Comments on: A Social Media Community Built on Caring and Content

By: Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:03:55 +0000

Blogan: Thanks for such a great comment. As you know, it inspired me to write my Twitter landing page (http://tinyurl.com/kinchie).

Dena: I think jumping in first and looking around after a bit of experience is a great way to do things. I wish you all the best.

Chase: You cut right to the heart of the issue. All social media is about relationship, not information. The Golden Rule (treat everyone as you want to be treated) is priceless, simple advice.

Myrna: I encourage you to jump in and try things out. What’s the worst that could happen?

Craig: Everyone can create a customized set of social media tools that meet his business needs and personality strengths. Twitter isn’t for everyone, even though I’m having a blast with it. I’ve recently posted an intro to Twitter that might help you get started. It takes a while to get the hang of Twitter, unlike the other tools, so when you have some time, take it for a spin. Only you can know if it will work for you, and only after you try it a bit.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:13:45 +0000

I use Facebook, LinkedIn and Biznik. I haven’t done the “twitter thing” as yet. I find that I have such limited time already, that adding something new must have a really compelling value proposition or I’m skeptical at best.

Perhaps your blog will clarify the value for me?

By: Myrna Ems

Myrna Ems — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:51:01 +0000

Being completely new at this, I found all of the article very informative. I am anxious to hear more.

By: Chase Granberry

Chase Granberry — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:12:29 +0000

This is a great post Charlene.

I’ve found a simple way to be successful on Twitter is to make friends. That’s all I set out to do 6 months ago, and now I’ve met a ton of fantastic people who have helped me thrive in business, and personal aspects of my life.

Most everyone fails to remember that no matter where you are online there are people behind the scenes. Treat other as you would want to be treated, and success will soon follow.

By: Dena Davis

Dena Davis — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:07:07 +0000

Thank you for your post. I think you are spot on. I dont really have a strategy. I follow people that have similar interest. But it is beginning to be an overload. Thank you for laying out this strategy.

By: blogan

blogan — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:33:20 +0000

Wow, with such a considered approach to whom you follow, I’m flattered that I’m in the list. I’m not as conscious of who I follow, though it’s similar to your list:

* People I know
* People who work for the same company I do
* People who work in high tech in Portland area
* People who write software that I use
* People who followed me and I found interesting enough to follow back

I also have a list of people I unfollow:

* People who irritate me. Life’s to short!

Now I want to hear your strategy for the content of your tweets. Do you have one? I kinda, sorta do:

* Don’t be too noisy
* Don’t be political
* Tweet at least once a day
* Try to find something positive each day
* Reply to tweets I like

Looking forward to reading your list.