Social Networking Quotes

Ideas that spread, win.

…the minute you talk, people expect you to listen. And if you start to listen, you'll be tempted to talk.

It's worthless to you to have lots and lots of friends on Facebook because they're not really your friends, they're just people who didn't want to offend you by pressing the "Ignore" button.

Facebook solved this problem of getting all your friends in one place, and created the problem of having all your friends in one place. When something profound happens, you want all your friends to know. But when it is something... like, 'I just had a great jog.' You want to tell just some people that. You get that mix wrong, and Facebook feels like a complete waste of time.

It's so easy to go try and find an algorithmic solution to a problem. But this isn't about computers—it's about people.

Facebook uses the practice of opt-out privacy, while every other reputable business offers the option of opt-in.

The pace of the social media world is like a busy bar or restaurant: fun to visit, but stressful and demanding to work in. If you’re not willing to constantly read, learn, solve technical puzzles and socialize with people – you’ll just be treading water and going nowhere.

Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t want plastered on a billboard with your face on it.

The secret isn’t growing a huge fan base. We have 100,000 Facebook fans, but those fans have all come to us organically. We believe the more organic the growth, the more loyal the fans, the more likely they will be repeat customers.

Those who ignore the party/conversation/network when they are content and decide to drop in when they need the network may not succeed. It’s pretty easy to spot those that are just joining the network purely to take – not to give. Therefore, be part of the party/conversation/network before you need anything from anyone.

Conversations among the members of your marketplace happen whether you like it or not. Good marketing encourages the right sort of conversations.

In some ways, [Facebook] levels the playing field of friendship stratification. In the real world, you have very close friends and then there are those you just say “Hi” to when you pass them on the street.

More companies are discovering that an über-connected workplace is not just about implementing a new set of tools — it is also about embracing a cultural shift to create an open environment where employees are encouraged to share, innovate and collaborate virtually.

Businesses used to have a small suggestion box near the door that mostly housed dust bunnies and an occasional piece of gum. Rarely would someone get back to you. But people can now make a post from an iPhone or a BlackBerry while they’re sitting in your restaurant.

Social networks aren’t about Web sites. They’re about experiences.