Twitter is a community – a vibrant one – and is a relatively judgmental system, at least in terms of getting people to really and truly notice you. If you’re going to seek connection, attention, and engagement through this medium, there are a few things you need to understand about Read more »
You are not entitled to attention. You are not entitled to a follow-back on Twitter simply because you follow someone. You are not entitled to blog subscribers or comments simply because you publish stuff. You are not entitled to clicks to your junk or signups for your newsletter or any Read more »
Ah, Twitter. I keep seeing all these people saying “Yay! 1,000 followers!”. And then I get sad, because I think they’re really missing the point. Connecting with people is great, but don’t you want to connect with people who will enrich your experience overall? Everyone uses Twitter differently and I Read more »
Sigh. I know some of you are here for the get-rich quick answer, and if you are, you can stop now. That headline was bait, pure and simple. Sorry. But the claim is true, and I’ll explain. Today on Twitter’s #SMChat, DJ Waldow asked about professional uses for Twitter and Read more »
Look, I think Twitter is great. I use it all the time, and without question it brings me business, sends me great information, helps me build friendships and relationships. I’m a fan. But there are some shortcomings to trying to do business in Twitter Direct Messages (DMs), and I think Read more »
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