I used to tweet a lot on Twitter, but then I discovered everyone at work used Facebook, plus many others outside of work also liked Facebook. That being the case, I concentrated my efforts on Facebook and am still doing so. I like the idea of 5,000 friends instead of 2,000 followers. Some say if you get enough followers on Twitter who initiate the following, you can request more, but I've always been stopped at the 2,000 mark. I could go and unfollow some who don't follow me, but that takes up extra time.
I've heard Twitter is great for making book sales, and am thinking of going on there more, but there's only so much I can do each day promotionwise.
I also belong to:
Google Plus, which is still in its infancy, but shows promise
LinkedIn, though I barely use it, except to accept friend requests
MySpace, which seems to be more for the musically inclined
Some Ning Networks, including CrimeSpace
Live Journal
Bebo
AuthorsDen
Many Blogs, which loosely could be classified as social networks.
Tons of Egroups, and some other social networks I can't remember offhand.
What about you? Which social network do you spend the most time at, or don't you go to any of them?
By the way, my main Facebook address is http://facebook.com/morgan.mandel, if you wish to send a friend request. I can accept requests there, but can't generate any lately.
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I prefer Twitter. It seems better for branding. Facebook becomes a time wasting black hole where you wade through messages about what people had for lunch and if they are ticked off at their spouse or kids. It's great to catch up with family and friends, but from a selling standpoint I feel it's the weaker of the two.
Cheryl
http://ccmalandrinos.com
I used to be in love with Twitter. Then, for whatever reason got more into Facebook and absolutely love it there. It is a great place to network and keep up on what others are doing. I do have my posts automatically go to both Twitter and Facebook, so still use Twitter in that aspect.
Perhaps it is because I am a troglodyte but my favorite social network is the backyard barbeque. Not only can you see all the people there but if you are hurting, there is a strong possibility one of them will hold your hand when you most need it. And, if your most recent manuscript is accepted by Ballentine Books, you may even get a hug. And, at least you know for certain if someone is playing with himself or herself while he or she is talking to you. Try that with Nosebook or U-Space.
I've resisted Facebook, and while I've finally branched out to Google+ and Goodreads, I think those along with Twitter and blogging hits my limit. I spend several hours a day blogging and have build up some great friendships - and those friends continue to buy my book, even though I rarely mention it. So for me, blogging is best.
I mostly use Facebook to stay in touch with friends, and Twitter to market my books--though with what effectiveness I still don't know. I'm on Google+ but haven't used it much yet; it has obvious potential. As for email groups, I've been a member of the Internet Writing Workshop (http://internetwritingworkshop.org) for several years and have made some good friends there.
I used to be on Facebook but deleted everything. What a waste of time. It just gets you bogged down with people who aren't really your friends or interested in your book yakking about everything and nothing. I will never go back to Facebook.
I would love to try Twitter. My main thrust for social networks is for book sales and drawing attention to my books. I really don't care how many words an author wrote for the day or whether you broke up with a lover or are cooking chicken or meatloaf for dinner..
Oh my, I'm on so many that there are times I feel overwhelmed or leave sites neglected! The ones I use frequently though are Facebook, Google+ now, and Twitter. Thankfully, many link together or I've found an app to auto-tweet the same thing across the different platforms. Then all I have to do is remember to converse with people. I'm also on many other types of social networking sites that were created by individuals or professional organizations. I miss the days when there was only 2-3 platforms to network off! Now it's insane with the # of groups there are and I find that I'm still networking or connecting with many of the same people.
I use Facebook. I do use Twitter but not that often. I just don't see the response. Maybe I'm not using it correctly. I also like Goodreads. I've met some really great people there.
I use Facebook and am on several loops, but most days I'm too busy to check in with any of it...let alone the blogs I follow. There just aren't enough hours in the day when you work full time.
I've been on Twitter more than FB recently. It's faster and I can find mentions and retweets.
Barbara
I avoided Facebook for the longest time. I figured I didn't need it, didn't have the time, and by the time I figured it out, the world would have moved on to something else. But I signed up to see if it was something I should let my son do, and now I'm hooked. I've reconnected with old friends from grade school and high school and it's been terrific. But you can sure kill a lot of time with it!
I actually find that my contacts start with Twitter and head over to Facebook. Twitter is great because of the speed. Everything is always happening.
I find myself stuck in the 2,000 rut like yourself (which I find annoying!)
There's something about Twitter I just like better, BUT when it comes to actual networking and conversation, I'll gladly take a following from Twitter and meet them on Facebook.
For example, this past weekend, I was on Twitter chatting a little with another thriller writer when we decided to head to Facebook to chat without limits. We talked for over an hour.
-Jim
www.JimTheWriterB.wordpress.com
I find the chat feature on Facebook annoying, but like Jim mentioned, it can be useful. Usually, if I've somehow online for chat I get people interrupting me when I'm trying to post something. I'm always too much in a hurry to stick around and chat. I guess I'm a product of the modern age, though I'm a senior.
Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
I'm addicted to Facebook. I reconnected with several family members I'd lost and have reconnected with old friends. I post whenever there is new book news. Love it!
I'm trying Twitter, but things move too fast. I've been on Facebook for a short while as well. However, I think I like Goodreads. I've even started a blog on it.
We'll see how that all goes.
Like many others here on this site, I am a goodreads girl. I love my goodreads account. I also blog. I'm on twitter and facebook, but I haven't found those two as useful. I link all of my accounts to my blog which is most useful in my case.
Danica Page
~http://danicapage.blogspo.com
I think I'll go back to Goodreads also since a lot of you like it.