tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post4853662226831664073..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: 5 Ways To Use Facebook & Twitter EffectivelyJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15126461867251202682010-02-20T20:18:04.635-05:002010-02-20T20:18:04.635-05:00I discovered your blog yesterday and have found yo...I discovered your blog yesterday and have found your posts and the replies so interesting, especially as I am really debating the social networking issue with my self at the moment.<br /> I have tried a few of the networking sites now, starting with Youtube which was for the longest time, then facebook, twitter ( for only a few weeks ) and now blogger. I still have facebook and blogger running. For me its been nice to try out the different sites with their different focuses ( music, writing, updates,) Knowing me I'll move on to something new again at somepoint ...another new cyber world to explore ! :-)<br /> Thanks for visiting my blog today :-)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420509514605692508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31153906474294130502009-12-18T02:12:06.104-05:002009-12-18T02:12:06.104-05:00Excellent suggestions.
I, too, tend to glaze ove...Excellent suggestions. <br /><br />I, too, tend to glaze over the Olympian Tweeters, eg: those who tweet so often, what they say somehow feels diluted.<br /><br />I like the balanced approach you suggest. It doesn't have to be all or nothing with social networking, and, as I'm finding, it can be lots of fun!*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52441405343282948132009-12-13T21:26:15.132-05:002009-12-13T21:26:15.132-05:00It's the time consumption that I have trouble ...It's the time consumption that I have trouble with. I just can't do it all and keep up with writing. I do dabble with it though.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11049132260807257952009-12-13T19:33:51.610-05:002009-12-13T19:33:51.610-05:00I guess my comment really belonged on the post abo...I guess my comment really belonged on the post about blog comments. :-) I tweet like a mini-blog (also mostly purposelessly, LOL) but I have not liked my initial experience with facebook, and don't use it.<br /><br />:-) <br />kimKim in MI (again)http://www.andfam.net/kimblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45501322063034149942009-12-13T19:29:44.848-05:002009-12-13T19:29:44.848-05:00Hey Jody,
I think this is very valuable informatio...Hey Jody,<br />I think this is very valuable information! :-)<br /><br />I started a few years back to do some of these things ... but my blog was really for personal/fun reasons rather than having any professional aspect. I found the whole idea of being involved / commenting on others' blogs to be key to gaining readership. But I also found, over time, that my limited-purpose blog and all the reading and commenting to keep up with others was more time and effort that I could justify. I purposefully cut back both on posting and on which blogs I chose to read & comment on, because I was out of balance.<br /><br />I think you've done a great job at addressing the idea of balance, I just wanted to add my experience/perspective as one who blogs for other reasons. Sometimes I wish I had kept up more, and grown a bigger reader base, but I still can't justify it for purely social reasons. <br /><br />Maybe someday I'll blog for a *purpose* LOLKim in MIhttp://www.andfam.net/kimblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41501366139239753832009-12-13T16:27:33.968-05:002009-12-13T16:27:33.968-05:00I do agree that all the social networking is a val...I do agree that all the social networking is a valuable tool for writers. Twitter is the one I have the biggest challenge with. I am still trying to make it a part of my daily routine.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850852586149578236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-62773264321475713072009-12-12T23:53:30.193-05:002009-12-12T23:53:30.193-05:00Another informative post. I love that you are ste...Another informative post. I love that you are steps and steps ahead of me (as I can dream that my path is similar to yours) and you take time to share your experiences.<br /><br />I have a Twitter account but haven't started tweeting. I allowed myself to say no, not yet. I agree there is value in networking via Twitter, Facebook, etc. but I know I would not able to manage my blog the way I want (which was neglected this week) or keep at my editing if I added Twitter to my plate.<br /><br />Save it for later.Christina Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285953403967286766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28199876207088286902009-12-12T22:13:19.340-05:002009-12-12T22:13:19.340-05:00This was a service done for me so intimidated by b...This was a service done for me so intimidated by both that I've yet to set up an account. My every gratitude to you.<br />Warmest regards,<br />SimoneThe romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-58834174499441383412009-12-12T20:22:45.209-05:002009-12-12T20:22:45.209-05:00Great tips. I think a huge part of networking is s...Great tips. I think a huge part of networking is showing true interest in those you follow.Tara McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246124060126729229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-17398955109246803882009-12-12T12:18:07.204-05:002009-12-12T12:18:07.204-05:00Wow! I did a post on Twitter on my blog but it was...Wow! I did a post on Twitter on my blog but it was not as informative as this one. Twitter Vs. Facebook. I have learned to update my FB status from twitter, I usually do that and at least once a day. I used to be crazy and update a million times a day but people don't want to hear from me that much. i used to play FB games but then I realized I was just wasting time so I stopped. I RE-discovered Twitter again and I love it. I so think of it as a mini blog--I have gotten to meet many authors and writers on Twitter. and since I am a struggling writer I like ALL the connections I can get. I recently joined an online writing group about a month ago so I feel I am in the right direction.<br /><br />Any-hoo I've added you to my reader. You are an extremely talented writer! i also am going to find you on Twitter and perhaps learn alittle from you.<br /><br />Thanks for being on AMber Lynae's blog roll:) I blame her :) for showing me where to go...Not really blame really but you know what I mean.<br /><br />:)Cluttered Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068569346668780952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15584986882806712072009-12-12T10:15:29.801-05:002009-12-12T10:15:29.801-05:00This was such a helpful post Jody! I'm just s...This was such a helpful post Jody! I'm just starting to understand Twitter and see it's value. I'm hesitant to really get into Facebook because friends tag me with pictures of my kids and stuff. How do you deal with that? It seems like Facebook is tricky because people from every part of my life use it.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33696170330936122172009-12-12T01:56:46.712-05:002009-12-12T01:56:46.712-05:00I came over after reading the shout-out at Through...I came over after reading the shout-out at Through My Eyes. Wow! There is a lot of truly awesome info on this blog - you rock! ;-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39043650826544816652009-12-12T01:17:12.653-05:002009-12-12T01:17:12.653-05:00I love using these sites to keep up with, especial...I love using these sites to keep up with, especially. other writers. Sometimes I learn about good blog posts, news in the publishing world, etc. jnust because I happen to read a tweet about it. I'm hooked!colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41198620032789317412009-12-12T00:55:24.661-05:002009-12-12T00:55:24.661-05:00I enjoy facebook but haven't done twitter. I l...I enjoy facebook but haven't done twitter. I learn a lot about what my children are doing from their facebook posts. :)<br />I have to watch myself because I can spend too much time on facebook because I enjoy reading everything my friends are doing.<br />DianeDiane Marie Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365346835912314686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-51500621503597031372009-12-11T21:48:40.717-05:002009-12-11T21:48:40.717-05:00Hi Jodi,just thought I'd drop in this evening ...Hi Jodi,just thought I'd drop in this evening and I'm glad I did. I'm very curious about twitter but don't know very much about it..Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-49691686655608116782009-12-11T21:25:43.487-05:002009-12-11T21:25:43.487-05:00I had a twitter account for a short while. I was ...I had a twitter account for a short while. I was amazed at how many people wanted to follow me. But soon, many people of a different moral fiber than myself were following me and wanting me to follow them. Seems the sex business is alive and well on twitter! Between those and the people that twit about each tooth they brush... well, I no longer have an account.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29233694610259945212009-12-11T20:35:46.264-05:002009-12-11T20:35:46.264-05:00Hi Jody -
I'm on Facebook and blog. Facebook ...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I'm on Facebook and blog. Facebook provides a way to notify people of blog giveaways and special posts. I've also met a lot of authors and arranged blog interviews through Facebook messages. <br /><br />One of these days, I'll try Twitter. Right now, it's a bit too much to handle. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-81427614841591497652009-12-11T18:54:08.275-05:002009-12-11T18:54:08.275-05:00Jody, guilty as charged for updating my Twitter st...Jody, guilty as charged for updating my Twitter status and disappearing. But it's not what I'd prefer. When I disappear, it's literally because I have left my computer. This summer, my schedule was different and I could hang out for more sustained periods of time. Now, my schedule doesn't lend itself to staying on during the time it seems most active. It definitely has made my Twitter time less engaging and I feel badly about that, but sometimes it's all I can offer to pop in, stay a while, and then leave after a bit. I agree with you -- it's been a nice surprise to me, when things work out and you become engaged with fellow Tweeter. It's even more "live" than Facebook, and there are more resources to be found. So I definitely will keep at it, but my Twitter schedule will have to remain elusive for a while. :) I love seeing you on there, though. Thanks for your retweets. You're a sweet Twitter tweeter.Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86920336756515568452009-12-11T18:49:53.578-05:002009-12-11T18:49:53.578-05:00I have met many wonderful people whom I consider f...I have met many wonderful people whom I consider friends through social networking!Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282472383796346025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29457720605129086952009-12-11T18:16:23.688-05:002009-12-11T18:16:23.688-05:00I've been too busy to Tweet. It takes time. Af...I've been too busy to Tweet. It takes time. After the first of the year I intend to get back on track with my Twittering.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27343324929267055712009-12-11T17:58:46.379-05:002009-12-11T17:58:46.379-05:00I love Twitter. Love my Tweetdeck. Some people are...I love Twitter. Love my Tweetdeck. Some people are REALLY funny. One thing I'm not very good at is following people back on Twitter. I wish Twitter made following people as easy as Facebook. For Facebook, somebody requests to be your friend and you accept. For Twitter, people can just follow you and it's so easy to forget to follow them back. In fact, I'm going to go to Twitter right now and follow some people back. :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-6835215480792222382009-12-11T17:36:35.945-05:002009-12-11T17:36:35.945-05:00You've given us great tips here, Jody. Though...You've given us great tips here, Jody. Though, I can barely keep up with blogger. :) I haven't tried Twitter, though I've been curious. I do use Facebook, but only to stay in touch with close friends and family. When I get a little more time, maybe I'll bring it up a notch. Enjoy your weekend!Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31843975814322203552009-12-11T17:22:05.366-05:002009-12-11T17:22:05.366-05:00Jody, thanks for your thoughts on both of these ne...Jody, thanks for your thoughts on both of these networks. Twitter is new to me as of last month and facebook as of last week. You've been a great help today!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2386441111515995752009-12-11T16:49:54.761-05:002009-12-11T16:49:54.761-05:00A Tweetable post!
So I think I will. :)
Nice tip...A Tweetable post!<br /><br />So I think I will. :)<br /><br />Nice tips on social media, Jody.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-19704271451486495772009-12-11T15:23:43.287-05:002009-12-11T15:23:43.287-05:00I appreciate this series of posts. I was on Twitte...I appreciate this series of posts. I was on Twitter for a while, but got off because of too many spammers. Perhaps I'll give it another go eventually. Have enjoyed Facebook, but need to be more consistent with it. It's been fun getting to know so many writers, and connect with old friends too. Blessings to everyone:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com