2009 Photographer Social Media Survey

The goal of this survey is to take a snapshot of Social Media use by photographers in the year 2009.
Please take the time to complete this survey even if you're not taking part in Social Media web sites.

Completion time for this survey should be approximately 5-10 minutes.

Data from this survey will be shared by Jim M. Goldstein (http://www.jmg-galleries.com) October 22 at PDN PhotoPlus Expo in NYC as part of the “Twitter Revolution: Changing the Photographic World, 140 Characters at a Time” discussion panel with Seshu Badrinath, Jack Hollingsworth, and Rosh Sillars. The data from this survey will also be made available later to all who are interested.

Thank you for your participation!

* Required

Twitter Participation

Has Twitter enhanced your sense of community among photographers? *

Yes
No
I Do Not Have A Twitter Account

Have you / would you recommend Twitter to a friend? *

Yes
No
I Do Not Have A Twitter Account

Do you know what you'll do when you reach your Followers goal?

Regarding your Follower goals. What are they?

How many contacts on Twitter have you made, that you would not have made otherwise, that have the ability to help further your photographic endeavors? *

Other Social Media Participation

What is your motivation for Twitter & other Social Media participation? *

What value have you received by taking part on Twitter & other Social Media sites? *

Social Media & Your Business Endeavors

If yes how much money have you made from direct sales or leads through social media in 2008? * Only for the year 2008

If yes how much money have you made from direct sales or leads through social media in 2009? * Only for the year 2009

Based on your experience rank the following sites in terms of business value / revenue generation: 5 being the most valued and 1 being the least

	1	2	3	4	5
Personal Web Site / Blog
Twitter
Facebook
Photo Hosting Service (Photoshelter, SmugMug, Flickr, etc.)
LinkedIn / Plaxo / Orkut
Stock Site / Subscription Service

About You

All information provided is anonymous and cannot be tied back to any individual

How would you classify your involvement in photography? *

Amateur / Hobbyist (<5% of Your Annual Income)
Semi-Pro (5% - 75% of Your Annual Income)
Professional (>75% of Your Annual Income)

What is your gender? *

Male
Female

Other Thoughts You'd Like To Share