March 9, 2010“Crowd-sourcing” request for input on the SpeakStrong Website
Are you familiar with the term “crowd-sourcing”? It refers to putting out an open call for input to non-employees. The New Dynamics of Communication are inclusive and synocratic, and crowd-sourcing is one feature of that.
Months ago I put out an open call to ask what readers see as my unique contribution. I received many wonderful posts. Last week that thread was picked up again. The comments touched my heart.
Now I’m in the process of reorganizing my web sites and invite your input. When you visit my site, what is your experience like? What is your favorite feature? Do you find what you’re looking for? Are there sources of frustration for you? Is there something you’re looking for that you can’t find?
Are there services you’d like me to offer that aren’t there?
If you’ve ordered or started to place an order on the site, is there anything about the shopping cart you recommend we change?
In summary, my question is: how can I serve you better?
Send your input via the blog, or email me here.
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Thanks for including me in your Crowd Sourcing. Everything is fine with all the areas I have used on your site.
I started out with reading your newsletter for 2 years or so. Following the threads to articles and many areas, about 75% of your content has been used by myself. And now I have bought the Speak strong book off the Web site. Additionally I have forwarded your site to MD’s Phsy’s and family and friends.
Your site and help has been a strong influence in really changing me for the better. I have befitted from your insights in EVERY area of my life and relationships with my wife, family and co workers!
Keep up the great work.
Fred
Comment by Fred Geiger — March 10, 2010 @ 9:17 am
Meryl–I looked at your site as part of my Apprentice program with the Minnesota Chapter of NSA. I am in the process of having a professional website designed and hope to have content like yours someday. Of ALL the speaker websites I visited, yours had the best and most useful content. I LOVED the Brand Aid article! Below is what I noticed a few months ago–likes and dislikes.
Like: looks like high content
Love full-body shot of Meryl
“Freestuff” tab
Great content!
Top Navigation
Sign-up for power phrase
Books, Cd’s
Testimonials
Dislike: too busy, confusing
No video
Messy below the “submit” button
Comment by Diane Windingland — March 10, 2010 @ 2:13 pm
Great feedback. Very specific. Thanks!
Comment by merylrunion — March 12, 2010 @ 7:22 am
I was very interested in the linecutting story.
I was impressed because the kindly but clear comment had an impact. I would like to see more kindly but clear comments. I guess the word assertive works–. I need comments that are highly diplomatic, respectful of the other person or persons–but also gently set boundaries or make a point or defend me. So many assertive comments in books, etc. simply do not show this respect for the other party involved.
Anna (Annette)(Anna is my nickname–and the name I prefer to be addressed by)
Comment by Anna — March 24, 2010 @ 5:02 am
I just left a comment and forgot to check the box saying notify me of followup comments via email–so I am doing so now. THank you! Anna
Comment by Anna — March 24, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Yes, Anna, that’s my objective. I miss the mark sometimes, but my readers pretty much let me know when I do. That’s why I am coining the phrase gracertiveness. We’ll see if we can get it to catch on…
Comment by merylrunion — April 1, 2010 @ 12:03 pm