[Deptheads] Twitter/Facebook/G+

Fri May 25 08:18:20 PDT 2012

What if we were to make pages for the three conventions?  I'm toying around
with the ideas in my brain, but I know there's Wiki entries for them which
show up on Facebook (at least for Gamex).  It's not something that will
happen *RIGHT NOW* since, y'know, GAMEX!  But, I just keep forgetting to
mention this and since I was thinking about it, thought I'd say something.
 Burgess, you and I could discuss this at some point this weekend.  I'm
sure you'll find me pretty easily....

On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM, Kryssie <phantom.hopscotch at gmail.com>wrote:

> I will cede not making it a page, then.  I don't have all the time in the
> world and it just occurred to me today that I will be working on my
> Master's thesis around the time of Gateway.... so, I may be a
> bit...mmm...what's the word.... crazy? Stressed?  Meh.  Whatever. :D  I'll
> e-mail you, privately, then for access to the profile.
>
> On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM, Eric Burgess <erburgess at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 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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