What is the value of a question on social networks? I would say a lot. Not just in the answer either. Sure you can get great answers to your question from many people within and without your network. It might even point you in a direction that you might not have otherwise thought about.
The real value in a question is the people whom you connect with. They are the real gems of social media. This morning on Twitter I asked this question: “Business client asking how to get people to reply back on Twitter. What are your thoughts?”
I received the following answers:
Nick Calder wrote: “@Alpha_Computer Simple. Be a genuine person with a sense of humor.”
Jeff White wrote: “@Alpha_Computer say something worth replying to. harsh, maybe, but why be boring?”
Jay Gilmore wrote: “@Alpha_Computer Don’t aim to sell. Interject, discuss, share and be you. Same as you would at a party or event.”
Ian Conrad wrote: “@Alpha_Computer Cat photos, twitpics.”
Now these are all great people with some real good thoughts. It’s great getting the replies, but it’s better being connected with them. Just look at their replies. Lots of wisdom. So ask lots of questions and make great connections. There is value in questions.
Their is no question that the value is in the question but let me expand on this. No question is a bad question. Asking questions is what helps us engage, engage, communicate, learn and prosper. Something I strongly believe in. Part two of this post should be ask the question and be a great listener. Without listening skills, asking the question is irrelevant. So we need to ask and listen:)
Rob, on it. Thanks for the comment.