Comments on: Reader Poll: How do you use Twitter?

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Should Your Brand Tweet? « Social Media Snippets — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:10:54 +0000

[...] As with any social networking tool, it’s of course most important to first define your audience and establish your objectives before assuming you should hop on Twitter and start tweetin’ away.

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By: Vin Subrajmanan

Vin Subrajmanan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:03:37 +0000

Twitter being useful? Course it can. It's a gigantic marketing tool that is fairly benign in its aggressiveness. The important thing about using web-based marketing on a social network like this is to make sure you aren't spamming, aren't pushy or annoying, which will alienate existing and future clientèle. There's a great survey related to this run by MindShare, a customer service analysis company. Also, Twitter is pretty awesome for simply keeping in touch!

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Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:39:23 +0000

[...] Lee Odden’s Top 10 Uses of Twitter and Tools [...]

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Top 10 Uses of Twitter and Tools | Online Marketing Blog — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:30:43 +0000

[...] results of our poll on how Online Marketing Blog readers use Twitter are in. We had over 220 responses, which isn’t a bad sample considering this blog is fairly [...]

By: ~julz

~julz — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:06 +0000

All my other sites, networks, etc. take so much work, I feel like I need a site housekeeper, maybe I should outsource to India…anyways Twitter keeps it short and sweet and covers so much territory. For a funny story about outsourcing your life, check out: http://www.smartmoney.com/esquire/index.cfm?Story=20050909-outsource

By: Shirley de Rose

Shirley de Rose — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:00 +0000

So many sites – so little time. But Twitter makes the cut for me because I want to ‘know” those I follow on a more personal level – what makes them tick. So I really enjoy the insights, even when someone gives the cat his personal can of tuna vs cat food. Sharing experiences is what life is all about! Besides, it keeps me sane to know I’m not the only one out there thinking crazy thoughts or sometimes doing the family thing.

By: Toby

Toby — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:53:17 +0000

Lee – the extent and caliber of the network is amazing. “met” and secured a top speaker for an event, interviewed a ceo of a billion dollar corporation, received quick feedback. what surprised me is the extent that twitter has developed into a community where people feel connected to the extent that they do reach out and help each other. i think the sharing of personal experiences .. even the mundane .. increases that willingness to ‘care.’

By: Lee Odden

Lee Odden — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:48:09 +0000

@Britopian – Thanks Michael – I do too.

I think you’re right Lisa, online changes so frequently, something like Twitter can keep you up to date and quickly (like the China Earthquake or Google’s Friend Connect).

Next gen tools will be about filtering the noise I think.

@chiropractic – Michael D. that’s a great story. WSJ? Please be sure to drop the link when it publishes.

Twitter can be a great connector Barbara – world wide and in real time. Powerful.

By: Our Monmouth

Our Monmouth — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:42:44 +0000

Lee-
Dragged me in with a Tweet….

I really like TwitterLocal as a local networking tool. I have made a number of new connections just by listening.

By: Jennifer Navarrete

Jennifer Navarrete — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:42:30 +0000

Twitter has allowed me to keep in touch with folks around the globe who are as passionate about podcasting, tech and social media as I am. It can be a lonely world when you are the only person in your immediate vicinity who gets it. The folks on Twitter keep me informed and entertained. It’s like having all of my friends within fingertip reach.

By: robin seidner

robin seidner — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:42:12 +0000

Lee,

I use twitter like I would RSS, if I had the time and patience. Its frankly much easier to check out content after someone else does – I get my network’s good housekeeping seal of approval, so to speak. Also, many of the folks I follow are people whose blogs I would read, so I can get a quick snapshot of what they are writing about and decide to visit or not.

As for me, I tweet about random stuff in my life, also about my blog posts, or questions I have.

By: Barbara Ling

Barbara Ling — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:41:55 +0000

I’m a networking kind of person, so I use Twitter to touch base with the rest of humanity. No phones are required.

Barbara

By: Michael Dorausch

Michael Dorausch — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:38:26 +0000

Thanks to responding to a tweet from @ChrisWinfield (in less than 2 min) I may have some major press this week or next. That would probably fall under building relationships with those in my network.

By: Michael Brito

Michael Brito — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:37:43 +0000

hope this helps with your 200 goal.

By: Lisa Hoffmann

Lisa Hoffmann — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:11:47 +0000

I love using twitter to network and socialize, but I also use it to stay on top of what’s new in the tech world. I’m new to social media (although I’ve learned enough lately to earn some respect from my teenager – and that’s no easy task) and have a hard time keeping up as everything changes at the speed of light.

Since twitter is pretty new to the social media landscape, a lot of users are tech pros and constantly send out links and tips about what’s happening, so I learn much faster than I would otherwise. I’m a certified junkie and use twhirl to manage my habit.

By: Lee Odden

Lee Odden — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:17:51 +0000

Dee, Michael and Shannon, thank you for responding to the Twitter poll and also for your comments! I’m hoping we can get the number of respondents over 200 before reporting the results.

By: Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:14:37 +0000

Since I could only chose 2 reasons I use Twitter, here are all of them:

1–Use as a reading hub in place of RSS for some sites (CNN, WSJ, NYT, etc)
2–Networking
3–Adding more depth to relationships I already have
4–Getting to know those I just came in contact with and allow them to get to know me
5–Learning about new social media tools/trends etc.

By: Michael Jensen

Michael Jensen — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:48:18 +0000

Lee, I tried out twitter about 9 months ago and quickly saw how consuming/draining it could be, so I gave up. A few weeks ago I thought I'd give it another chance, and the very first day I did I ended up with a topic to blog about and got a link from someone I was twittering with that gave me the idea. Not a bad start, so I gave it more of a chance. Now I find myself tightening with my network and meeting new people in the SEO industry. Following others that aren't familiar with me and getting in on a conversation has helped me to meet new people and even build some new tools (livetwitting.com with Danny Sullivan) and another one that you helped me get started, to be released soon). You can't let it drain your day and keep you from work, above all. It is good to use a program like twhirl that isn't too distracting but gives you quick updates if you're interested. Great topic Lee!