What do you really think about Social Media? Survey

1. Which of the following social networking websites do you currently have an account with? (Check all that apply)

Which of the following social networking websites do you currently have an account with? (Check all that apply) Instagram

Google+

Facebook

Twitter

Other (please specify)

2. In general, how frequently do you use social networking sites?

In general, how frequently do you use social networking sites? A few times a day

Once a day

A few times a week

Once a week

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

3. Why do you use (or want to use) Social Media?

Why do you use (or want to use) Social Media? To meet new people.

I don''t want to get left behind.

To stay current or 'with the times'.

For my business or organization - to increase sales or raise money.

For my business or organization - to find collaborators.

It's fun.

For my business or organization - to develop new supporters.

Someone else signed me up - or wanted me to sign up.

For my business or organization - to connect with my existing supporters.

To discover interesting content.

To be a part of a larger conversation.

To support causes, businesses or organizations I believe in.

For support from others.

To stay connected to family & friends.

It's a necessary evil.

Something else? (please specify)

4. What are your top 3 social media learning needs or interests?

What are your top 3 social media learning needs or interests? Facebook Basics

Twitter Basics

Linkedin Basics

How to use Social Media to tell a story

How to build a wider following

How to keep up with the constant changes

How to post media (photos, movies, links, etc)

How to cultivate meaningful interaction

How to maintain privacy

How to 'go viral'

How to use Social Media for your business

How to use Social Media to stay connected to your family

How to be less annoyed/frustrated when using Social Media

How to use Social Media more intentionally

How to be more 'myself' on Social Media

Something else (please specify)

5. What are the biggest hindrances to you enjoying the use of Social Media?

What are the biggest hindrances to you enjoying the use of Social Media? I can't keep up with all the changes.

It makes me feel stupid.

My kids, staff, editor [enter whoever] have shown me how to use Social Media before, but I'm tired of asking for help every time.

I don't have the time for it.

I don't have a smartphone.

I don't like sitting in front of the computer.

It doesn't seem like folks are interested in authentic or meaningful connection.

It's not the same as coffee with a friend.

It's a necessary evil; you can't make me enjoy it.

What other people post ... too political, too divisive, too schmoozy, too religious, too vulgar, too trite, etc.

Info Overload - there's just too much information out there; I can't absorb any more.

Something else? (please specify)

6. Do you have a burning Social Media question? I'd love to hear it.

Do you have a burning Social Media question? I'd love to hear it.

7. How old are you? (A bit direct, I know ... please forgive me.)

How old are you? (A bit direct, I know ... please forgive me.) I'm in my teens.

I'm in my twenties.

I'm in my thirties.

I'm in my forties.

I'm in my fifties.

I'm in my sixties.

I'm in my seventies.

I'm in my eighties.

I'm in my nineties.

I'm over one hundred; beat that!

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