In a “Transparent” world, “Recognition” is key

Posted on | May 18, 2009 | No Comments

Regardless of whether you like it or not, we are definitely living in a “transparent” world today.  There practically isn’t anything someone can’t find out about you – and with only a few clicks of the mouse.  Amazing, absolutely amazing.  The world wide web has turned into the world wide “diary” and “history book” of your life.  If you doubt this is the case, just Google your name or do a simple search on such social media tools such as twitter, facebook and others.

One area Clay and I don’t see enough of yet is the desire to recognize the source of our information.  Too often someone gives a quote or supplies information that “appears” to be something they created or found on their own.  Generally, this is not the case.  It is vital, critical, imperative that you recognize and give credit where credit is due when it comes to sharing information.  The last thing you want to do is provide your audience with information that you found and not give the originator credit or “recognition” for this.  This is both the right thing to do and your audience will give you kudos for being “transparent” with them.

The other positive is that this really helps with SEO (search engine optimization).  Search engines love it when you “link out” to other sites from your blog.  So do both yourself and the author a favor – give credit where credit is due and recognize others for what they have contributed.  After all, the reason they are reading your post is because they like your “lens” on the world – not just because of the content.

Blaine

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