Use Mon.ki for real time Twitter conversations as you browse
I found a great tool called Mon.ki which I’d like to share with you. It’s a tool that lets you see real time Twitter conversations for websites and you can do this as you browse. The idea is very simple but incredibly useful as you can see up to date conversations and all from the click of [...]
Twitter lists and why you should be using them
Twitter lists should be an essential part of your approach to Twitter. As the number of people you follow increases, it gets more and more difficult to manage your feed and to especially keep up with people that really matter to you. You may also want to segment the people you follow into different groups. [...]
Is it a good idea to auto DM new followers on Twitter?
Is it a good idea to auto DM new followers on Twitter? By this I mean sending an automated welcome message to new followers via the direct messaging facility. There are lots of people that loathe any type of auto welcome message and especially if it contains a sales message or asks for a specific [...]
Social media case study: Name Art
For my next social media case study I am going to feature a small business called Name Art. Name Art is run by Charis Slade and was established in 2008. The business consists of words or people’s names which are cleverly designed and incorporated into products such as mugs, t-shirts, placemats, canvas, etc. This case [...]
Was Twitter (#notw) responsible for bringing down the News of the World?
The News of the World phone hacking scandal has certainly made the headlines this week and I am going to discuss my observations regarding the use of Twitter. Firstly, let me just say that I was shocked and outraged at the revelations leading up to the decision to print the final and last ever edition [...]
Do you have a Twitter follow strategy?
A follow strategy should be a key component of your overall approach to Twitter. It will of course determine who you will be interacting with so therefore you need to have a clear idea as to who you want to follow. The beauty of Twitter, however, is that you pick up lots of interesting and [...]
Are you monitoring social media?
Monitoring social media is a must for any business let alone a small to medium sized business. You should be monitoring social media to understand who is talking about you, what is being said and where these conversations are taking place. It is a great way to understand your audience and their needs as well [...]
How social media has changed over the last 12 months!
This post was inspired by the statistics that were released by econsultancy on how social media has changed over the last 12 months. These statistics are staggering to say the least and if you ever need to present a case on the importance of having a presence on social media, this is all you need! [...]
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