Comments on: AIM Rules of Engagement http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/ I'm Kind of a Big Deal Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:52:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54847 Neil Patel Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:35:07 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54847 Very true, it really applies in most social networking type of sites. Very true, it really applies in most social networking type of sites.

]]> By: John http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54746 John Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:07:34 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54746 This should be applyed to twitter comment facebook and email. This should be applyed to twitter comment facebook and email.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54461 Neil Patel Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:33:04 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54461 Have a schedule to when you respond to the things you need to respond to. That way your day becomes a lot more structured. Have a schedule to when you respond to the things you need to respond to. That way your day becomes a lot more structured.

]]> By: SEO Seattle http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54403 SEO Seattle Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:50:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-54403 I am 52 years old. I guess that may have somthing to do with why I do not IM as pointed out by you and other commenters. I find that my dayis usually ran in segments. One of which is dedicated to email. I usally work better when I feel I will not be interupted. I possibly will give this another try... Really like reading your posts. I am 52 years old. I guess that may have somthing to do with why I do not IM as pointed out by you and other commenters.
I find that my dayis usually ran in segments. One of which is dedicated to email. I usally work better when I feel I will not be interupted. I possibly will give this another try…
Really like reading your posts.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-50191 Neil Patel Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:18:48 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-50191 Yeah, as long as it doesn't go over board right. Yeah, as long as it doesn’t go over board right.

]]> By: Online College http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-49987 Online College Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:53:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-49987 These are all good points, yet I feel my AIM is kinda like my cell phone if I want you to have it you will. Now I don't mind the occasional random, maybe someone needs something and a coworker gave them the aim name, cool. These are all good points, yet I feel my AIM is kinda like my cell phone if I want you to have it you will. Now I don’t mind the occasional random, maybe someone needs something and a coworker gave them the aim name, cool.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-43707 Neil Patel Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:41:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-43707 No one likes being bugged over AIM. Hopefully this saves a few people from being bombarded through AIM. No one likes being bugged over AIM. Hopefully this saves a few people from being bombarded through AIM.

]]> By: Motorcycles for sale http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-43680 Motorcycles for sale Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:22:34 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-43680 This is exactly the kind of thinking I needed to be reminded of today. Reading this was even better than coffee. This is exactly the kind of thinking I needed to be reminded of today. Reading this was even better than coffee.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-39538 Neil Patel Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:53:52 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-39538 You have to modify your profile settings. You have to modify your profile settings.

]]> By: Margarita De la Cruz http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-39530 Margarita De la Cruz Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:05 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-39530 how do you change you aim buddy icon to a real picture of you??? how do you change you aim buddy icon to a real picture of you???

]]> By: David Kirk http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-23408 David Kirk Sat, 03 May 2008 19:51:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-23408 I suppose it is pretty obvious to say, but it depends on the personality type, position (yes and generation) of both parties. There probably is some risk with some people. The one thing it does do very effectively is remove the excuse of "I sent her an email so there's nothing I can do until she gets back to me" approach I've heard too many express. If you are sending emails rather than making phonecalls, in-person vists or IM because it is safer, more distant, less immediate and less prone to embarrassing yourself, then it's time to change strategy! I suppose it is pretty obvious to say, but it depends on the personality type, position (yes and generation) of both parties. There probably is some risk with some people.

The one thing it does do very effectively is remove the excuse of “I sent her an email so there’s nothing I can do until she gets back to me” approach I’ve heard too many express.

If you are sending emails rather than making phonecalls, in-person vists or IM because it is safer, more distant, less immediate and less prone to embarrassing yourself, then it’s time to change strategy!

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22703 Neil Patel Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:55:00 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22703 WOW, 152 points is a lot in one game. I am pretty sure that has never been done in the US. My guess is the highest score is under 100 points in a game, but I could be wrong. WOW, 152 points is a lot in one game. I am pretty sure that has never been done in the US. My guess is the highest score is under 100 points in a game, but I could be wrong.

]]> By: qu|kZ http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22532 qu|kZ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:44:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22532 lot of people went for Mr.81 after Kobe did what he had to, can you believe in Mongolian Basketball Professional League one player scored 152 alone. lot of people went for Mr.81 after Kobe did what he had to, can you believe in Mongolian Basketball Professional League one player scored 152 alone.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22520 Neil Patel Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:17:45 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22520 LOL, the 162 never stops to haunt me. I am not sure why I used it, but I had that aim sn since high school. I want to change it, but if I do some people will not be able to get a hold of me. :( LOL, the 162 never stops to haunt me. I am not sure why I used it, but I had that aim sn since high school. I want to change it, but if I do some people will not be able to get a hold of me. :(

]]> By: Krutal http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22360 Krutal Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:11:31 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22360 I wish I could get the screen name: "Krutal" But good points Mr. 162 I wish I could get the screen name: “Krutal”

But good points Mr. 162

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22236 Neil Patel Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:19:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22236 Thanks for the kind words! What made it really easy was that we first meet in person and you are a very approachable. Thanks for the kind words! What made it really easy was that we first meet in person and you are a very approachable.

]]> By: bob rains http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22155 bob rains Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:26:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22155 After being introduced to Neil at PubCon a couple of years ago, one day he reached out to me on AIM when I was back at the office, and I have to admit I felt it was a bold move, and future forward thinking. Anymore, the waiting game with e-mail is reminiscent of the way I used to look at snail mail. Life moves faster than ever, and professionals are wearing more hats than ever, It makes a ton of logic to fire off an IM and make a call on the fly in todays world. Kudos Neil. After being introduced to Neil at PubCon a couple of years ago, one day he reached out to me on AIM when I was back at the office, and I have to admit I felt it was a bold move, and future forward thinking. Anymore, the waiting game with e-mail is reminiscent of the way I used to look at snail mail. Life moves faster than ever, and professionals are wearing more hats than ever, It makes a ton of logic to fire off an IM and make a call on the fly in todays world. Kudos Neil.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22043 Neil Patel Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:22:05 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22043 Thanks for the input Luke. Dan is a smart guy who has a lot of experience with networking. As for the face to face point, I can see where you are coming from. I also prefer face to face or phone call conversations versus IM. Thanks for the input Luke. Dan is a smart guy who has a lot of experience with networking.

As for the face to face point, I can see where you are coming from. I also prefer face to face or phone call conversations versus IM.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22041 Neil Patel Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:17:15 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-22041 I think you can actually IM someone you don't know. A new person messages me at least once a day (or at least when I am logged on), which means it must be working for someone. You are probably right about email with older people. I think with younger people you can get away with messaging without sending an email first. I think you can actually IM someone you don’t know. A new person messages me at least once a day (or at least when I am logged on), which means it must be working for someone.

You are probably right about email with older people. I think with younger people you can get away with messaging without sending an email first.

]]> By: qu|kZ http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21903 qu|kZ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:16:46 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21903 At our bank we use Gossip Corporate Client which is a LAN NETWORK Instant Messaging. When I do my work, I contact with Daily Newspapers and Media through Yahoo.IM. For networking I used YIM in the past, I don't know why but for some reason I used all of the above when I contact new people. It's probably my way of being polite. At our bank we use Gossip Corporate Client which is a LAN NETWORK Instant Messaging. When I do my work, I contact with Daily Newspapers and Media through Yahoo.IM. For networking I used YIM in the past, I don’t know why but for some reason I used all of the above when I contact new people. It’s probably my way of being polite.

]]> By: Beanie http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21881 Beanie Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:35:01 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21881 This post is right up my alley. My whole business is dependent on Instant Message. Without Instant Message I would not have the speed of communication with customers that I need to convert them. All are friends of friends also I am sort of a big deal in my industry and social network so that gives me an added level of permission. I would say that branding through my main site really helped my instant message contacts and ultimately my conversions longterm. This post is right up my alley. My whole business is dependent on Instant Message. Without Instant Message I would not have the speed of communication with customers that I need to convert them. All are friends of friends also I am sort of a big deal in my industry and social network so that gives me an added level of permission.

I would say that branding through my main site really helped my instant message contacts and ultimately my conversions longterm.

]]> By: Luke Harvey-Palmer http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21873 Luke Harvey-Palmer Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:26:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21873 Neil, as always I tend to agree with Dan on this one...I am gen X, with a very strong corporate background, and there is no way I would pitch my business using IM to anyone - even colleagues. In fact I favour face to face and phone over any kind of email/IM contact! Mind you, there is a good case to get rid of the old 'direct mail letter' followed up by a phonecall? Neil, as always I tend to agree with Dan on this one…I am gen X, with a very strong corporate background, and there is no way I would pitch my business using IM to anyone – even colleagues. In fact I favour face to face and phone over any kind of email/IM contact! Mind you, there is a good case to get rid of the old ‘direct mail letter’ followed up by a phonecall?

]]> By: Dan Schawbel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21866 Dan Schawbel Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:41:03 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/04/12/aim-rules-of-engagement/#comment-21866 Neil, I know our generation is more prone to use IM than the older ones. I think emailing someone before you IM them (if their IM is listed on their website) is a better route. I just feel like AIM/Skype/Phone is more for friends, family and professional contacts. If I didn't know you, I wouldn't pitch my business to you in IM. What are your thoughts? Neil, I know our generation is more prone to use IM than the older ones. I think emailing someone before you IM them (if their IM is listed on their website) is a better route. I just feel like AIM/Skype/Phone is more for friends, family and professional contacts.

If I didn’t know you, I wouldn’t pitch my business to you in IM.

What are your thoughts?

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