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One of my “52 challenges in 52 weeks” was to expand my Twitter network.
But do I really want to do this? What would the benefit be?
I’ve been on Twitter for over a year, following people and groups that interest me. I’m happy with this aspect. We got free tickets for a live tv show, due to a tweet. At times, I’ve picked up news ahead of other media. I enjoy the inspirational angles from some 50+ groups and midlife contributors.
But should I post my own tweets?
I did post my “photo a day” images for a few months but Facebook is my primary media for that. I lost interest in duplicating it when we had internet connection problems.
Do I want to promote my blog on Twitter? I’m blogging for my own interest, to share with family and friends. It is a delightful bonus that fellow bloggers have chosen to follow me, but my focus is not on stats or a large readership. Some days I struggle to find time to read all the comments left on my posts or to read other people’s posts. This is when I’m not working. I’ll have even less time when I rejoin the world of employment.
I’m not using Twitter to find other blogs of interest. I do that through the blog network. I look at others contribution to photos challenges. I look at comments from others on blogs I do follow.
So as I review my blog, spring clean some elements, notably tags and categories, I’m wondering if there are things I should change, new things I should try.
Fellow bloggers, I’m really interested to hear your views on linking to other social media, to Twitter specifically. Please leave a comment. Many thanks.
RuthsArc 
Hmmm, I have Twitter. I like getting updates from it but as far as sharing, I prefer Facebook. I don’t even really look at my Twitter that much anymore. But of course everyone has a preference. 😉
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Many thanks for your comment Brooke. The updates side is good but I’m also not sure about the sharing side of Twitter.
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Twitter does indeed take work to use it to its best advantage and in turn it’s for those looking to expand their audience particularly into the “real” world as opposed to just WordPress. My experience and opinion.
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Many thanks for your comment Amanda. It’s good to get another perspective.
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Hi Ruth very interesting post and conundrum. I don’t have a Twitter account though have wondered whether I should but then as you say it is another medium to keep updated and like you my blog is a hobby. I also often find it hard to keep up with posting, responding to likes and comments as well as following other blogs (which to me is the whole point!). I have a facebook page primarily so I don’t clog up my persoanl fb page with blog stuff – family and friends who are interested in my posts can look at my Le Chic En Rose fb page. Plus I have recently set up an Instagram account for the blog – still working out how all that works. People seem to follow you then drop off a bit like Pinterest in that respect – a lot of people just want to promote their own pages and businesses so it’s a little superficial I think! Obviously I am very grateful that people follow my blog and I’ve met some lovely bloggers in the blogosphere and it’s a great community ! I’m not really promoting my blog as such it has just gradually grown but I am yet to be convinced by Twitter myself!
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Many thanks for your comment Rose. I hadn’t even considered Instagram. So many social media options. Same as you, blog is a hobby and I’m enjoying being part of a great community.
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Instagram was my younger daughter’s suggestion – it’s just for photos but the theory is that you can highlight your favourite ones and link back to the blog at the top of your Instagram profile. Still trying to get to grips with it all but I do enjoy being part of the blogging community and I try not to get too hung up on all the social media stuff!
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Don’t have it, don’t understand it, certainly don’t have to time for another social media. Seems to be a plethora of social media options, but I’m just sticking with my blog linked to my fb page. I can’t even keep up with etsy for my jewellery (which is what I really should be doing more of). Oh well, got to have some “life” in reality too.
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Many thanks for comment Claudette. All these online worlds do take time. As you say, real life counts too. Good luck with etsy. Looking forward to seeing your jewellery and other items tomorrow.
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Hi Ruth, I find running this blog, my life’s interest and family is enough to keep me going. At times – too much! I’ve thought about Twitter, but honestly, I haven’t got the time to add anything else to my ‘real’ life. Weigh up the time and effort required for the desired result and it will soon tell you the answer 🙂
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Many thanks for your comment Sonia. You’re right, I think I already know the answer to my own question, but it’s lovely to hear how others manage their blogs.
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I have barely enough time for FB and my blog, so I’ll leave the twittersphere for the youngsters. It all boils down to what you get out of it Ruth. 🙂
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Many thanks for your comment Mick. Time factor is certainly a main consideration.
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I’m not on any social media, WP is enough! 🙂
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Many thanks for your comment.
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You definitely asked a hot button question. 🙂 I blog for personal reasons and love the blogging community and the other bloggers like yourself. I have a FB and Twitter blog account but got tired of the constant need to update and worrying about the stats on the sites. I think using these sites to stay in touch with family or to promote a business are good uses. Otherwise, it seems superficial (to borrow that wonderful word from a previous comment). It has become a place to just post things that have been enhanced to prove that one person’s life is bigger and better than another’s life. I choose to not play that game because I prefer to dedicate that time to living in the real world but I’d prefer to be outside anytime rather than sitting in front of any technology. Now that’s a longer response than you were looking for but like I said – hot button. LOL 🙂
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Many thanks for your comment. Many of us seem to be of similar views, blogging for enjoyment and personal reasons, love the blog community, and don’t feel the need to promote or spend time on other social media. It has been good to have my thoughts mirrored by others. Lets continue to enjoy our blogs and real life 🙂
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