What is social media? Twitter? Rules

How many people do you interface with daily? Word of mouth has changed, it's now online, and faster than you can blink. While it's hard to believe those with blogs and an online presence don't always use twitter, linkedin, facebook online networking, this is sometimes true. This is a mistake. So what's all the fuss about? See what socialmedian did in 9 months Twitter A microblogging site where messages and short 140 character updates and links to clips are sent by millions of business people around the world. Followers elect to receive your updates. I. A quick way to communicate than even big brands and corporates are adopting -see my last post. 2. A job board. example: know a sharp social evangelist based in NY? I need an assistant. Any wordpress experts? 3. An informal concise online survey. example what do you think of Plurke? anyone having problems with iphone apps? 4. A citizen newservice: today Paul Newman died, leave your thoughts here. Two minute silence on twitter for the fallen on remembrance day. 5. A way to promote and advertise an event, new blog or new product through word of mouth the most powerful form there is. But word of mouth has changed, now it's on line. Here's my twitter Linked in just brought out an event application that's great because its all there with your network. Promoting a conference just became easier. Live streaming video just became easier with Qik So if you want to take your company and people into Web 2.0 and 3.0 get with the apps. Remember the rules of Twitter. No addresses and phone numbers on tweets, you can send these privately via direct message DM. No spam. Want to tell us about a great application you discovered? Dying to give us a piece of your mind? Your twitter experience? comment below Donna Jackson Social Communications Specialist. Wisequeen