Comments on: Get Mentioned in WebsiteMagazine.com Article! http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article by John Fitzsimmons Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:48:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Romulo Marques http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-5347 Romulo Marques Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:46:36 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-5347 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? Since january 2004 http://twitter.com/opiumseed/statuses/3999873 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? 10 or 20 twitts a day. Here in Brazil Twitter is not that popular, we barely have 5k users. 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? A lot of profissional uses. To sign news on SMS, have fast conferences in a multibase plataform and so on. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? Mabe some game using comands sent by twitts. 5. What’s your profession? Internet Thinker and Front End Designer 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?

Since january 2004 http://twitter.com/opiumseed/statuses/3999873

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?

10 or 20 twitts a day. Here in Brazil Twitter is not that popular, we barely have 5k users.

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?

A lot of profissional uses. To sign news on SMS, have fast conferences in a multibase plataform and so on.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?

Mabe some game using comands sent by twitts.

5. What’s your profession?

Internet Thinker and Front End Designer

]]> By: Cyril http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-2697 Cyril Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-2697 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? Since about two weeks ago/ around 5 to 10 times a week. 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? Way to get in contact with people you wouldn't reach before. Follow what other people similar to you are doing. The 40 word limit really forces you to write something succinct and direct. It's a great way to create your own mini community. I'm finding it difficult to believe it can go mainstream. I think Twitter will keep getting popular with people who blog/ techie types or media people, but will not really spread beyond that. 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? As a sort of customized news ticker. A way of virally spreading the news and getting quick feedback on events and products. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? in company chat and project management maybe? 5. What’s your profession? Tech journalist 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?

Since about two weeks ago/ around 5 to 10 times a week.

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?

Way to get in contact with people you wouldn’t reach before. Follow what other people similar to you are doing. The 40 word limit really forces you to write something succinct and direct. It’s a great way to create your own mini community. I’m finding it difficult to believe it can go mainstream. I think Twitter will keep getting popular with people who blog/ techie types or media people, but will not really spread beyond that.

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?

As a sort of customized news ticker. A way of virally spreading the news and getting quick feedback on events and products.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?

in company chat and project management maybe?

5. What’s your profession?

Tech journalist

]]> By: Professionals Use Twitter For Work More and More · ReporTwitters Blog http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-2524 Professionals Use Twitter For Work More and More · ReporTwitters Blog Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:06:03 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-2524 [...] are interested in finding out how various other professionals use Twitter in their work, read this article on websitemagazine.com, which lists responses of 11 pros to a 7 question survey. Most interesting [...] […] are interested in finding out how various other professionals use Twitter in their work, read this article on websitemagazine.com, which lists responses of 11 pros to a 7 question survey. Most interesting […]

]]> By: Matt http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-190 Matt Fri, 04 May 2007 19:12:04 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-190 You should mention the ZombieAttack on Twitter. twitter.com/zombieattack You should mention the ZombieAttack on Twitter. twitter.com/zombieattack

]]> By: Bob http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-137 Bob Tue, 01 May 2007 21:07:23 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-137 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? About a month but never got the hang of it. I'm not using it anymore 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? It's like chatboxes were popular at the end of the 90's. Just a new hip way to communicate with the world until something else pops up. We will then all forget about twitter and move on. 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? Perhaps in a company for project work but it would need moderation to keep things clear. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? I'm sure there are but none come to mind 5. What’s your profession? Senior SAN analyst. 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?
About a month but never got the hang of it. I’m not using it anymore

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?
It’s like chatboxes were popular at the end of the 90’s. Just a new hip way to communicate with the world until something else pops up. We will then all forget about twitter and move on.

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?
Perhaps in a company for project work but it would need moderation to keep things clear.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?
I’m sure there are but none come to mind

5. What’s your profession?
Senior SAN analyst.

]]> By: Rick Murray http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-105 Rick Murray Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:54:57 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-105 1. I started Twittering about six weeks ago, shortly after we chatted with the company's management team about partnership opportunities. I think it was the Thursday of the weekend Twitter tipped. 2. It's popularity, in my opinion, traces to the flexibility in its anywhere - anytime - any format functionality. I think Twitter's long term popularity will ultimately be directly tied to making it easier to form and/or join micro-communities tied to one's personal interests. 3. There are clearly professional opportunities, and we're testing a couple as we speak. What remains to be seen is how the community responds to the effort. 4. Sure, there are unique ways to use it; no, I'm not going to elaborate (because then they wouldn't be unique). 5. I'm in the disruption business, with specific focus on pr, marketing and corporate communications. cheers rick 1. I started Twittering about six weeks ago, shortly after we chatted with the company’s management team about partnership opportunities. I think it was the Thursday of the weekend Twitter tipped.

2. It’s popularity, in my opinion, traces to the flexibility in its anywhere - anytime - any format functionality. I think Twitter’s long term popularity will ultimately be directly tied to making it easier to form and/or join micro-communities tied to one’s personal interests.

3. There are clearly professional opportunities, and we’re testing a couple as we speak. What remains to be seen is how the community responds to the effort.

4. Sure, there are unique ways to use it; no, I’m not going to elaborate (because then they wouldn’t be unique).

5. I’m in the disruption business, with specific focus on pr, marketing and corporate communications.

cheers

rick

]]> By: Kristen http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-75 Kristen Tue, 24 Apr 2007 18:31:31 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-75 I've only been using Twitter for a few weeks now. Already I've noticed that people like to use it as a type of memo pad. People leave notes to themselves, message other people even though they have hundred of followers, and develop ideas for their blogs. I love using Twitter because it lets you put down a random thought or idea when you don't want to form a whole blog around it. I think it can be used as a more convenient messager service in an office so you don't have to bother someone unless they want to be bothered. I'm a paralegal and I know that I get busy sometimes and don't want to be pestered with messages and the attorney I work for as well. But I hope that it stays simplistic; the way that it is. I'd hate for it to become too much like myspace. Right now it feels like a small community of people just wanting to know what everyone is doing. I’ve only been using Twitter for a few weeks now. Already I’ve noticed that people like to use it as a type of memo pad. People leave notes to themselves, message other people even though they have hundred of followers, and develop ideas for their blogs. I love using Twitter because it lets you put down a random thought or idea when you don’t want to form a whole blog around it. I think it can be used as a more convenient messager service in an office so you don’t have to bother someone unless they want to be bothered. I’m a paralegal and I know that I get busy sometimes and don’t want to be pestered with messages and the attorney I work for as well. But I hope that it stays simplistic; the way that it is. I’d hate for it to become too much like myspace. Right now it feels like a small community of people just wanting to know what everyone is doing.

]]> By: Chris Heuer http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-63 Chris Heuer Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:07:01 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-63 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? I registered for the account back in November 2006 and sent my first Tweet, but I didn't start 'using it' until MacWorld when I realized I could do micro-blog posts from my cell phone. 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? Simplicity. The powerful question. Personally relevant connections and communiques. It is at once a fad and a new communications channel which I answer more frequently then my cell phone (for friends who direct message me via Twitter). The buzz will start to die down perhaps, but it will come back when it is pronounced Killer APP off the year (along with UStream.tv) 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? As a communications channel, there are many uses for it, from social advocacy, disaster support, personal connections/dating and professional uses. We have accounts for Social Media Club, and many Local Club Leaders have them as well. It is a great way to broadcast quick messages to interested parties, while being really aware of the value of their time and attention. It is also a great smartmob tool, enabling us to act as paramedia in the way that you sent the Tweet to get feedback on this article. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? I still think tagspaces is the key to twitter, along the lines of L: as used by Twittervision - there are tons of these, check out my original post on Twitter by searching our SMC Blog for more... 5. What’s your profession? UNKNOWN 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?

I registered for the account back in November 2006 and sent my first Tweet, but I didn’t start ‘using it’ until MacWorld when I realized I could do micro-blog posts from my cell phone.

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?

Simplicity. The powerful question. Personally relevant connections and communiques. It is at once a fad and a new communications channel which I answer more frequently then my cell phone (for friends who direct message me via Twitter). The buzz will start to die down perhaps, but it will come back when it is pronounced Killer APP off the year (along with UStream.tv)

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?

As a communications channel, there are many uses for it, from social advocacy, disaster support, personal connections/dating and professional uses. We have accounts for Social Media Club, and many Local Club Leaders have them as well. It is a great way to broadcast quick messages to interested parties, while being really aware of the value of their time and attention. It is also a great smartmob tool, enabling us to act as paramedia in the way that you sent the Tweet to get feedback on this article.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?

I still think tagspaces is the key to twitter, along the lines of L: as used by Twittervision - there are tons of these, check out my original post on Twitter by searching our SMC Blog for more…

5. What’s your profession?

UNKNOWN

]]> By: Matthom http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-61 Matthom Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:29:51 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-61 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? I've been using it for over a month now. I update every day. 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? Twitter cracks me up. It's funny to read everyone's little thoughts - however random they may be. Sometimes people get on certain "kick," meaning they mention the same thing over the course of a few days or weeks, and you can really relate to them going through the experience. For instance, one guy keeps mentioning this bum that lives outside his residence. Each time he brings him up, the story gets more funny. 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? I see a professional use, but I can't quite explain it yet. It's like that feeling when you wake up with lots of energy, but you don't know yet what you're gonna do with the day. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? Again - same as answer #3. I envision a lot of potential - but I'll wait to see what that might be. People come up with some really creative things. 5. What’s your profession? Web developer. 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?

I’ve been using it for over a month now. I update every day.

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?

Twitter cracks me up. It’s funny to read everyone’s little thoughts - however random they may be. Sometimes people get on certain “kick,” meaning they mention the same thing over the course of a few days or weeks, and you can really relate to them going through the experience. For instance, one guy keeps mentioning this bum that lives outside his residence. Each time he brings him up, the story gets more funny.

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?

I see a professional use, but I can’t quite explain it yet. It’s like that feeling when you wake up with lots of energy, but you don’t know yet what you’re gonna do with the day.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?

Again - same as answer #3. I envision a lot of potential - but I’ll wait to see what that might be. People come up with some really creative things.

5. What’s your profession?

Web developer.

]]> By: Spifferiferfied http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-60 Spifferiferfied Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:25:13 +0000 http://www.johnfitzsimmons.com/web-marketing/get-mentioned-in-websitemagazinecom-article#comment-60 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it? I've been using twitter for a little over two and a half months. I usually update at least once a day, but mostly 5 or 6 times a day. 2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad? I think Twitter presents an opportunity to stay connected in our continually more disconnected society. Things move so fast that we don't have time to tell the people we care about what were up to. At the end of the day it turns into "I went to work." With twitter, they can read things as they happen, so one "I went to work." turns into 5 or 6 "I'm working on this." or "I saw this at lunch today" It also helps us feel connected when that just might not be the case. I love having my tweets out there to be read if only for the fact that someone is reading them. I don't care whom, it's just nice to think that maybe someone is interested enough in what I'm doing to listen. 3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter? I can see Twitter being used in a semi-professional setting, but never overtaking any more professional means on communication. 4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing? I think there are definitely plenty of new and interesting ways to use Twitter and I have no debut that those ideas will come to fruition as more and more people start to use it. 5. What’s your profession? I'm a web developer. 1. How long have you been using Twitter? And how often do you update it?

I’ve been using twitter for a little over two and a half months. I usually update at least once a day, but mostly 5 or 6 times a day.

2. Why do you think Twitter has become so popular? Is it just a fad?

I think Twitter presents an opportunity to stay connected in our continually more disconnected society. Things move so fast that we don’t have time to tell the people we care about what were up to. At the end of the day it turns into “I went to work.” With twitter, they can read things as they happen, so one “I went to work.” turns into 5 or 6 “I’m working on this.” or “I saw this at lunch today” It also helps us feel connected when that just might not be the case. I love having my tweets out there to be read if only for the fact that someone is reading them. I don’t care whom, it’s just nice to think that maybe someone is interested enough in what I’m doing to listen.

3. Do you see a professional use for Twitter?

I can see Twitter being used in a semi-professional setting, but never overtaking any more professional means on communication.

4. Are there any unique ways to utilize Twitter that others may be missing?

I think there are definitely plenty of new and interesting ways to use Twitter and I have no debut that those ideas will come to fruition as more and more people start to use it.

5. What’s your profession?

I’m a web developer.

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