Just curious about how much Twitter is being used in addition to / instead of, the mainstream discussion list use. This has been recently talked about on several DB2 blogs. Twitter use seems to be increasing, when users have access at work. Social networking is still a bit iffy in the typical business world, but expanding. A status Blogs had a short time a go.
I look at Twitter the same as a blog or discussion list: another tool in the tool belt. Yes it can get overwhelming if you are following hundreds of people and hundreds are following you. You feel obligated to respond right away, which can take you away from "normal" duties. But, if you get some information that can save you time/money/work/solve a problem, is it worth it? Some say yes, those that use Twitter and some say no, mostly management. Is the time spent worth the results?
Your thoughts...?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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Great post on Twitter! I am a huge enthusiast of it (as you can tell!) As a Virtual Assistant I find the time on here satisfies several needs for me:
1. Learning about technology faster than I would ever be able to do on my own!
2. A great marketing tool
3. Since I work from home this is a "type" of "social life" for me.
Do I find that sometimes I lose track of just how much I am out here? Without a doubt, but every tweet - every connection is worth the investment of my time!
I am a better person because of Twitter - because of the value I bring to others and the value that others brings to me. (not to mention I have a stronger skill-set now, which increases my value to all my clients!)
Keep up the posts & I love connecting with you on Twitter!
Michelle Mangen
Owner, Your Virtual Assistant
Neenah, WI
http://www.TheVirtualAsst.com
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