How to import a Twitter List using TweepML

Are you tired of reviewing Twitter Lists and clicking on one user at a time to follow Tweeps?

TweepML provides a solution by allowing you to quickly import Twitter
Lists and generate a “one-click” follow list even if you are not the owner of the list.

TweepML is my list-builder of choice because you can easily import Twitter list and follow users you want to connect  with.

Here is how you import a Twitter List:

1. Go to http://tweepml.org/

2. On the “Follow a Twitter List”  field, enter the link of the Twitter list you want to import (For example: http://twitter.com/eva_smith/followfriday) and click “Follow” to generate a “one-click” follow list.

Viola!  Everyone on that list will be imported. You can do the same thing by using the friends or followers links on Twitter, even if they are not your friends or followers.

To find out how many followers TweepML generated for a specific user.

1. Go to TweepML API tool http://tweepml.org/u/<username>

where <username> is The Twitter username of the person you want the details for.

For example: http://tweepml.org/u/eva_smith will show how many followers TweepML generated for Twitter user eva_smith.

The next time you create a Twitter List consider importing the list using TweepML.  It is a great resource to generate  followers.

Hope you find these tips useful.  If you have additional suggestions for importing Twitter List send me your feedback.

2010 SMART Goals: Are You Linkedin?

I’m working on my 2010 SMART goals and added Linkedin to my list of professional goals. I would consider myself an average Linkedin user. The goal for 2010 is to actively engage with my connections, actively participate in a group for IT professionals who Twitter in SoCal and minimize number of groups I join.

For those of you not familiar with Linkedin, it is a Social Networking site you can use to connect with others at a professional level and exchange information, ideas and opportunities. You can find past and present colleagues and classmates quickly. You can discover inside connections when you’re looking for a job or new business opportunities. Linkedin also announced Twitter intergration in November 2009 to enable you to update Twitter and Linkedin status updates.

Here is a video overview explaining what LinkedIn is and how it works.

Advantages to joining Linkedin:

• Connect or Reconnect with business leads, colleagues, former classmates or new friends.
• Network and share advise with other experts in your industry.
• Join professional groups on Linkedin.
• Great resource to post resume and job leads.

Revisit your connections today or get started on Linkedin at http://linkedin.com

Additional Resources:

7 Ways to Get More Out of LinkedIn

Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

7 Ways Sales & Business Professionals Can Maximize Their LinkedIn Presence

Discussion: Are you Linkedin? How are you using Linkedin?

Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals in 2010

Every year around this time of the year, I reflect on the current year and begin to set my goals for the following year. I review my personal and professional accomplishments. I also ground myself by developing areas of growth.

Over the years I have tried many “Goal attaining systems” and have found that setting S.M.A.R.T. goals have worked best.

Let me define S.M.A.R.T. goals:

S: Specific, Significant, Stretching & Simple

Goals need to be specific. To set a specific goal set a well defined goal. You should be able to clearly identify the goal and answer these questions: Who are the stakeholders? What will you accomplish? Where will you accomplish it? When will you accomplish it? and Why do you want to accomplish this goal? I also like to use the S for $. Will it cost anything or will it save money?

M: Measurable & Manageable

Goals need to be measureable. How will you measure your success? Can you manage the progress towards your objective? Create a support system from trusted friends, colleagues and others in your professional social network to encourage you and help you measure your success.

A: Attainable, Attitude, Appropriate, Achievable, Assignable & Ambitious

Goals need to be attainable. Can you accomplish the list this year? Is the goal achievable? Do you have the resources you need to attain the goal? Develop the right attitude to ensure you achieve your goals. Are you your best advocate? Be ambitious. Don’t settle for average results.

R: Relevant, Results, Results-focused, Results-oriented

Goals need to be relevant and results oriented. Is the goal relevant to your career, business or personal goals? Be honest in the evaluation of yourself.

T: Time-bound, Time framed, Time-Specific, Trackable

Goals need to have a time-frame. Is the goal time-bound? What is the time-frame to complete the goal? Make sure to consider the time it will take you to complete your goal by setting a time-frame and timeline to complete the goal. Be wise and give yourself enough time to complete the goal. Track your deliverables with project management tools. You can create a quick and easy goal tracking spreadsheet with Excel

Let’s work SMART.er and not harder in 2010.

Additional resources:

8 Strategies for Achieving SMART Goals

Use SMART Objectives to Focus Goals, Plans and Performance

The Importance of Working Together With Your Team

21 Ways to Excel at Project Management

Discussion: Please join me in setting up 2010 SMART goals. I will write a follow-up article next week to share my 2010 goals. What type of tools do you use to set your annual goals? Do you set short-term goals or long term goals?

How to add a Linkedin Badge to your Facebook

Promote your LinkedIn account with a badge on your Facebook profile. Just enter your LinkedIn username or full url to your LinkedIn profile and choose the style of badge.

Here is a step by step guide to add a Linkedin Badge to a Facebook profile.

Before you begin, log out and then back into Facebook. The site is buggy and often times things should work but don’t.

Step 1 – Assuming to have ADMIN privileges for your Facebook page, login to your Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com

Step 2 – In the upper right “Search” text box, enter “My LinkedIn Profile” and press ENTER.

Step 3 – The app is the first at the top of the list, click “My LinkedIn Profile”

Step 4 – Click ADD TO MY PAGE (top left) and then select the page you want to add it to and click “add to page”

Step 5 – Go back to your Facebook page, and click EDIT PAGE again

Step 6 – You should see “My LinkedIn Profile” in the list of applications, click the pencil/edit icon and select EDIT

Step 7 – You are now on the application details page for your Facebook profile, enter the appropriate LinkedIn url or LinkedIn username and click SAVE

Step 8 – Go back to your Facebook page, and click on the BOXES tab.

Step 9 – The “My LinkedIn Profile” box should be there somewhere, find it and then click it’s pencil/edit icon and select MOVE TO WALL TAB.

Step 10 – Go back to your Facebook page, the box should now be on your wall page.

How to claim your Facebook Fan Page username

1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/username/

2. Select personalized username to see if it is available.

3. Publish your personalized Facebook Fan Page.

PLEASE NOTE: You need a minimum of 25 Facebook Fans to select a personalized username. Make sure that you want to select the name, as Facebook will only allow you to change it once.

“Twelve Priceless Qualities of Success”

“1. The value of time.
2. The success of perseverance.
3. The pleasure of working.
4. The dignity of simplicity.
5. The worth of character.
6. The power of kindness.
7. The influence of example.
8. The obligation of duty.
9. The wisdom of economy.
10. The virtue of patience.
11. The improvement of talent.
12. The joy of originating.”

-Marshall Field

Top 10 Tech & Social Media Tips for 09/11/2009-09/17/2009

1. Wefollow is a great directory to make new connections. Are you listed?
2. 6 Best Web Designing Tips via 7 dollar templates
3. 100 Useful Twitter Tips & Tools for Web Designers via Web Designs School Guide
4. Managing Social Media Not Letting it Manage You via A. Fine Blog
5. Browser Based MS Office Web Apps includes versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint via CNET
6. Online Real Estate Marketing The Easy Way via tech-source.biz
7. 5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook via Read Write Web
8. 14 Great Cheat Sheets & Posters to Make You a Software Wizard (includes SEO, Photoshop, Firefox, MS Office, Linux/Unix, vi) via MakeUseof
9. HP shows off new ultra-thin PCs, stylish netbook via reuters
10. Google Aims to Make Reading Online Articles Easier via ABC News

Top 10 Tech & Social Media Tips for 09/04/2009-09/10/2009

1. Facebook Lite is here. Verdict: Better via CNET
2. Beyond Web 3.0 and Virtual Warmth: Augmented Reality (Indivisible Perception) via Rosario Multimedia
3. Social Media: Frequently Asked Questions from Small Business Owners via eCommerce Center
4. Need a screenshoot? Here are 15 Best Screenshot Tools  via McKremie Blog
5. New Twitter Terms of Service: via Twitter
6. 24 Resources That Will Help You Get More Twitter Followers via Jerimia Froyland
7. Social Media: Frequently Asked Questions from Small Business Owners via eCommerce Center
8. Tasty Tweets: 55+ Foodies to Follow on Twitter  via Mashable
9. Managing online reputation effectively & proactively with Social Media via Karen’s Public Relations Blog
10. 8 Tips to Avoid Social Networking Overload and Choose What You Need via Creating at Will

3 Twitter Tools to manage your productivity

Your new to Twitter?  Now what.  It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start being productive. Work smarter & not harder.  Here are 3 tools to make you productive and free your time so you can dedicate your time to your business & family:

tweetdeck

TweetDeck is your personal browser for staying in touch with what’s happening now, connecting you with your contacts across Twitter, Facebook and more. TweetDeck shows you everything you want to see at once, so you can stay organized and up to date. If you have multiple Twitter accounts, you can manage all your Twitter accounts easily, with no need to switch between accounts.  Search for Tweets by “keyword”. The possibilities are endless. Cost: FREE

socialoomph (formerly known as tweetlater)

This tool allows you to schedule & AUTOMATE Tweets & Direct Messages.  You can send a new message to new followers.  Automatically follow those who follow you and Unfollow those that unfollow.  You can also purge your DM box.  Sweet!  Cost: FREE

MyTweeple

Allows you to maintain your list of Twitter Followers and Friends: Follow, Unfollow, or Block. Sort Following/Followers alphabetically.  You can also check whether or not someone you are following is mutually following you. The key to this tool is to “always” sync with twitter and ensure that your Following/Follower list on MyTweeple matches the list provided by Twitter.  Cost: FREE

Do you have any other Twitter tools to share that improve your productivity?

Happy Tweeting.