We’ve compiled a list of some top Twitter users in Lincoln for you to follow. Our list is by no means exhaustive and our methodology is certainly not scientific, but these users stand out from the Lincoln tweeting crowd.
The list was decided using a number of factors. Websites like TwitterGrader and Klout rank Twitter users, giving an idea of influence and reach. We also considered follower counts and went by users visible to us at The Lincolnite.
Information in the list, particularly follower count, is fluid and changes rapidly. This list is accurate at the time of writing.
We asked each user to answer these three questions:
1. What do you use Twitter for?
2. What’s your top tip for Twitter newbies?
3. Who is you favourite Twitter user?
In ascending follower count order…
The Lincolnite‘s 2011 Top Ten Lincoln Twitter users
Followers: 757 Listed: 47 Joined Twitter: 22/02/2009
Twitter bio: Lincoln City, non-league, Indie, 60s Garage, Northern Soul, web design, social media, vinyl records, gardening, Guinness. Work – @JGJ_JohnD if you fancy!
1. To learn, help, converse and hopefully meet some great people.
2. Just be yourself, be courteous, help when you can, and never drink and tweet!
Followers: 929 Listed: 45 Joined Twitter: 26/08/2007
Twitter bio: I live in Lincoln, UK. I mainly tweet about things beginning with ‘e’: education, energy, environment, economics, the end of growth, and, er, music.
1. Finding and sharing information. And engaging in conversation. But not arguments; you can’t argue in 140 characters.
2. Tweet regularly, but pace yourself. No one likes a spammer. Don’t just broadcast. You don’t have to follow everyone back.
3. Difficult to choose just one, but I’ve followed @jimrhiz for over a year and he’s never let me down.
Followers: 1,263 Listed: 205 Joined Twitter: 21/04/2008
Twitter bio: I design stuff & take photos. Self destructive. Lover of coffee, cats & cameras.
1. Sharing my photos from Flickr, shouting aimlessly at idiots and sharing a mixture of sporadic hatred and fairly general thoughts with no-one in particular.
2. If you don’t get it, don’t do it (There is nothing to get).
3. At the moment probably @AnyForty, an awesome street wear brand that collaborates with artists around the world to create some really sick products. It’s run by my good friend @alanwardle and I’ve been lucky enough to get involved on the photography side this year.
Followers: 1,434 Listed: 78 Joined Twitter: 17/05/2008
Twitter bio: Liver of life, father of four, CTO and co-founder of Timico, writer, www.philosopherontap.com
1. Networking and self publicity.
2. No business sales pitches or “advice” to others.
3. Haven’t got a favourite. I do have a number of like-minded people I regularly engage with. Twitter is just like real life. There are some people you gel with and some people you put up with. I find that when I eventually meet someone I have built up a relationship with via Twitter it is very easy to get on with them in real life.
Followers: 1,651 Listed: 75 Joined Twitter: 23/06/2008
Twitter bio: BBC Lincolnshire presenter, father of two and my wife says I’m a geek. On air weekdays from 4pm with Drivetime. 94.9FM or online bbc.co.uk/lincolnshire
1. Interacting with listeners and potential listeners. Picking up info about what’s happening.
2. Lists.
3. Many for different reasons but @dianainheaven sometimes makes me laugh out loud!
Followers: 5,331 Listed: 463 Joined Twitter: 10/03/2009
Twitter bio: Journalist since pre-internet. Professional tweeter, social media & live event specialist. Creative, innovative & bold. Cut me and I bleed content.
1. Everything except opening cans – although I bet you can do that with it too!
2. Shut up and listen.
3. Whoever has just made me laugh, sigh, play a song, read an article or just think.
Followers: 9,025 Listed: 1,137 Joined Twitter: 25/03/2008
Twitter bio: I’m a designer who builds things on the internet and travels around the world with a camera. I write books, speak at events and work on the WordPress UI Team.
1. I’m an entrepreneur who uses Twitter primarily for networking. It’s my number one source of new business leads, which in turn make up around 90% of my revenue.
2. Follow people who are interested in the same things as you. Twitter is great for niche communities and you’ll quickly find a huge number of people who are interested in the same sorts of things as you. There’s a great saying that Facebook is for people who you know but don’t like, and Twitter is for people who like, but don’t know.
3. Everyone’s favourite Twitter user will vary depending on their interests and who they follow. My favourite is probably @OllieRead, a talented web developer with a warped sense of humour which never fails to brighten my day.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.
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