‘Twitter’ Category
Next Page »Twitter Redesign #281 – Let’s Fly – YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG
It looks like Twitter is about to take on their #281st interface change. The social media space is already abuzz and I expect Robert Scoble to tell us shortly if it will change the world and cure cancer or if it will cause the doom of Twitter in 11 days. Both responses are always possible…Read More »
Social Media ROI – A Quick Test
I wouldn’t even begin to call this “scientific” in my approach, but I have some fascinating results of a quick test I did that I’d love to share with you. These numbers are almost exactly 24 hours into the run. Same message – same link – sent to 4 different groups. The goal was to…Read More »
Using Twitter To Look Important?
So, as per a post at Facebook, I’ve done the “Twitter bankruptcy” thing. Was planning on a blog post re my reasons after I learned some of the implications. Round 1 comes a bit early (and I explain why): I originally set my Twitter account to follow anyone who followed me. Reason why (we’ll discuss…Read More »
Dead In 2010
I tweeted last week that “Acer Chairman says iPad impact not serious … then offers Easter Bunny job as Chief Strategy Director.” Apologies to the Easter Bunny in suggesting he’d take such a demotion but, … let’s face it, with the iPad, the Netbook is dead in 2010. Today I sit in front of my…Read More »
Another Twitter Done Poorly Story – Bad Verizon FIOS
Several of you have asked why I left Verizon FIOS. Isn’t fiber to your house the greatest thing since sliced bread? Well, in short, FIOS left me. You can read the article here. Service has gone down tremendously and there is really nobody to call about it. What a mess. Last Friday, after waiting in…Read More »
Seesmic Buys Ping.fm – Good For Everyone
Of all the news that came out around and at CES, the one that gets the award for “most important” (in my space at least), was the acquisition of Ping.fm by Seesmic. I’ve been a huge fan of Ping.fm since day one and their purchase means they’re going to survive in this space. Awesome. For…Read More »
Why Twitter Matters (And Makes Me Money) – And Why So Many Miss It
I read with fascination a piece by old friend, mentor and (business) model Armand Morin entitled “Has Twitter Doomed Their Monetization.” Read it – great stuff. Armand is a smart guy – a crazy smart guy. His “Big Seminar” event not only started the whole Internet Marketing “Event” business but it continues to run strong…Read More »
7 Ways To Tell You Might Be Taking Twitter A Bit Too Seriously
If you’re wondering if you might be taking Twitter a bit too seriously, I offer these 7 tell-tale signs that, well, yeah, you are taking Twitter too seriously. You just Twittered “Where did I leave my keys?” and are really hoping someone responds. You’re about to make a business decision based 140 characters from @nopictureandnojobbutitweetalot,…Read More »
Social Proof In 140 Characters Or Less – About The Podcast Secrets Twitter Contest (Free iPod Anyone?)
We’re running a little contest at Podcast Secrets. In short, we’re looking for a good old-fashioned social proof campaign via Twitter. Funny thing was, I had on my to-do list, the need to come up with a top-ten list for Podcast Secrets. This way I kill two birds with one stone. I’m pretty proud of…Read More »
Podcasting Is Dead Meets Selling On Twitter Meets Urgency Sales – It’s A PaulColligan.com Meme Mashup
UPDATE: THE COUPON IS NO LONGER VALID. I love being able to test things and mash things up live on this Blog. Today we’re mashing up the whole Podcasting Is Dead / Selling On Twitter / Does Urgency Selling Work memes. Play along for fun? Today at 5pm Pacific, I’m getting on the phone with…Read More »
