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April 23rd, 2008 · Filed Under: Twitter
I’m collecting success stories via Twinterviews
140 seconds or less about how Twitter has made you more productive, or added value to your life.
You can tell a story, or answer any one of these questions
1. How does Twitter save you time?
2. Have you met new business prospects on Twitter?
3. Did you make a sale to a new Twitter friend?
4. What’s your best tip for new Twitter users
5. What do you love most about Twitter
Remember, we’re looking for 140 seconds or less. (2-3 paragraphs). No need to answer all the quesitons. (no numbered lists please)
Your answer will be included in twitter handbook with a reference to your Twitter ID (and real name if you provide it). Subject to editing and space allowed
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:31 am
I’ve gotten sales to my business, made business contacts and started working on a big new project thanks to Twitter. My blog’s traffic has also gone up 50%. Twitter has had a positive impact not just for my professional life, but also for my personal life - I am thankful for all the new friends I’ve made.
Katja Presnal
@skimbaco
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
I enjoy watching businesses get their feet wet, and try to engage with Twitter. @comcastcares, and @jetblue are leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else so far.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Twitter saves a tremendous amount of time because I get to see interesting links and news from people much faster than it would take to run through my usual list of web sites. I find that people are now more prone to post things on Twitter fast before they do on their own blogs.
Since I started using Twitter I met a great group of people I currently do a podcast with called “Push My Follow”. It doesn’t have a business model yet, but we’re only three weeks in right now. We’ll think of something.
I would tell first time users to start slowly. If they have anyone with a blog they follow, see if they have a Twitter ID and add them as a friend. Start posting but don’t post too much at first; I found that getting a rhythm helps a lot. You don’t want to be known as a Twitter spammer. Reply to some people and you’ll start to see people following you that like what you say.
I always say that what I love about Twitter is that it’s a stream of consciosness from people that I’m interested in.
Mike
Twitter ID: istarman
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:45 am
1. How does Twitter save you time? I do not have to visit various fellow marketer blogs to get latest advice related to internet marketing
2. Have you met new business prospects on Twitter? Yes the networking part of twitter is priceless and the people inside this early will win huge in the long run!
3. Did you make a sale to a new Twitter friend? Yes we have sold several ebooks via Twitter!
4. What’s your best tip for new Twitter users
Be patient, let it soak in follow people learn and let the twitter model teach ya it will come in time
5. What do you love most about Twitter
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 am
Twitter has introduced me to many useful websites which have flatten my learning curve about IM.
I really like that real time - reply to you function.
Happygirl08
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
How does Twitter save you time?
Twitter has saved me a tremendous amount of time simply because it provides me with the bleeding-edge news as it happens. Even RSS feeds aren’t nearly as fast as Twitter. Twitter is essentially a better social RSS reader where a eclectic group of friends can share interesting comments and links for all over the internet.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 am
Twitter is not a waste of time like many have said. First of all, I have learned so much. People share things that make you more productive- websites, videos, audios and strategies. I also am able to make contact with people on a regular basis. I have had people on twitter sign up for my email list. You do not have to hard sell people to get a response on twitter. The people on twitter are very smart. Everyday I learn something and I hope to share something that helps others.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 am
I use Twitter to keep up to date on internet marketing and SEO news which is great because I usually get the news before its even posted (or as its being posted). I am the “tech guy” for a direct marketing company so I also use Twitter to get quick answers to development questions. There have been times where I wont know what technology to use for development and a quick Tweet will get me enough feedback to look in the right direction.
Twitter is also great for just meeting new people. Especially if you got into it around the same time FunTrivia started. It really helped the day go by a lot smoother and kept me in a good mood.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Prior to opening a Twitter account, a Google search for my name yielded no page 1 or 2 results, even though I have many sites and have been referenced frequently as conductor, author, and marketer. Since I had no new Web visibility in a year or so, no reference was high in search results.
One week into tweeting (with no other effort applied toward a renewed web presence), I occupied 6 of the page 1 spots and a total of 49 spots on the first 7 pages. And what’s most remarkable is that only two of the links were tweets.
Moderate Twitter activity for only one week resulted in Google rejuvenating 8-10 other websites, testimonials, recordings, and academic references that had previously slid many pages down the Google ladder.
The obvious takeaway from this? DO feed the birds. Tweet your way into Google.
Todd Fiegel, twID: @DrTodd
http://www.MapYourAptitude.com
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 am
1. How does Twitter save you time?
Twitter allows me to save time, by being able to in near real-time to alert those that are Following me, to new post, and breaking industry news, that I post on my blog. It allows for me, to lead people to me site, http://www.muscleboundgeek.com.
2. Have you met new business prospects on Twitter?
I haven’t been using Twitter that long, so I haven’t made any new business prospects, however I feel that will happen over time as a natural progression of my Twitter use.
3. Did you make a sale to a new Twitter friend?
My site isn’t about making the sale, it is more about providing information about Bodybuilding, Fitness and Tech. Although I do have a store powered by Amazon.com, and I have advertising on my site.
4. What’s your best tip for new Twitter users
My Best Tip of new Twitter users, is invite your friends, if they aren’t already using Twitter, and to Follow a diverse section of people, so you can get the fullest experiance.
5. What do you love most about Twitter
What I love most about twitter is the near real-time aspect of it. The ability to really inform those that follow me on Twitter to the News content on my site muscleboundgeek.com and to be able to meet new people, and to interconnected to the cyber-world at large.
Have a Great Day!
The Muscle Bound Geek
David Shorb
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:59 am
“5. What do you love most about Twitter”
I love that even when it’s four in the morning, and I’ve been up working all night, when I would normally feel like the last person in the world, I have this enormous, amazing group of friends to keep me company, share links with, and generally procrastinate and be silly with. As a freelancer working from home by myself, this has become very, very important to me.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:05 am
What do you love most about Twitter:
I consider myself a people person - people enrich my life. Twitter allows me to interact in real time with people that I feel are beyond acquaintances simply because I am able to engage in conversation with them and when I’m fortunate, can meet them in person! With the people on Twitter, you are able make use of the massive amounts of intelligence and experiences of (potentially) hundreds of people. It’s truly a way to get inspired and motivated. In the world we live in today, the tools don’t matter…the people do. Never forget that.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:10 am
The speed with which the information is delivered, combined with brevity allows you to make quick choices as to what you want to focus on, and whom you might want to follow. More interactive than Facebook or Del.icio.us, and faster and easier than Digg or Reddit, Twitter has an interesting thing going.
I have found that information overload is one of the biggest drawbacks to the online world. By forcing short posts, Twitter cuts through that fluff so that you can quickly take what you want from it, and discard what doesn’t interest you.
It’s a huge repository for material for content websites and blog posts. Like a hawk scooping up a rabbit, I can swoop in, quickly see what people are interested in, and then go blog about it, complete with links and references and all.
@kurtschmitt
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:12 am
Since using Twitter, I have expanded my network expontentially. My potential client pool has grown by leaps and bounds. I’ve been able to build relationships in a way that no other medium provides. They get to know me personally, they get a sense of my personality AND they find out about the services I offer.
Not only that, but my network of resources has grown. I am connected with some seriously savvy people who can support my clients in ways that I am just not willing to attempt. It goes both ways. I’m creating a referral network at the same time that I’m building a client base.
Oh, and let’s not forget how much information I get from Twitter. My followers are responsive and provide feedback, resources, information that would’ve taken me hours to find. When my clients have an internet marketing question that I don’t have the answer to, I go to my Tweoples and ask. Within minutes, I have more answers than I know what to do with. It’s a truly powerful and supportive community.
Kristen Beireis
http://www.twitter.com/life_enthusiast
Virtual Marketing Professional for Coaches and Coach.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
What do you love most about Twitter
The immediacy of status from friends and those I am following. The linking connectedness of snurls and tinyurls that are often relevant.
The potential to grow the Twitterverse to include non-human event communications.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:22 am
“What do you love most about Twitter?”
With Twitter, one is surrounded by a group of very smart, knowledgeable, and wise people. The interaction and feedback is instantaneous. I don’t think I’ve ever learned so much in such a short period of time. The more people you follow, the more you learn, and the more you’re at the leading edge of news and new developments.
Dewald Pretorius
http://twitter.com/dewaldp
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:23 am
We’ve used twitter to connect with new clients, meet new friends and to flow certain people that we are interested in getting additional information from. We’ve learned so much from following others and sharing what we know too. But it is just another tool to use in your bag of tricks.
If you want to connect with us on twitter we are at
http://twitter.com/pat_lorna
Thanks so much,
– Pat & Lorna
http://PatAndLorna.com
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:29 am
What do you love most about Twitter: I like the fact that I can see what some of the leaders in the field (technology, blogging, etc.) feel is important enough to share. Whether it is some video from a comference, or as simple as links to what they are looking at, it allows me to feel connected to them. The nearly real-time interaction also makes questions or clarification easy, and opens up discussions form not only the poster, but from others as well. Quick feedback from many people on subjects, like new apps, is always better than the ‘wait and see’ attitude.
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:52 am
I love the people on Twitter. They are savvy, sharp and making things happen. The amount of knowledge shared in such a short period of time (and characters) is absolutely priceless. Although it has the propensity to be a never ending “rabbit hole ” it is one that I enjoy going down again and again. Thank you great people and thank you Twitter.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Two things I LOVE about Twitter.
One, I’ve been able to meet like minded colleagues and share resources, referrals and support.
Two, being a solopreneur - I’m seeing what everyone else is doing and their progress helps me stay motivated and focused.
Bonus: I’m able to see the latest and greatest information right now.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
My biggest tip for new users is find a few familiar names and follow them, making sure to set your replies setting so you see all replies. Then follow new people as you see them involved in conversations you want to follow. Don’t try following hundreds of people on your first day, you’ll be overwhelmed and may even be labeled a spammer. Also, don’t be afraid to join in a conversation. Twitter levels the playing field. We all have something to say.
The largest benefit to me has been the relationships I’ve made over the past year since I joined, both personal and for business. I’ve made amazing, brilliant new friends. The majority of clients in my new design business have come via word of mouth through relationships I’ve made on Twitter. And when I get stuck, I tweet a cry for help and there’s almost always someone out there with an answer for me.
Follow me at http://twitter.com/banannie
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I’m still new to the world of Twitter. As a blogger, I enjoy posting the 140 character bits. As a business women, I see the potential for networking, though I haven’t yet been lucky enough to get responses from folks when I’ve thrown out requests for resources, referrals or help. But with only a handful of followers, I’m sure it just takes a little time.
I have found quite a few new blogs and individuals to follow that I’m not sure I’d have found otherwise. I’m also enjoying learning how bigger businesses use Twitter. It’s a very enlightening process.
http://twitter.com/kat_taf
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Twitter has helped me make contacts in the podcast/writing community. So many of them are accessible and I couldn’t have progressed or made friends so easily without Twitter. Twitter has also helped me grow my membership for my podcast, Tale Chasing, and is continuing to virally spread news of my upcoming Podcast novel.
@kimidreams
April 23rd, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Since I started twittering only three weeks ago, subscriptions to my blog have doubled. I have also made connections to people that are leading thinkers in my industry and got like a “behind the scenes” tour. I haven’t made any deals through twitter but I’m learning fast from my connections. It’s great to be able to chat with all those great minds even though I’m sitting on an island thousands of miles away.
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Twitter keeps me connected to the real people behind the computer screens. Amid the clutter of keyboard clatter, it is so easy to forget that this whole internet thing is about people. Twitter reminds me that the people I connect with electronically are doing all sorts of “real people” things: loving their kids, going to an internet marketing seminar, having a cuppa coffee, etc.
I love the personal connection - especially being able to zap a quick reply or question to a friend. It’s like we are actually working together while apart. (Maybe *I* need another cuppa coffee!)
The Twitter connection has solid productivity advantages too. For example, a friend shared a blog theme I have been dying to get that is now free. This will save me lots of time (and $ too!) Watching successful people and where they spend their time is a real eye-opener. Twitter gives the ‘net yet another level of personal connection.
Russell
Twitter ID: RussellPortwood
April 23rd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I’ll do it in 140 words… and rhyme… to a rhythm.
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Twitter: a place where work blurs with play.
Twitter: where I could wander all day.
Being able to talk to all
Wether famous or reclusive
Makes using Twitter quite conducive
To networking in ways, previously elusive.
Twitter can save time, replacing email in some cases,
though email still lets you cover more bases.
To me, the Twittersphere is a connection to people instead of just content:
on Twitter you can ask bloggers what they really meant.
As for business, Twitter’s free advertising of course.
That link in the profile can be a driving force.
Yet beyond traffic boosts and Calacanis contests,
at the end of the day we know what is best:
making cool new friends to give life a new zest.
To new Twitter users, I would only say this:
give it some time, you may find net bliss.
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Twitter is a powerful way to get to know the personality behind a blog/business before you start networking in “real life.” For example, MaryPat and I have been Twitter friends for a while, having a few conversations but generally just reading each other’s feeds. When we spoke by telephone for the first time this week about potential joint ventures, we were just continuing a conversation, instead of meeting for the first time. Made it easy to understand each other’s business & perspectives and make a connection much faster than a cold-call. If there are people you’d love to do business with, first get to know the human behind the blog/business by following them on Twitter.
@ElizabethPW
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I love the aliveness of Twitterers and meeting infinite new friends…I am getting ready to launch a huge futuristic personal health & longevity cyberspaceuniverse and twittering while I work (versus just working on lifeless pedantic computer tasks) keeps me connected to life and makes it all very fun
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Two specific ways Twitter has been valuable to me so far:
> When I was looking for networking success stories for my book, my Twitter friends were the most responsive (faster than my LinkedIn contacts and even my e-zine subscribers, I guess they’re used to typing quickly!) and I got a great cross-section of material.
> By being able to share the ups and downs of writing, I’ve gotten tremendous encouragement on days when I was wrestling a difficult chapter, and heartfelt kudos when things were going well.
As a side benefit to all of this, I’ve generated interest in my book and know I’ll get great support once it’s published.
Liz Lynch
Author of the upcoming book “Smart Networking” (McGraw-Hill)
http://twitter.com/liz_lynch
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Also want to say that I love beholding the intelligence that springs up from twitteries - sometimes the communications just start flowing and flowing and
and its like the ripening of higher evolutions intelligence — after all, cyberspace is still plain futuristic frontier …no where near a peak state ultimatum - we are all still blazing the new frontier….
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:20 pm
What more can I add that hasn’t already been said about wonderful lovable Twitter! It can get overwhelming if you follow many people but you can control that. There’s so much to gain-connections, relationships and a huge amount of learning from people who know more about things that I don’t.
If you reach out and give on Twitter, you will surely get back much more. There’s no real way to describe what happens on Twitter or that special feeling you can get. You have to get in and ‘play’ and you will find out!
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Twitter Tip:
Remember, the power of Twitter is not a traffic driving tool, it is a relationship building tool. The traffic will come if you build relationships first. To build a good relationship takes a two way conversation - follow and be followed.
@KimDushinski
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
I have had a few, but my best experience / success on twitter was called my Social Miracle. This can be seen at my blog by clicking on the Social Mracle tab in the header. www.magicwoodworks.cm/blog
Story quickly goes like this:
In February, just before Podcamp Toronto I planned to make the last purchase on my girlfriends engagement ring. My plan was to use Podcamp as a diversion to ask her to Marry me the Friday night before the event in Toronto.
Unfortunately, my car broke down, and I was left with a hefty bill to fix it and had to use money that I had allocated towards the ring. I decided that I would use a negative as a spring to a positive.
As a woodturning artist I decided to tell my story and tweet it out on twitter. Telling folks that I would be selling handmade art from my lathe to try and make the Podcamp deadline. As I worked night and day, I posted picturess to my website/blog and updated twitter. My friends, (all listed on the blog) came to my rescue and purchased 13 works of woodturned art in 3 days! I made my goal, I purchased the ring, and Michelle said yes. Podcamp Toronto became a tweetup and a weekend I will never forget.
Keith Burtis
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Just started twittering 1 month ago and wow! Creating new friends, doing business with new folks I now have a relationship with that NEVER would have happened otherwise - at least not in such an easy and relaxed manner. LOVE the fact that I can post a question when I’m stuck on something and get immediate answers from folks. TWITTER ROCKS! TWEEPS ROCK!
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 pm
Helped me participate in the community better and get some great responses to posed questions, which I posted in my blog with credit to the twitterer.
I also find more intelligent conversations on twitter than I do in other social media or in the real world away from the internet.
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 pm
What I love most about Twitter is it reminds me of the old almost real time online Compuserve forums from eons ago. Also, I can follow those who I think have something I want to learn from and watch what they are doing day to day. That’s worth it’s weight in Tweets alone!
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Adding again - in continuation with Meryl
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Yes, its unexpected - at first glance I would never have guessed the twitter comments were such quality — but the longer I twitter its becoming quite surprising and yes the conversations on twitter have been the wittiest and most intelligent as compared to other social media and literally the real world
(exception: Some of my highest witty real world friends and family
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I read a post about a conference call happening within minutes and joined the call. The outcome: a new book project with exciting coauthors!
April 24th, 2008 at 2:25 am
Many still perceive Twitter as too time-consuming &, as it’s an on-going multi-sided conversation w/an unending influx of updated info, it can be but the level of interaction is totally tweakable. [Tagline, anyone? “Totally Tweakable Twinteraction” ~_^] To get the most from it, be willing to follow anybody that catches your interest (always looking for Twitter links on blogs as well) then be even more willing to stop following those whose tweets aren’t enhancing your experience.
Through Twitter, I’ve found & am being discovered by amazing bloggers. I’m able to connect w/bloggers I’ve read for years & now know instantly when they post. The time saved by no longer needing to rely on an aggregator or the likes of Digg makes up for any extra time spent on tweets; Twitter provides far more news & links in far less time. Its use is so customizable that it not only replaces less effective applications but adds enjoyment & value to online connectivity in the process.
(|_|*cheers*|_|) @coffeesister
“Communication–the human connection–is the key to personal and career success.” ~ Paul J. Meyer
PS: It doesn’t hurt that both my hunny (@RhodesTer) & my cat (@ShadowSillybutt) are tweeting too. ^_^
April 24th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Twitter is like my giant organic real-time search utility where search results are posted by people I know, like and trust. If I’m looking for a resource or answer to a specific question - I tweet to my followers and within minutes, I receive an array of extremely valuable answers. This saves me hours of research time and money too.
Twitter is also my instant connection to contacts, friends and family (yes, my mum reads my tweets!). As my hubby and I travel in our RV, my Twitter followers keep track of our whereabouts. Plus, Twitter allows me to stay on top of the latest news and trends. I’d rather tune in to Twitter than the TV! Twitter is vibrant, alive, responsive. I get a buzz from participating in the Twitter river of life!!
…and, Twitter has caused me to be more mindful of my day-to-day life. I’ll observe myself and, rather than answering “What are you doing?,” I think in terms of “How might this be of interest to my Twitter peeps?” “What has my attention right now that would add value to others?” “Would this nugget uplift someone’s spirit today?”
http://twitter.com/marismith
April 24th, 2008 at 3:26 am
Twitter is many things to me…
When simply reading, it’s like hyper-surfing - I get a targeted amount of useful information and helpful links from like-minded people.
When participating, I get instant answers to questions from many perspectives; encouragement, inspiration and ideas from truly giving people.
I’ve made sales, I’ve created new business partnerships, and I’ve made quite a few new friends.
I enjoy the immediacy of response, the fast-paced energy, the “stream of consciousness” type of thinking, and the wealth of new friends I’ve made while using this tool.
http://twitter.com/LisaPreston
April 24th, 2008 at 7:12 am
I can’t really say twitter have saved me time yet, I have spent more time on there than I would have had I not know of its existence
It has connected me to several people whom have been very helpful and once you learn how it works it is a great tool.
http://twitter.com/islandzephyr
April 24th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Twitter Tip:
If you want to communicate with @Scobleizer just send him an @ message in public. He hates being sent direct messages.
April 25th, 2008 at 12:32 am
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April 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Yo Dog! Twitter is a hot, molten lava “connection”!
Twitter gets us.
It’s not paranoia if you know people are following you!
- Jeff
http://www.twitter.com/createthechange
April 25th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Twitter in 140 characters:
Communicate to the world about anything you care about. Listen to smart people talking about what they care about. Add a link. Follow cool links. All in 140 characters.
http://www.twitter.com/Riquochet
April 25th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
I live on Twitter because I do need the social contact and the instant gratification but as a home mom with a bunch of little blasters (girls 15 & 12 and a boy - 2) I’m on the go too much for a chat room and on IM - most of my friends are working days. I’m often sick so no going for coffee and chats, even with the kids in tow. Twitter has been a lifesaver for me. I’ve also gotten to “meet” some great folks there
Another great thing for me - I’m a life voyeur you could say. I really truly enjoy seeing snippets of lives different than my own.
Now and again I catch tweets from nightclub bathrooms, I can’t go clubbing now but those little glimpses, they give me back something that I haven’t tasted in years if only in a small burst of sweet nostalgia. The people who post photos or rant about their work situations, the traffic jams, the busy Manhattan streets at noon - it fulfils something in me that I can never have on my own.
I guess I live vicariously through my Twitter contacts in a way. Its safe, friendly and incredibly enriching plus it fills the little gaps in my day when I really do need just a little “getaway” and a blissful tub full of Calgon is not an option.
Jean Ryan
https://twitter.com/JeannieGrrl
April 26th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Twitter is a great place to enhance one’s online reputation.
Because there is no room for fluff, you have to get your message across clearly and succinctly.
I have made excellent contacts on Twitter that have led to direct engagements related to what I am doing elsewhere in Social Media - which is a good thing since our Corporate Charter says that we are supposed to be For Profit.
The way to do this is not to have in your face pitches for the buying or selling of your services - rather, the key is to engage and meet your colleagues where they “are” - and business opportunities will present themselves.
Maybe not today. Maybe not next week.
But like real world relationships, you have to cultivate and participate.
And that is where Twitter shines.
April 26th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Twitter is about cultivation; cultivating contacts, and cultivating your online reputation.
In real life, relationships a built over the course of time. On Twitter, your relationships are built over the course of many, many 140 character conversations.
I have been fortunate to initiate conversations on Twitter that have led to paying engagements elsewhere in Social Media. The key is to engage and not simply self promote.
Your authenticity and transparency (or lack of it) will dictate how successful Twitter will be as a tool in your online reputation arsenal.
http://twitter.com/davidjhinson
April 26th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I’ve found Twitter very helpful in relation to research and connecting with a network online in my field of experience, but here is a specific tip about how Twitter and social media have helped me achieve more marketing and PR spend for my dollar.
The full details are in a post here:
http://www.krishnade.com/blog/2008/google-grants-adwords-for-non-profits/
In summary:
1. I was following Twitter in the Twhirl application and came across a tweet from @Pistachio who mentioned she was doing a live video stream from Qik of Podcamp NYC
2. I joined her on the stream an caught the end of @cspenn talking about affordable PR for non profits (I am the Founder and the Vice Chair of a not for profit in Ireland). Yes I watched a live video stream here in Ireland from an event taking place in New York.
3. The tip that @cspenn shared was about Google Grants - Google is making grants available for non profits to help them promote their cause on the web through Google Adwords - where they are giving grants for Google Adwords accounts.
So in essence, my Twitter network has led me to an opportunity to seek a grant from Google to promote our not for profit on the web, saving us money from our very very small (almost existent) marketing and pubilc relations budget. And this in turn can lead to increasing our profile online, increasing members and donations.
I also sent Tweets about Google Grants and write a blog post which will get distributed through my Friendfeed.com account to Twitter, Facebook, Pownce, Jaiku and other social media platforms. I will also be notifying my community through my newsletter and through emails so that other people in my network can all be made aware of Google Grants.
All coming about through one little Tweet of less than 140 characters!
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June 3rd, 2008 at 4:14 am
I’ve got more sales to my business, made business contacts and generally had more sucess
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July 1st, 2008 at 7:10 am
How does Twitter save you time? In 7 days (I started my Twitter account literally 1 week ago) I have made 170 new meaningful connections (followers). In any traditional networking setting I would have made only 1/100th of this same progress in much more time which would have consisted of phone tag, email tag, etc.
Have you met new business prospects on Twitter? Absolutely. I have about 100 people on my list that are my ideal client. The other 70 are fun people who connected because they either serve my ideal client also, are in my same social network (and we never knew it), and/or are just plain interested in my work. I have even started emailing some of my new Twitter friends outside of the network.
Did you make a sale to a new Twitter friend? Yes I’ve made lots of new friends. Many of whom I go to their biz or personal websites daily. I can’t get enough of some of them because they just so speak to me at this stage in my biz and life. Also, because my biz newsletter list is growing (my Twitter friends are signing up) that’s more people who will know what products/services I offer and have been referring others.
What’re your best tips for new Twitter users? 1. Provide tweets that are meaningful. Sure it’s cool to find out what you’re actually doing now (even if it is fixing dinner) but I’d like to learn more about you. In fact, when I post I use the mindset of okay, what’s really in it for my readers/followers? They may care a little about me, but they care more about what I can say that will in some way impact their life. 2. Also what you put in is what you get out (and then some). I love that I have over 1K people I follow. I love the tech updates, news alerts, etc. that I would not have time otherwise to read up on. These provide inspiration for my newsletter articles and blog posts. As a result of following so many diverse people, I also love that many of these people follow me and find my information useful. Simply put, the more people you follow the more people have a chance to get to know you and follow you.
What do you love most about Twitter? The laid-back way I can get my message out in a way that impacts people really powerfully. I love that more and more people (Moms and non-Moms) are telling me my content is some of the most meaningful they get on Twitter. That lets me know I’m adding value to the service and helping others along the way!
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