Comments on: The Importance Of Trust and Relationships: A Real Life Example http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/ Follow me on a journey as a beginner blogger Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:17:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Angela http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2840 Angela Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:15:29 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2840 Very well writen and certainly a motivating article. Sometimes I forget that a customer isn't going to return just because they like the product. I need to make them remember me. Thanks for the great read!!! Very well writen and certainly a motivating article. Sometimes I forget that a customer isn’t going to return just because they like the product. I need to make them remember me. Thanks for the great read!!!

]]> By: Sarge http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2818 Sarge Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:10:22 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2818 @Ruth - Exactly! Even if you just make a 'quick buck'. It's only a buck :P Relationships are worth more than that, they're priceless. Some peoples priorities need to be straightened! @David - Great point - that's how we invite them in. A lot of bloggers offer a free ebook or have a competition or something - that's to get people in the door. Once they're in it's our job to make them want to come back. One way to do this is to open our arms to people, help them out. Don't just sit in the staff room ignoring all the visitors walking around in your store ;) Go out and interact with them! @Jimi - Yep - good word there 'over-delivering' If you give more than the 'customer' expects than they'll be more than happy and most likely return. 'Customer' expectations is something we could discuss further in the blogging world - especially with the amount of free stuff available - we have to work even harder because people are expecting free ebooks, reports etc now it's basically the norm. @Eric - Yep - always helping each other out will lead to bigger more wonderful experiences like great relationships. It's also just great being able to help people out in need and making their day. It's unfortunate that we can't always see who is behind the computer screen to see the smile we could potentially be putting on someone :) @Ching - Thanks for stopping by Ching! Definitely works both online and offline and in life in general. Build trust and be true to yourself it's as easy as ABC! @Ruth – Exactly! Even if you just make a ‘quick buck’. It’s only a buck :P Relationships are worth more than that, they’re priceless. Some peoples priorities need to be straightened!

@David – Great point – that’s how we invite them in. A lot of bloggers offer a free ebook or have a competition or something – that’s to get people in the door. Once they’re in it’s our job to make them want to come back. One way to do this is to open our arms to people, help them out. Don’t just sit in the staff room ignoring all the visitors walking around in your store ;) Go out and interact with them!

@Jimi – Yep – good word there ‘over-delivering’ If you give more than the ‘customer’ expects than they’ll be more than happy and most likely return. ‘Customer’ expectations is something we could discuss further in the blogging world – especially with the amount of free stuff available – we have to work even harder because people are expecting free ebooks, reports etc now it’s basically the norm.

@Eric – Yep – always helping each other out will lead to bigger more wonderful experiences like great relationships. It’s also just great being able to help people out in need and making their day. It’s unfortunate that we can’t always see who is behind the computer screen to see the smile we could potentially be putting on someone :)

@Ching – Thanks for stopping by Ching! Definitely works both online and offline and in life in general. Build trust and be true to yourself it’s as easy as ABC!

]]> By: Ching Ya http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2808 Ching Ya Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:51:23 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2808 First visit all the way directed by whatawebsite. :-) I actually feel welcomed after reading this post. My principal in blogging is mutual respect and help one another. Too many times I see people trashing somebody's post when disagreeing, which I think it's far from necessary. This is a relevant story how it works both ways - on & offline. I agree with Eric, 'Stay True'. Be helpful and most of all, be kind for trust & relationship building. @wchingya Social/Blogging Tracker First visit all the way directed by whatawebsite. :-) I actually feel welcomed after reading this post. My principal in blogging is mutual respect and help one another. Too many times I see people trashing somebody’s post when disagreeing, which I think it’s far from necessary. This is a relevant story how it works both ways – on & offline. I agree with Eric, ‘Stay True’. Be helpful and most of all, be kind for trust & relationship building.

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]]> By: Eric http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2805 Eric Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:11:58 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2805 Sarge, Great story here and true it is. Give people you. Ask them what they want and learn about each of them as real people. We all are. Stay true and keep delivering. Something interesting also... This story brings to mind about when people say to have the end in mind. Well, do that. Have giving all you can to others and respecting their wishes no matter what in mind. Making a buck or two should be the last thing on your mind, period. If you're offering something worth value, make sure you are considered value before offering something at all. Great article man! :) Along with this is something I want to point out on my blog as well... Lets All Help Each Other http://bluepop13.com/2010/01/25/lets-help-each-other/ Sarge,

Great story here and true it is.

Give people you. Ask them what they want and learn about each of them as real people. We all are. Stay true and keep delivering.

Something interesting also… This story brings to mind about when people say to have the end in mind. Well, do that. Have giving all you can to others and respecting their wishes no matter what in mind. Making a buck or two should be the last thing on your mind, period. If you’re offering something worth value, make sure you are considered value before offering something at all.

Great article man! :)

Along with this is something I want to point out on my blog as well… Lets All Help Each Other

http://bluepop13.com/2010/01/25/lets-help-each-other/

]]> By: Jimi Jones http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2803 Jimi Jones Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:16:54 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2803 Great analogy with the wine store, it is absolutely true in blogging and in life in general. Being outgoing, helpful and even over-delivering has always been a means to winning the trust of others. Great analogy with the wine store, it is absolutely true in blogging and in life in general. Being outgoing, helpful and even over-delivering has always been a means to winning the trust of others.

]]> By: David Lindsay http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2799 David Lindsay Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:58:57 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2799 The thing that took you to that particular wine store was the voucher - something for nothing. How do we persuade people to visit our blogs. Give them something for nothing: a report of some sort, perhaps that you advertise elsewhere on the internet. The thing that took you to that particular wine store was the voucher – something for nothing. How do we persuade people to visit our blogs. Give them something for nothing: a report of some sort, perhaps that you advertise elsewhere on the internet.

]]> By: Ruth - Web Career Girl http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2793 Ruth - Web Career Girl Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:38:20 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2793 I completely agree with this, great post. I find building real relationships has been so rewarding and those rewards will last far longer than trying to make a quick buck! I completely agree with this, great post. I find building real relationships has been so rewarding and those rewards will last far longer than trying to make a quick buck!

]]> By: Sarge http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2792 Sarge Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:16:40 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2792 @Ileane - Glad it kick-started your day Ileane! Indeed it's often the small things that mean the most to us. @Mike - Yeah, while online is totally different to face to face contact we still have to respect the fact that we're dealing with humans just like we would deal with humans if we ran an offline business. So treat people well and you will go far! @Nathan - Great point, continue relationships. I think that's something that newer bloggers may forget that once they have a sale it certainly isn't the end of the road. Always think beyond and always develop deeper relationships. P.S. Thanks for stopping by and leaving some ink the last couple of posts ;) @Anne - I will take on board your suggestion about comment luv. Currently in the middle of a redesign so the commenting section will be greatly improved :) @Ileane – Glad it kick-started your day Ileane! Indeed it’s often the small things that mean the most to us.

@Mike – Yeah, while online is totally different to face to face contact we still have to respect the fact that we’re dealing with humans just like we would deal with humans if we ran an offline business. So treat people well and you will go far!

@Nathan – Great point, continue relationships. I think that’s something that newer bloggers may forget that once they have a sale it certainly isn’t the end of the road. Always think beyond and always develop deeper relationships.

P.S. Thanks for stopping by and leaving some ink the last couple of posts ;)

@Anne – I will take on board your suggestion about comment luv. Currently in the middle of a redesign so the commenting section will be greatly improved :)

]]> By: Anne http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2791 Anne Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:15:06 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2791 Yup, making your visitors feel welcome is always a good idea. And you're right, with blogs, you want to build a long-term relationship of trust. OT, but you may want to consider using ComLuv on the blog - encourages commenting and is quite welcoming to fellow bloggers. Yup, making your visitors feel welcome is always a good idea. And you’re right, with blogs, you want to build a long-term relationship of trust.

OT, but you may want to consider using ComLuv on the blog – encourages commenting and is quite welcoming to fellow bloggers.

]]> By: Nathan Hangen http://www.beginnerblogger.com/the-importance-of-trust-and-relationships-a-real-life-example/comment-page-1/#comment-2790 Nathan Hangen Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:06:09 +0000 http://www.beginnerblogger.com/?p=632#comment-2790 Sarge, Well done. It's good to see people taking lessons like this from real world examples. The most important part is to remember that this shouldn't stop after the sale. Sarge,

Well done. It’s good to see people taking lessons like this from real world examples. The most important part is to remember that this shouldn’t stop after the sale.

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