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I am using Twitter with the profile @rosso, and if you’re thinking about following me, let me tell you a little bit about why I use it and how I hope to use it in the future (thanks to @pistachio – Pistachio consulting for the Twitter page idea)
Note, this is MY usage of Twitter. You may have a different scope, and that’s totally fine!
I DO:
- …use Twitter as a way for me to keep up with friends and blog friends “off the blog”
- …try to keep my activity on Twitter interesting and useful, and I tweet on average 1-3 times a day. I often Tweet or re-Tweet (RT) interesting links
- …welcome new people to follow, but unless you’ve got a nifty personalized profile like mine, your basic profile gives me very little information about who you are! Email me and let me know or send me a @rosso Tweet
- …try to send Direct Messages (DM’s) when I feel an @ reply isn’t useful or beneficial to many
- …use RT @username (re-Tweet) when I Tweet other people’s links or ideas
I DON’T:
- …use Twitter as a place to post new blog posts or follow those that do – I’d rather follow your RSS feed!
- …thank new followers with a Tweet. I am thankful, but I’m not going to Tweet it. Let’s share some other information instead.
- …follow those just doing self-promotion/post promotion or Tweeting 1 million times a day!
- …follow everyone that follows me. Sorry! I want to get to know you first!
What is Twitter?
I recommend this video “Twitter in Plain English” that explains what Twitter to someone not familiar with it.
My own definition is simple: You have something to say / share and you do it in 140 characters or less. It is a great way to share useful links, to comment on a recent happening, or just say something that doesn’t have a place on your blog or website. I actually consider it one of the most important virtual places I’m a part of.
