Mike- Twitter has been one of the most powerful learning and networking tools that I use. You are spot on with your advice on how to use Twitter with purpose and intention. Those who do not "get Twitter" have not discovered a way to engage.
The Bottom Line- "The bottom line is that being genuine, sincere, thorough" If you give in this way- your return will far exceed any expectation. Here are a few tips I share with learners new to Twitter- Love your thoughts! Twitter Engagement: http://tinyurl.com/3jf49n Keys to Twitter Success: http://tinyurl.com/7dgbvz
FYI- I LOVE Disqus !
Michael J. Pratt
· 9 months ago
Angela - I totally agree. I often find those who refuse to even attempt to understand it are also the ones left wondering why the quality of their business connections is merely mediocre.
Steve Campbell
· 9 months ago
Mike, thanks for a thoughtful and informative post. I too despair at number of people who seem to be in a race to reach a certain number of subscribers. I'm not sure what they hope to accomplish by having people with no interest in what they do following them.
I like your idea of "culling the herd" but I take a slightly different approach. I'm using Tweet Deck and have set up a group called "people I like to hear from" and those are the tweets I actually follow. I check out the All Friends stream from time to time and when I see someone who I find interesting they are added to the group. Not a perfect solution, but it's been working for me.
Michael J. Pratt
· 9 months ago
I so so want to use Tweet Deck but (silly reason) I can't configure the colors the way I like them (like Twitterific) and it only shows user names not real names. :-( If Twitterific had groups (fail!) then I would probably use your method.
Facebook User
· 9 months ago
I unfollow anyone who tries to pitch me in a Direct Message - annoying. @shefinds
Michael J. Pratt
· 9 months ago
I have to stop myself from sending snarky sarcastic messages to those who send canned and cheesy auto-DM's. It's maddening.
donnamcaleer
· 9 months ago
Mike offers sage advice regarding Twitter. It is a powerful platform with instantaneous global reach. The "pay it forward" principle is a good staring point for those new to tweeting.
One of the many benefits of twitter is research on any topic and connection to thought leaders.
Mike - great thinking around how to most effectively use Twitter. I could definitely stand to follow your advice. Up until now, I've been more of a "you follow me, I follow you" kind of approach but there is a part of me that wishes I was as diligent as you are in your follow back process.
I do like your thoughts on what you get out of Twitter (it can be tiring to keep up with at times but in the end, it's worth it in spades). Also, thanks for the shout out. I am honored to be one of the people that someone as smart, funny and passionate as you pays attention to.I can easily say that the same is true about you.
Best, Aaron | @aaronstrout
Michael J. Pratt
· 9 months ago
Aaron - I'd be lying if I told you I was unaffected by the tug of wanting a high follower count, who doesn't? Like you, I got into Twitter fairly early and honed my process when @scobleizer only had 1000! It was easy then to do it one at a time and I just stuck with it.
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. Enjoy SXSW. I'm there next year, I swear!
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The Bottom Line- "The bottom line is that being genuine, sincere, thorough" If you give in this way- your return will far exceed any expectation. Here are a few tips I share with learners new to Twitter- Love your thoughts!
Twitter Engagement: http://tinyurl.com/3jf49n
Keys to Twitter Success: http://tinyurl.com/7dgbvz
FYI- I LOVE Disqus !
I like your idea of "culling the herd" but I take a slightly different approach. I'm using Tweet Deck and have set up a group called "people I like to hear from" and those are the tweets I actually follow. I check out the All Friends stream from time to time and when I see someone who I find interesting they are added to the group. Not a perfect solution, but it's been working for me.
One of the many benefits of twitter is research on any topic and connection to thought leaders.
BTW: I love the gui for tweetdeck
You can follow me here http://twitter.com/donnamcaleer
I do like your thoughts on what you get out of Twitter (it can be tiring to keep up with at times but in the end, it's worth it in spades). Also, thanks for the shout out. I am honored to be one of the people that someone as smart, funny and passionate as you pays attention to.I can easily say that the same is true about you.
Best,
Aaron | @aaronstrout
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. Enjoy SXSW. I'm there next year, I swear!