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Is it facebook time?

Posted by David Wood |

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a LOT more interactionwith each other? With the whole R&D team?

Everyone on the team speaking their mind and supporting each other around coaching, and creating information products to automate their business?

I’m starting to get the web 2.0, online community itch.

QUESTIONS
Should SolutionBox set up a facebook group, or fan page?

Would MySpace or Ning be better?

How do you suggest we REALLY get a thriving community going on one of these online platforms?

Please post your answers here.

Thanks!

David
P.S. If you’re already facebooked, you can also become a ‘fan’ and post on our trial page here:

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For 20 years David has helped entrepreneurs around the globe to grow their results, by growing themselves. A former consulting actuary to Fortune 50 companies in New York, David quit corporate life to pursue his inner journey, which now deeply influences his work. A digital nomad, David is currently dancing salsa, paragliding, and coaching his rock star entrepreneur clients from Colombia. His specialty is doubling your productivity and profits, while halving your stress. If you become a highly authentic and inspirational leader in the process, well….that can’t be helped.

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  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 4:03 AM

    I’d prefer to use a non public community. A hosted version of Community Server would probably satisfy the needs of the RnD team.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2:59 AM

    Also use Linked.in and Ryze – worth a thought.

    A

  • Liat
    · Reply

    Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 2:52 AM

    You just gave me a push to start using Facebook….
    I don’t think sometbing like facebook is essential for SolutionBox. Please, focus on what you are doing – which is great!

  • Ana
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    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:19 PM

    I use facebook and I think is great. You can also crate a group in yahoo! gropus.

  • Dimitra
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    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:36 PM

    I know next to nothing about facebook et al but have particapted in eforums before and think they are a brilliant idea as far as forming community and sharing ideas.

  • Tony
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:18 PM

    Facebook is best (market leader = easier)

    Tony Corballis
    http://www.corballis.com

  • steve o'keefe
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 5:51 PM

    david,

    facebook rocks and it is how everyone communicates theses days as well as myspace i say go for it dave.

    it would be so cool to be able to communicate this way.

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 4:32 PM

    Cecelia – right on the money.

    Kathy – thanks, will check out Xing.

    And I joined weareteachers, and created my own group within it, to see what that is like.

    We’ve already started on facebook now, with 39 fans and growing. And I’m really liking Ning – so let’s do both!

    I’ll be calling for community ‘champions’ soon, so stay tuned.

    David

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM

    I like the idea of LinkedIn or Facebook. Not a Myspace fan.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 3:04 PM

    Facebook or Myspace. I’ve never heard of Ning. The concept is outstanding, though! Coaches meeting, virtually!!!
    Thanks,
    Glen

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 3:02 PM

    Yes, I think there should be some kind of way for coaches to get together, virtually, to support each other. I am not in any kind of “community” yet, but will look at facebook as a possibility. I agree…I’ve never heard of Ning. Either facebook or myspace.
    Thanks,
    Glen

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 2:06 PM

    Facebook group or a Myspace page….but for what it’s worth, the myspacers tend to be moving towards facebook now that it’s available to everyone.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 1:52 PM

    Facebook seems the way to go … myspace is for kids … i think facebook would definitely be an ideal place to kick off an online community … let’s do it!

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 1:44 PM

    I started usaing facebook to locate my young cousin in Uni who wanted to return home ande we wanted to encourage her to stay. People who I lost contact with almost 7-8 years ago have turned up wanting to be a friend so it does create interaction and it would be nice to be able to interact with the group as such.

  • Jane
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 12:39 PM

    David,
    I started a Mentoring community of a few select coaches to which I hope you will sign up 🙂 This can be a powerful tool for new and experienced coaches to get started and get powerful referrals.

    http://Mentoring.konnects.com

  • Anonymous
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    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:55 AM

    I have a fantastic face book profile so this would be my prefered option. However, I wouldn’t mind Myspace but just not as familiar with how to use it.

    Emma

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:46 AM

    Facebook has some great features, yet I really don’t like how much info is available publicly. Europe uses it alot, getting quite popular in US…MySpace may be ‘so last year’, but I find it easier to access and use.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:39 AM

    i am not very familiar with either, MySpace seems easier to use tho.

  • Cecilia
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:31 AM

    I think it is a great idea to get on Facebook. I don’t think for these purposes that the confidentiality of the R&D team is an issue. How many thousands of us were invited to be on the team. I view the publicity as just more pre-marketing for the sale of the book and exposure to other SolutionBox products.

  • Patricia
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 8:23 AM

    I vote facebook – myspace is too radical for me

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 4:52 AM

    i think an online community is a great idea. it does not matter to me which facility is used.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 11:33 PM

    Myspace is simply not a serious place to do business. While there is some potential, it’s a mecca for drunken college students, out-of-control graphics that create opportunities for hackers, and a haven for some of the least desirable members of “web 2.0.” Facebook is a far richer experience for networking and creating business connections. I also like a new community called We Are Teachers (www.weareteachers.com), on the Ning network (www.ning.com), which considers coaches to be teachers (and they are right). I’m a beta tester for their next generation interface. Check out bestcoach.ning.com if you want to see what this looks like.

  • Coach Kisha
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 10:00 PM

    Aloha David, Thank you for clarifying the objective. I agree that what you have chosen will serve the purpose that you desire to fulfill. I look forward to more information that you will have for us.

    ENJOY!!!

  • mtintweiss@aol.com
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 8:30 PM

    Facebook would work for me. My space seems to attract a younger crowd. Here, in New York, it is mostly used by middle school and high school students. Facebook seems to attract more adults and college students, who are more of an audience for life coaching. I already have a facebook account and think that it is a great way to network. I would also like the idea of going international being that I am originally from Israel.
    Thanks, Limor

  • HiKath
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 8:25 PM

    XING is the platform that I use and would recommend.

    https://www.xing.com/profile/Kathy_Preston

  • Jack Tsang
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 7:36 PM

    definitely agree to this idea for more interactive discussion.

  • Diana
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 7:29 PM

    I like linkedin.com for the same reason’s mentioned already. It’s geared toward professionals.

  • Joe F
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 7:23 PM

    MySpace might be more exposure – to echo a few.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 7:08 PM

    I’d say that whatever is most simple to use and offers the most privacy is best. I started using Facebook in the summer but didn’t really get hooked- partly because it was not a huge priority for me at the time but also because I found it a bit confusing. I’ve also noticed other new users making the same observation- that it’s a bit tricky at first to figure out here to post replies etc. I do like the idea of a blog for this reason and the idea of a forum in which to generate discussion and community. I noticed that someone else recommended using a format which would allow regional communities to identify each other easily and I think this would be particularly useful for those in the forum who live in proximity to establish opportunities to meet face to face as well- which would be nice. Looking forward to more developments! Angela

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6:34 PM

    thought I’d post to clarify my objectives:

    1) have coaches who get my info interact with each other; support each other. Really become a community

    2) Generate lots of ideas, feedback and excitement around the book leading up to launch

    3) Grow virally, bringing other people into our network, using the magic of thriving online communities.

    My current thinking is to start a facebook AND a Ning community and see what takes off. People will be invited back to the blog, and to sign up for the R&D team and newsletter.

    David

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6:31 PM

    Laura – thanks for the tip. I just went and joined that coaching group on Ning, and actually started my own network just for fun: http://www.getpaidforwhoyouare.ning.com

    You’re all welcome to join and we can try it out.

    Badger – good info; thanks for the tip on google groups.

    David

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6:06 PM

    Facebook or myspace……. I have both and both are good…..

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 6:01 PM

    I just checked in google about facebook as I didn’t know it well. It seems that it will become an extremely interesting site for business people soon.

    But I just don’t know if it is really suitable for the community.

    So i think my comments about tech things are not very useful.
    That might be different if David would ask about content.

    What i really need to know is how to set up a internet and telephone coaching and therapy business.

    I’m working as psychotherapist, coach, supervisor etc since nearly 25 years in Germany, have developed an unique approach which works extremely well.

    But I have no clue about the technical stuff needed to work paid on phone or internet.

    Blessings to all of you!

    Thanks,
    Lora Bilger
    Germany
    lorabilger @ gmx.com

  • grace henderson
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 5:04 PM

    i will say “facebook” is more effective for me for leads…

  • SpeakingBadger
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 5:03 PM

    I think it really depends on your objective for implementing web 2.0… Myspace is great and I have an account, but I don’t use it regularly. It is mainly for past friends to find me as I’ve been able to connect with several people from my high school days. I’m not familiar with facebook and don’t have any plans to join, due to privacy and other issues and I don’t have the time or desire to do both. I’m not familiar with Ning or linkedin so I can’t comment on those…

    But for the most interactive way I have found that is simple and easy for everyone is Google Groups, I use them all the time. First it is free, second it has no advertising in your emails, the only advertising is PPC on the website when you are logged in and it is always very relevant. Third, it has places for files and alternate pages that can be set up and commented on and as an administrator you have a lot of control. The other great part is anyone can receive emails in whatever format they want or as little or often as they want and they don’t have to log into the site frequently, unless it is for something specific, like a file or specific page. But the point is they are not required to log in just to interact.

    Yes, I think having web 2.0 interactivity is very important, but again, what privacy options do you want and what are your end objectives of doing it??

  • Lee Ann Price
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:59 PM

    I’ve got a fantastic place – it’s http://www.igroops.com. You can create a free groop and it’s jam packed with cook applications. We could even do free video and audio meetings in there.

    It’s a new company started by a friend of mine and it’s very, very cool.

  • David Wood
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:53 PM

    thanks for the great comments guys. And 20 people have already jumped in at facebook and added themselves as fans.

    lfredette – thanks for such a specific suggestion for how to keep things interactive and moving!

    David

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:44 PM

    I’m in the dark. I’m not familiar with either of them. Talking about being embarrassed.

  • Wesley Goo
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:34 PM

    I prefer Myspace simply because I have a Myspace and no Facebook. 😉

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 4:19 PM

    I tend to agree that Facebook is more current/happening – MySpace is older and more contaminated with commercial presence.

    DB

  • claire
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:39 PM

    I think it s a great idea. i m not sure which of the 3 venues is more appropriate but i cetainly like the idea of creating regions network. Im french but I live in the states, and I travel a lot so I d love to be able to connect that way to other likeminded people wherever i am in the world.

  • Dana
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:35 PM

    Personally I like Ning. It is more classy than facebook and myspace.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:29 PM

    I don’t know facebook. MySpace is great!

    Thanks!

    Marcelle

  • lfredette
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:15 PM

    Should SolutionBox set up a facebook group, or fan page?

    I am not familiar with facebook or fan page. I use myspace.

    Would MySpace or Ning be better?

    Sure Myspace would be a good idea – I am not familiar with Ning.

    How do you suggest we REALLY get a thriving community going on one of these online platforms?

    You need to do something to keep the participants involved – whether it be monitored dialogue, like sending daily or weekly questions or interactive statements to keep us coming back or daily reminders to check out the forum, etc. If I don’t receive a daily or weekly notice or inquiry to participate I often times forget to interact. Need to keep me interested and involved in order to participate in the community.

  • Susan A. Leys
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:03 PM

    Greetings,
    I agree with Yvette in that I think Linkedin (www.linkedin.com) is definitely the way to go – it is a social network for businesses and individuals. I absolutely love it and have a great worldwide network set up that I hope to use professionally and personally. (If anyone wants to link up, please do not hestitate to contact me!) Respectfully, Susan (http://www.criticalS2.us)

  • cida
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:58 PM

    I just joined facebook and finding it quite interesting.I have never heard of Ning.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:49 PM

    I’m a beginner however have signed up at facebook, not yet looked at myspace. Am open to the vote of the team. Would like to connect with my Ozzie collegues for support in theirs and my endeavours.

  • Jenni Wright
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:47 PM

    I think MySpace is more interactive at the person’s front page than Facebook is. Facebook is less intuitive and with more addons to irritate as you try to communicate through it. My husband and I are both mid 50s and love the technology.

  • Laura Barnes
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:38 PM

    There is a coaching community on ning based here in the US started by Rebekah Simpson, a life coach and personal friend. You might want to check it out to see what it looks like and how it ‘feels’. It is super easy to use and follow. http://www.lifecoachvision.ning.com

    Hope this is useful to you.
    Kind regards,
    Laura Barnes

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:35 PM

    Facebook it is.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:28 PM

    Myspace

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:26 PM

    Marie at satvatove.com suggest that both MySpace and Face book are great networking places where we could all get to expend our networks. One Satvatove courses graduate created a page on MySpace and got 500 hits the second day of the creation of a MySpace Friend Of Satvatove

    I have a personal attraction to Facebook, it seems funner.

    By increasing each other’s network we create a truly WIN/WIN situation.

    Thanks for your initiative David.

    With affection, Marie

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:23 PM

    I have only used MySpace and haven’t tried Facebook. I’ll give it a look.

    Thanks,

    Debbie

  • Gail
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2:22 PM

    I have not used Facebook so don’t know the advantages and disadvantages. I would be willing to try anything, but probably would require some specific instructions on how to use it.

    Thanks,

    Gail

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:56 PM

    I don’t trust, and wouldn’t use, any of the social networks for any type of business related use.

    I’m a member (inactive) of Linked In and even that ‘professional’ one has it’s problems.

    Much preferred for business use: a forum such as SowPub uses (can be private, or public if you prefer). Even a private blog would be preferable, IMHO.

    Sandra

  • Richard
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:40 PM

    Richard Simpson says YES it would be excellent

  • Elly&OsKar
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:38 PM

    I think Facebook is better than MySPace for setting up groups – the only problem is privacy – if you are looking for a more secure venue where access is restricted, you may be better with google or Yahoo groups – on the downside they are neither of them user-friendly if you aren’t familiar and Facebook/myspace are more visually appealing with options to put on pictures/videos etc.

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:27 PM

    I currently use Facebook, I am careful about what I post as I understand their policy. However, I would suggest LinkedIn if you want a more professional e-place. As far as Ning is concerned, I have heard that they have technical issues more often than the rest.

    I agree with creating on-line communities. It is a direction that many are headed in for a reason. We will always crave interaction with other people, whether that interaction comes from face to face contact or contact on-line.

  • harriet
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:26 PM

    Hi,
    I prefer Facebook, it is a great community. Also I think it is better known around Europe (I live in Belgium. I don’t know Ning. Anything to get more communication goi,g is great (I don’t even know what this 2.0 stuff is, shows you how ‘connected’ I am!) But I do know Facebook,
    Harriët

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:23 PM

    I would support it going on facebook, I think this is a good idea. But you should make it a secret group, I would prefer it not appearing on my profile which groups I am part of.

    ~Thanks,
    SP

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:22 PM

    I think networking this way is great, but not everyone enjoys being part of it, nor does everyone have the time to indulge (which is the fun of such a group).

    I’m certainly keen to be part of an international network!

  • sel3
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:17 PM

    The concept of facilitating more and effective interaction sounds good. It seems to me that Ning would work well.

    Sam Langfitt
    Trisel Executive Coaching
    Transform. Transcend. Triumph.

    Tel. (321) 749-4138
    http://www.triselcoaching.com

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 1:03 PM

    Seems like a wonderful tool. Can be personalized to the point of allowing a lot of people a more comfortable way of being exposed to coaching.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:57 PM

    I think it can work. Why, in south africa we just initiated a same platform http://www.mygenius.com check it

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:55 PM

    I suggest MySpace… 😉

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:54 PM

    My feeling (not knowing) is that the public open forum facebook, myspace etc is less geared to real community as opposed to public positioning and psuedo relationships – If i am correct, is that what you would like to create?

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:49 PM

    Yes That would be great! facebook is a great platform!

  • UWW/Liberation Life Coaching
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:40 PM

    I am in love with myspace and ning. I get several leads from there. I heard that igroops was great as well.

    Coach Brandi
    http://www.liberationcoaching.com
    http://www.myspace.com/godprop
    http://www.southerndiva.ning.com

  • Roy van der Mull
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:31 PM

    Many will follow what is considered a “fad” and Facebook is one of them. I am not thrilled on Facebook, because of personal inforamtion being published and open to the public. In business, confidentiality is one of the greatest values one must honour. Thus sharing information within the context of an R&D team should, in my opinion, be done in a “safe” containeer and not through a public forum. My suggestion is to start a blogger, where we need to “sign in” to discuss a specific purpose or topic on a weekly basis. The R&D team then will have a focus and certain objectives that we all can implement in our daily practice, if we choose to do so.

    Roy

  • brent
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:31 PM

    Facebook all the way!!!
    You would here from me more, thats for sure…

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:25 PM

    Okay – I admit, I have not tried “my space” or “facebook.” I would think any venue would be appropriate. We’d find each other once the connection is made.

  • instyle
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:17 PM

    How about LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn is more about professional networks.

    Cheers Yvette

  • Anonymous
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:15 PM

    I think a sharing cyber space is a great idea! I´m not such a fan of facebook though, as they sell your personal info to whomever they please. At least that´s what was in the news here in Sweden.
    Maybe myspace it better but good to read their privacy policy anyway.

    Look forward to future developments!

    Melanie

  • Andria
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:15 PM

    currently on Facebook, no time for maintaining two, but will depend on value…

  • Carole
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:13 PM

    Any venue would be appropriate. Ning is classy, Facebook gets tons of traffic, MySpace is good for world-wide traffic and there is the Ryze network. Some place to collaborate is a great idea and gives a wonderful sense of community.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:11 PM

    FACEBOOK ALL THE WAY. In my neck of the woods, Toronto, MySpace is old news face book is hot. Is there a benefit to doing both? Have different people administer each?

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:02 PM

    Being Latin myself, I also like the idea of going international.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 12:01 PM

    I think lots of people use facebook.

  • Anonymous
    · Reply

    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 11:58 AM

    Facebook or any other community is a great opportunity to share everyday experience and gather info from the users and network, it seems a good idea to me. Many people are launching sites under the 2.0 properties, it is a lot more dynamic.
    How about creating region networks? since your page is mostly US based, I think it would be very helpful to direct some resources to Latin America, for example, where coaching is developing at a real fast pace, growing business with a touch of Latin flavor

  • Athena's by Kelley
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    Friday, November 23, 2007 at 11:54 AM

    I find many of my customers have myspace so I created a myspace page and have gotten many more leads.

    myspace.com/goddess888

    Thanks,
    Kelley

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