Everyone starts somewhere in Social Media.  Tips and tricks we’ve all learned along the way can be especially helpful to those still navigating uncharted waters.

This interview series features twitter accounts in and around the construction industry, a growing population within the Twittersphere.  My only disclaimer is that I do not always agree with the advice.

Stats:

Twitter Name: @Combotronics

Twitter Bio: Repair & Rebuild Industrial Electronics; asphalt construction packaging printing+ specialize in obsolete items not supported by OEM.

Company Name: Combotronics, Inc.

City/State: Inola, OK

Main Website: http://www.combotronics.com

Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/Combotronics

Admin Name:  Roxanne Roark

LinkedIN Profile:

Klout Score: 57

Followers: 396

Following:Follower Ratio: 0.70

Questions:

1. When did you start your twitter account?

February 7, 2011

2. What was your biggest obstacle in twitter?

Trying to figure out what to “tweet” about. I had no real help with the account, so I had to learn everything on my own by watching other accounts, trying this or that, and figuring out what worked and what caught people’s attention.

3. How often do you tweet? Do you have a schedule?

No schedule. I start around 7:30 a.m. central/standard time, and tweet throughout my whole day. I am also the Logistics Clerk for my company, so my time with Social Media works around my duties of shipping. Continue reading →