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WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Personal Branding Tips and the Importance of YourName.com

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:35:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment Shaa. I loved your post on Personal Branding. Everything you spoke of ties in perfectly with your site, your name as your brand, your registered domains and the multiple testimonials you have. "People trust people" as i quoted from a reply from Smarta on Twitter. http://twitter.com/SmartaHQ/status/24977081155 It is an important part of the branding process that we show our endorsements from people and businesses we have assisted, enabling the opportunity to gain further business. In that view, it is clear to see you have your personal branding cemented and are a trusted figure in the business world, which makes your voice all the more relevant.

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Fundamentals of Social Media? Erm...

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:18:16 +0000

Thanks Fox. It makes me extremely happy knowing that people out there find my articles useful. I write with the influence that someone somewhere will find them useful and if i receive a comment i am grateful. Any help or advice you may need, do not hesitate to contact. Luca

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : 10 Reasons Why Musicians Must Use Twitter

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:36:00 +0000

Hi OD, Apologies for the delay. You are wondering how to index links you are sending out? Please can you respond with a full query about the linking you are looking to do or any search queries. My email: info@iamluca.co.uk Thanks Luca

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : 10 Reasons Why Musicians Must Use Twitter

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:34:37 +0000

Thanks Richard. Appreciate the feedback. Come again soon!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Are Mashable Spreading Themselves Thin?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:27:33 +0000

Marlon, Send me an email with any inquiry. info@iamluca.co.uk Thanks

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Are Mashable Spreading Themselves Thin?

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:15:47 +0000

Hey there Jez, I follow you on twitter; out of interest, how did you come across this article? I want to quote what you said in your comment as it is an extremely valid point: "I find probably only about 10% of what's written on Mashable relevant and interesting these days, and my attention has gone to other sites who challenge and provide insightful commentary on the industry." I have to agree with you here, and i too find myself visiting multiple other blogs and sites for more in depth articles on new media. We are in that stage of digital where we now know about new technology because everyone is reporting on it. We are comfortable using it and it's hardly hot news to discuss a new feature on facebook or a rising site like foursquare. Therefore, articles reporting any of the above just don't cut the mustard anymore for intensive reading. This is where the transition between being 'the social media guide' as Mashable was, and becoming a total mix of digital technology and business news. If they were merely social media, it would begin to decline in the same way Myspace has. We demand more; we seek for further insight and want our brains to be pushed without having to read recycled content or irrelevant news. Some of which i wonder how it makes the home page of a major site as a 'trending story.' I guess, money talks on a lot of these articles. I'd like to hear any further insight you have and hope to continue chatting via twitter. Thanks again.

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Are Mashable Spreading Themselves Thin?

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:06:44 +0000

Hi Arianna, Thanks for the response. The issue regarding commenting was just one of the points i raised and it was to highlight the ratio of visitors to commentors to to those who share the articles on Mashable. Commenting does take time and sharing doesn't take any time, which is the obvious answer as to why the ratio is so vast. But there is an underlying issue here that doesn't work across 'blogs in general' as you mentioned. Take http://www.quicksprout.com/ for example. This is a much more engaging blog and i'd put money on the dwell time for the average reader being well over 5 minutes. It's a formula consisting of what your content is, how often you post and how relevant the content is to the audience. This is where my discussion begins and is based around Mashable presenting in some cases, too much irrelevant content, too often and thus not targeting any specific niche of an audience.

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Identifying Clarity and Purpose In Your Journey

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:05:26 +0000

Another great comment! You never cease to amaze me with your choice of words. While like the rest of 'us', you do not have a clear image of direction and path, it will be your passion, creativity and energy that will guide you to finding it. I have no doubts that you will become an amazing success in the near future. x

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Fri, 21 May 2010 19:21:02 +0000

Thanks for the comment Liz! Much appreciated. Glad you love the pics, i am definitely going to be taking more and spreading the coolness of Southbank! x

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Fri, 21 May 2010 19:20:14 +0000

I remember the cow parade Elliot. That was really good! It is very true mate and sad at the same time, that most people go from day to day living in a bubble oblivious as to what London really has to offer. Staycation FTW!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 16:13:04 +0000

Chocka block! I expected a man of your creative expertise to visit this! Gotta love the elephants... no-one really considers that they are looking to be extinct within the next 10 years! Thanks for commenting!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 14:14:43 +0000

Ben, keep the word count down next time please!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 13:46:10 +0000

Nice one Dan! Thanks for your feedback. It appears im not the only one who thinks that the Southbank has a lot to offer! Yeah, i had to wait till dark to get a cool shot, but it was worth it!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:37:12 +0000

Thanks for the reply Lee! Yeah Grind really did sum it up and glad you also agree. That final snap of Southbank at night really simplifies it for me! Hope to catch up with ya soon mate!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:09:47 +0000

Well Ralph how about you do a post called 'MyShorditch'? That would be epic! Glad you brought your guns, hoodie and balaclava into my comment section. Now try not to scare off my creative hombres monsieur. What a quote nonetheless "appreciate the surreal feeling an off set purple sky from Southbank." Love that!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:36:34 +0000

Art is definitely a talking point. I found when i was down there the other day that my former artistic self had emerged and luckily i had taken a sketchbook and a pencil with me, hence the drawing of the elephant. lol My tour guide services are open, as long as it is a sunny day! :)

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:35:20 +0000

Thanks Marina! The elephants aren't just on the Southbank, there are 258 across London and on the Southbank there are a selective few. But it makes the Southbank just stand out even more with these sitting there!

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:34:03 +0000

Seems like we have exactly the same thinking Ayo. The inspiration oozing from all the creativity on the Southbank is like an aroma of ideas just travelling in the Southbank air. I also see photographers all over the places and get slightly frustrated when i see them with their Digital SLR's and im using my free gift Hitachi. lol Good shout on the romantic walks too! I'll have to take a leaf out of your book next time i have a date. ;)

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Wed, 19 May 2010 19:06:28 +0000

Glad that my post has made you want to head down to Southbank! In the summer it really is an awesome place to be. Cheers Rich My recent post Competition Challenge: My Southbank

WordPress blog at iamluca.co.uk : Competition Challenge: My Southbank

Wed, 19 May 2010 18:30:18 +0000

Always representing British Cinema! Thanks for the comment Chaz! My recent post Competition Challenge: My Southbank