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by mzbridget 5350 days ago
I cut way back on FB recently and about to challenge myself to a social media fast. However, Twitter is essential for connecting with other in business. I gain a TON of value from it. From FB? Not so much. Thanks for sharing this. Being off FB for a few days resulted in higher productivity.
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How, exactly, does twitter facilitate connecting in business? Unless you're wildly popular, the experience is much like talking to a wall.
I'm guessing its because he actually uses his twitter account. Shares interesting information and people will follow you. As a CTO I would think you guys might actually look at using it for your business...
I use it to connect - exactly. I've been able to join valuable groups, find competitors, develop partnerships, and follow conferences that I couldn't attend. I get updates about new technologies to use, industry updates. Seems like pastonrod knows what I mean. FB gives me poop diaper updates from friends. Not biz friendly really.