This past weekend I headed to one of those big-box stores to shop for a new electrical appliance for our home.  When I located the product I was looking for, I quickly found myself in a quandary: too many choices, too many models, too many brands. Like most consumers, I wanted to make the smart choice. Since I didn’t do any advance research at home, I did the next-best thing:  I pulled out my phone, opened the Internet browser and searched Google for a few answers.

I’m still amazed that I was able to stand in front of several name-brand models and search the Net for objective information before opening my wallet.

This got me thinking: the world really is available through our mobile computers now.  If someone is shopping for a photographer in your area of specialty, will they be able to find you after a quick search? If they do, will it be easy for them to view your information on a mobile phone?

Which reminds me: I need to think more about you. Blog comments are decreasing due to increased traffic to innovative social sites such as Facebook and Twitter.  People are saving their reactions, comments and opinions for these channels.

I’ve found Twitter to be an excellent source of traffic to my sites.  As a result I’ve seen an increase in comments to my blog.  However, I’ve also realized I’m not commenting on other blogs as much anymore. So, I’ve made it a goal to comment more on the blogs within my community.

It’s important to acknowledge the people who follow you.  I have been doing more to champion people on Twitter.  But, once I started following the  links from Twitter to my community member blogs, a new world opened up.  I’ve discovered you and all your great photographs, blog posts, podcasts and videos. You have inspired me. Take a moment to view the people who appreciate your work.  You might be surprised how good their work is, too.

Speaking of work, I’ve been very involved in growing my speaking business.  New Media Photographer is a success in my life; it’s given me opportunities I could only dream of a few years ago.

Now it’s time to direct my energy at my photography again.

No, I’m not leaving social media. I’m just focusing on the photographer part of my blog title.

Rosh

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