[photo by digitalART2]Last week, in an effort to cut down on the #FF traffic on Twitter, I posted a list of 8 people I’m currently following here.
It got a warm response so I’m going to continue the habit of posting a list of people I think are worth following on Fridays.
I don’t like people who are always promoting their own stuff. I know I opted in but it still feels a little spammy.
Some people use Twitter as a bullhorn, other people use it like a telephone. I like the phone better.
I understand that due to the nature of Twitter people may want to let people know they’ve got a new blog post out and not everyone they want to get the message is online at the same time.
That’s cool. I retweet myself a few times a day for the same reason. But there’s got to be a frequency that’s not overwhelming.
My personal guideline is no more than once about every 3 hours, you can retweet your own stuff without being offensive.
What do you think is too much? I’d love to hear some feedback on this. You can comment on this blog or hit me up on Twitter here: @SHerdegen.
Now my list of new people I’ve met who I think are worth following:
@MarenKate: I don’t know how I first stumbled on her blog, Escapeing the 9 to 5, but I was immediately struck by her enthusiasm. She’s ambitious and it’s contagious.
@DanielleLaPorte: Her White Hot Truth blog tells it like it is. She’s frank and outspoken without being vulgar. Great advice for business or personal success.
@JustineMusk: What can I say, I worship her. She is a writer who writes for writers. Her blog Tribal Writer is always full of truly useful information. This post is why I’m on Twitter.
@LeaderTalk: As you might expect Becky writes about leadership but she’s also an honest broker who is genuinely cultivating a tribe on Twitter by being an interactive human being. Her blog is (whatelse?) LeaderTalk.
@Webby2001: Don’t let the name throw you. Appearances aside, Tom Webster is not a dork. He’s full of inside information from the social media industry and his blog Brand Savant is a good read.
@Websiteweekend: Dave Doolin uses his blog to tell everyone how they can start a website in a weekend. But on Twitter he’s an active community builder and all around good guy.
@JillWiles: I know I just recommended Bindu Wiles last week (sisters? I don’t know) but Jill Wiles deserves a mention too. She is a voice of calm and serenity straight from the soul. Check out her blog here.
@DavidBurkus: Like Becky Robinson (LeaderTalk), he is in the leadership industry but he’s the most humble leader I’ve ever met. He’s real and helpful and utterly approachable. He writes about leadership at David Burkus.com.
That’s my list. I’m looking forward to reading a list on your site sometime soon. Until then, here’s to keeping Twitter’s Follow Friday (#FF) a little cleaner.
Have a great weekend.
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Thanks so much for the link. More importantly, thanks for the great suggestions on blogs.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the continuously good discussion on both our blogs.
I very much appreciate being included here. At times, the pace of communication on Twitter can be overwhelming. I appreciate the way you are making the Twitter world a little smaller with your recommendations.
ReplyDeleteDavid, I’ve enjoyed your series on Maxwell’s theory a great deal. It’s certainly given me a lot to think about. What’s coming up next?
ReplyDeleteBecky, the idea was started by Chris Brogan, I just liked it so I adopted it. I’m happy to include you. It’s people like you that make Twitter a vibrant, helpful community.
This is such a good idea for a post, I still haven't figured out how to do follow Friday I feel like a dork, I have to wonder if the people that are constantly on twitter have figured out some money making system that I haven't though!
ReplyDeleteHmm…good question. How are they making money?
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the whole Follow Friday thing, it felt really odd for me too. I feel much more comfortable doing it this way.