What is a Twitter Party ?!?

[Barb]

What is a twitter party?

A twitter party is a virtual party usually held after the kids are in bed and moms and dads can chat. Twitter parties are usually 1-2 hours and are a fast and fun way for people to connect and discuss a topic of choice. Most twitter parties have an expert panelist and party host to keep the party on topic.

How does a twitter party work?

Twitter users tweet with a specified Hashtag (#) for the party. For We Fit Families we use #fitfam. Users use their tweet chat client to search for #fitfam and join in the conversation. Tweetdeck and Tweetgrid make following a twitter party much easier.

Actual party tweets:




What are the benefits of attending a #fitfam twitter party?

Party attendees encourage each other to reach the goals set here in the forum. We get together for fun , friends and support. Additionally, we usually have some great prizes to give away. We announce the winners at the twitter party. Our first #fitfam party had 1230 tweets in a 2 hour period. You can view the party by clicking this link.

Actual party tweets:




When is the next twitter party opportunity?

Check out our forum for current party dates We Fit Families Twitter Parties.

[Barb]

For Tweetdeck users, here is a very simple screenshot to help you learn how to open a new search window and follow a hashtag for the party.



Thanks to @AprilTara for that hint.

[Barb]

For tonights twitter party we have created a custom tweetgrid. Click on the link and it should be set up for you to follow the party fairly easily:

WeFitFamilies Custom Tweet Grid

Here is an excellent video on how to use this grid:

http://takeroot.blip.tv/file/1531579/

Keep in mind that the search boxes in our grid are different.

If you don't want to use tweetgrid just scroll up for more options!

See you tonight!

[blp3]

thanks for the quick lesson on Tweet Grid. I have had to learn everything my looking and trying - OTJT - On the job training. This helped. Are we supposed to discuss only one topic during the party?
Thanks, maybe I can join in a little more.
Barbara
blp3