Comments on: Why Being Genuine Matters

By: chwilowka

chwilowka — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:48:53 +0000

Wonderful site you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any user discussion forums
that cover the same topics discussed in this article?

I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get comments from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Cheers!

By: Beginning Adventures in Design : Kerry Burki

Beginning Adventures in Design : Kerry Burki — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:28:59 +0000

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By: kerry

kerry — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:59:36 +0000

Hey Karin feel free to share a blog post or product description with us once you have started to find your voice. Just shoot me an email! I am so happy that you had a bunch of stock on hand for the benefit tonight. Good luck and have fun!

Thanks for sharing even more tips on being genuine Megan! You are awesome!

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In Case You Missed Them: Recent Guest Posts « MEGAN'S CREATIVE BLOG — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:02:48 +0000

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By: MegansBeadedDesigns

MegansBeadedDesigns — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:30:11 +0000

Wow! Good luck with the benefit!!

By: Karin

Karin — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:21:39 +0000

Thanks Megan! I’ll be sure to give it a go – that sounds so much friendier and more “me.” Maybe when I’m more comfortable with what I’m saying, writing descriptions won’t be such a chore! As it is, I have a closet full of stuff I’ve made and won’t list b/c I don’t want to write them up! Actually, that was a good thing last week, when I found out about a leukemia benefit being held Saturday (and it was Wednesday afternoon when I found out about it!) – but I had a bunch of stuff ready to go! Lucky coincidence, fer sure!

By: MegansBeadedDesigns

MegansBeadedDesigns — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:48:48 +0000

It’s understandable if you don’t want to go as “all-out” in your product descriptions as you do in your blog posts, but it wouldn’t hurt to sound more relaxed either. A strict description of measurements and features can get pretty boring after awhile anyway. Perhaps an occasional suggestion on how your products would be received as gifts (sure to crack a smile on Grandpa’s face when he open this beauty up for Christmas), or what they could be worn with (casual enough to be paired with your favorite loafers!), can be mentioned in a style that is more “your voice” and will therefore come across as more personal as a result.

Hope that makes sense!

By: Karin

Karin — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:56:01 +0000

Hey Megan, thanks for the good advice! Sometimes I struggle with wording (heck, who am I kidding – I *always* struggle with wording!) – in person, I’m very laid back, casual and always drop my g’s. Can’t help it, I’m from the south, and everyone knows it as soon as I open my mouth. But isn’t that a bit informal? I worry that people will mistake my slang and kick-back style for lack of professionalism or perfectionism, both of which I obssess over.

I’d so totally say Holy Crap in real life, and even in my blog, but in my etsy descriptions? I dunnooo…I’d be afraid of scaring off buyers that might not “get” me.

By: MegansBeadedDesigns

MegansBeadedDesigns — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:39:43 +0000

Glad I could help! Getting personal once in awhile, and letting your “human side” out, will definitely make you feel more approachable by others. My followers have told me that they love how “relatable” I am, and appreciate using my own real-life experiences as examples in my posts.

By: kerry

kerry — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:46:54 +0000

Thank you so much for this post Megan! I think I still struggle with finding my voice when it comes to social media for business. I am very open in the comments here and need to have that carry over into Facebook and Twitter. I know I definitely like forming a connection with an artist or blogger who shares their personality. I appreciate your wise words and hope to learn from them too!