Comments on: Social proof for authors https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/ Do-it-yourself book marketing tips, tools, and tactics Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20028 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:28:44 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20028 In reply to Pat.

I’m so glad to hear that, Pat! Thanks for letting me know. : )

Sandy

]]> By: Pat https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20027 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:30:31 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20027 Hi Sandra, your article was shared by Derek Doepker in one of his member challenges this week. I’m so glad I found you!

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20026 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:57:33 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20026 In reply to Suzanne Newnham.

Thanks so much, Suzanne! I’m so glad it was helpful, and thanks for sharing the link.

Sandy

]]> By: Suzanne Newnham https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20025 Sun, 30 Jun 2019 05:32:45 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20025 Once again Sandra this is a good article.
My website and facebook indicate to me that people are viewing the sites, but unfortunately neither reflect that in counters for others to see the interest.
Have shared on twitter. Best wishes Suzanne

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20024 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:50:34 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20024 In reply to Jeannine Stevenson.

Thank you so much for such a kind message, Jeannine! It means a lot to me to know that this information is helpful! I appreciate the feedback. : )

Sandy

]]> By: Jeannine Stevenson https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20023 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:27:30 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20023 I love reading what you have to share! Thank you for taking your time for your followers.

Sincerely,
Jeannine Stevenson

]]> By: Sandra Beckwith https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20022 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:19:25 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20022 In reply to Eric James.

Thanks, Eric. You’re right — counters that always say “0” don’t necessarily inspire action. I like having them on my blog share items, but I don’t recommend using them alongside newsletter sign-up/subscriber forms when you’re starting from 0.

Sandy

]]> By: Eric James https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20021 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:29:39 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20021 Good points.

It becomes a little more difficult when a particular site doesn’t have a blog.

I don’t believe blogs are appropriate for all types of author sites – see here for reasonings http://bit.ly/XHiOPG) but in those cases I guess you just focus more effort on what you *can* do (sharing, Pinterest, testimonials)

There is also some debate as to whether letting people know you have no newsletter followers makes them want to be first, or simply puts them off joining altogether 😉
Thankfully many social WordPress plugins and mailing lists have the option to display or hide the counters.

]]> By: Friday Features #24 - Yesenia Vargas https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20020 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:09:49 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20020 […] Social Proof For Authors by Sandra Beckwith at Build Book Buzz […]

]]> By: Blogs for self-publishers September 16 – 22, 2012 — The Book Designer https://buildbookbuzz.com/social-proof-for-authors/#comment-20019 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 07:02:59 +0000 http://buildbookbuzz.com/?p=3040#comment-20019 […] Beckwith (@SandraBeckwith) on Build Book Buzz Social proof for authors ““Social proof” is marketer-speak for public evidence that people won’t be wasting […]

]]>