How to Master Twitter Search: Searching for Tweets by Device
Since writing my last post about Twitter search, I've found a few terms that you can use to get even more from searching Twitter. The most interesting one I've found is "Source", which lets you filter Tweets by the device from which they are sent.
How to Master Twitter Search: Basic Boolean Operators and Filters
Twitter’s rich search functionality is one its best features. Sadly, it is also one of its least understood and least used features. However, with a little practice and a few tricks, anyone can turn Twitter search into a powerful tool for finding the real-time thoughts of humanity.
What To Do When Someone Follows You: Five Steps to Twitter Mastery
This is the moment of truth. What do you do after you’ve been followed? The actions taken after receiving a new follower separate the eggs from the eagles on Twitter. These next moments will define your relationship with this person.
The Art of Subtweeting
In the complex and shifting social rituals of Twitter, nothing is more misunderstood and poorly executed than the Subtweet. Elusive in its perfection, deadly when used correctly, pathetic and laughable in the hands of a amatuer--- it is a delicate art only mastered by an illuminated few.
The Subtle Rules of Following
The first post in this series deals with following. At its core, Twitter is about following who interests you and being followed by as many people as possible. This post is not about building up followers; there are already plenty of excellent articles about building up your follower base. This post will focus on how best to comport yourself during the complex kabuki dance of Twitter following.


31. August 2012

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The Subtle Rules of Following

Twitter etiquette is subtle language of behavior that few people speak fluently. It’s understandable, since there is no guidebook you receive when you join, and the rules of Twitter conduct change on a semi-daily basis. It’s been over a year since I got hooked on the beautiful blue bird, and I still commit numerous Twitter […]

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28. August 2012

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Welcome to the Cultural Singularity

I love to read about technology stuff, being the nerdy/inquisitive person that I am. One of the ideas that has been occupying my thoughts recently has been the concept of the Technological Singularity, as described by titan of the computing world Bill Joy. The idea, simply put, is that technological progress will exponentially increase once […]

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27. July 2012

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Life is a Remix of a Remix

Yesterday’s post about artistic collaboration with social media led to some interesting commentary. I awoke to an email from one of my friends who had read my post. An artist himself, this chap has offered me some fascinating insights into the creative process and artistic collaboration, although, ironically, he does not use social media. In his […]

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26. July 2012

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Using Social Media As An Artistic Tool

I’ve been very lucky to meet some very talented people on Twitter. In addition to professional connections, job opportunities, and witty conversational partners, I’ve met a great deal of exceptionally talented musicians via the beautiful blue bird. If you have a group of musicians talking for a long enough period of time, the topic of […]

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20. June 2012

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The Biggest Problem With Social Media

The Biggest Problem With Social Media

I love social media. I love it almost to a fault. I love it so much that I often forget how many people have no idea what you are talking about. Despite the immense popularity of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms, the vast majority of the human population has no idea what social […]

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