Facebook has finally rolled out timeline for pages. While I’ve seen a lot of people making a big noise about how this is a game changer for brands and companies, I feel that most of the chatter has been about cover picture branding and the more trivial aspects of the new format. Yes, the visual […]
The Social Chic
Better Living Through Social Media
How to Master Twitter Search: Searching for Tweets by DeviceSince 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 FiltersTwitter’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 MasteryThis 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 SubtweetingIn 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 FollowingThe 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.
25. February 2012
Epic Tweets: How to Harness the Unexpected
One of the best techniques for an epic tweet is to take a break from your usual style. Even for the best Twitter users, people eventually get used to your style of social discourse, and people getting used to you is a one-way ticket to being ignored. If you keep your audience on their toes, […]
14. February 2012
Twitter is the Voice of the Collective Soul of Humanity
A very strange thought came to me this evening. I often think about how famous artists from the sixties used to talk of the collective soul of humanity. How we are “one unified consciousness, a cosmic hive mind living out one life with the illusion of separate bodies.” I’ve always liked that mindset, seeing as how that mode […]
10. February 2012
Epic Tweets: Dino Dogan and the Irresistible Allure of Confusion
Another powerful tool in the arsenal of the epic tweeter is the power of ambiguity. Be just vague enough, and your tweet will be irresistible to the mouse clicks of your followers. The great Sun Tzu wrote that one should “feign confusion in order to lure the enemy on”. We’re guessing that the father of modern military tactics would have been […]
8. February 2012
Epic Tweets: The Zen Of TweetSmarter
Sometimes you see a Tweet that is so awesome that it demands something more than a mere retweet. It’s a tweet that speaks to you on a soulful level, perfect form encapsulating a bold and innovative statement. A tweet so amazing, that it makes you want to analyze it and share its grandeur with others. I’ve seen […]
Follow Me
© 2024 The Social Chic. Powered by WordPress.
The Social Chic 
4. March 2012
2 Comments