Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

Geek Culture / Twitter returns

Author
Message
Wehtam_
User Deleted
Posted: 17th Sep 2009 17:47 Edited at: 17th Sep 2009 17:48
Link
So there have been two previous threads about the subject and opinions were mixed.

I've recently been exploring Twitter and I have to say, the opportunities for marketing are staggering, it is an absolute must for businesses and indeed individuals who aren't afraid to utilize social media to reach a wider audience.

In short I'm pretty blown away by how simple yet how powerful it has become. When you include some of the supporting tools in your arsenal you can effectively track your keyword campaigns, monitor your competition and provide a more accessible customer services program.

I'm just curious as to whether your opinion has changed like mine did ?

Feel free to swap your Twitter names here,
Mine is creativefail http://twitter.com/CreativeFail, I'm always interested in networking with like minded creatives.

Creative Fail - A rubbish art and design blog
Back to top
Profile PM
JoelJ
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Sep 2003
Location: UTAH
Posted: 17th Sep 2009 19:32
Link
_JoelJ is my username (note the leading underscore)

I mostly only tweet about my programming stuff.

Your mother has been erased by a mod because it's larger than 600x120
Back to top
Profile PM Website
jeffhuys
19
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 24th May 2006
Location: No cheesy line here.
Posted: 19th Sep 2009 01:58
Link
Jeffhuys here
Not much tweeting lately, but will be posting tweets about my upcoming MMO anytime soon

You're the 'th to view this signature!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
dab
20
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 22nd Sep 2004
Location: Your Temp Folder!
Posted: 20th Sep 2009 09:10
Link
http://twitter.com/dabberz

That's my twitter I'll follow all of yous. It'd be nice if you followed me as well xD.


Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Wehtam_
User Deleted
Posted: 20th Sep 2009 16:53
Link
I'm following the both of you

I think it would be great to get everyone here who has a profile to follow one another. Twitter names are being snatched up every passing second so i definitely urge people to grab a name and start following

Creative Fail - A rubbish art and design blog -
Follow me on Twitter
Back to top
Profile PM
dab
20
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 22nd Sep 2004
Location: Your Temp Folder!
Posted: 20th Sep 2009 21:11
Link
Yea what's worse are accounts that are inactive, won't be removed right now. Like, I was trying to snatch up dab, but it was taken and its last tweet was 2 years ago. I was like 'what?'. I couldn't even use my alternative 'dabbers'. So I had to use my 3rd alternative

Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Kevin Picone
22
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 27th Aug 2002
Location: Australia
Posted: 20th Sep 2009 21:15
Link
http://twitter.com/PlayBasic

no surprises what I use that for


Learn to code for FREE with PlayBasic Learning Edition
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Robert F
User Banned
Posted: 21st Sep 2009 02:54
Link
It really seems like a waste of time to me. I can do all the same things and way way way more by just hosting my own website.

Hi, it’s Robert with Stealthmod! You’ll be saying Stealth every time you use this mod! It’s like CoD! It’s like L4D! It’s like BioShock. A regular mod doesn’t work good – this works good and great.
Back to top
Profile
Wehtam_
User Deleted
Posted: 21st Sep 2009 18:31
Link
The idea of twitter is not to replace or compete against a website, but to complement it. Because i'm subscribed (following) all the graphics websites, I get a daily feed of links to new tutorials, free media and wonderful portfolio examples.
Because they subscribe to me, I have a greater chance of featuring on their main website by making announcements which they receive.

I can also search my local region for what people are saying. i.e if someone talks about having a bad experience with a designer in my area, I can message him/her and introduce myself. I seriously recommend it to anyone looking for exposure, or a way of generating traffic to their website.

Creative Fail - A rubbish art and design blog -
Follow me on Twitter
Back to top
Profile PM
Cong
17
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th Apr 2008
Location:
Posted: 21st Sep 2009 21:21
Link
Quote: "I'm following the both of you "


you'll be looking behind yourself constantly now
Back to top
Profile PM
Robert F
User Banned
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 02:35
Link
Quote: "Because they subscribe to me, I have a greater chance of featuring on their main website by making announcements which they receive."


How? Why would you not just subscribe to their main website. Why would I want to follow an extra link. Seems like a waste of time.

I get what you mean by your second point though.

Hi, it’s Robert with Stealthmod! You’ll be saying Stealth every time you use this mod! It’s like CoD! It’s like L4D! It’s like BioShock. A regular mod doesn’t work good – this works good and great.
Back to top
Profile
Zeus
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jul 2006
Location: Atop Mount Olympus
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 03:54
Link
Mine is twitter.com/jordan_gibson! I just set it up.

Back to top
Profile PM Email
Gunn3r
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 12th Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 04:55 Edited at: 22nd Sep 2009 04:56
Link
Quote: "Why would I want to follow an extra link. Seems like a waste of time."


Because you can follow a whole bunch of people without going to each individual page. You can see what a whole bunch of different people are doing all in one place, rather than just one site at a time. Also, Twitter has info as it happens, instead of whenever the website updates. It's more live, and more community oriented instead of a single website at time.

@Wehtam, I'm now following you. (I'm @TylerConlee)

Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
dab
20
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 22nd Sep 2004
Location: Your Temp Folder!
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 08:46
Link
Well I've followed people who have followed me so far. Thanks everyone!

Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Wehtam_
User Deleted
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 13:11
Link
Nice, this is fantastic.

Come on everyone, grab a Twitter account and join this growing network, if we all follow one another imagine how easy it would be to spread the word about your current game developments or media releases

Creative Fail - A rubbish art and design blog -
Follow me on Twitter
Back to top
Profile PM
Happy Cheesecake
15
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 16th Jun 2009
Location: My non-vice-presidential refrigerator.
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 13:43
Link
Seems I have no choice but to set one up when I get back from school. Although, I'll probably enjoy it for a while, then slowly drift away like I did with Myspace and other social crap.

Sometimes reading posts from Zeus or I will bring gut-wrenching laughter, drenched pants, and a full load of underwear.

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Back to top
Profile PM Email
Wehtam_
User Deleted
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 17:11
Link
Cheesecakes, particularly happy cheesecakes, deserve to have their voices heard on Twitter.

Creative Fail - A rubbish art and design blog -
Follow me on Twitter
Back to top
Profile PM
Jeku
Moderator
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 4th Jul 2003
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 17:55
Link
Quote: "Twitter has info as it happens"


Yah, info about bathroom breaks and waiting in lineups--- fascinating stuff!

Can someone explain how to keep track of the Twitter accounts you're following? On the main page is just lists a bunch of them but doesn't show them all.

I'd only be interested in following game or music development related Twitters, not ones about the meal he just ate.


Senior Web Developer - Nokia
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Dared1111
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 25th Oct 2006
Location:
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 19:01
Link
Mine is Sensenmann. Hence the Sensenmann

Signature? There is no signature!
Back to top
Profile PM Website
David R
21
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 9th Sep 2003
Location: 3.14
Posted: 22nd Sep 2009 19:56 Edited at: 22nd Sep 2009 19:57
Link
Quote: "Yah, info about bathroom breaks and waiting in lineups--- fascinating stuff!"


Most breaking news appears on Twitter way before mainstream news sites. On top of that, unlike Google, all the breaking stuff is immediately indexed/searchable. Whereas breaking stuff may not be picked up on/searchable by actual search engines for a good few hours

09-f9-11-02-9d-74-e3-5b-d8-41-56-c5-63-56-88-c0
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2025-05-26 00:58:24
Your offset time is: 2025-05-26 00:58:24