Comments on: Twitter – How to Use it?

By: Kathy Clark

Kathy Clark — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:54:13 +0000

Hello Lisa, Great idea for a Blog. I am just learning about Twitter and trying to get the hang of it. It is fun to talk to people around the world and share tips and ideas.

As you are interested in Art, you may be interested in visiting my Daughter’s website: http://www.JoatStudio.com She and her husband share a studio in Portland Oregon and do some awesome work.

Kathy Clark
http://www.JimAndKathysCorner.com

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:41:34 +0000

This is a great post. I joined Twitter about 2 weeks ago due to lots of chatter about it on Etsy. I will admit I joined it for marketing as much as anything else but have already made some buddies there. I do post links to new work, etc. but I also engage in conversations, answer questions, etc. I love it! I should also say I’ve made 2 sales through Twitter this week. Mostly, though, the community is fun and interesting. I’m a writer as well and have sought out other writers and entrpreneurs as well as artists so it’s a fun mix!

By: Jul

Jul — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:43:17 +0000

Great post. I’m trying to figure out if I want to start using Twitter, and you make some great arguments for it.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:37:23 +0000

Thanks for this, I’m on twitter but still don’t really ‘get it’ but your article has helped!
I guess I’m not much of a chatty person, small talk comes hard to me, I like deep and meaningful :) But I wish it wern’t so.

By: kaidez

kaidez — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:49:46 +0000

I JUST signed up for Twitter and my main use for it is to update my Facebook page. I’ll eventually use it to post tinyurls but I wanna get used to tweeting. One step at a time.

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:58:52 +0000

“Twitter is a never ending conversation.”

You are correct Lisa, and there’s a skill that can make Twitter
‘all that and bids singing’.

When you’re on it, (for some of us nutjobs that means all the time),
you learn to scan for speed, yet not miss important gems.

I pump out a lot of very valuable tips, but refuse to be an info bot.
I’m a person with a life.

For some, 2 different accounts,
(if that’s how they can best focus their day’s attention)
is a good bet.
I know someone who tweets several times a day,
his personal stuff for us friends, and also twitters a conversation to his
niche business audience.

And yes, add your twitter widget! To do list starts now :)
Thanks for the solid post!
~Ed

By: Arnold - Mr.Gadget

Arnold - Mr.Gadget — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:52:37 +0000

Great post on Twitter Lisa! Thanks for sharing.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:08:11 +0000

Thanks Lisa for clearing some of the confusion for me.
I’ve only briefly peeked inside Twitter once or twice. With everyone saying you simply MUST be on Facebook, My Space, Linkedin, the blogosphere, and a gazillion others, and now throw Twitter in the mix, I have trouble discriminating the differences. I know they all have their niche, but I’d like to be selective since time is such a premium.
You’ve helped make it a little clearer; thanks!
(BTW, I love Structures #43; love the color scheme.)

By: Schnoobie

Schnoobie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:13:35 +0000

I have noticed a bit about the “broadcasting” For me ir’s mostly about connecting and conversing with interesting, creative and artistic people( and animals!).There is a big void of that in my daily life on my farm.

By: Ed Terpening

Ed Terpening — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:07:09 +0000

Lisa, as you may know, my part-time “day job” is managing social media at Wells Fargo, so Twitter, Facebook, blogs, etc, are my daily business. I think your assessment of Twitter is right on! Thanks for helping to inform the artist community. There are SO MANY social media options, personal blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc, that it can get overwhelming. I personally think a consolidation of sorts is necessary.

Cheers!