Tag: Twitter
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Is Twitter Still Popular (and Useful)?
Maybe you’ve noticed it too, and you’re asking yourself the question: Is Twitter still popular enough, that it’s worth your continued time investment? The Pew Research The Pew Research Center released its “Twitter Use 2012” findings at the end of May. Among them were: 15 percent of online adults use Twitter, and 8 percent use it on…
Shari Lopatin
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The #1 Reason I’ll ‘Unfollow’ You on Twitter
I’ve seen a Twitter trend lately … and it’s been driving me crazy. You do this to me, expect an unfollow right away! Wondering what it is?
Shari Lopatin
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My Secret to Finding New Readers, Followers
I’m going to let you in on a little social media secret. It’s one I’ve picked up while working as a media strategist for both my day-job, and as my own consultant (not to mention, building MY readership, as a writer). It’s a very simple concept, really, but a difficult one for many to grasp.…
Shari Lopatin
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Top 5 Posts to Develop a (Solid) Online Presence
A year ago, I hated—and I mean hated—anything social media. I’m a traditional writer, and blogs destroyed my field: journalism. Right? Well, only partially. In a few weeks, my story, “Death of a Dream,” will premier on the new Anthem Exposition, and you can read how I turned from hater to believer. But until then,…
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Top 8 Reasons to STEP AWAY from the Computer
Back in April, a pack of wild teenagers stole my laptop computer right from the desk in my home. You can read about that fateful day from my post, “Burglars Beware! Why to NEVER Rob a Writer’s Home.” However, as angry (and scared) as I was when it happened, I learned something that day: Taking…
Shari Lopatin
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How Can Hootsuite Help Busy Writers (or anyone else)?
*Please note: this post is now more than five years old. Some of the information may therefore be outdated.* The first time I heard of Hootsuite, I laughed. Hard. I mean seriously, who uses an owl for a mascot? Regardless of my first impression, Hootsuite has turned into a lifesaver for me–and it could for…
Shari Lopatin
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5 Killer Twitter Tips: Expand Your Network Power!
*Please note: this post is now more than five years old. Some of the information may therefore be outdated.* I used to hate Twitter. No, seriously–I did. Until I discovered its networking power. Less than six months ago, I opened my account. I initially had six followers, most of whom were personal friends. I couldn’t, for…
Shari Lopatin