Comments on: Social Media Strategy: Hire, Outsource, or DIY?

By: Gordy

Gordy — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:16:16 +0000

You have come up with a real good post. I have personally tried the last method that you have mentioned which is DIY. Yup, I have done it myself – but now a days, I don’t find time in working with my sites. So I think I should be going with the first option. Anyways, this post will surely be helping newbies as well as experts equally.

By: Infinit-O

Infinit-O — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:51:22 +0000

Thanks for the great read. I would just like to point out that although it would be preferable for companies to maintain conversations in the social media sphere within the company, most of the time, this does not happen. It could be because of lack of time, manpower, etc. Would that then mean that the company can just forget about engaging their community through conversations? It shouldn’t. Social media engagement, although not a primary requirement for a business to function, is also very beneficial. Thus, in cases where companies are not able to manage their own conversations, this is where outsourcing can come in. It is not the idea of outsourcing that would be an issue. Outsourcing to someone several miles away versus someone else with in your company is still not you. What is vital is exercising proper guidelines and maintaining effective communication to ensure that your social media engagement remains effective. For us (we are an outsourcing company: Infinit-O), the question is not whether you should outsource, but who should be your outsourcing partner. That’s just my two cents on that. Kudos!

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By: social media ghost writer

social media ghost writer — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:06:32 +0000

there is a fine line to walk with social media. outsourcing to the proper group is imperative to making social media actually work to benefit the company rather than cost the company

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By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:48:54 +0000

There are many ways to personalize your social media participation and still hire an outside person to help. This outside source can help with strategy, get you setup and started and give you tips along the way. An outside source can help with account management thus giving the “company” in question more time to jump on and be social.
There are many ways to combine the personal touch of social media and the assistance of an outside firm.

By: Steve Woodruff

Steve Woodruff — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:04:28 +0000

It could be considered a subset of #2, but it’s not a bad idea to look at another option: contract with a solo social media consultant. If you work with a good one, you’ll get close, personalized service, focused expertise, and consistency.

By: Social Networks: The Clock is Ticking for Businesses- Hasai

Social Networks: The Clock is Ticking for Businesses- Hasai — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:50:10 +0000

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By: free social media

free social media — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:01:17 +0000

It is useful if you have lots of websites and you have no time to do for the campaigns but if not do it yourself is the best option. You can have your man for 300 dollars a month to do that for you just contact me.

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By: Art Lakey

Art Lakey — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:13:46 +0000

I know there are alot of social sites out there but I just wanted to see if anyone has seen StudentDriven.com a social site run by students from colleges and universities around the world. If not you should go check it out.