Comments on: Is there such a thing as a real Social Media Expert?

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By: Anthony Coleman

Anthony Coleman — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:00:16 +0000

@Kyle, I disagree with you on defining “experts” by how they conduct their own social media profiles. I know several SM “experts” who purposely keep a low profile because they like keeping a clear distinction between personal life and work. I think the only true track record to look at is their past work with other clients. Personally I’d rather be defined by my work, not my internet “life”.

By: Kyle Deming

Kyle Deming — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:29:01 +0000

The great thing about evaluation so-called “social media experts” is that you can easily check on them to see if they’ve got the goods. Take a look at their personal/business Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn profiles, etc. If they are great at making social connections, there should be some evidence of it in their social media track record.

By: Steven W.

Steven W. — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:47:59 +0000

This is one of those relative kinds of things – whenever you interview somebody and they tell you they’re an “expert” in [fill in the blank] – you get the guy on your team who you think is really a true expert and drill them … if they survive then they may be … if they leave crying (yes, some do!) then they’re definitely not 😉