Wade’s weekly Twitter log for 2011-05-29

By Wade Kwon

Sunday, May 22, 2011

#DailyBlogTip Never let your platform be your excuse. Blogs succeed or fail because of you, not the platform. #
What are you reading? What should you read? Let’s share on Sundays. #sundayread #
#sundayread Terror, Tragedy & Hope in Tuscaloosa by @LarsAndersonSI: http://bit.ly/ivu011 (video: http://bit.ly/lpsp3j) #
#sundayread Who’s performing at Alabaster CityFest on June 4? http://mcpo.st/kzcwA6 #
#sundayread The 19 best unintentionally sexual church signs: http://some.ly/i9bfdv #
#sundayread The Kitchen Table Industrialists: http://nyti.ms/mJjEWl #
#sundayread Flashback: You don’t have to make nice, but you do have to stick to your guns. http://itswa.de/jQUE6U #
#sundayread Henagar, Ala., couple lose everything to tornado, but then … http://nyti.ms/iFxzw0 #
#sundayread Secrecy breeds curiosity over 700-page ESPN exposÃ©, out Tue.: http://nyti.ms/lCDkf5 #
#sundayread How did you create your most popular blog post? I want to share your expertise: http://itswa.de/jh8G3U #
#sundayread So proud of Jessica @Dogingham‘s continuing work in helping animals after tornadoes: http://bit.ly/lXKY7Z #
#sundayread Sharing Information Corrupts Wisdom of Crowds: http://bit.ly/in6lNR #
#sundayread 500 pitches -> 70 scripts -> 20 pilots. The Math of a Hit TV Show: http://on.wsj.com/jFeCKl #
#sundayread Can novice become golf pro with 10,000 hours practice? http://bit.ly/f4klA4 (via @patrickdyle @ErikRydholm) #
#sundayread Neighborhood war zones in Rio, site of 2016 Olympics, 2014 World Cup: http://ow.ly/4UXhq (via @jthrashr) #
#sundayread Flashback: The lonely life of journalists: http://itswa.de/iGLytJ #

Monday, May 23

#DailyBlogTip Like locks and alarms, no site security system is perfect. It’s a deterrent, but a vital one. #
How did you create your most popular blog post? I want to share your expertise: http://itswa.de/jh8G3U #blogging #
What’s more destructive to Birmingham than mere tornadoes? Cronyism. http://bit.ly/juQBE5 #bham #
The May @wpbham meeting is under way, with @creding on PHP. (@ Pale Eddie’s Pour House w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/lRDi3a #

Tuesday, May 24

#DailyBlogTip SEO is always evolving. Today’s rules may not apply tomorrow, so always experiment and document. #
This is my all-time favorite post on Birmingham Blogging Academy: http://itswa.de/fave-bba 😉 #
4 simple tips to greatly improve iPhone battery life, by @Pogue: http://ow.ly/515EI #
Video: Wade Kwon’s “Why Birmingham” story, as told to @piercingwit: http://itswa.de/jhKZzj #bham #
Media of Birmingham board meeting. (@ The Birmingham News) http://4sq.com/lhsPQk #
Who will be the next Kris Allen? the next David Cook? the next Lee DeWyze??? #

Wednesday, May 25

#DailyBlogTip If your fans are bursting with ideas and suggestions, the time is right for adding forums to your site. #
Hot Slut of the Day! http://bit.ly/mn4ZVk #
Adding your employers correctly to your Facebook profile, from @MariSmith: http://bit.ly/mQpL45 #
How Cities Are Fighting to Close the Digital Divide: http://on.mash.to/dK3mF9 #
I already live-tweeted the #oprahfinale You’re welcome. http://itswa.de/oprah-finale [Scroll down to Wednesday.] #
Client lunch. #fancy (@ Chez Fon Fon) http://4sq.com/lYvIru #
When a journalist claims to have no time for social media, I point to @spann tweeting live during tornado crisis. #
The problems of the / world could likely be solved with / coffee and convo. #haikuhumpday #

Thursday, May 26

#DailyBlogTip Pick only 2 or 3 social media “share” buttons for your blog. Limit to the ones your audience uses most. #
My Bham Blogging Academy newsletter: Free weekly help on blogging, social media, more. Sign up: http://itswa.de/bba-signup #
Just sent media release on my 6/23 Corporate Blogging class at @infomediadotcom ($35 incl. lunch): http://itswa.de/jS38br #
How to get started in Google Analytics: http://on.mash.to/lcGEL5 #
Best or worst post ever on the Birmingham Blogging Academy blog? http://itswa.de/fave-bba #
Video: If you love documentaries like I do, check out @povdocs‘ preview for 24th season on PBS: http://to.pbs.org/iWnTGK #
Boney James, Earl Klugh, Eric Essix to play at Preserve Jazz Festival 6/5 in Hoover: http://mcpo.st/gaEOR0 #bham #
Cheering on and/or heckling @erinshawstreet and @KristenHeptin at @seejanewritebham! (@ Matthew’s Bar And Grill) http://4sq.com/jwd7Ae #
.@KristenHeptin and @erinshawstreet under way for @seejanewritebhm. #seejanetweet http://twitpic.com/52xr0q #
Power of Twitter after 4/27 AL tornadoes shown in grassroots far-reaching efforts like @toomers4ttown, etc. #seejanetweet #
Good questions from the audience for #seejanetweet Plus, @KristenHeptin just outed herself. As a Disney fan. #
Tip: add your twitter name to your email signature and business cards. #seejanetweet (RT @ALsocme) #
How many updates per hour are too many on Twitter? On Facebook? #seejanetweet #
.@erinshawstreet uses Twitter for story ideas & sources, real-time keyword searches, power networking. #seejanetweet #
Thanks to @seejanewritebhm, @KristenHeptin and @erinshawstreet for a great presentation on Twitter! #seejanetweet #

Friday, May 27

#DailyBlogTip Exercise buddies keep each other honest, on track, moving forward. Who’s your blog buddy? #
One month after the April 27 tornadoes, Alabama is scarred and bruised. Let’s work together to rebuild. #
Men’s shorts, a tribute: http://deadsp.in/mnwA85 #
Thanks a lot. I had to find out Slash isn’t real from a “South Park” cartoon. Goodbye, innocence … #
RT @MagicCityPost: VIDEO: After the tornadoes: Tweeting @Toomers4Ttown w/ @art8lisa: http://mcpo.st/mTjDPl #wearealabama #
Y’all have a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend! #