At one of my office sales meetings, our corporate IT Director, Tom Flanagan introduced us to Twitter. It was the first time I had heard about this amazing social networking phenomenon. After the meeting, many of us decided to register on Twitter. It was so easy and free!! For those that are unaware of Twitter, it is a site where you can post a 140-character comment about anything. People must register and "follow" you to see what you are posting, but once they do, they are continually updated with your musings. I do get great enjoyment from reading what my friends and family are doing. It puts a smile on my face!! It's a wonderfully simple way to feel connected. An additional feature is that links to larger pictures, articles, and blogs can be included in the "tweets." I have a nephew who is in Costa Rica for two months and now I can follow what he is doing! He references pictures and his blog, so it points me to those when important, but he also just gives a few short blasts of current information. Being on Twitter is also a great way to let people know what you do. You can quickly communicate what you have scheduled for your workday such as meetings you attend, places you visit, interesting work happenings, etc. As a real estate broker, I see Twitter as a new way to reach out to one's sphere of influence. You can share interesting real estate news, articles, blogs, property web sites, and open houses scheduled. You can comment on what's happening in the real estate market. You can become a followed expert in the real estate field. In addition, you can follow other renowned and inspiring real estate gurus. Use Twitter to inspire others and get inspired as you follow them! Or you can just use it to have fun and keep in touch. Just one word of caution, twitter posts are publications on the web and are available through a Google search, so be aware of what you are saying. It is not private. Follow me on Twitter: @happlegate Want to learn more? Check out the ABC News Video - 'Tweet' Like a Bird: Your Guide.'Tweet' Like a Bird
- By Michael McCann
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At one of my office sales meetings, our corporate IT Director, Tom Flanagan introduced us to Twitter. It was the first time I had heard about this amazing social networking phenomenon. After the meeting, many of us decided to register on Twitter. It was so easy and free!! For those that are unaware of Twitter, it is a site where you can post a 140-character comment about anything. People must register and "follow" you to see what you are posting, but once they do, they are continually updated with your musings. I do get great enjoyment from reading what my friends and family are doing. It puts a smile on my face!! It's a wonderfully simple way to feel connected. An additional feature is that links to larger pictures, articles, and blogs can be included in the "tweets." I have a nephew who is in Costa Rica for two months and now I can follow what he is doing! He references pictures and his blog, so it points me to those when important, but he also just gives a few short blasts of current information. Being on Twitter is also a great way to let people know what you do. You can quickly communicate what you have scheduled for your workday such as meetings you attend, places you visit, interesting work happenings, etc. As a real estate broker, I see Twitter as a new way to reach out to one's sphere of influence. You can share interesting real estate news, articles, blogs, property web sites, and open houses scheduled. You can comment on what's happening in the real estate market. You can become a followed expert in the real estate field. In addition, you can follow other renowned and inspiring real estate gurus. Use Twitter to inspire others and get inspired as you follow them! Or you can just use it to have fun and keep in touch. Just one word of caution, twitter posts are publications on the web and are available through a Google search, so be aware of what you are saying. It is not private. Follow me on Twitter: @happlegate Want to learn more? Check out the ABC News Video - 'Tweet' Like a Bird: Your Guide.
