Spam My Blog

Byjoel

Social media is all about interacting with others. Without give and take communication, social media ceases to be social.

That’s because people love to talk about themselves, their lives and what they are doing. Sure, it’s naval-gazing, but there’s an unspoken social contract that says “It’s okay because you do it, too!”

Last week I conducted a social experiment of my own. Inspired by a post made by Jason Moffat, I invited followers of my fan page to post whatever they wanted on one particular thread. This would be an opportunity to share anything they wanted, including a promotional link for their own page or business.

Typically I don’t allow promotions on my Facebook page, but as long as it was contained in replies to this particular thread, I decided to allow it.

The result was one of the most popular discussions on my page from the last thirty days!

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Most who took advantage of my invitation did indeed share about their business and posted a link to their site.

However, some just posted something nice with no personal gain. It was interesting to see how my fans seized the opportunity to share whatever they wanted.

As fun as it was to make this happen on my Facebook page, how much more fun would it be to invite you, my reader, into my home (eg: my blog), and present an opportunity to do the same!

So this is your opportunity to “spam my blog!”

Here are the rules…

1) This post is the only place I will allow this to happen.

2) Scroll to the comments field below. Enter your real name and a valid email address. You may enter whatever you like in the URL field and leave whatever comments you wish. You msy promote your website, a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, your Instagram or Pinterest profile, or whatever else you wish. You may link to a site that has nothing to do with your business.

3) Only ONE url per person.

4) Just like any other comments left on my blog, I reserve the right to not approve a comment for any reason. That might include comments that I deem to be crude, inflammatory, mean-spirited or inappropriate. The First Amendment does not apply here. 🙂

Other than that, feel free to promote your business or service, share a thought for the day, make me laugh or whatever else you want.

Go for it.

Spam My Blog!

You Spamventure starts below…

Oh, and one more thing. Please use the social media share buttons at the top to let others know about this post via Facebook, Twitter and G+. Thank you!

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  1. Thank you Joel. My husband and I are great fans of yours and learn with every post of yours. This is a novel idea and a complete opposite of what I have seen wrt blogging site etiquette in terms of not spamming with self promoting comments. So here goes on your invitation 🙂
    I am a Realtor serving people in the Bay Area in Northern California. I help people people become successul in Real Estate employing simple principles of extraordinary hard work, exemplary service standards, and ethical handling of all transactions and opportunities. Building bridges and establishing long term relationships with people are bigger to me than short term gains from trade. Here is my blog focused on the Bay Area real estate market: http://www.RealtorRanjana.com

  3. Hello Everybody (and thank YOU, Joel!)
    I’m an international Business Coach (English/Spanish) with a flair to bring the brilliance out in people. I refer to this program as Mastering Your Intellectual Cleavage!
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  5. We are a small and passionate team called “Threesite.com”. We offer various online services which includes Web Design, Web development, iPhone app development, SEO and Social Media Marketing. Thank you for giving us the space on your website to promote our business. We would like to help you promoting your business to other websites too.

  6. Interesting experiment Joel. You can see the flood of comments and it is not going to stop soon 🙂
    I invite you and fellow readers to check out http://www.webile.co.uk which offers web design and application development services to tap the fast growing mobile users market.
    People are getting 10-30% of their traffic from smartphones and you need to have a mobile friendly site to keep them on your site. Click on my name above to check out the services we can offer you.

  8. Twitter for Business – Getting it right – Joel wrote the first book – I created a day by day video lesson delivered to your email box to walk you through the “How To” as well as all the juicy tips. Social Media is my passion because the relationship building aspect is so much fun and effective!
    Sign up for the course and get your business visible with Twitter!
    Love to chat with you!

  11. Thank you Joel for this generous opportunity – what to share, what to share. My latest eBook, Boost Your eBook Sales Success! has been getting rave reviews from my fellow authors. Hard to imagine anyone actually sifting through 300+ comments, but just in case, it also happens to be free to download on Kindle this weekend only (2/15-17). Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007VEU8FU
    Thanks again!

  15. Thank Joel!
    I run Full Service Internet Marketing company – PR Easy in based in Metro Detroit.
    PR Easy (http://www.preasy.com) helps small business owners with search engine optimization, pay-per-click, social media and various other marketing strategies.
    We are currently looking to help Dentists, Independent Restaurant Owners and HVAC Contractors.

  16. I agree Joel. Here’s some beliefs from Manifesto Im creating for my brand that match…
    #1 Build Relationships… NOT Numbers! Numbers mean nothing, except for the number of followers/fans that actually “know, like & trust you!” And if you want…
    #2 To Be Acknowledged… Simply Acknowledge Others First! As humans we PHENE to be acknowledged, but NOBODY ever comments, they all expect comments. But, if u comment on posts from 15-20 followers per day… In weeks you’ll have an insanely active tribe.
    #3 Share & Spread Ideas… Not Sales Pitches! Honestly there is NO “__ Steps to Success!” Just be authentic, turn fans/followers into actual friends by showing genuine interest in them and you will win (obviously u need to have your “revenue avenues” setup)
    ~Kevin DaSilva
    Viralizers

  17. Hi Joel,
    My site isn’t a business site but a success idea site. I started with my own post which are all still accessible and I have moved to highlighting success speakers and authors using their videos and adding my insight on the ideas that they are talking about in their videos.
    I hope everyone enjoys the sight. There are over 1300 posts to be read or watched or both.
    Check it out at http://www.lifetosuccess.com
    As Always, Here’s to Your LifetoSuccess,
    God Bless You,
    John Clark

  19. My site is for the aspiring author who wants to self publish. The contents are targeted to demystify the self publishing process for writers and help them succeed as independent author / publishers.
    I’ll be starting a weekly article series next month with original and curated content.

  20. I’m an experienced copywriter who is always looking for exciting projects to be a part of.
    I’ve working for some of the UK’s biggest brands and I love helping businesses connect with their customers.
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  21. Thanks Joel!
    My site is…
    Fun Music Website – Who Sang That Song
    Find out Who Sang That Song and much more!
    This site is wonderful for anyone who enjoys music or is looking for a particular song. Participate in our online community too. A great resource and lots of fun information!

  22. Awesome idea! Joel I first off have to commend you for being transparent. Many people hide behind their websites, blogs, etc.
    You have good information and really you just tell a story, the story of life and allow us to come along for the ride, if we choose to.
    I help protect peoples income with insurance products. Some people see the importance and others do not. My goal is to educate about what it does and the problems it solves. Nobody really likes it but when they need it they want it to be the best that money can buy. I help people through that process.
    DID YOU KNOW? 44% of working adults have no Life Insurance outside of their job. 1 in 3 married women don’t feel like they have enough life insurance should the husband/breadwinner pass away.

  23. Hi Joel,
    Great idea you have here. I’d like to share about QuickBooks, just in case some of your readers are not aware of what it is, and what it does. QuickBooks is an Awesome Financial Management System and much, much more. I am an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and I help people to use QuickBooks. Please visit my website and contact me to learn more. QUICKBOOKS IS AWESOME! When you know how to use it. Let me show you how…Kathy Hahn (aka) QBKathy

  29. Social media expert I am not. Life coach? Nope. I’m just a guy who finds inspiration in my family and enjoys a good cup of coffee.
    Oh, I enjoy reading Joel Comm too.
    And two other things, I’m on Twitter as @OchaNix and Facebook.
    Thanks Joel!

  31. Thanks Joel for the opportunity to share on your blog.
    I am the author of an inspiring lifestyle book, “Life on a Shoestring: Living Within Your Means”. It is a little of my personal story of downsizing on top of downsizing and how I’m surviving it. It is available at Amazon.com (Kindle and paperback).

  34. Thanks for the opportunity to share my website!
    My husband and I are artists.
    Visit our main website to check out our portfolio, learn more about art classes.
    We are available for portraits, paintings, murals, illustration gigs and more. Thanks again Joel!

  35. Thank you Joel for this opportunity to throw my ball:) those who are passionate about travel & social culture tourism interested in collaborating and contributing in our community as we grow we will be sharing information about digital platforms & educational ways you can use tools of the internet to connect to your passion for your travel mission what ever that mission means to your values.
    Here is our base http://www.facebook.com/FusionTourism
    Thank you again Joel for this offer to pitch

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