Yes, I automate some of my Twitter activities. Not all, but a good deal. I'm here to confess PLUS give my opinion on automated social networking. (And if you think I'm going to be 100% for or against anything, keep reading). On a recent interview I was on, the host pointed out that "Twitter Pros" see automation as a detriment to world of social networking. I totally understand where they're coming from. When you're fully entrenched in … [Read more...]
TweetBeeps: Your Own Google Alert For Twitter
TweetBeep is a free service that is set up to alert you every time a certain phrase or name is used on Twitter. You can set up TweetBeep alerts for your name, your business name, @ replies, or a certain phrase. If you use Google Alerts to monitor keywords or phrases as they appear online, TweetBeep does that for you but strictly related to your Twitter stream. At first this may seem like a vanity search on your name, but it also serves as a … [Read more...]
Pownce Is Shutting Down
The social networking site Pownce just announced its acquisition by Six Apart, the makers of Moveable Type, Type Pad, and Vox. Founder Leah Culver and her team will be moving over to work as part of the Six Apart engineering team. You can read an official announcement here on the Pownce blog. If you're a Pownce user, be sure to export your data and posts before December 15, 2008 using their export tool available at … [Read more...]
Hey Sister, Soul Sister! It’s Lady Marmolejo
My Twitter pal @PeterSantilli (and neck and neck competitor for the #1 TwitterGrader Elite spot) sent me this sweet Tweet. Click the PLAY link to hear the song. … [Read more...]
Twitter Tips from Chris Brogan
Social media jedi knight Chris Brogan is truly a master of Web 2.0. In addition to being a pioneer in social media, Chris also displays incredible patience with the tidal wave of new users as he recently outlined his Twitter approach on his blog. In a recent post How I Use Twitter at Volume Chris answers many of the questions people have for someone who seems to be always plugged in... well, that's because he is, but in a very nicely … [Read more...]
Orange County Wildfire: Tweeting From the Burning ‘Burbs
I have been spending the past few days wedged between two major wildfires that moved from the hills into nearby neighborhoods in Orange County, CA. Driving up the 55 freeway, I snapped this picture of what I was driving home to and posted it to TwitPic: This is a shot of my last glimpse of blue sky near my house... I'm really grateful to everyone who sent me love and support during this. My wildfire wisdom can be summed up in this … [Read more...]
