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Featured Tweeter @AventeTile

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:@AventeTile
Twitter Bio: Hand painted artisan decorative tiles and hand crafted cement tiles. Tweeting as Bill Buyok.
Company Name: Avente Tile
City/State: Beveerly Hills, CA
Main Website: www.aventetile.com
Blog:  www.aventetiletalk.com
Facebook Page:  facebook.com/aventetile
Admin Name:  Bill Buyok
LinkedIN Profile:  linkedin.com/in/aventetile
Klout Score: 46
Followers: 1,531
Following:Follower Ratio: 0.87
 

Questions:

1. When did you start your twitter account?

October 6, 2009

2. What was your biggest obstacle in twitter?

Initially, understanding how to use Twitter and its value was my biggest obstacle.

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

I try to tweet daily for about 30 minutes each morning. I recommend you schedule time for yourself to tweet each day and follow that schedule. Otherwise, you will avoid it because you don’t want to use it; or become immersed and find yourself spending hours on Twitter and neglecting other priorities.

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Featured Tweeter @FilmoreClark

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: @FilmoreClark
Twitter Bio: Artisan tile studio featuring the best in American made ceramic, glass and mosaics.
City/State: West Hollywood, CA
Main Website: www.filmoreclark.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/filmoreclark1
Admin Name:  Lee Harris Nicholson
Klout Score: 50
Followers: 1,861
Following:Follower Ratio: 1.03

Questions:

1. When did you start your twitter account?

My first tweet was sometime in February 2010 as that was the official open date for the studio.

2. What was your biggest obstacle in twitter?

What to say and how to say it in 140 characters so anyone would want to follow me!

I thought Twitter was more for personal use, but quickly found out that there is a thriving professional community that is so supportive and inspiring.

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

I open Twitter first thing to respond to any RT’s or mentions right away. Then, I scan my “Lists” for interesting or educational tweets or links. I find that since a lot of the people I follow are on the East Coast I need an early start.

How many times I tweet is really dependent upon what is going on in my day or what inspires me for the day. Often, there is a great discussion that is happening on Twitter so I might tweet a lot in a short time. Continue reading