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Technology Glut: Controlling or Under Control
How to Twitter: Knowing What to Tweet
Note: this article is the fourth in a series on how to use Twitter effectively. Checkout previous articles on Developing your Twitter Philosophy, Creating Your Profile, and Twitter Goals. Whether you are a seasoned Tweeter, a newbie, or are still wondering if you have anything worth tweeting about, it is important that you know what [...]
How to Twitter: Creating Goals
Note: This post is the third in a series on How to Use Twitter. Previous posts include Developing Your Twitter Philosophy and Creating Your Twitter Profile. Stop! Stop Tweeting, Retweeting, Hashtagging, Following, Unfollowing, Trending, Mentioning, and Direct Mentioning! Have you ever asked yourself why you are doing this? If you have spent countless hours seeking [...]
How to Twitter: Creating Your Profile
Previously I have written a few brief articles on things to consider before you start using Twitter on 10 Reasons to Tweet and Your Twitter Philosophy. The second of those is the first in this series. This post is longer than a traditional Student Center post, as it requires a number of steps. Creating Your [...]
How to Twitter: Purpose & Philosophy
Recently I have been helping several friends of mine get started on Twitter. After having the same conversation a number of times, I decided to write a few blog posts on the topic. Before you create a profile or even visit the website, you need to answer this question: Why do you want to use [...]
Help: My Twitter Has Been Hacked!
If you have had Twitter for any length of time, you or someone you know has had their account hacked. What does a “hacked” Twitter account look like? Typically a hacked account begins sending out random tweets, direct messages, following or unfollowing random people. Also, if you get an email saying the “email (or password) [...]
Will I Unfollow You On Twitter?
I recently unfollowed about 100 people from Twitter. When asked why, I explained simply because they do not follow me back. My friends shot back, “Really? You unfollowed people for that? That seems pretty rude, and even a bit childish.” Is it rude to unfollow Tweople? A couple weeks ago I wrote an article about [...]
If Jesus Had Twitter…
The folks at Igniter Media put together an incredible and thought provoking video around Christmas portraying what it might have looked like if Facebook had been around when Christ was born. Now they have put together an awesome depiction of what the Twitter landscape might have looked like around the life of Christ. Follow from [...]
Tackling 8 Twitter Objections
I have been on Twitter for only six months and I have become a Twitter evangelist. Now, I am practically shocked when I hear someone is not on Twitter, especially a business. Over the past few weeks I have gathered common objections people have towards Twitter (via word of mouth and of course tweeting), and [...]
10 Reasons You Must Use Twitter
After using Twitter for almost 4 months, I am convinced Twitter is worth a try! Here is why: 1. Expanding Your Network—You will meet and learn from people in your industry who may otherwise never be a part of your network. Some of my most recent favorites: @kevinhalle, @Leadershipfreak, @dbonleadership, and @Jasonvana 2. Improving Writing [...]
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