In the spirit of the Adopt a Newb Day 2008 celebration which is fast approaching I wanted to answer a frequent question I get asked . And I might ask the same of you. What do you get out of Social Media, and Social Networking sites, and how can they help my (insert podcast, blog, dairy farm)? It is a very valid question for the amount of time I spend on twitter, checking myspace, facebook and anything else where you can friend someone? It is a very valid question, and surprisingly it doesn’t have a simple answer. This article also sprung from a recent article by Chris Penn concerning the value of social networks when compared to choosing a school based on its name. Commitment: If you are someone like myself who is trying to establish a recognizable footprint within New Media then you need to be seen. There is nothing more simple than getting your name out there, bit by tiny bit. And slowly as people see your name you are considered an authority on things, if they respect what it is you have to say. “I am an expert witness because i say i am“, Thank you Don […]