One of the challenges with technology is that it makes "stuff" easier. So easy, in fact, that we can forget about the human part of the equation. We can do SO MUCH for each other if we will do a little bit.
When we connect on Twitter (or FOLLOW each other), we provide the opportunity for powerful networking, IF we follow some rules. Here is the first one:
Do NOT read the messages if the heading doesn't interest you. For example, I posted this on Twitter a little while ago:
consrvation* WILDCOAST protects and preserves coastal ecosystems in the Californias and Latin America http://tinyurl.com/BMW7772
If you are not interested in conservation or at least, you're not interested at this moment, don't read beyond "consrvation*" as it will just seem like noise or interruption when you do this thousands of times (or more) a year.
If we are networking together, the most important heading for a Twitter message will be:
CHSNP*
When we get a critical mass of people interconnected on Twitter, you will see this heading more often.
So, what is the "little bit" that we are doing for each other?
1) Connecting/Following on Twitter
2) Reading only the messages we're interested in OR those that start with CHSNP*
3) Responding to the CHSNP* messages if we have relevant information and following through
By the way, as of this morning, Paul Barsch has joined me on Twitter. Click here to see Paul's blog at MPDailyFix.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
How I Use Twitter
Twitter allows you to use 140 characters in your message and that is even smaller than it seems. Being forced to be concise is a blessing in disguise as I believe more people will pay attention to your messages more often.
By placing a heading at the beginning of your message your "Followers" (as they are called on Twitter) can choose to read the rest of the message or move on, similar to changing the channel.
I see a great advantage for networking, especially for those who understand SNAP networking. I expect to start SNAP networking on Twitter soon. Here are a couple examples of my Twitter messages:
music*2 In case you missed it - Duffy - Soul from Wales - give her a listen :-) http://tinyurl.com/4bejlc
poltc* FiveThirtyEight.com Figuring the undecideds http://tinyurl.com/4o2sqt
The first message above is about music and the second is about politics and if you don't have any interest in those subjects, you can move on without reading the content. It might seem like "what's the big deal?" to some of you because the messages are so short anyway, but it makes a difference in the long run. It could make the difference between a list of tens of people or hundreds or thousands or tens of thousands reading your messages on a regular basis.
Follow me on Twitter! Click here or on the title of this post to visit my Twitter profile. Remember to click on "follow".
By placing a heading at the beginning of your message your "Followers" (as they are called on Twitter) can choose to read the rest of the message or move on, similar to changing the channel.
I see a great advantage for networking, especially for those who understand SNAP networking. I expect to start SNAP networking on Twitter soon. Here are a couple examples of my Twitter messages:
music*2 In case you missed it - Duffy - Soul from Wales - give her a listen :-) http://tinyurl.com/4bejlc
poltc* FiveThirtyEight.com Figuring the undecideds http://tinyurl.com/4o2sqt
The first message above is about music and the second is about politics and if you don't have any interest in those subjects, you can move on without reading the content. It might seem like "what's the big deal?" to some of you because the messages are so short anyway, but it makes a difference in the long run. It could make the difference between a list of tens of people or hundreds or thousands or tens of thousands reading your messages on a regular basis.
Follow me on Twitter! Click here or on the title of this post to visit my Twitter profile. Remember to click on "follow".
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