Is Twitter worthwhile?
[16:44] p_berkel: you think its worthwhile signing up?
[16:45] jyesmith: I do. But I talk a lot, and more importantly, I like listening.
[16:46] p_berkel: well listening is where you learn the most
[16:46] jyesmith: like sharing ideas
That about sums that up. @jyesmith
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Hi Jye
I think Twitter’s a wonderful thing. Amazing for a qualitative researcher!
This is interesting too:
http://graphicdesignr.net/blog/2008/09/03/newspapers-that-twitter-august-numbers/
(thanks to Digidave for the link)
Cheers
Katie
Wow – this is incredible, thanks for the link. Very interesting.
Twitter is best for people like yourself who if approached will interact, there are a lot of people on there that are stand offish and that is cool too, you just have to sift them out of your following list.
I’m going to be a lot more selective now with my list, but if anyone approaches me about something I’ve posted and wants a chat – I’m there!!!
And that’s what I keep telling people – it’s up to you to make it relevant. Just like selecting RSS feeds, or Google RSS shares – pick your followers and you’ll forever be rewarded with relevant and influential content.
See also: http://www.socialbrandindex.com/twitter (complete list of twittering companies) and http://www.e-cbd.com/zakazukhazoo/should-your-company-twitter/ (My take)
Matt,
Again – great links, hope the other readers are finding this as valuable as me.
Twitter has heaps of uses. But personally, I use it as a personal expert network. It is amazing what people will tell you if you ask nicely ;)
Agreed – and I think that’s what I keep hammering home – tailor it to your needs. People are nice. Just be nice to people.
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