Comments on: Learning Twitter – come on in, the water’s warm!

By: Sue Smarkala

Sue Smarkala — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:58 +0000

Thanks Lynda,
This is great material to enhance the social networking seminar you and Gillian Brouse presented to the Women’s Business Network on 20OCT09. Most valuable to us WBN newbies!! Thanks

By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:28:01 +0000

Hi Lynda,

Not a lot I can add here that hasn’t already been said by you or the comments above.

Excellent resource for new users and one that doesn’t confuse or try make Twitter something it’s not – great stuff!

By: Diane Court

Diane Court — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:00:04 +0000

Hi Lynda,
You cut right through the hype to the real and immediate possibilities of Twitter as a powerful resource for newcomers. I’ll second Cathy Browne’s comment above on community building. Combined with the available organizing and search tools-those mentioned being at the top but only the tip of the iceburg, Twitter is the ideal space for this type of networking.
Thanks for the humor and encouragement, from a novice, still. Your 4 steps reflect the best of my experience thus far.

By: Lisa Morrison

Lisa Morrison — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:57:54 +0000

Hi Linda,

Thanks for the tweet at Zone5ive about your “Learning Twitter” entry. Very interesting! I’m not on twitter, yet — but I’ve been inspired by the great information presented on Thursday as well as your suggestions.

Thanks again,
Lisa

By: rick

rick — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:57:21 +0000

Great (and humorous) overview of what to expect.

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By: Lynda Partner

Lynda Partner — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:30:08 +0000

Cathy – these are great additions, thanks!

By: Cathy Browne

Cathy Browne — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:11:47 +0000

Lynda, this is a terrific starting-off point for Twitter novices – and a great refresher for some of us who’ve been on for a year or more!

I’d also add a few things:

Twitter is also a wonderful community builder. It galvanizes people from diverse backgrounds and locations to help individuals and non-profits to raise consciousness and money for all kinds of worthy causes. One fine example is @dannybrown and his http://www.12for12K.org charity that uses social media including Twitter, to help 12 causes this year.

Another way Twitter helps build communities based on shared interests and pursuits is through various online groups that meet regularly on Twitter to share insights, tips and ideas. Many of these groups are defined by a hashtag, or # symbol. For example, #journchat brings together PR pros, journalists and bloggers every Monday evening from 8-11 pm ET. #smbiz brings entrepreneurs together every Tuesday at 6 pm ET.

If you’re interested in a specific topic, use search.twitter.com to find references and leads on what groups may exist on Twitter. Or start one yourself. People will find you:-)