This week, as an experiment, I’ve embraced the bird. I’ve joined the flock and tweeted a few times a day – random thoughts, helpful hints and interesting articles. I’m following 84 people I admire, causes I care about, companies I do business with and I have a grand total of 18 followers at last count.
There’s no doubt that Twitter promotes interactive communication and is a great way to quickly share thoughts, interact with others, find jobs and reach customers. But blogging it isn’t. It has a frenetic, hyperactive and addictive feel.
How do you feel about this technology? Are you a fan or a Twitterphobe?
Jan 06, 2013 @ 20:28:24
I have used it to promote my blog, and I have gained some followers that I otherwise wouldn’t have if I hadn’t used it. I find it overwhelming though. I feel like there’s some secrets I still need to learn!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 06:19:29
I feel the same way – overwhelmed and late to the party.
Jan 06, 2013 @ 21:31:58
I’m glad to read about this. I haven’t tried Twitter; I feel like I spend more time on the Internet than is good for me already. It gets in the way of other things I even WANT to do because it’s easy and so accessible. Should I be convinced otherwise?
Jan 07, 2013 @ 06:21:23
Hi Jane – At this point, I wouldn’t be very convincing! I can see how Twitter could be useful, but it feels like a constant distraction – and I don’t even use it on my phone.
Jan 06, 2013 @ 23:14:50
I am about to embrace the bird too! I just need to get it together and start it. My thought was that I could share our adventures as we really start doing some of the work around the plantation and start making purchases.
Jan 07, 2013 @ 06:22:40
That would be a good way to use it – quick updates about your progress. You have many followers to your blog that are interested in what you’re doing on the plantation.
Jan 07, 2013 @ 18:53:01
I think I am going to sign us up tonight. Keep you fingers crossed!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 19:10:58
Tweeting your blog posts automatically will get you started. Good luck! And what is your Twitter ID? I’ll follow you.
Jan 07, 2013 @ 19:27:04
I haven’t signed up just yet. Trying to answer our comments right now. But once I get it done, I will add it to the blog so everyone will know.
Jan 07, 2013 @ 03:49:11
And I thought I was the only person on the planet (aside from a few technophobic relations!) who was not on Twitter. I really don’t want to get to know how something else works. Also, I know that I wouldl become involved at the expense of other things I do. But good luck with it. I’d love to know how you get on.
Jan 07, 2013 @ 06:23:24
No Anne, you’re not alone…
It’s an experiment for me.