That was the unexpected part of this experiment. I use SocialThing to read through my Twitter updates and since it doesn't use pages, it's a bit easier. I usually scroll through all the new posts and look for keywords.
aprilholle
· 1 year ago
I think the key is to follow people within your niche, people who would benefit from reading your updates or think you might have something to say. You'll end up with more reciprocal followers from that I think.
What's the real value of having a large number of followers for you? I know people who use it as a broadcasting method for new products, etc, but on a personal level I wondered what you would be using this platform for?
I've put my twitter account on my business cards, prominently on my website, mention it during networking conversations, and use it in introductions when it seems valuable. I usually get about 1-3 followers a week and have people following me from around the globe. It's a very interesting experiment and I've been trying to keep the level of follower/following at a ratio of 1/1 or more on the side of followers.
Above the numbers is really the quality of contact for me, I want to have meaningful conversations with those I follow and who follow me. I really make an effort to help out as much as I can and keep my social capital up.
Anyhow, have fun with that, lemme know what you think as you keep working on it. :)
Nick Bastian
· 1 year ago
I think Twitter is a great application for work AND for fun. Combining the two on Twitter looks to enhance the value of both relationships. Some of the other social networking sites appear to work better when separating business and pleasure. This is a great web 2.0 app... Heck, you might even run into an old friend. :-) @RailLife
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What's the real value of having a large number of followers for you? I know people who use it as a broadcasting method for new products, etc, but on a personal level I wondered what you would be using this platform for?
I've put my twitter account on my business cards, prominently on my website, mention it during networking conversations, and use it in introductions when it seems valuable. I usually get about 1-3 followers a week and have people following me from around the globe. It's a very interesting experiment and I've been trying to keep the level of follower/following at a ratio of 1/1 or more on the side of followers.
Above the numbers is really the quality of contact for me, I want to have meaningful conversations with those I follow and who follow me. I really make an effort to help out as much as I can and keep my social capital up.
Anyhow, have fun with that, lemme know what you think as you keep working on it. :)
@RailLife