7 Reasons Why I Love Seesmic
After going through many tools to help me keep track of Twitter the hands down winner is Seesmic. All of its features suit my needs to a tee.
Track Twitter – I have several organized groups of people that I want to be sure I stay in contact with. I also I have my @ replys grouped, and my direct messages. Nothing saves me more time then having what I want where I want it when I want it!
Track Facebook – Yep that’s right I have my facebook activity right there as well. I can see what everyone is up to and comment where I need or want to.
Hashtags – The power of hashtags. I love them! I have one for my business that I want to be sure I keep a close eye on. So how do I do that? Well I have a saved search group just from my hashtag allowing me to see how is talking about me. I also use this to follow other hashtags I am interested in, an example would be #socialmedia.
Custom Searches – I use this to help me keep on eye on my clients reputation management (RM). I can see who has @ replied to them as well as their messages to others. Allow me to offer tips and tweaks where necessary.
Shortens My URL – This saves me a lot of time. I don’t have to go to another site to shorten my URL, I just input it in the box and it shortens for me. Easy as that! Then I have lots of room left for what I want to say! The best part is if you have bit.ly account you can add your API key so you can track your links. Tracking is key in social media! If your not tracking you don’t know if it’s working. For how to add your API key visit: http://help.seesmic.com/forums/29255/entries/43073
Helps Me Shorten RT Text - Now this is something that comes in handy when you want to retweet something up its really long. Hit the button and it will shorten you text where possible. Wonderful isn’t it, now you don’t have to rack your head as to how you’re going to make this thing fit into 140 characters.
Here’s a video so you can see how it works:
That’s the short and sweet version of why I love Seesmic.
What do you think about Seesmic?
Seesmic is great. I did have a question: if you follow someone in Seesmic, do they get notified in email, just like if you followed them on Twitter web? BTW, the @askseesmic help videos are a riot.
I mostly use Seesmic web, but I love Seesmic desktop too.
Hi Sue Anne,
I used the web version when it first came out although I found myself missing the full features of the desktop application.
Hi Scott,
Yes, when you follow someone on Seesmic they get the email of ‘Bob is now following you on Twitter!’ Then they can follow you back, if they chose
I love watching fun help videos, you get so much more from them!
I’m another Seesmic fan here… love ‘em!