042: How to Leverage Twitter as a Developer

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What you'll learn

Why we use Twitter in tech
The importance of networking
How to get followers
How to use Twitter to get in front of people
The purpose (and most effective use) of hashtags
The power of tech friendships! 😊
What to share on Twitter
Why you should retweet others’ content
How to participate in Twitter chats
How many times should you share your OWN content?
How to gain valuable exposure
Advice for finding relevant accounts and influencers

Tweetables

In this episode, Nicole explores the multitude of different ways you can leverage Twitter to build your developer network, resulting in connections, jobs, and—best of all—friends!

Twitter is Where Tech Happens™!

When you create a Twitter account as a developer, you’re effectively stepping into the tech community. You’ll expose yourself to all kinds of helpful content (like the content I write! 😊) and valuable people posting it.

I want to help you understand the nuances of the platform, how it differs from other social media platforms, what to post, and a bunch of valuable advice. Not being on the platform will actually hurt your career opportunities, especially if you’re a new developer and/or career changer.

I hope this episode helps you connect with others, find great resources and events, and make some awesome friends! 💕

Peace, love, and code,

P.S. Be sure to follow me at @lavie_encode!

Web developer accounts to follow

Every day, web development industry professionals are posting their thoughts on their work. I don’t have some proprietary list of folks to follow, but the kind denizens of the internet have created a few. Read Twitter bios, see if anyone matches your interests, and start building your audience.