tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post8316054688713597226..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: Can you afford not to be a twit?Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-15465858050060222842011-09-25T10:53:41.459+10:002011-09-25T10:53:41.459+10:00Thanks for the great tips, Denise! I've bookma...Thanks for the great tips, Denise! I've bookmarked this post for when I someday join Twitter. Just haven't jumped in yet...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-46292593749651663402011-09-22T09:29:12.983+10:002011-09-22T09:29:12.983+10:00Hi Joy! Thanks. I just spent the morning updating ...Hi Joy! Thanks. I just spent the morning updating Google+. Will they ever stop providing us with more, more, more?<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-28033151440097250052011-09-21T01:50:02.669+10:002011-09-21T01:50:02.669+10:00Twitter is indeed useful, but I do wish I could re...Twitter is indeed useful, but I do wish I could remember to use hash tags. :( Good tips all around, but I have a thing about not following 'names' 'cause I feel like a hanger on doing that. Guess we all have to find a way to make things work for us. <br /><br />Gonna tweet this.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-82307412953210190012011-09-20T16:10:01.481+10:002011-09-20T16:10:01.481+10:00Damyanti: Thanks for your input. Like all social m...Damyanti: Thanks for your input. Like all social media you have to make it work for you or it's a waste of time which you could spend writing. But as we both know, it is a handy tool for asking questions you want answered immediately.<br /><br />Thx for leaving your Rule...link.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-55094335885331568402011-09-20T15:06:04.829+10:002011-09-20T15:06:04.829+10:00I follow people whose tweets I like, or who relate...I follow people whose tweets I like, or who relate in some way to writing/publishing.<br /><br />I'm not going to follow everyone back, simply because a lot of folks who follow me are businesses trying to hustle up followers and don't interest me in the least.<br /><br />I do use Hootsuite to tweet out something a few times (not too many)...<br /><br />And twitter can be dangerous for a writer if he/she becomes a junkie..eats into writing time. <br /><br />Just my two cents, of course :)<br /><br />------------<br /><br />Join me at the <a href="http://amloki.blogspot.com/p/sign-up-for-rule-of-three-blogfest.html" rel="nofollow">Rule of Three Writers' Blogfest!</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51039173360525186642011-09-20T12:01:28.753+10:002011-09-20T12:01:28.753+10:00Francine: Yeah, I know you hate it but if it keeps...Francine: Yeah, I know you hate it but if it keeps you in touch with Colin Firth it can't be all bad. And didn't it get you readers for Her Favoured Captain, huh???<br /><br />Theresa: It's not for everyone.<br /><br />Sarah: I guarantee you will be, eventually.<br /><br />Stacy: Every social media has its good and bad points.<br /><br />Michael: It is so great for getting the word out and I learn so much!<br /><br />Theresa: I'm not sure I understand what you mean. People are forever promoting themselves on blogs, fb, goodreads, linked-in - wherever. A few lines on twitter isn't so painful! I think anyhow.<br /><br />So friends, thanks for your comments, good and bad. Got me out of my comfort zone a little to read some opinions. But go you good things. Go write! Trouble is, after you write you need promo and where better than good ole twitter. Maybe I'm just a twit! lol.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-88436229340760919832011-09-20T10:52:35.554+10:002011-09-20T10:52:35.554+10:00I should add that I have nothing against Twitter. ...I should add that I have nothing against Twitter. And I understand the need to have followers and gain followers. I certainly like followers/friends on Facebook and Goodreads, as well as my blog. But I get this discomfort about promotion while at the same time I've participated in it. I guess I tell myself it's more about relationships.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-48234286804593979412011-09-20T07:16:45.048+10:002011-09-20T07:16:45.048+10:00I don't live on twitter, but I do visit occasi...I don't live on twitter, but I do visit occasionally. Nicole's tips were great! I should spend more time on twitter and less on blogging. But I just feel blogging is so much more personal.<br /><br />CONGRATS on 900! I am inching toward 500 slowly. I would love to reach it for my one year blogoversary. I should spend more time on twitter. That might bring more people to my blog.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-47663080937504577092011-09-20T03:41:58.383+10:002011-09-20T03:41:58.383+10:00I'm on Twitter. I'm not a fan of tip No. 1...I'm on Twitter. I'm not a fan of tip No. 1. For me, it's better to be selective with my follows. I've noticed some people will follow you and then unfollow once you have followed them. And, to streamline all my social media, I've found myself choosing to follow the big names via one outlet - FB, blog or Twitter.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-60405636328718877422011-09-19T23:24:01.924+10:002011-09-19T23:24:01.924+10:00I don't agree with all of those points, but I ...I don't agree with all of those points, but I guess I can't comment since I'm not even on twitter yet :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-45887421839778342692011-09-19T20:00:39.147+10:002011-09-19T20:00:39.147+10:00I'm not on Twitter. It's a time issue mor...I'm not on Twitter. It's a time issue more than anything else. Between blogging, Facebook, and life, my time is stretched thin with real world obligations to boot.<br /><br />It's funny how we want to be writers, but now some think it's important to impress people because we've tweeted an "important" person and spambots may help us promote something in the future. Call me cynical.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-65718925890724065462011-09-19T17:23:23.902+10:002011-09-19T17:23:23.902+10:00Hi,
I hate Twitter. It's just time consuming,...Hi,<br /><br />I hate Twitter. It's just time consuming, but I am hooked up to Colin Firth! ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-56356596168040464502011-09-19T12:18:11.619+10:002011-09-19T12:18:11.619+10:00Nas: Now you're someone who uses twitter to gr...Nas: Now you're someone who uses twitter to great effect. Good girl!<br /><br />Alex; Yep, I've seen you doing this.<br /><br />E Elle: I don't agree with all of them either but what works for you...<br /><br />Stephen: Good one.<br /><br />Maria: Sure, you could never keep up with everyone but I like to check my @mentions and my retweets and often twits send me a dm, so I'm satisfied.<br /><br />Tracy Z: Takes a long time to get your head around it all.<br /><br />Laura: Thanks! Geez, I forgot to tweet it myself! Doh!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-86452712916168269422011-09-19T12:08:25.271+10:002011-09-19T12:08:25.271+10:00Great post! I'm tweeting about it now...Great post! I'm tweeting about it now...Laura Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237841462234396752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-2932712856694652852011-09-19T11:59:16.724+10:002011-09-19T11:59:16.724+10:00What a wonderful post! I see how important Twitter...What a wonderful post! I see how important Twitter and other social media sites can be in the business world, and it makes me wish I knew more about the sites in general. This post makes me want to commit to learning Twitter.Ava Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14396315936946338742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-46453143586552303102011-09-19T11:41:35.191+10:002011-09-19T11:41:35.191+10:00What is the point of following all these people if...What is the point of following all these people if you can't keep up with their tweets?<br /><br />If I isolate them according to groups through Tweetdeck or Hootsuite, why bother following them at all?<br /><br />I'll probably only read and reply to people I find interesting anyway.<br /><br />I ask because no one has ever been able to answer that for me. I have a lot more people following me than I follow back. And even then I feel like I'm talking into a bottomless well.<br /><br />I would love to know how the pros handle such overwhelming numbers. Thanks.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-25269449833449492352011-09-19T11:31:54.957+10:002011-09-19T11:31:54.957+10:00Oh, I'm a Twit alright. I'm also registere...Oh, I'm a Twit alright. I'm also registered with Twitter. And that's a great tip about following big names. I'm going to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52276780945643062062011-09-19T10:36:48.216+10:002011-09-19T10:36:48.216+10:00I just joined Twitter a couple months ago. I don&#...I just joined Twitter a couple months ago. I don't think I love it, exactly, but I don't mind it either. It's a lot better than some other forms of social media. Those were some interesting tips! I don't agree with all of them but some of them are spot on. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Visit me at my new blog address: http://inthekeyofeelle.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-44221000192799435552011-09-19T10:17:22.609+10:002011-09-19T10:17:22.609+10:00I need to follow more big names. And I try to reme...I need to follow more big names. And I try to remember to retweet great posts. Try being the key word...<br />I do like Tweetdeck!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-90585801983585552922011-09-19T10:11:45.489+10:002011-09-19T10:11:45.489+10:00What astounding tips and advice! Thanks Denise and...What astounding tips and advice! Thanks Denise and Nicola!<br /><br />I also use http://friendorfollow.com/<br /><br />to follow people, whom I may have missed! It reminds me, I have to go and check now.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.com