I’m not using #FollowFriday on Twitter anymore, the last two Friday’s I used an application called TweepML instead. If you aren’t aware what #FollowFriday or TweepML is here is a little breakdown:
Brief breakdown of TweepML and #Follow Friday for Twitter users:
- “TweepML is a simple format to make it easy for people to share a list of Twitter users” (according to TweepML)
- Every Friday twitter users use the hash tag #FollowFriday (some use #FF) to list their favorite tweeps recommending these tweeps to others. I like to add a reason for my tweeps to follow my favorites in my tweet, i.e. Homeless Issues, engaging, makes me laugh, etc…
Why I use Tweep ML instead of #FollowFriday
- Easy to use – I create a group of tweeps, name the group so others know what sets them apart from the rest, and if I want to I can write a side note on a particular tweep (name, or why they are special)
- Not redundant – I share a link to my favorites and can list user after user. These usernames aren’t broken down into numerous tweets. One link, one tweet per group and it’s that simple.
- Easy to follow my favorites – tweeps can follow all my favorites or be selective still all one click once decided which to follow. With Follow Friday you have to click the name of who you want to follow, click follow, and then go back to the list to see if there are others you would like to follow.
- No unnecessary noise – it’s not spammy at all.
- You can use TweepMl anyday not just on Friday.
The only drawback of TweepML, my tweeps have no idea that I’m spreading love their way unless they follow the link themselves but with #FollowFriday my recommendation shows up on their mention screen so they’re very aware.
With that said here are my favorite tweeps using TweepML:
Educated Me (Mostly blogger stuff)
Enlightens Me or Makes Me Laugh
What other tools do you use to recommend your favorite tweeps? Please comment below, you could inspire our next post!
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