TwitterView - KeepItClassyJen 042309In this TwitterVIEW, Ryan Yee of NerdBoyTV discusses social media for newbies with podcaster, Jen Hinton of the "Chicks Who Chat" podcast.
SOCIAL MEDIA PODCASTER TwitterView with @KeepItClassyJen Jen Hinton is the host of Chicks Who Chat, a podcast on BlogTalkRadio, and the creator of The Class Closet (Chicks Who Connect). Jen’s latest project is a series of online classes for people who are new to social media and want to find help and guidance. It’s called Keep It Real with Jen. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chickswhochat http://theclassycloset.ning.com/ http://keepitreal.memberlodge.org/ NerdBoyTV: NerdBoyTV is happy to introduce Jen Hinton, podcaster of Chicks Who Chat w/ Classy Jen & Sugar Jones. ;-) KeepItClassyJen: Hi everyone!!! Thanks for this great opportunity to tell you about my program! NerdBoyTV: How long have you been on Twitter, Jen. You seem very comfortable on it. KeepItClassyJen: I have been on Twitter since October of 08 and I love it! It is one of the most powerful ways to connect with people. NerdBoyTV: You are conducting VCasts for newbies to social media like Twitter on Monday nites; how did you get THAT idea? KeepItClassyJen: Well, simple really. No one was jumping for joy trying to help me out when I first started. So I thought I would help newbies out! NerdBoyTV: What have you found to be some of the most common reasons for newbies to hesitate getting on Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace? KeepItClassyJen: I think the biggest fear for newcomers of Social Media is not knowing the best way to utilize the programs. KeepItClassyJen: They sign up for these platforms and never use them. “I think the biggest fear for newcomers of Social Media is not knowing the best way to utilize the programs.” 1 NerdBoyTV: How do you go about making these various social media platforms "relevant" to say your mother? KeepItClassyJen: They are relevant for anyone seeking like-minded people. You have to understand what they do and GO FOR IT! Don't sit back! NerdBoyTV: True. So when someone like Oprah (babyboomer) says, "I just don't get Twitter," how do you explain? KeepItClassyJen: Well jokes on us lol because @oprah is now on Twitter, but the best explanation is giving your "status" & replying to others. NerdBoyTV: Tell us about the format of your online class, Keep It Real with Jen Hinton. What can someone expect each week? KeepItClassyJen: They can expect to learn about Twitter. BUT the difference is they will also learn about all the great platforms that can be used… KeepItClassyJen: …along with it. I used http://dimdim.com classroom setting that allows you to SEE me through webcast and communicate to others… KeepItClassyJen: …who are taking the class. It is VERY interactive and people network within the classes. NerdBoyTV: What other social media do you use? Do you integrate with good 'ol Twitter? And how long do you spend on the computer per day? ;-) KeepItClassyJen: LOL, I am always NEAR the PC. I use social networking sites such as Ning. I also use Qik, YouTube, Facebook, BTR...etc. KeepItClassyJen: But I also teach things such as HTML, SEO, Google PR, Media Kits...etc. KeepItClassyJen: Well the best part is they can SEE me through Webcast which makes it feel like just watching TV and not just an online class. NerdBoyTV: So back to an earlier question, just curious how long you spend on a computer online everyday? “They can expect to learn about Twitter. BUT the difference is they will also learn about all the great platforms that can be used…” “… the best part is they can SEE me through Webcast which makes it feel like just watching TV and not just an online class.” 2 NerdBoyTV: And would someone with limited time spent gain similar benefits from all these social networking services? KeepItClassyJen: I spend probably 8-10 on computer but not just with social media. Yes, those with limited time can learn things to help with SM! NerdBoyTV: Nice. Half the battle is definitely getting those use to TV onto new media offerings like YouTube, Hulu, Facebook, Kindle. KeepItClassyJen: Exactly! NerdBoyTV: Class sounds terrific for those comfortable taking online; how could u reach those like my wife just now learning texting? KeepItClassyJen: For example, I teach people that when they sit down to write a post. Write a few and have them ready to pre-post! NerdBoyTV: Ok, I've gotta throw the "gender" card in the mixx. Do you feel women use social media differently than men? How so? KeepItClassyJen: No...(twirling a piece of hair) what do you mean?? KeepItClassyJen: Seriously, no I don't. We are all here doing the same thing just in different ways...women or men. Same thing...same platforms. NerdBoyTV: LOL, I ask only because I see my teenage daughter use MySpace very differently than my teenage son. She puts feelings on her status. KeepItClassyJen: I don't think Myspace is considered a practical source of social media for people 25 and above. My opinion. NerdBoyTV: LOL...oh definitely not for 25 and above
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