Twitter Parties

Since I joined Twitter a few years back now, I have been trying to figure it out.  At first, I used it mainly to stock celebrities and try to discover the real person under the persona.  I started to get bored with that, and I would just randomly pick someone who was following someone, who was following someone, and add them to my follow collection. 

My first real twitter contact was a lady from Alabama who posted tornado pictures.  I added her so that I would see more pictures if she posted them, and to find out how the area was recovering.  It was like seeing into another world from where I lived.  Well, didn't she fool me, and followed me back!!  From there, I have discovered more real twitter people!!  Professional people, casual people, funny people, writers, more celebrites, and more.

Since twitter is a world-wide topic hot spot, I found myself following folks who could provide a learning experience on my topics of interest.  That is when I made my second real twitter contact, a nice lady out of Michigan who runs a marketing online business.  She is good too!!  You can check out her blog, Indiebizchicks. She was hosting a twitter party, and that is how I came to join in.  I've been to a few of them now, and they are always informative and entertaining! 

A twitter party is an online chat set at a specified time and topic.  Just sign in and join in!!  You can learn so much in such a short amount of time.  Normally, a twitter party will range for about one hour.  A list of questions are put out there bit by bit, and the conversation will usually take off on its own.  I have joined a few now, and I've always been made welcome!!  Occassionally, I will have something of value to throw into the conversation, and that makes me feel good that I can offer something to the group since I usually take away more than I give.

If you have an opportunity to participate in a twitter party, I say "Go for IT!!"  You will have a great time, and learn something - even if it's about learning the process of a twitter party.  Technology has advanced us so far from the days of typewriters and secretaries.  The whole social network media is huge, and there are so many ways to network and find like-minded people to share with.

**Some important points I try to keep in mind at all times with social media - and internet in general.

• Make positive comments out into the universe, because negativity comes back to bite you when you least expect it!
• Don't have regrets, if you are posting pictures, make sure it is something you won't regret it tomorrow or 10 years from now.
• Think about how you use your online voice and message, does it reflect you in a favorable way?
• Participate and learn something new, it's good to learn new technology, and then share with others. 

Well, the twitter party was over a couple hours ago, and I'm still charged up!  LOL!  It was exciting, and I had a great time!  So if you have been on the verge of trying this new technology, I say, "Jump right in there!"  It's a great way to learn something new on the technology process, and your topic of interest too!

Have a great evening folks!  Until next time....

S