Comments on: My own REAL numbers http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:09:01 -0500 hourly 1 By: banannie http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 banannie Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:09:18 +0000 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/#comment-1627 I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)<br><br>I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name "Banannie" as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :). Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs. <br><br>Nice tangent :). I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)

I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name “Banannie” as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :) . Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs.

Nice tangent :) .

]]> By: sean808080 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 sean808080 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:37:31 +0000 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/#comment-1626 Nice post, I agree that metrics are important for everyone. Chris Brogan, while a great mind who is enjoying some popularity, appeals to the marketing segment of the web. As someone who has little interest in sales/marketing as a function, I can't say I agree on these priorities.<br><br>I'm not convinced that we're all brands. I'm not convinced that one approach fits all makes sense.<br><br>I'm more like you. I'm interested in the social connectedness that the web offers. The # of followers or page views means so little to me [on a personal level]<br><br>I find the most rewarding aspects are the simple pleasures of e-meeting people and learning about things that are outside our our day to day. Nice post, I agree that metrics are important for everyone. Chris Brogan, while a great mind who is enjoying some popularity, appeals to the marketing segment of the web. As someone who has little interest in sales/marketing as a function, I can't say I agree on these priorities.

I'm not convinced that we're all brands. I'm not convinced that one approach fits all makes sense.

I'm more like you. I'm interested in the social connectedness that the web offers. The # of followers or page views means so little to me [on a personal level]

I find the most rewarding aspects are the simple pleasures of e-meeting people and learning about things that are outside our our day to day.

]]> By: banannie http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 banannie Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:09:18 +0000 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/#comment-1583 I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)<br><br>I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name "Banannie" as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :). Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs. <br><br>Nice tangent :). I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)

I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name “Banannie” as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :) . Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs.

Nice tangent :) .

]]> By: banannie http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 banannie Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:08:36 +0000 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/#comment-1582 I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)<br><br>I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name "Banannie" as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :). Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs. <br><br>Nice tangent :). I think maybe I quoted Chris a bit out of context, because he is saying that external numbers shouldn't matter so much. I'm not sure his business clients know what to make of that! But the newsletter is more personal than business focused (which is why I read it, I also have no interest in sales & marketing.)

I've always said, quality over quantity. And I don't consider myself a brand. I've had people let me know someone else is using the name “Banannie” as if I should be upset by that! It's a nickname, there are lots of Banannies out there :) . Of course, if someone was using the name Pixel Currents, I'd be concerned and look to protect it- but that's business, and that's where branding belongs.

Nice tangent :) .

]]> By: sean808080 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 sean808080 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:37:31 +0000 http://banannie.com/blog/2009/09/29/my-own-real-numbers/#comment-1581 Nice post but I'm not so sure metrics are important for everyone. Chris Brogan, while a great mind who is enjoying some popularity, appeals to the marketing segment of the web. As someone who has little interest in sales/marketing as a function, I can't say I agree on these priorities.<br><br>I'm not convinced that we're all brands. I'm not convinced that one approach fits all makes sense.<br><br>I'm more like you. I'm interested in the social connectedness that the web offers. The # of followers or page views means so little to me [on a personal level]<br><br>I find the most rewarding aspects are the simple pleasures of e-meeting people and learning about things that are outside our our day to day. Nice post but I'm not so sure metrics are important for everyone. Chris Brogan, while a great mind who is enjoying some popularity, appeals to the marketing segment of the web. As someone who has little interest in sales/marketing as a function, I can't say I agree on these priorities.

I'm not convinced that we're all brands. I'm not convinced that one approach fits all makes sense.

I'm more like you. I'm interested in the social connectedness that the web offers. The # of followers or page views means so little to me [on a personal level]

I find the most rewarding aspects are the simple pleasures of e-meeting people and learning about things that are outside our our day to day.

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