John Lawson I.C.E.

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John Lawson Internet Commerce Entrepreneur Analyst, Writer & just a cool ass dude PERIOD.

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How do you make your tweets unique?

The come from me...'I am' and 'you are' what can make a tweet unique. The uniqueness of you will make it standout.

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Why'd you start tweeting?

To remove the feeling of isolation that comes with being a home based entrepreneur. Interacting with "office workers" I was missing.

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What are six things you could never do without?

My Blackberry, My Wallet, My Notepad, My Hootsuite, My Blog and of course, My "Red Swingline Stapler"

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What was the funniest trend you've seen?

The "Social Media Expert" trend... I find it interesting how many so-called experts don't actually sell anything but the notion of expertise

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Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?

The trending Twitter is somewhat a celebrity culture these days. Unless u are a new Google Nexus phone, I do not see you trending anymore.

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What feature should Twitter add?

They really need to work on the ReTweet. It is amazing how bad that function is, something so simply got ugly real fast

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Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?

I really can not think of one that I wished other used. The ones I have created those who I communicate with use it.

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What are some big Twitter faux pas?

That you can "make money" with Twitter. That is NOT what it is about. Yes you can, but relationships pay better.

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What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?

Your direct website...if you are tweeting your website for some boost in search be sure to put the full www. name it in.

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Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?

I would have to say Tony Hsieh. He was the one that made me interested in it

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Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?

I will unfollow anyone that is spammy 24x7. Shameless self promotion in moderation is fine, but don't go overboard.

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140 characters of advice for a new user?

Listen before you tweet...join the conversation of others and get involved. But be sure to listen first so you can be a relevant asset

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What's your favorite Twitter app?

Hootsuite is the hands-down winner for me. It has so much going for it right now that I am loving it!

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What's your best tweet?

We did an auction for breast cancer charity and used twitter to raise thousands of $$$, together that was the power of community.

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Ever get called out for tweeting too much?

Yes, back in the beginning I used some automation tools that sounded good to a newbie. I turned them on and it began to flood my network

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What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?

I wish they would NOT use all capital letters

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How do you use Twitter in your professional life?

To listen to what is relevant. To educate me on what is best practices or new technologies. The ability to listen out shines the need to shout

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What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?

I was asked to do an American Express TV commercial...I am the guy that says "Can paperless billing get me paid faster?" LOL

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What inspires you to tweet?

The internal need to communicate. I am compelled to do it now.

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Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?

Seth Godin, he is on Twitter, but not really ON IT

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Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?

With 25000 followers, if I have something I want to say to a single individual my 6 degrees of seperation is now at 2 :-)

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Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?

Yes, from an unknown to an internationally recognized brand, Twitter is responsible for ColderICE being on anyone's list of business bloggers.

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