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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Tammara Galvano — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:59:44 -0000

The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it'll do even better in those areas, but for now it's a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod's strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Evan — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:05:41 -0000

Meeting really cool people on Twitter! Thanks for this list!

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

José — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:20:26 -0000

Hi,

I've read good things about Twitter but I'm not there and I don't know if I ever will.
I'm just not the "follower" kind of guy, although there are quality blogs that I follow.
Building my opinion based upon my beliefs is one of my characteristics.
Of course that if I should guess that Twitter would get me lots of traffic to my blog.... :-)
From all the strategies and social websites, together with lots of blogs that practically say the same thing, in my opinion it's quality and relevant content, mixed with a good dose of creativity that helps to an organic growth of a web presence.

Have a great week,

José

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Diana Freedman — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:39:09 -0000

@ timethief Thank you for a very insightful comment! I know that some people's solution to the Twitter noise is to have two accounts: one to promote their blog, follow/get followed, get links to followers' blogs, etc., and another for friends-only. Even though many people retweet and link to other people's posts without having their own content, I still find their links useful and their opinions valuable. It's all a matter of being picky about who to follow.

@ Michelle, your comment inspired a blog post! Hopefully it can answer your "what now" question. http://ustandout.com/index....

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Michelle — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:29:40 -0000

I discovered your website on Blogcatalog, I've just asked you a question in one of the forums.

Good list Diana but I still have no idea what to say on Twitter. I signed up and thought what now?
I am not interested in hearing what other people are eating or going to the supermarket to buy so I am not sure if Twitter is really for me.

How did you start using it?

Good website, I'm subscribing.
Lifeposter

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Business blog — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:35:09 -0000

Having been brought back to this post - the problem is knowing how to split your time and you friends on all of the verious "Twiter" type sites including Stumble etc. as there are so many of them!

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

PSP Downloads — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:41:55 -0000

I am new to Twitter and am enjoying it so far. I really just find it fun, and it's quick to maintain. Really handy stuff!

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Naomi — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:03:07 -0000

I'm meeting new people in my business field all of the time. It's great to make connections all over the world and future business partners.

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Blog for Bloggers — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:04:51 -0000

I've just picked up twitter like a week ago. It was actually a combination of this post plus my buddy swastik convincing me it can really work for you.

<abbr>Blog for Bloggers’s last blog post..What My Car Taught Me About Blogging</abbr>

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Business blog — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:15:25 -0000

I have a Twitter account, but have not been using it quite as well as you have described here, thank you. I had not heard of Zappos.com, must be an American brand I guess, so I took a peek at his site

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Julia — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:43:51 -0000

I wish more people I knew used twitter, as it seems like one of those things that is better for people that one knows in person than trying to find new people for.

By the way, I was just looking at your page on Blog Catalog and I noticed that you are in Cambridge (close to where I go to school... across the river) and that your major is also the same as mine... advertising.

I was wondering how that is working out for you. The major, I mean.

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Mike Collins — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:01:58 -0000

I've been using Twitter but I really haven't taken full advantage of it. I'm going to start focusing more on it to see what kind of results I can get.

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Blogs about everything — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:29:04 -0000

Twitter can be fun and very addictive. It is becoming one of the most popular social network platforms.

<abbr>Blogs about everything’s last blog post..How to get more twitter followers</abbr>

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Lance — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:44:53 -0000

i am using twitter but i hate to follow those people who tweets good morning, sigh, and hi, hello.. turns out to be annoying to me..so i only keep those friends who tweets nicely and professionally....=)

<abbr>Lance’s last blog post..Never Been Unloved</abbr>

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Make Money Online — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:20:12 -0000

Hey diana,

I noticed you have a PR2 from this update? Congrats ya.. By the way glad you found these twitter reasons. Definitely very encouraging!

Ben

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

ian in hamburg — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:54:15 -0000

Did you know that many people suffer from Social Media Avoidance Disorder? They would never touch Twitter.

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Tumblemoose — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:40:56 -0000

Hey, Found you while stumbling. I love the site so I'm now following on Twitter.

Your advice about twitter is real. Anyone considering the leap should read this article.

Cheers!

George

<abbr>Tumblemoose’s last blog post..The inspired writer</abbr>

Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

drivelocity — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:13:26 -0000

I might have to give it a try now. I really couldn't get past the creep factor before. The problem now is that it's blocked by our firewall at my office...

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Gerald Weber Search Engine Mar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:51:29 -0000

I would say my main reason is networking with like minded individuals. I have met so many cool people as a result of using Twitter.

I would also note that about 6% of my web traffic comes from twitter and I rarely tweet my own links. So this means people that are curious are proactively clicking through to my blog. Kind of a cool side benefit.

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

roguedeals — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:39:11 -0000

You just made me consider this. I will learn more right now :D Great post!

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Re: Top Twelve Reasons to Twitter

Cheap Phone Calls — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:21:24 -0000

Sounds brilliant. I had a play on Twitter a few months back and it kind of just slipped past me, I didn't think it was going to be that big. I have been proven wrong, so it's time to reclaim my account!