I like twitter.
Some think it's a waste of time but I think it's nothing short of genius.
Here are some things that I've learned. I hope these tips inspire you to come alongside all of us tweeters and experience the world in 140 characters.
Do:
1. Keep your "Follow" list tight and specific.
Twitter actually gives you a window into the lives, blogs and leadership of people you might be able to learn from. Don't follow a bunch of celebrities just because you can. Unless, of course, you really care about what club Snookie is throwing up in tonight...
Because I love learning from Preachers and Church leaders I follow guys like Rick Warren, Judah Smith, Brian Houston, Steven Furtick and Craig Groeschel. They always post insightful words of wisdom and link to great blogs and resources. You'd be surprised what I've learned.
2. Have fun.
Ok - I understand why you always want to post the "deep quote of the day" but c'mon guys, we're allowed to have a little fun on the internet. Unless you're a professional, keep the tweets light. Everyone loves to laugh.
Don't:
1. Use twitter only for promotion.
Unfortunately, I've been guilty of this in the past. If you've already posted a link to your blog or an update for your event, trust me, your followers got it the first time. It's totally appropriate to give a shout out for your event but it is annoying to give 10. It's not a billboard it's twitter. Keep it light, fresh and informative.
2. Mis-quote people.
Yes, I am also guilty of this. I mis-understood a story that Carl Lentz had talked about and tweeted it. I promptly received a message in my inbox saying, "Bro, I think something got lost in translation, I never said that". It was embarrassing. Get the facts straight - people are listening.
All in all I highly recommend twitter. And with this easy to follow guide, you'll have hundreds of followers in no time.
So get ready to explain your memorable moments, triumphs and failures in 140 characters or less. The wild world of twitter awaits!
K.
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