Power of Twitter-Part Two
I started closely following how others tweeted. I quickly caught on to the retweets, hash tags, trending, #fridayfollow etc. I continuously retweeted others’ content, and when I began to see people follow back, my excitement for the once “stupid” networking site grew. With only about 30 followers at the time, I was ecstatic every time I’d have a new follower. I figured perhaps, I was doing something right. Looking back now I believe the day I began looking at Twitter lists was a defining moment.
I came across @Warrenss and his Seattle social media list composed of a large group of Seattlelites involved in social media work. I followed the tweeters very closely by watching who they talked to and what they were involved in. I followed anyone and everyone I came across who seemed knowledgeable in the field. I checked out the website of the companies’ they worked at (if listed in their bio), searched for the employees listed on the site and then began following them on Twitter. I quickly learned that many of the social media Seattle tweeps were connected in some way. The more I learned about the city via Twitter, the more I fell in love with it, virtually. Discovering that it was a top social media city, home to Microsoft, Amazon, Expedia, Nordstrom AND Starbucks blew my mind! I started to really believe I was meant to be there.
Getting over my fear of looking ‘stupid’ for tweeting with people I didn’t know or them possibly thinking, “Who the heck is this girl from Minnesota talking to me and my friends?” I began to consistently tweet to Seattle tweeps by answering their questions, commenting on how much I enjoyed reading their blogs etc. I quickly learned that engaging with people goes a long way on Twitter.
My name is Emily. I'm a true Minnesooootan ready to take on life in Seattle-social media, sushi & of course, Starbucks. I'm here to share with you my efforts/experience moving from MN to the Emerald City (Seattlesota!), embarking on an exciting new adventure and also my random thoughts and interests. I'm a very down to earth, genuine and passionate person-I hope this blog helps me connect with fabulous people I can chat with, laugh with and learn from. I love cooking, traveling, running, sports, acoustic music, celebrity gossip, wine, coffee & the color pink. And my favorite word is Serendipity ❤
Emily, loving your new blog… congrats!
You’re right about Twitter… when I first signed up for it, I just couldn’t understand the concept behind it. But after about a year of having an inactive account, I decided to give it another shot. Seems like it’s working out; tweeting and engaging others with Twitter has resulted in great contacts like yourself!
Continue your blogging… looking forward to reading more!
Now… where’s my coffee and bagel???
Emily,
Congrats on the new blog – very cool! Thanks for the mention. I’m glad that my Twitter list has been helpful. It’s great to see that my simple curation efforts have paid such dividends. Can’t wait to read more about your Seattle adventures!
I gotta admit your commitment to pursuing your dreams of living to Seattle is inspiring! Like you, I recently graduated and my dreams have me living in Chicago. I’ve been asking around at networking events for people to follow in the Chicago-area on Twitter, but otherwise I’m having a hard time networking and meeting people there while I’m here (in Nashville).
How did you go about initially finding people to follow?
Again, your story is really inspiring and I look forward to reading more of it.
@LaurenGillaspey
many thanks !! so much usefull story!
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