Something has been on my mind the last few days and that something is all about being interesting. I have been on Twitter for over a year now and have enjoyed it more and more as time goes by.
I initially joined Twitter to follow people in the tech industry whose content I enjoy and I suspect a lot of people do this. Since my Unfortunate Unemployment I have sought to do more networking with those in my local area. I have had others somehow find me on Twitter and decide to follow me. Some are people merely looking for followers of their own and have no interest in my content. They are the spam of Twitter, often times unfollowing in a few days or less when it’s evident you won’t follow them back. (Twitter etiquette is another subject that would be wise to ponder.)
Others may follow you a while and decide you’re not their “cup of tea”, and that’s OK. But there is a bit of a sting when that happens, at least for me. When someone discovers your profile, presumably after a tweet they found interesting, you kind of hope that will continue. If your tweets become too mundane, you risk losing followers. Although tweeting about lunch is acceptable some of the time, it’s not the pinnacle of fascination.
Do you as a Twitter user feel compelled to have something to say? In trying to build a brand (and let’s face it, that’s what it’s mostly about) do you feel like you should tweet regularly? Perhaps the answer is to not say anything at all. I definitely believe in quality over quantity. On the other hand, when blogging or podcasting we’re told to be consistent. If Twitter is micro-blogging does the same not hold true?
To those who have unfollowed me, my apologies. To those who stick around, let me say thanks. I’m working on it.
