"*We* in your statement refers to a singular business entity, rather than *we* as an industry or profession.
Unfortunately the model of business dealt with in our industry is that the typical client has little or no idea how something is happening, and what the ramifications truly are. Sometimes this may be a blacklisting of a business, a complete breakdown of the community, a hard rebuttal and inflammation, or a variety of other things.
There are many reputation companies out there offering "band aid" solutions with little or no customization. Combined with the fear and victimization aspects of the problem at hand, most other industries do not have a compounding problem of secrecy and denial.
I don't mind highlighting the negative, the very fact that someone needs assistance with online reputation management means they already have one problem. As a niche expert, I feel it is my duty to throw up a warning flag and prevent them from suffering even more." - 123socialmedia
"I agree Zach, that seems to be the critical element in 2009 as some of the slow to adopt industries begin shifting over the fulcrum." - 123socialmedia
December 31 at 12:02 pm
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"It always helps to be included on the list ;)
From a strictly stand-alone viewpoint however, it is amazing how much information, talent, and expertise can be discovered within articles online. It is an eye-opener to many people to read just a few of them, not to mention 15+
I just wish that I hadn't read the 100+ that didn't make the list! While worthwhile, the information overload can be pretty severe." - 123socialmedia
