Archive for September, 2009
You’re on twitter” rel=”tag”>twitter and you’re active. That’s great. It does not, however, mean that you can abandon your blog for this brave new world of micro-blogging. Here’s why you need to keep your regular blog up and running.
First, you’re getting different audiences. Your blog is capable of generating search engine traffic in ways that your tweets” rel=”tag”>tweets aren’t. You also probably have some RSS subscribers and daily readers who may not have an interest in Twitter. You can’t kiss a good chunk of your readership Read the rest of this entry »
twitter can be an extremely powerful tool–if you use it the right way. If you approach it the wrong way, however, you can waste a lot of time with no visible return.
Here are few ways to lose on Twitter. These are common blunders that make the Twitter process a complete loss for participants.
Being too aggressive. If you hit the ground running at the full sprint with Twitter, you’re risking some trouble. For instance, those who suddenly add masses and masses of new people to the list Read the rest of this entry »
It happens. People argue. It happens in workplaces. It happens in stores. It happens during softball games, during large gatherings and at bars right before closing time. People get into arguments and they start fighting. I’m not ready to say that it’s human nature, but it certainly is a regular part of the human condition.
It happens on twitter” rel=”tag”>twitter, too. Eventually you’ll run into one of these heated exchanges. It’s even possible that you might come close to stumbling into one of them yourself.
twitter is a social networking and micro-blogging tool. It doesn’t have an identity and it doesn’t have a personality. However, there is a prevailing set of norms that govern Twitter use. They’re created by the expectations of the user base.
If you’re just getting started with Twitter, it can be tough to develop a sense of the best way to use your newfound tweeting power. There is a dominance Twitter culture and a “way of doing things”. Getting into the flow and learning the rhythm of the Read the rest of this entry »
Many people don’t like the “personal” aspect of twitter. They can see the advantage of creating a good social network for the sake of exchanging industry-relevant information, good links, etc., but they don’t really believe that those little “slice of life” tweets are very valuable.
If that describes you, it might be time to adjust your thinking a little bit. They call it “social” networking for a reason. There really is a social aspect to the whole thing.
Twitter works because people Read the rest of this entry »
twitter marketing is gaining in popularity. That makes sense. Twitter is huge, growing and provides a fantastic way of getting in touch with a lot of people quickly and easily.
Not everyone is doing it the right way, however. In fact, some people seem to be bending over backwards to make sure they don’t make a dime via Twitter. Here are three of their “methods” that anyone who’s interesting in turning a buck should ignore.
The automatic “thanks for following” message with an affiliate Read the rest of this entry »
twitter works because people really do use it to make social connections and to discuss issues and concepts. The level of “dialog” on Twitter can give it a real-time forum feel. The interaction is much higher than you’ll find on blogs, too.
That means that the only way to get the most out of Twitter is to become an active participant in the conversations that are swirling around you.
Many people who finally experience success with Twitter after a few fits and starts will tell you that Read the rest of this entry »
Right now, everyone is talking about twitter. I mean everyone. The mass media is on the Twitter bandwagon and “Twitter” may become a household word even faster than “Google” did.
The question is how long it can last. Is Twitter a permanent feature of the internet landscape, or is it a fad that’s destined to disappear in short order?
It’s impossible to answer that question definitively, of course. If there’s one thing we know about the Internet, it’s that unpredictability is an ever-present Read the rest of this entry »