Comments on: Finding the peers you didn’t know you had

By: Annaliese

Annaliese — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:28:24 +0000

I use a mix too:

– Finding interesting conversations (and then those interesting folks to follow) between my network and folks outside my network
– Using the SMS keyword follow or kewyword/hashtag searches in http://summize.com
– Looking at the twitter packs, primarily the nonprofit pack: http://tinyurl.com/5hdfum
– Contact info on blogs I read. Lots of folks add their twitter names!

I haven’t used the address book/contacts finder tools – I’m always wary of that!

By: Amy Sample Ward

Amy Sample Ward — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:14:36 +0000

That’s terrific; thanks for sharing, Annaliese! I’m curious how you continue to find more interesting folks to follow on Twitter for folks who may still be looking to expand their networks. Do you watch for ‘conversations’ on Twitter between someone you follow and someone new, and then follow them, too? Or do you use the Find feature to check for contacts in your email contact list that have accounts?

I do a mix of all the options, really, but lately have found more people to follow by checking out my new followers! Thanks again for sharing!

By: Annaliese

Annaliese — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:09:19 +0000

Nice, Amy! Of course, I have recently found my Twitter network to be my go-to people resource lately (including you, @amyrsward!). I work remotely, so the online help and connections I get through Twitter are essential for my daily work life. I started by following people I already knew through NTEN, and then branched out from there. I like face-to-face opportunities to connect on different levels and for different reasons. To share anecdotes, success and challenge stories, and, maybe most importantly, laughs! Online, I like answers to specific questions, and to give answers to specific questions.