Comments on: The Power of Social Proof and Putting Your Readers First http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/ Smart Ways to Live a Passive Income Lifestyle On the Internet with SmartPassiveIncome.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:57:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: fyve nl http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-88452 fyve nl Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:58:03 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-88452 Remarkable new localized alternative to fiverr. All dutch talking folks can earn some euro's on fyve. Remarkable new localized alternative to fiverr. All dutch talking folks can earn some euro’s on fyve.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-46252 Bryan Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:54:11 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-46252 Hi Pat, I felt compelled to "complete the transaction" on this post after reading the full content in my rss reader (google reader). I agree, I think full post is most definitely what I prefer, although I can understand the reasons why you would want to just tease the reader and force them back to the site, to increase pageviews and potential advertising exposure. BUT, I have a perfect example why doing partial is a bad model for the enthusiastic reader. Recently, Lifehacker, a site I used to love to frequent (mainly on my RSS feed, but also on the site), changed their content to only show a teaser. Since then, I have not visited the site nearly as frequently (maybe 10% of what I formerly did), and I have found myself not even reading their content unless it is a truly enticing headline. So, I used to read content, click through quite a bit (thus generating pageviews for them) but now I tend to shy away from their RSS feed, moving on to other things that give me what I am looking for. For a site like Lifehacker, I am surely it is truly a numbers game since they are looking for advertising pageviews, etc. But, it's sad that they didn't listen to (or even ask them for that matter) their consumer what would be better for them. Just goes to show you how powerful customer surveys can really be. My 1.25 cents. -bryan Hi Pat,

I felt compelled to “complete the transaction” on this post after reading the full content in my rss reader (google reader). I agree, I think full post is most definitely what I prefer, although I can understand the reasons why you would want to just tease the reader and force them back to the site, to increase pageviews and potential advertising exposure. BUT, I have a perfect example why doing partial is a bad model for the enthusiastic reader.
Recently, Lifehacker, a site I used to love to frequent (mainly on my RSS feed, but also on the site), changed their content to only show a teaser. Since then, I have not visited the site nearly as frequently (maybe 10% of what I formerly did), and I have found myself not even reading their content unless it is a truly enticing headline. So, I used to read content, click through quite a bit (thus generating pageviews for them) but now I tend to shy away from their RSS feed, moving on to other things that give me what I am looking for.

For a site like Lifehacker, I am surely it is truly a numbers game since they are looking for advertising pageviews, etc. But, it’s sad that they didn’t listen to (or even ask them for that matter) their consumer what would be better for them. Just goes to show you how powerful customer surveys can really be.

My 1.25 cents.
-bryan

]]> By: Dustin Stevens-Baier http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43975 Dustin Stevens-Baier Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:03:58 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43975 I Really liked the idea of using social proof for this topic. Although, I am curious just like Tim above. Just because I prefer a full feed ( I personally will not follow to the blog if otherwise) does this actually make it the most effective method? A very interesting study could be done. Anyways, keep up the good work! I Really liked the idea of using social proof for this topic. Although, I am curious just like Tim above. Just because I prefer a full feed ( I personally will not follow to the blog if otherwise) does this actually make it the most effective method? A very interesting study could be done.

Anyways, keep up the good work!

]]> By: Tim Bourquin - MemberCon.com http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43925 Tim Bourquin - MemberCon.com Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:58:16 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43925 I'd like to offer an alternative view. I think asking the question, "Would you rather have a full feed or partial feed?" is a bit like asking, "Would you like to pay for this content or have it for free?" The vast majority of your answers are of course going to say they want it for free (or the full feed). But which truly results in a more profitable blog? I too use full feeds, but I'd love to see a more definitive test on which method results in greater income for the blog owner. I’d like to offer an alternative view. I think asking the question, “Would you rather have a full feed or partial feed?” is a bit like asking, “Would you like to pay for this content or have it for free?” The vast majority of your answers are of course going to say they want it for free (or the full feed).

But which truly results in a more profitable blog? I too use full feeds, but I’d love to see a more definitive test on which method results in greater income for the blog owner.

]]> By: Patrick | Lalala Music http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43888 Patrick | Lalala Music Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:04:09 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43888 Flynn! The whole partial RSS thing is something that I really dislike as a reader myself. I really like how I can just click on your posts in Google Reader and just enjoy your content. Having to click more to get to the content is contrary to what we usually try to do. We naturally aim to decrease the amount of clicks necessary to induce a certain action. So by displaying only a partial post, we are "tiring" the reader and taking him away from his comfort zone, the special place he created, like I have with Google Reader. I understand how this works well with the excerpts one has on the blog's main page, but having the same short excerpt as a feed just beats the whole point. Thanks for bringing this up and keep up the awesome work! Greetings to The Family Cheers Patrick Flynn!
The whole partial RSS thing is something that I really dislike as a reader myself. I really like how I can just click on your posts in Google Reader and just enjoy your content.

Having to click more to get to the content is contrary to what we usually try to do. We naturally aim to decrease the amount of clicks necessary to induce a certain action. So by displaying only a partial post, we are “tiring” the reader and taking him away from his comfort zone, the special place he created, like I have with Google Reader.

I understand how this works well with the excerpts one has on the blog’s main page, but having the same short excerpt as a feed just beats the whole point.

Thanks for bringing this up and keep up the awesome work!

Greetings to The Family

Cheers

Patrick

]]> By: Gregg Swanson http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43880 Gregg Swanson Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:23:23 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43880 Hey Pat! I really like the way you tied in social proof. In Robert Cialdini’s book “Influence” he discuses social proof and five other “weapons.” But more importantly, I really respect how you are putting your readers first. Thank you! Hey Pat! I really like the way you tied in social proof. In Robert Cialdini’s book “Influence” he discuses social proof and five other “weapons.” But more importantly, I really respect how you are putting your readers first. Thank you!

]]> By: Howie http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43870 Howie Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:24:55 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43870 Definitely a good idea, Richard....unfortunately, for the inherent functionality of Fiverr, you can only really charge $5/ per transaction.... I think fiverr affords people, if done this way, the ability to form relationships, of delivering HIGH quality, over time....which helps to reinforce your brand, and get sales later, as well, from those who know and trust you.... Definitely a good idea, Richard….unfortunately, for the inherent functionality of Fiverr, you can only really charge $5/ per transaction….

I think fiverr affords people, if done this way, the ability to form relationships, of delivering HIGH quality, over time….which helps to reinforce your brand, and get sales later, as well, from those who know and trust you….

]]> By: Gary David | Build Your List Fast http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43868 Gary David | Build Your List Fast Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:23:26 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43868 Thanks for sharing this Pat. Good to see lots of people are favoring full RSS. But you're also right about the "teaser", I agree that it can also lead to a stronger call-to-action, so for me both of them really works, the only difference is how people treat it. Keep it up Pat! Kind regards, Gary Thanks for sharing this Pat. Good to see lots of people are favoring full RSS. But you’re also right about the “teaser”, I agree that it can also lead to a stronger call-to-action, so for me both of them really works, the only difference is how people treat it.

Keep it up Pat!

Kind regards,

Gary

]]> By: Gary David | Build Your List Fast http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43866 Gary David | Build Your List Fast Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:20:45 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43866 You're right there Pat. Glad to see lots of people are favoring the full post. Keep it up! Gary You’re right there Pat. Glad to see lots of people are favoring the full post.

Keep it up!

Gary

]]> By: Richard http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/the-power-of-social-proof-and-putting-your-readers-first/comment-page-1/#comment-43865 Richard Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:18:47 +0000 http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/?p=3042#comment-43865 What about raising the prices for the later installments? If the first one shows the value you have to offer there shouldn't be many objections. What about raising the prices for the later installments? If the first one shows the value you have to offer there shouldn’t be many objections.

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