My Thoughts Two Weeks Into Twitter
So I’ve been using Twitter now for a couple weeks and to be honest with you, I can’t say that it has provided any real value. Actually, that’s not totally true. I did get an intro to someone that ended up interviewing me about 5ones for a blog. Other than that though it’s been a pretty big time waste so far. Maybe I just need to stop checking it so much. I’m going to give it a couple more weeks before I make a decision to stick with it or drop it. If you’re on Twitter you can follow me, my name is @Factive. I also have one setup for 5ones.
I can see how it would provide tremendous value if you have 10,000+ followers, like Mr. Calacanis. But lets face it, I’m just not quite as popular as Jason which is evident by my 50 followers compared to his 10k+.
If you’re a Twitter user I’d love to hear why you use it and what value you find in it? Also, drop me your name and I can add you to my follow list if I’m not already.
Cameron Olthuis is the Founder of
Twitter will waste as much of your time as you allow it to. I second Stuntie by saying: get Twhirl to make it push instead of pull.
I’m pretty sure Calacanis used the following strategy: follow as many people as he could find. Any of these people: “holy crap, Calacanis is following me. I’ll definitely follow him”. Ignore everyone you’re following (or unfollow them). Bam, you have tons of followers.
Hey Cameron!
Long time no see. Hope your family and you are all doing fine.
My reason for using twitter: to stay in touch with the people
i highly value, such as you, but, due to geografic differences,
do not have the ability to do so on a personal basis.
We all meet cool people throughout our lives, but seldom have
the opportunity, to actually stay in touch and build a friendship.
I hope, the Web as a whole will enable this to all of us, as I personally have made the acquaintance of many peole, I really liked.
All the best to you and Amy, and if you ever make it to Switzerland, you know, I insist, you are my guests!
Take care and all the best!
Patrick C. Price
Hey Cameron,
Give it some time and stick around.
Twitter is a nice way to:
a) listen to the collective voice(s) of a community. “What’s the buzz”
b) absorb news, trends, and information you may missed through other mediums. I visit my reader and checkout my favorite blogs, but twitter pushes stories at me I might not have caught elsewhere.
‘Top 8 Shark-Attack Beaches” - I saw your tweet, checked out the post and stumbled.
TwitterFox runs in the background as I go about my normal work flow. When something catches my eye, I’ll check it out.
Cheers!