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Post by admin on Jan 30, 2012 12:11:50 GMT -8
Hi All, I've had this FB page running for a little under a year: facebook.com/insectnetMy intention was to bring in more people here to InsectNet.com. Has it worked? Anybody arrive here from the FB page? It is clear to me that Facebook's goal is to take over the world, making websites like InsectNet obsolete. I hope not, but I'd like to hear your opions on this and on Facebook in general, pros and cons. Thanks. |
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Post by wolf on Jan 30, 2012 12:48:48 GMT -8
If you would've accepted my friend request i'd be happy to give feedback...I've had a request pending since u started the group, and haven't been accepted yet...  My name is Nicolas btw |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Jan 30, 2012 12:58:09 GMT -8
I don't use Facebook, so wouldn't know. I am very happy that 'places' like Insectnet actually exist outside Facebook.
Adam.
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Post by admin on Jan 30, 2012 15:01:11 GMT -8
If you would've accepted my friend request i'd be happy to give feedback...I've had a request pending since u started the group, and haven't been accepted yet... My name is Nicolas btw Sorry, friend. I search for friend requests that have 'Entomology' as one of their 'interests' listed or at least some insect content on their page. I give priority to that because I don't want to be flooded with off-topic nonsense. I may have passed you over because I didn't see any insect or wildlife content in your profile. Or maybe you have some and I flaked on you. At least you made it here and that's what's important. |
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Post by downundermoths on Jan 30, 2012 16:29:17 GMT -8
I look at your FB page every day and like it... but I do spend an unhealthy amount of time on FB... according to 'her indoors'...  |
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Post by wollastoni on Jan 30, 2012 22:48:15 GMT -8
Clark < I am pretty sure facebook drives a lot of traffic to your website. Can't you check it on insectnet data ?
Both InsectNet and Fb are interesting. On InsectNet you speak with the whole community, on facebook only with your entomological friends, it is not the same usage at all. The big advantage of facebook is that you can share your entomological passion with other naturalists (who study birds, plants...).
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Post by Chris Grinter on Jan 30, 2012 23:11:29 GMT -8
I know it's yet another social media platform, but I find Google + a lot better for webmasters, bloggers and photographers. It's a much more open community and InsectNet might generate more traffic from G+ than Facebook. I get regulars from Facebook, but random people you've never heard of don't get to really see your posts. Google + has an integrated SEO with Google Search and my blog posts and photographs hit the eyes of hundreds more readers than it otherwise would.
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Post by bobw on Jan 31, 2012 2:05:42 GMT -8
I've had several people try to explain Facebook to me but I still can't understand what use it is. I've had a few invitations to join but they've mainly clearly been from people trying to sell me something. As far as I can make out, apart from this, it just seems to be a way of sharing photos.
Bob
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Post by wollastoni on Jan 31, 2012 3:17:20 GMT -8
Well on Facebook, you speak with your entomological friends, not with the entomological community. For example, we are a small group of Delias collectors on facebook and we like exchanging pictures, descriptions, collecting advices together... On fbk, I can ask them (and all my fbk contacts) some help on every little subjects without cluttering up insectnet forums.
+ InsectNet forum is 95% composed by Western people. On Fbk, I have many Asian friends (local sellers, Japanese collectors).
+ on fbk, you choose who you want to speak with : it is really important if you want to speak about Papilio chikae status or the plurial form of subgenus.
InsectNet is far better than Facebook to speak about important entomological issues, about insect descriptions, about legislation and so on. It is also a very good place to buy leps as Insectnet Classifieds are very well monitored by Clark (I have never bought a lep via Fbk).
Both are really useful and pleasant.
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Post by admin on Jan 31, 2012 22:00:51 GMT -8
I know it's yet another social media platform, but I find Google + a lot better for webmasters, bloggers and photographers. It's a much more open community and InsectNet might generate more traffic from G+ than Facebook. I get regulars from Facebook, but random people you've never heard of don't get to really see your posts. Google + has an integrated SEO with Google Search and my blog posts and photographs hit the eyes of hundreds more readers than it otherwise would. What the hell is Google +? Yet another network trying to take over the world and make web sites obsolete? |
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Post by wolf on Feb 1, 2012 3:43:31 GMT -8
yea, its Googles equivalent to FB |
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Post by anthony on Feb 1, 2012 13:22:27 GMT -8
No facebook, this is a excellent general forum.
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Post by admin on Feb 1, 2012 19:55:45 GMT -8
For me, Facebook is a big time-waster. I'd rather be here with you people. It's more cozy and private. But I have to keep up with some of the trends on the Internet. Can't avoid it.  . But who knows, maybe I'll pull in some big advertiser from FB. Or maybe Mark Zuckerburg will offer to buy InsectNet so I can retire. That's what I'm hoping.  |
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Post by wingedwishes on Feb 2, 2012 15:46:27 GMT -8
So will there be a social media for lep lovers called "Flitter?" I am unable to travel much due to health but I really enjoy seeing reports of collecting. I've noticed there are not many videos out there depicting collecting. Or I don't know where to look. I just don't use FB due to lack of time. |
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Post by admin on Feb 2, 2012 17:43:50 GMT -8
So will there be a social media for lep lovers called "Flitter?" I am unable to travel much due to health but I really enjoy seeing reports of collecting. I've noticed there are not many videos out there depicting collecting. Or I don't know where to look. Here's some: www.insectnet.com/videos/field.html |
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