.
Mid Nov. '08 I put up another web site for a new e book. This is a different site than the larger main one for my art. The e book is full size illustrated with art, self motivational, inspirational and uses art to actually change eyesight and help a person gain emotional freedom.[ Since I'm making a point and not promoting in this comment, I'll refrain from mentioning the URLs or name of the book.]
Then, as the marketers I'm also learning from seem to think giving away a product helps sales I created a smaller version, 30 = pages that I give away fro free. Guess which one has more owner/readers? Yep, the book that sells for $24.95 beats the free substantial taste test e booklet. Hands down.
So I guess people appreciate what they pay for and value is placed on price.I also have Trial Pay for the book (thus by buying online from Blockbuster, The Gap and other businesses one can get the book for free. That was added 2 weeks ago, and although the book sells, the Trial Pay has not yet been used.
I write this to say that my experience so far totally backs your findings and posts.
I'm happy to follow you on Twitter where I am @judyrey. Danny, connect with me on FB please. I have not yet mastered finding people! And I'm an administrator for the Boomer group there!
Judy Rey Wasserman

]]> By: Adam_Gainer http://dannybrown.me/2009/01/30/the-best-things-in-life-really-are-free/#comment-1911 Adam_Gainer Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:48:22 +0000 http://dannybrown.me/?p=3870#comment-1911 Danny, I had looked at this "social media certification" site earlier today thanks to Amber's tweet. When I saw it I felt mixed feelings. While this guy may be legitimate and he will teach you a lot about social media, it's hard to imagine you can cram twelve hours of "class" and become an expert in anything. While I cringe when people I work with call me a social media "guru, maven ( insert buzzword title here)" I just call myself a guy who plays on the internet too much. I know that I only learn what works and what doesn't from practicing and trying and failing (which is the greatest teacher). The best part is trying and failing is free, while success is priceless. Danny,

I had looked at this "social media certification" site earlier today thanks to Amber's tweet. When I saw it I felt mixed feelings. While this guy may be legitimate and he will teach you a lot about social media, it's hard to imagine you can cram twelve hours of "class" and become an expert in anything.

While I cringe when people I work with call me a social media "guru, maven ( insert buzzword title here)" I just call myself a guy who plays on the internet too much. I know that I only learn what works and what doesn't from practicing and trying and failing (which is the greatest teacher). The best part is trying and failing is free, while success is priceless.

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