Correct me if I’m wrong, but for online marketers, isn’t the thing with Twitter about image and persona? Or at the very least, a sort of fan club?

I first had it pointed out to me years ago by David Garfinkel that successful online marketers and copywriters get more than clients … they get fans. I find that interesting that there is a celebrity subculture to online marketing.

When I’ve used that angle in my copywriting, it works pretty well. It seems impossible to divorce “rich” from “famous.”

Correct me if I’m wrong, but for online marketers, isn’t the thing with Twitter about image and persona? Or at the very least, a sort of fan club?

I first had it pointed out to me years ago by David Garfinkel that successful online marketers and copywriters get more than clients … they get fans. I find that interesting that there is a celebrity subculture to online marketing.

When I’ve used that angle in my copywriting, it works pretty well. It seems impossible to divorce “rich” from “famous.”

JP – I agree with your sentiment: “We’ll see.”

Michael – Point well taken. Twitter can be a fun way to interact, which is probably why it’s so popular. But the risk is this: a Twitter addiction that causes total lack of focus and constant interruption.

Ben – Your second paragraph is brilliant: “So far, I’ve noticed the traffic quality is weak, the gimmick factor is through the roof, and everyone is friends, yet few people actually ‘know’ each other.”

JP – I agree with your sentiment: “We’ll see.”

Michael – Point well taken. Twitter can be a fun way to interact, which is probably why it’s so popular. But the risk is this: a Twitter addiction that causes total lack of focus and constant interruption.

Ben – Your second paragraph is brilliant: “So far, I’ve noticed the traffic quality is weak, the gimmick factor is through the roof, and everyone is friends, yet few people actually ‘know’ each other.”

I’ve been playing around with some of these social media sites (like Twitter) for a few weeks.

So far, I’ve noticed the traffic quality is weak, the gimmick factor is through the roof, and everyone is friends, yet few people actually “know” each other.

Of course it’s still early, and I’m probably doing everything wrong for all I know, but that’s my take on it so far…

Ben

I’ve been playing around with some of these social media sites (like Twitter) for a few weeks.

So far, I’ve noticed the traffic quality is weak, the gimmick factor is through the roof, and everyone is friends, yet few people actually “know” each other.

Of course it’s still early, and I’m probably doing everything wrong for all I know, but that’s my take on it so far…

Ben

But although I can’t say that I understand it as well as some people seem to, it can still be a fun way to interact with others every once in a while.

By the way, JP, I’m a “Twit” too. Well, sometimes.
http://twitter.com/MichaelRoach

Cheers,
Michael

But although I can’t say that I understand it as well as some people seem to, it can still be a fun way to interact with others every once in a while.

By the way, JP, I’m a “Twit” too. Well, sometimes.
http://twitter.com/MichaelRoach

Cheers,
Michael

I saw a cool article in either Fast Company or Inc. recently about the founder of Twitter (who by the way started blogger and sold it to google for $50 Million) :)

So I decided to set up a twitter account — for the heck of it. Does that make me a “Twit?” :)

See: http://www.twitter.com/jpmaroney

I have a bunch of people following me now — I think I’m “following” 4 – but rarely look at it. I certainly don’t have it buzzing me on my iPhone.

This week I posted to it a number of times — because it was on my mind after having a guest on my Mr. Monetizer Radio Show who mentioned it.

But, I STILL don’t get it or see the value… a way to fully “Monetize It!”

One of those “we’ll see” deals — in my opinion.

JP Maroney
aka “Mr. Monetizer”