One of the things I like to do on my Twitter account is to share interesting articles around the web that I think would be interesting to my readers. Such articles can be techy, geeky, mainstream, pop-culture, or anything I deem interesting. Based on your retweets, I think you like it. I had someone ask me the other day why I wasn’t sharing more of their posts. It’s actually quite easy – I’d like to share how, and I’m pretty sure you can use this same technique on any other blogger that uses Google Reader.
I have a policy on Google Buzz – it’s the same policy I have on Twitter. I follow everyone on Buzz who follows me. The thing is that I think it’s even more powerful on Buzz because, just like Twitter, it gives me an opportunity to discover interesting people I may not have known about before. For the spam, I have SocialToo for that. However, with Buzz, for everyone I follow, I also see their Google Reader shares. That means for every one of you that follows me on Buzz, if your content is interesting, I am very likely to discover your content that you share (that can even be your own blog posts!), and if I like it, that content goes straight to Twitter and Buzz.
So the secret is just to follow me on Buzz! Yes, I hide many people in my Google Reader, so it’s important you share unique, and interesting posts. Also, if I know you I’m also more likely to not hide your shares, so get involved in the conversation. Comment on my shares, retweet my posts, reply to me, comment on my blog. I read every single comment and try to respond where it makes sense. As we have more discussions I get to know you better and I’m less likely to hide your content.
I hope that helps. I don’t think the individual who asked me to share his content more is following me in Buzz. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t hide his content because I know him and I like his content. The secret is to follow on Buzz, join the conversation, and I’ll very likely share your interesting shares on Twitter. I think the same goes with anyone that uses Google Reader. There’s a great opportunity here – I hope you use it.
You can follow me on Buzz over on my Google Profile. Can’t wait to start seeing your shares!
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Hi Jesse,
I have been subscribing to your feeds and shared items in Google reader for quite some time now. Your feeds are those few feeds that worth reading and following.
I like to see 'sharing' as a reciprocal act of adding value. We create new knowledge during the process of sharing. When a person share another person feed he adds value to that person feed by letting other people know that his or her feeds are worth reading and commenting. I look forward to participate more actively in your feeds and share them with useful comments to add value to them
Keep up the good work Jesse.
Cheers.
Thanks Zanuil! I hope I can continue sharing worthwhile content that's interesting to you. Stop by and comment some more!
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Jesse,
Makes sense. I'll follow you there, although I'm just not totally sure about Google Buzz yet………Kevin
Jesse,
Makes sense. I'll follow you there, although I'm just not totally sure about Google Buzz yet………Kevin