What’s the difference between Facebook status and Twitter? I’ve been asking myself this question for some time now. If something interesting happens, and you want to share it, do you put it on your Facebook status or do you “Twitter it”? Or both? I think I’ve figured it out…
Think of Facebook status as your chance to let people know what you are doing, thinking, or if something just happened to you. For example, let’s say someone just spilt a strawberry milkshake on your brand new tweed jacket: “Chris is steaming from the ears!!!!!”. Remember to use the “is” that follows your name. Statements like “Chris is it’s snowing outside!” do not make sense.
Regarding Twitter, it’s sorta like a micro-blog. It’s your chance to bring up topics or things that interest you. Technically you can use Twitter for purposes similar to Facebook, but if you have Facebook, why bother? Twitter is unique because you have 250 characters to get somewhat detailed about a subject and still be quick and to the point. Example: “I went to CES last week. Man do they have some cool stuff. I especially like the OLEDs that Samsung displayed”.
What is your take? Do you agree/disagree?
I don’t have a facebook or twitter account so really have no opinion. But I can’t help wondering, how did you get to go to CES? And why didn’t you bring me along as your guest?
Dude, get with the times man. Facebook and Twitter are taking over the world… I didn’t actually go to CES. I also don’t have a tweed jacket.
I was coerced into joining myspace and really thought that was a waste of time. I’m really not interested in any more social networking despite the unbelievable amount of peer pressure I’ve been under to join the cult of facebook. It’s down to me and one other friend who are the last two people on earth still fighting for our freedom from facebook.
Don’t let the cruddy collection of cluttered chaos that is my space deter you from the amazing experience that facebook offers. I too had a my space account and ditched it for facebook (click here for why). I haven’t looked back since.
I have a Facebook and a Twitter account. Here’s my take. I love Facebook to keep up with family and friends, send them virtual Starbucks and teddy bears, etc. I would not be wanting my clients necessarily trying to keep up with me on Facebook. That’s like meeting a professional and calling him “Dude.” An unwanted familiarity. Whereas on Twitter, I use that to keep up with micro-blogs of other copywriting colleagues and the occasional client. I think Twitter is far better at being able to maintain the professional distance needed for a B2B client relationship.
That’s true. Although, “professionalism” is a tough concept for me. I think it’s important to keep your work life and personal life separate, but sometimes those lines blur a bit. Especially if you’re a freelancer. Sometimes your personality is what makes you stand out among the rest, and in those cases, the lines between work and personal blur even more. However, if you have a bad personality, extreme professionalism is the way to go ;-)