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Social Media Statistics

By Charlie Harden

Real Estate Agent

January 12, 2009 03:02 AM

Here's a fast link with some interesting SOCIAL MEDIA STATISTICS that show what a phenomenon social networking is.

I've been playing with this for a while, I guess you could call it, because I'm not nearly at the level of a lot of ActiveRainers as far as the intricacies of the whole social networking world.

I've been intrigued by twitter mainly, for whatever reason. It's fast and you can pick up a lot of news from your 'followers.' For example last week I learned that a legal firm in Charlotte had laid off 28 employees. Also I connected with a golf course that signed on to put their tweets out for the world, and in the same day was offered a free round of golf, so you can't argue with that.

I'm following two governors out of the 50, and have been followed back by one of them. Our SC 'guv' right here in Columbia hasn't followed me back, but I suppose I'll keep following him, although I normally don't follow folks for long if they don't follow me back... What's the point?

At any rate, enjoy the stats. Some of them are mind-boggling!

Follow me on twitter at: CharlieHarden

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Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Hey Buddy! Have you signed up for any of those 3rd party Twitter applications yet?

Jan 12, 2009 03:10 AM

Charlie Harden

Columbia, SC

Ann, as Ronald Reagan said, "Well, there you go again." I don't know what you're talking about! Ha. No I don't think so. I see that twits, or twitterers are having meetings around the country and guest speakers, etc... There's a very active one in Greenville, SC.

Jan 12, 2009 03:15 AM

The Marion Franke Team

Lake Conroe Real Estate - Conroe, TX

Thank you for the link, numbers like these are absolutely fascinating to me... and a little scary!

Jacob Hebert - Director of Technology

Jan 12, 2009 03:31 AM

Thanks Jacob, If you're scared, then I'm scared!

Jan 12, 2009 03:43 AM

Jason Crouch

Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX

Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Charlie - What a cool list! Thanks for sharing this. I may use some of these stats during my radio show tomorrow.

Jan 12, 2009 03:57 AM

Thanks, Jason. Good luck with your show!

Jan 12, 2009 06:28 AM

Eric McGowan

Moody, AL

Charlie, I am not totally up on all of the media followings. Goodness, I only started blogging back in August and had never even heard of Facebook. I do not dig my myspace as too much junk kept coming in via email and requests. Have a great day.

Jan 12, 2009 10:00 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Those are amazing stats indeed. I had no idea the numbers wer so huge but I knew people were online all the time! Thanks...

Jan 12, 2009 10:41 PM

Eric, thanks. MySpace seems to be 'younger.' Maybe if you 'raise them right' they'll get their first mortgage through you.

Thank you Deborah. Time constraints are definitely a problem!

Evelyn, that's what I thought. It's crazy!

Would some of you old people please follow me on myspace? Charlie Harden (Just kidding!)

Jan 13, 2009 12:54 AM

David Width Jr.

Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Thank you for theses stats. You were right, some of these statistics are mind boggling.

Jan 13, 2009 01:10 AM

Thanks David. Think what will happen when everybody catches on...

Jan 13, 2009 07:33 AM

Bruce & Mary Smith

Savannah Lakes Homes - McCormick, SC

REALTORS, Savannah Lakes Village McCormick SC

Hi Charlie!

Can't quite get into Twitter right now! Amazing statistics, though! Thanks!

Jan 13, 2009 10:09 AM

Mary, I'm telling you, I understand... That's what I said about Ubuntu! Had to Google it to find out what the heck it is...

Jan 14, 2009 12:28 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Charlie,

I have to share with mmy wife as she questions my time in these networks.....

Jan 18, 2009 10:48 PM

Dan, so does my wife. The numbers are there, but she asks me, "How much money has 'social networking' brought you?" She's like having a boss, but very smart!

Jan 18, 2009 11:54 PM

Malisia Wilkins Upstate SC

Williamston, SC

Everything worth doing takes time. As much as we all love instant gratifiction, you are not going to find that with Twitter. Only when you break down, give it a chance and really try will you see the result you hoped for. I've been tweeting about 6 months, I get news before the news media and by following great marketing and business exec's I hear things I would never hear otherwise. The best part, I follow dozens of people in the local Greenville area so I know about all the local social networking events and business meetings. I have conversations with people all over the world on a daily basis, how great is that. Check out Twello.com find people that interest you and just follow them. Just like AR if you give it time, it will pay off!

Find me on Twitter!

@malisia

Jan 19, 2009 12:13 AM

Thanks Malisia, and as usual, you're right. Patience and persistence are key!

Jan 20, 2009 12:57 AM

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