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I’ve experimented with a few different applications for Twitter, but TweetDeck is by far the best that I’ve found.
This is how I feel about TweetDeck:
I promised Holly and Robin that I would do a short post about it, so here it goes!
TweetDeck is a social media application developed on Adobe AIR with the sole purpose of managing multiple social media accounts and status updates.
In addition to managing Twitter accounts, TweetDeck also lets you manage your Facebook, Linkedin, and MySpace accounts.
And…
- You can translate your tweets and updates to about 50 different languages
- It stores your recent hashtags
- It displays the popular tags
- It auto shortens URLs
- It uploads your images
- You can tweet in “real time”
It’s that cool.
Another useful feature about TweetDeck is its excellent reply capability.
Each group (see above picture) that you create is a vertical column of tweets, with the newest at the top of each column. Each message, or status update, provides you with a set of tools that will allow you to reply.
Side note: I have a group created for my timeline (everyone), mentions, direct messages, and #fitblog.
For each tweet, you will be provided with a few basic functions:
- Reply
- Direct message
- Retweet (love that one)
- Other Actions (favorite, block, ect…)
When you click the reply button, @user will automatically be displayed in your message box.
The same thing will happen for the direct message button, but D User will be displayed.
My favorite feature is the retweet button. When you click this button, the previous tweet will automatically be displayed and will be available for edit.
Moving on…
If you click on the name of the sender of the message or any @user, TweetDeck will open the Profile of that user in a column on the right.
You ain’t no holla back girl!?
Katie is awesome by the way. Follow her!
Here, you can…
- Read their bio and click on any URL they have provided
- Read previous tweets
At the bottom of the column, you can click a button to follow them. If you’re already a follower, you can add or remove them from a group.
Ok, I just have one more little tidbit…
Next to the sender’s name is a plus sign (+).
By clicking that plus sign, you can quickly add someone to a group.
Ok, just one more!
TweetDeck also shows you the application used to send the message, and links to that application. This is useful for finding new ways to tweet.
See Katie, is already using TweetDeck!
Tisk tisk Holly…
Any questions?
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I really need to get on the tweetdeck bandwagon, clearly. So much technology, so little time!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine recently posted..Yogalates
Did you get TweetDeck Today?
TweetDeck was one of the first apps I downloaded. The difference between it and the plain Twitter app is night and day!
Now I just need to create some lists…
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..5K PR
I use Tweetdeck, but I rarely use Twitter at all really. I am trying to get into the flow of using it but it just never crosses my mind to tweet things, even with Tweetdeck open on my desktop!
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe recently posted..Thai red curry coconut peanut butter
I love TweetDeck as well, but I find when I’m working, it’s my constant distraction … the simple solution would be the X out of TweetDeck, but I can’t ever seem to bring myself to do that either! :s
Lesley Lifting Life recently posted..Sprouts- Summer fruit- Super smoothie
Awesome post! I do have a question… when I started tweeting, I chose to “protect” my tweets just for general privacy. I’ve had my account almost since I started blogging 2 years ago, and haven’t changed the setting simply because I didn’t use twitter a lot. Now that I’m using it more, I was wondering if you had any advantages/disadvantages of protected vs unprotected tweets as a blogger?
Also, what do you use to show your screen shots like on this post? Is it Jing?
Thanks!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Super Cereal
I think that is a personal preference. Are you tweeting anything that you don’t want people to see?
Nope, I’ve got nothing to hide.
When I set it to private, I was thinking more in general terms of privacy, but now am starting to think it’s a better promotional tool if I unprotect them.
If you plan on promoting your blog with Twitter, I would highly recommend you keep your tweets unprotected.
Let me know if you need anything.
LMAO! I did start using Tweetdeck at home but not on my work computer — hence the “via web” hahaha. Love the info — never knew about making groups and all that. I do like that it shortens URLs — that is super helpful.
I love your recipes Matt, but I really like the “blog/twitter tips” you’ve been posting lately. Very helpful!
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Welcome to The Runny Egg!
I love tweetdeck!
Susan – Nurse on the Run recently posted..2011 Ocean Drive Marathon Race Report
I may convert on my home laptop as well
Is it as useful to use for Facebook?
PB Addict recently posted..It’s Finally Over!
I am trying to ween myself of facebook, so I keep TweetDeck seperate
But yes, it does pretty well with Facebook.
Thanks for doing this post
Looks awesome. I’ll have to try it!
I have been pretty clueless about Tweetdeck – I’m glad you’re tech savvy and can update me on these things
Corey @ the runner’s cookie recently posted..When in Boston
I freaking LOVE TweetDeck! I just found out that they had it for the Android phone….definitely downloaded it yesterday!
Katy (The Singing Runner) recently posted..Pura Vida!- Costa Rica Days 6-8
You are the coolest.
AND — I didn’t even say anything terribly embarrassing in those tweets!
Woo!
(Restraining myself from Holla-in’ back…)
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing recently posted..Unfried Refried Beans- The Best
LOL.
really cool post. Thanks for the great info. I dont really tweet too much but I’ll have to look into it now!
I love Tweetdeck and use it all day every day BUT I sometimes have to shut it down when it slows down my computer! Also, sometimes the pop up tweets come at the worst moments and when I X them out, the entire application shows up. Like I said, love love love Tweetdeck but it gets a bit consuming
Woah that is super sweet. I need to look into that for real. The more organization the better.
Hollie @lolzthatswim(andrun) recently posted..Current Obsessions- KT Tape and Grab Bags
As great as this as written– and it truly it– I will not be switching over to tweetdeck. The dysfunctional, non- techy person in me can’t seem to comprehend this new program.
I think i’ll just stick with my good ole’ twitter, thank you very much 
Unless of course you want to show me in person how to use it!
Namaste Gurl recently posted..Thankful Thursday
Deal.
I’ll be right over
oh man, I’ve been just using plain old twitter this whole time. I had no idea. I’ll definitely be checking out tweetdeck! Thanks.
Beth recently posted..Shoe Update
im hooked on regular twitter for some reason. Used Tweetdeck for about a year in the past, but now i really dig the simplicity of regular twitter!
Tropical Eats recently posted..Well- I Am a Hippie
Help! I’m trying to set up my Facebook account on Tweetdeck and can’t figure out how. I just downloaded Tweetdeck on my iPad.
What’s the problem?
The buttons offered are: Profile, Accts and Settings (Twitter, Tweetdeck accts and general settings), Refresh, Add Column, and New Status. Which button do I use to set up a Facebook acct to start monitoring it on Tweetdeck
You’ll need to actually create a tweetdeck account first. Did you do that?
Yes. In Accts&Settings, it lets me Edit my TweetDeck settings… but that’s it.
Found this on TweetDeck support site:
Can I manage my Facebook account with the iPad app?
Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we have not been able to include Facebook support in the current version of the iPad app.However we fully intend to add this in an updated version very soon.
iPhone & iPad / iPad – Support Documents »
Sorry I didn’t know about that! I know you can do it on a PC and smart phone.