Comments on: Follow Friday: You’re Doing It Wrong!

By: Paul RIcketts

Paul RIcketts — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:20:25 +0000

this is a great post/blog and offers good advice, I part implemented a great idea, but as u say had poor execution, I break my followers down into the groups Im interested in, ie friends, too good to miss, martial arts, social media then I pick the ones I really like and give a more personalised recommend. But I take the point and see the value in ur post.

you can find me @sifu33 or my work @WealdenGroup on twitter, look forward to seeing you

By: Allwin Capital Mortgage Broker Logo

Allwin Capital Mortgage Broker Logo — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:04:38 +0000

The most annoying part for me is when someone just suggests a person because he.she knows them personally or need to return a favor.

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Guest Posts Arranged Through MyBlogGuest – Part 5 — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:20:54 +0000

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By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:44:17 +0000

Thanks, legallb!

@burchamdvm I’m glad you do, but I can tell you from the lack of new followers I get after being on the receiving end of those lists that it isn’t normally case. I’m not saying don’t #FF at all; I just want people to provide a little value when they do.

@Wendy When we know better, we do better!

@Erik I think even a short reason like you mentioned adds value to a list. I do like the one-on-one, though. I find myself following almost everyone who is suggested with more personal recommendations.

By: Erik Deckers

Erik Deckers — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:16:19 +0000

Hear hear!! I’ve begun doing the one-at-a-time Follow Friday, ever since Kevin Eikenberry suggested doing a #Tweetimonial. Follow Friday has been distorted from what it once was intended for.

However, in my defense, when I was doing group #FFs, I was still giving a reason: Funny writers, women who make me laugh, redheads, more redheads, artists, etc. I’ll occasionally throw in a “morally obligated because they #FFed me” group tweet.

But now, I’m trying to stick with one and done model. Thanks for reaffirming the need for this, Heather.

By: Wendy Armbruster Bell

Wendy Armbruster Bell — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:19:08 +0000

Great post. I have been guilty of the things you are describing and will pull up my socks forth with!

By: @burchamdvm

@burchamdvm — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:56:47 +0000

I like FollowFriday because yes, I do click on those names and start following them!

By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:55:52 +0000

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By: legallb

legallb — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:38:15 +0000

Great article… could be helpful to quite a few people I follow!!! I’ll RT this right’about now!