Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 12th, 2009
As of August 26, 2008:
Women averaged $77k, and the men averaged $85k. The average annual salary for all participants was almost $81k.
Please check out the following links for more details and stats.
Online Community: Compensation Study
Online Community Compensation: Salaries By Region
Community Manager Compensation Study
July 23, 2009, Kommein did an informal survey.
Judging from the results, there’s no [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 27th, 2009
I’m happy to announce I’ve agreed to take That Gaming Site on as a client. They’re a great group of kids that are passionate about what they’re doing. I love working on gaming sites and I think it will be a fun gig.
Since I started tweeting about what I’m making for supper I’ve [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 26th, 2009
Since The Layoff I have become a Community Manager Job Hunting Pro. One thing I’ve noticed is so many companies are using so many different titles to describe the same job.
Community Manager
Community Relations Manager
Community Liaison
Community Support Manager
Social Network Coordinator
Social Network Facilitator
Social Media and Content Strategy Guru
Networking Ninja
Community Rock Star
Community Development Specialist
Community Engagement Specialist
Community Gardener
Community [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 15th, 2009
In a recent meeting with a potential client I was asked what my most creative way of connecting with the users was. I think my most creative and effective way was pointed out to me by someone else.
When I was leaving CrowdGather one of the forum admins wrote me a very nice [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 31st, 2009
I was interrupted so many times during my post about SxSWi I lost my groove. So instead, you get brilliant words from other people.
11 Ways to Lose Friends and Followers Online
Though #6 is crap. I follow people I’m interested in. I can’t keep track of everyone. If everyone followed everyone it [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 26th, 2009
Someone was asking me about a watercolor I have hanging in my home.
It’s a portrait of Pam and Jim from The Office kissing in the episode Casino Night. It was done by Joanna Barnum.
The Pam & Jim watercolor was part of a series she did of famous (if nerdy) couples. I’ve [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 22nd, 2009
Twestival was a hit. It raised almost $9,000 for charity:water. The music was great. I met a lot of awesome people. By far the best card I got all night was from Jungle Mclovin. I think it was the best time I’ve had since moving to the area 3 months [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 1st, 2009
March 8th: Daylight Saving
March 10th: Refresh Austin
March 10th: Purim
March 11th-13th: PubCon
March 13th-15th: BarCamp
March 15th: TweetUp
March 15th: Texas Social Media Awards
March 13th-17th: SxSWi
And there’s Social Media Club and a Community Managers Meetup in there.
Did I get that right? Did I miss anything? Is this a tax refund time thing?
I’m going to be a very [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 25th, 2009
It is wrong I kind of like the creative spammers? Anybody can post a Wall Of Text about WoW gold. I like it when they put some effort into it. Finding them can be more of a challenge.
I’m especially tickled when one person uses more than one account to hold a conversation [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 16th, 2009
Thanks goes to Martin Reed for pointing this out. “Responsible community management is well demonstrated with a meaningful apology when required.”
http://www.hulu.com/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia
This is an amazing example of how it should be done. Acknowledging the users requests as reasonable and valid. Taking the blame and admitting you goofed up. Learning from your mistakes [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 12th, 2009
SXSW released it’s panel schedule.
I was planning on going before The Lay Off. Since I can’t, I’m googling the people who’s talks I would have attended. Is that cheating?
I really wanted to see Heather Champ’s Lessons in Community Management. Like, really really.
49 Amazing Social Media, Web 2.0 And Internet Stats
63% - percentage [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 10th, 2009
In honor of the 10th Anniversary of Office Space…
Well, I thought I remembered you saying that you wanted to express yourself.
Yeah. You know what, yeah, I do. I do want to express myself, okay. And I don’t need 37 pieces of flair to do it.
“Our client is looking for a Rock Star Air|Flex Developer”
“Network [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 5th, 2009
I’ve found my happy medium in the often narcissistic world of social media.
I liken it to cars.
I love travel. For me, a car is always going to be a tool that gets me from Point A to Point B. There are cars I like more than others. Some are pleasing to look [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 3rd, 2009
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Mountain Cedar Allergy.
From December through February, many people experience an itchy, runny nose, sneezing, nasal blockage, excess tearing and itchy eyes. Others complain of itching of the palate, throat, or ears, and post-nasal drainage. Some have fatigue, mild headache, facial discomfort, sore throat, partial loss of sense of smell, and sensation of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 30th, 2008
Working the Infrastructure
PlentyOfFish gets 1.2 billion page views/month
30+ Million Hits a Day (500 - 600 pages per second).
Has 5-10 times the click through rate of Facebook.
And is run on 5 servers
That is damned impressive.
The branded application graveyard
Consider this: Verizon, Blockbuster, Nike and the New York Times (all marquee brands) have launched their own custom apps [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 28th, 2008
Sometimes I’m too busy out being cool to blog about how cool I am. I’m taking advantage of this holiday weekend to catch up on some Me things.
I got so very sick of the snow and cold. I couldn’t do it another year. So we picked up and left. Got a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 28th, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 2nd, 2008
I have 3 different things to write about rolling around my head and I need the uninterrupted time and uninterrupted brain power to do it. This time of year is far too busy.
I love Love LOVE working at home with my girls. But lord is it hard to get some uninterupted focused [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 19th, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 16th, 2008
You know what I learned about poverty today?
You can buy candy and soda with food stamps so you can still afford your cigarettes.
You’re down on hard times and can’t feed your kids, you have my sympathy. That’s a scary place to be. I’m glad there’s systems in place to help you.
If you turn [...]
