[Deptheads] Twitter/Facebook/G+

Sun Apr 22 19:00:19 PDT 2012

Kryssie,

It's up to you but I still think the move to a Page is more hassle than it
is worth - the statistics are the only real reason I see to do it and they
are okay but with all that content, it's a heck of a lot of work. BGB has a
page and it is fine but posting is wonky sometimes. I think Facebook has a
way to go before Pages are perfect.

Most of the reasons to move to a Page listed below don't look to be strong.

* I'd note that the Strategicon Twitter account already hits the Facebook
page but not vice versa. It can be set up although I know Twitter is having
trouble consuming Facebook images right now due to some change they made in
the format in which they are stored. That works the same in Pages or
Friends (I can guarantee that as my Page isn't updating Twitter right now).

* Friends are not limited to 500. We have nearly 1,000 on Facebook right
now.

* It's easy to just give the Facebook login to multiple people. We've done
that before.

* There is no difference in tagging a page versus a person unless the
person has their privacy settings restricted (we don't).

You're totally right that it SHOULD be a Page because of the type of
organization but, functionally, all we get at are the statistics right now
for a heck of a lot of work. And you lose some things like the data
intimacy of Friends. For example, I often log into the Strategicon account
and wish people a Happy Birthday from the convention. They almost always
Like the post and we often get a bunch of additional followers that saw
that on their wall. Pages won't get that access because they are gain less
access to information than relatively open-access Friends information. This
is also a communication issue because people tend to allow their Friends to
send messages and invite them to events and groups but they are less likely
to allow that access to Pages. Thus, we lose something (I would say, a fair
amount) just to get those statistics.

Just my two cents. Do as you see fit. I'm glad someone else will help with
the social onslaught (and I completely agree with all the points about
Twitter). On Google Plus, I'd say that if that effort is to get Wil Wheaton
more involved, sure. Otherwise, it's a dying network already.

...ERB
www.boardgamebabylon.com
www.strategicon.net

On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 6:45 PM, Kryssie <phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com>wrote:

> After the meeting today, I realized I'd volunteered myself (go me >_<) to
> take over the social media (Twitter, etc).  To this end, I'm gonna need
> some help.  I have one person who's going to work on the G+ page, and, if
> Victor's still willing, help move stuff from the profile page we have on
> Facebook to an actual Page.
>
> The reasons I'd like to push for the move on Facebook are as follows:
>
>    - I can link the FB feed to the Twitter account, and vice versa.  In
>    other words, I can make ONE update to BOTH accounts;
>    - We can have way more likes than we can friends.  Friends are limited
>    to 500, I believe; likes are unlimited (or, at least limited to something
>    like 1M);
>    - We can have a couple *responsible* admins for a page (I know this
>    eliminates half the staff, but hey!);
>    - People can easily tag a page and share, etc, making it more
>    community focused;
>
> Now!  As for the Twitter feed.  We want to get as much information out to
> people in 120 characters or less (I'll explain in a minute).  Ideally, I'd
> like to have your information in 80 characters or less, but I understand
> longer tweets may be necessary.  I understand that the actual tweet limit
> is 140 characters--HOWEVER!  We *want* people to retweet (RT) us; we *want
> * to use hashtags (#); all these will take up characters.  RT
> @Strategicon is already 14 characters.  If we add hashtags like #Gamex2012,
> #Gamex #rpgs #boardgames, etc, we're taking up more characters.  Hashtags,
> for the twitter noobs, are for people to search by.  They also can become
> trending topics.  It's all a wonderfully huge marketing thing and can get
> pretty technical.  Let's just say, "They're important."  SO!  All of *that
> * having been said, I can actually schedule the tweets to go out during
> the convention so I nor anyone else needs be tied to their electronic
> device of choice.  But, in order to do that, I *need* your information
> ahead of time.  You can e-mail me at phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com with
> your department's information for the convention and when you want the
> tweets to go out.  AT the convention, if something comes up you want
> tweeted, text me at 310-766-9954 and I'll do it as quickly as I can.
>
> If the Facebook and Twitter accounts are linked, it's one update for two
> social media sites!  There'd be an extra step to get it onto G+, but we can
> make that work (especially if I can find an app that plays with all three
> nicely).
>
> Also... did we want to continue the TweetUp thing for Gamex?  Or should
> that be an Orccon exclusive?
>
> --
> Kryssie Mackey
> Edutainment Marketing
> 310-766-9954
> phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com
> Strategicon Events <http://www.strategicon.net>
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