Comments on: More Retweets? Why Bother, Go For More Shares Across Platforms

By: Danny Brown

Danny Brown — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:18:47 +0000

It’s one of these Catch 22 situations. There are great tips for people who aren’t sure what a RT is, and then there’s the side that says tailoring a tweet for a RT is being calculated, as opposed to just being you.

I recall a guest post over at Darren Rowse’s TwitTips blog going over similar things – how to tailor a tweet to be retweeted more, best strategies, etc.

At the time, I thought deliberately structuring a tweet just for the sake of it being retweeted kind of missed the immediacy of Twitter. But, then again, new users might see the advice as being spot on.

I guess, at the end of the day, it works both ways. Personally, I’d rather just share stuff and if it gets RT’d, great. If not, and it just encourages conversation instead, well, that’s actually even better (to me).

Have a great weekend, Adam – always a pleasure to read your stuff.

By: Angela Connor

Angela Connor — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:07:30 +0000

Great post and counterpoints Adam. I just read that post as I was catching up on my blog reading and I too disagrees with some of the points. What I like about your post is you indicate where you agree and disagree. I am a fan of Chris and even mention him in my new book but what is so great about all that we have before us is that we can apply it or not apply it. Take it or leave it. Ponder it or leave it where you found it. I love Twitter, and the way I use it is to provide value and build community. I am not interested in adding any particular strategies. I don’t care about retweets or number of followers, even though I get a lot of RT’s and my following grows daily. I just do me and at the end of the day that is what we all need to focus on a little more. Do you!
Angela Connor | @communitygirl

By: Adam Singer

Adam Singer — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:55:45 +0000

Thanks for the responses everyone, lots of different perspectives and I appreciate all of them! Glad to get some discussion going. I think the perspective I am trying to communicate lately is it's not about tools or technologies, it's about ideas. I may be biased because I am trying to write/think mostly from a platform agnostic viewpoint these days. But there is value to covering tools/tractics/tips/tricks too - point taken.

By: Ken Kadet

Ken Kadet — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:52:47 +0000

Adam, my reaction to stuff like this depends on my mood … They way I look at it, talking about “getting on Twitter” from a marketing standpoint is a case of a tactic looking for a strategy.

I appreciate the talk about best practices and great ideas for making the tactic work, and the legitimate technical debate you have hear on the best approach. But often, the lack of context and strategy rubs me the wrong way…because I’m not in the mood to hear one more bit of hype for the tactic — I’d rather talk about how…or if…all those RTs might fit into my strategy for getting the client to their goals. Reading about tactics brings up way to many “why’s” and “what ifs” and “yeah, buts”.

Sort of like reading a book on the best ways to use a table saw, when what you really want to do is build a house. But when you are ready to cut the wood, it’s nice to know the right way to use that saw…

By: Pat Graham-Block

Pat Graham-Block — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:16:32 +0000

I love Chris Brogan, love to read various opinions and loved reading yours as well. In particular, you had said:

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The bottom line? Don’t worry about Twitter or any one network, stop worrying about getting retweets, and just throw your passion/creativity behind what you are doing online in your own unique space. If you do this it will get noticed, I promise. That’s how to win long term.
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For me, I don’t worry about any of it because I know that when I throw my own passion out there, I will attract the perfect resources, people and experience to me ‘cuz that’s how it all works, anyway.

Thanks for your thoughts and ideas! It’s all good! :-)