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Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Amanda — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:31:11 -0000

This was very helpful. Thanks for the tips!

Amanda
@amphotostudio

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Livecrunch — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:44:20 -0000

Great post, I could add more to that :) but u cover most of it.

Thank you Zeg..

@LiveCrunch

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Matt Wilson — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:28:31 -0000

Chi-chi,

Point well taken--I've never heard of this as a faux pas, but I can see where this blogger was coming from. Maybe sign it with your initials, or just your first name?

MW
@CompanyConvos

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Chi-chi Ekweozor — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:21:46 -0000

Great post.

I particularly like point #9:

“If you mention someone in a post–send them a direct message. “

Neat.

@johnhaydon makes some great points above as well.

The only fault I can find with your suggestions is the one about signing your name with your comment.

I once read somewhere (on a blog) that this is considered a blogging faux pas and implied that the author was a blogging n00b.

The implication is that you’ve already signed your name whilst entering in your contact details before leaving your comment.

Still... I think you have a point here and have signed with my name and Twitter handle!

Keep up the good work.

Chi-chi Ekweozor
@realfreshtv

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Camden Watts — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:51:42 -0000

So glad to read this article; great suggestions. I'm still new to the scene and appreciate the tips!

Camden Watts
@cammicam

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Jeff Tippett — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:13:07 -0000

Awesome job. All 10 are great. I've greatly enjoyed building my network through Twitter--and I'm using it more than ever for conversations.

Just today I found 2 potential vendors for clients--just by Tweeting!

Jeff Tippett
@jefftippett

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

John Haydon — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:53:43 -0000

Matt,

Great post on using Twitter for networking. The most effective may to network with any social media is to constantly have one thought in mind: "How can I create value for the people I'm connected to?"

Thanks again,

John Haydon
@johnhaydon

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Jared — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:35:06 -0000

I've started to use a method similar to this and it really does work. It's a pain going through all your contacts on twitter but its worth it if you are trying to build a community around your blog.

Most people do look at who's making comments on their blog and they try to get in touch with that person if they have similar interests.

It takes time and effort, but what doesn't?

Re: How to use Twitter as a serious networking tool

Matt Wilson — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:42:14 -0000

The more I think about it--a better @reply about someones blog would have been "Hey check out @xxxx blog he's got a lot of great reviews of iphone apps .

This gives people a better idea of what's on the blog, more recognition and better feedback.

The more useful your tweets are the stronger your personal brand!