Comments on: How About a Little Gratitude?

By: Blogging with a plan - Wildfire Marketing Group

Blogging with a plan - Wildfire Marketing Group — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:12:58 +0000

[...] Content may be king but if no one knows about your blog, your content will go unread, so the next thing you need is some exposure. You need to get other bloggers to write about you, and ideally, to link to your website in their posts. Despite most people’s initial reaction though, the answer isn’t to just start firing off emails asking people to write about and link to you. Instead, you should develop relationships with other bloggers by regularly posting relevant, useful comments on their posts and linking to their website in your posts. The idea is to make yourself a valuable resource to them. When they do write about you, be sure to show a little gratitude. [...]

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:18:44 +0000

Great comments, Andrew. Thanks!!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:01:41 +0000

Shane,

Isn’t it amazing just how powerful two words can be?

Simple expressions like ‘thank you’ and ‘I love you’ (if used appropriately) may be only small gestures, but they have a wonderful and lasting impact upon our relationships with others.

With respect to your comments about gifts, I feel that some caution should be exercised in this regard. Some companies have policies against the acceptance of gifts, and if this is the case, the offering of a gift may place the recipient in an awkward position.

In addition, customs relating to gifts vary according to different cultures, and you must be careful to take any relevant cultural considerations into account prior to the offering of any form of gift.

Thirdly, some people can view gifts with a degree of suspicion, and may feel that you are trying to ‘buy’ their friendship or appreciation.

That said, there will be many cases where a small gift is an appropriate (and delightful) way of expressing one’s gratitude.

By: Karin RN

Karin RN — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:08:31 +0000

Never mind. A gift is on your way.

Guess what’s missing from your wish list?

Oh, BTW, will you ship it to me after you read it? It looks very interesting.

Just kidding!

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:06:10 +0000

Hey, you don’t owe me a thanks for that. Number one, you thanked me copiously already, and number two, you earned it! I was just fulfilling a commitment

By: Karin RN

Karin RN — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:01:24 +0000

Ouch.

Thank you, Shane.

Thanks for putting a new face to my blog. I luv it, luv it, luv it.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:18:16 +0000

Hey! We have matching hoodies! : D

I tried sending a thank you to Aaron, but sent it through Customer Service email and not sure he got it.

You have an email for him?

By: Strong One

Strong One — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:13:12 +0000

Wonderful thoughts. In the ideal world, I think we all wish we could be more like the people we act like during the holidays.
Thankfulness is rare these days, especially with the ‘I’m entitled’ attitude of the younger generation (yes, I’m getting old)
Thank YOU for reminding us all.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:53:17 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more Shane, everyone from the server at your favorite local restaurant to the guy or gal who takes out your groceries. These people in addition to colleagues and friends who influence you to help you get to where you are today really count. And oh SOOOOO often we don’t tell them ‘thanks’ enough.

Now go buy someone a Starbucks Gold card or just tell them thanks today

Cheers, Matthew

By: Pat Gillen

Pat Gillen — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:52:01 +0000

How very true. How little we say ‘thank you’! It’s a pretty motivating phrase to hear too.

Thank you for the post Shane!