Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Follow Friday Is Like A Party On Twitter
Did you miss Follow Friday the last 2 weeks? I sure did. I tried other ways to show appreciation for my favorite peeps over on Twitter but it wasn’t the same. Follow Friday was always so easy to look up your favorite peeps and give them a special shout out. Now Follow Friday is a new and up and running. Just in time for Friday!
This made my morning (even as I feel like I have a fever) and I’m sure it will make your Friday easier over on Twitter.
Follow Friday offers these great tips too:
- Don’t recommend more than 10 users in the same day.
- Recommend only one user per tweet.
- Explain why you recommend each user, make it useful for your followers (and meaningful to the peep you are referring).
- Keep the hashtag (#FF or #followfriday) at the beginning of the tweet.
I find the last one interesting because I always used it at the end of my tweets. I’m not sure I agree with the first one either. I try to recommend many on Friday’s. The more followers you have the more you can add in a day – would you agree? I do like the #2 and #3 tip. I’ve been using Follow Friday for almost 2 years now and love the interactions it can bring about.
Here are some New Features of Follow Friday:
- You Usually Recommend – it tells you who you have recommended in the past.
- Your Recommenders – who usually recommends you – nice one!
- Favs – Peeps you have favorited along the way.
- Mentioned By You – This goes by the most mentions by you.
- Mentioned By Others – Great way to know who mentions you the most on Twitter.
- Best Friends of the Week – New feature I love. See the tweet below!
- Profile - Fill out your profile with 3 keywords.
My best friends of the week @pibblesnme @mayuradesilva @richlymiddlecla @thenewmodernmom Check yours followfriday.com/ffhelper
— Lisa(@Lisapatb) December 28, 2012
There will be more features coming to this app like reports which are part of their new premium paid version (a pay per follower pricing) and ranking which now shows “we can’t generate your timeline recommendations while we are computing the ranking, please try again tomorrow.”
Update: It’s the Follow Friday Tool as pointed out on Twitter -
@thesimonjordan @lisapatb Are you referring to FollowFridayHelper tool or just Follow Fridays in general? Lisa – you didn’t mention in blog.
— Shelley Webb (@ShelleyWebbCSO) December 28, 2012
Do you use Follow Friday every week and will you use the new re-designed version of Follow Friday?
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Hi Lisa,
I’ve been using FollowFriday since you introduced it
Love the interaction over Twitter always and sometimes a great way to hear from tweeps not active over Twitter too. Wouldn’t you agree? 
I think recommending one user per tweet is nice but I believe it’s better having a long period between ‘em
Else it might feel someone doing it just because having it and on the other end it would be boring after all seeing same tweet always, no? 
Also we would have to spend lot of time if we have lot of followers there too. I think it’s much better to combine #2 and #3 there not to lose interest 
Nice finding Lisa and I like the features it has too
Love to see how reports and rankings work there. Time to play with it 
Cheers…
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I would so agree Mayura. Yes, I do use Buffer for some of them too. It will be interesting to see how those reports work out too. Thanks for coming by and for your valuable input.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
This is interesting Lisa!
As you already know I use FF quite often, though I do skip up sometimes when I am a little busy. Nevertheless, I can never really think of having just one person per tweet, that would really make me send out so-so many tweets because of the number of people I normally send it out to.
I’ve never ever used any kind of application for sending out my FF tweets – guess it’s just the old kind of me.
But I am surely going to check it out as you mentioned it here. Nor do I really agree with #1 of recommending only 10 people because I have a loooong list. 
Thanks for letting me know, and look out for today’s #FF that I would be sending you real soon.
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Hi Harleena, it sure will save you a lot of time. It will also help you to remember people as well. I hope you like it and let me know when you do check it out. Have a great weekend.
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Hi Lisa,
I hope to get featured on your next post!, Thanks for sharing Follow Friday tips, I will keep on visiting your site
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Hi Lisa,
Thank you for sharing the Follow Friday tips and application! I generally try to make sure to do FF every week, but things get in the way from time to time, so I don’t always get around to it. These tips are absolutely wonderful though and things I had never thought of before. So again, thank you for sharing all of this! I’m going to be trying some of this stuff out today!
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Very cool! I had to go there and try it.
Guess who one of my best friends this week was? hehe I’ll have to try and remember to use this one. Fabulous post! I can tell you’re very excited! TGIF!! 
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Hi Lisa,
I had ggiven up on Follow Friday, because it was getting overwhelming. This seems more manageable, so I’ll give it another try.
Thanks and happy New Year!
Erika
Thanks for another great informational post. I’ve learned so much from you about Twitter. Several months ago, I was clueless about how it. I still have much to learn. But, thanks to you, I now tweet with more confidence. I guess you’re my Twitter shrink. : )
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HI Lisa
Great information shared!
After reading your post and comments I feel like I should go back to school and then make a comeback with twitter and this tool. I must admit I have twitter-phobia and therefore I need to now overcome this and start optimal use of this.
Thanks for sharing this.
Sapna
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I’ve never used it Lisa but probably need to check it out. I always see people tweeting those messages from that site but never took the time to check it out myself. I was actually going to get on Twitter this weekend and start following some of these people that I haven’t yet. I’m so bad about that. Shame on me.
Thanks for mentioning this and glad it’s back. By the way, hope you’re feeling okay. I’m just now getting over all that crud… You don’t need it.
Enjoy your weekend okay!
~Adrienne
Adrienne recently posted..Thankful Thursday – End 2012 With A Bang
It’s easy to use Adrienne with some new nice features like your best friends of the week. I try to go through it weekly too or if I notice new followers I want to follow I do it immediately so I don’t forget. So far feeling better. Hope it lasts and you too! Enjoy your weekend too, we are supposed to get 4-8″ of white stuff here.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I actually USED to do, as Follow Friday recommends, one #FF at a time and why to consider following them. I even automated it and still, found it exhausting. http://commun.it/ as a tool gets me half way there. Thanks for the ideas to make it a more meaningful event.
Patricia Weber recently posted..Introvert Style New Year’s Resolutions from Introverts in the Know
Hi Patricia, yes it can be exhausting when you have a lot of great followers. I try to do some the night before and put into the buffer too. I’ve been doing more one at time which is more timely but more effective. Commun.it I had used in between but only gave you like 3 options, most engaged, influenced and one other. It did not have as many as the #FF helper tool. Maybe they will improve on that too. I do like Commun.it
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Thanks for the info. I normally don’t do FF because I feel bad if I forget someone but I did do it this morning since it’s the last #FF of the year. Happy New year to you
Kita recently posted..Kokoa Counts down into 2013
I know, I hate when that happens Kita but we can’t always remember everyone each Friday. Even with the helper I sometimes run out of time. I would then try to send something special on Saturday if time allowed. Thanks for your input.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I really don’t use #FF or #FollowFriday at all. I have found that many times, a person will offer a #FF list and then all the people in the list simply retweet it. When I looked to see who actually took the advice and followed the list of people, I was surprised to see that rarely was anyone followed.
For that reason alone, I would agree that recommending only 1 person per tweet is the best advice……AND give a good reason as to why you are recommending them.
Rather than #FollowFriday, I tend to make introductions of one person to another. I find it much more effective.
I do like the new features of the FollowFriday Helper though. Nice analytics.
Thanks for the post!
Shelley Webb
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Hi Shelley, yes, I’m not not crazy about that kind and those that just RT it. Introductions are great too. I try to do more of the 1 at a time or reason why recommending or sometimes a group of people that I recommend. I’ve grown my Twitter base with the Follow Friday over time. Thanks for your input and comments. Have a nice weekend.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hello Lisa thanks so much for posting this is a great post, I never use this application before but I might give it a try see how well it works for me. Using twitter is such a fast pace and sometimes hard to really give recognition for those who follow you and share your content. But I try to make at least an effort each and everyday to give some recognition for those share my content.
Thanks so much for posting this have a wonderful day. RobG
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Hi Rob, yes it takes time to get used to but once you do you’ll fly through it
Hope you find the tool useful on Fridays. You can use it on others days with a different hashtag, like #HappyNewYear, etc. – Have a great weekend.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I never used FF helper, but it sounds like they are making it a much more useful tool. I am still in the middle of an audit and goal making time period. Figuring out what makes sense for my future.
But I will table this for the New Year
Hi Susan, yes, you would really like it. It’s fairly easy to use and a great way to build your Twitter base too. I hope this will go well with that for you. Thanks for coming by.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa,
I can not wait to try this. I had not heard about until I saw that I made your list. Thank you so much for letting us know about something great. You are wonderful just incase we don’t tell you enough!
Thanks Cynthia, I hope you like the Follow Friday helper as much as I do. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa, I really like the idea of asking people to follow your lists! It’s not only easier, but a constant resource for those that miss your followfriday tweet.
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Thanks Jems, yes and as long as you give them a reason it can really help. Thanks for coming by and commenting.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hey Lisa
I hope you had a great Christmas.
I checked out the new improved Follow Friday Helper this morning and it looks really cool.
I’m definitely going to get some use out of this from next week!
I’m still undecided whether recommending one user per Tweet is best or more than one.
I like the idea of giving an explanation though why you’re giving the recommendation so maybe that is the way forward.
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Hi Tim, As long as you give a reason you can group some if you like. I’ve done that for local folks, great people in RI to follow, or great bloggers to follow, etc. Christmas was good and went by so fast. I hope you have a wonderful new year that is almost here!
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I have been using the follow Friday tool in the past, and I really enjoy being part of such a great thing.
I haven’t followed the “rules” as I have thanked too many people, and without saying why. But I believe thanking one at a time, and including a reason is the best way to do it.
Hi Jens, yes, same here, some Fridays you just don’t have that extra time. Sometimes I’ll start Thursday night in the Buffer but again it all depends on what’s going on. I hope you like the revamped version too. Thanks for your input Jens.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa, haven’t been using FolloweFriday for a long time and I see a lot of recommend straight 10 people in a tweet and don’t even have a reason for others to follow. Recommend about 4 or 5 people is great for tweet and have space to explain why others should follow them. Includes a reason in that tweet is so important. Love your tips.
Thanks – Ferb
Ferb recently posted..7 Ways to Get Twitter Followers on Purpose
Hi Ferb, try it out next Friday, love to know how it goes for you. You are welcome. Have a great day.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa – thanks for reminding me about this service, which I’ve just ‘rediscovered’ thanks to your post – I think the tips are excellent, especially to say why you’re recommending someone – makes it much more meaningful – much more ‘social’ and real
Very helpful, as ever – I’m so glad I stopped by!
Sue
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Thank you Sue, I’m glad you did too. Try it out next Friday. It’s one of the best days on Twitter and #FF really helps to generate conversations and new followers, etc. A great way to thank your loyal followers too. Have a wonderful day.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Follow Friday sounds like a fun idea Lisa. I don’t participate in Twitter as much as I did a year ago but I can see how this idea would work well.
Take Care.
Justin recently posted..Ego and Self – Is it Time for a Change in Consciousness
Hi Justin, you should really try for a few Fridays. It’s really like a party on Friday there until about 4 pm EST. My stream is always full on Fridays – sometimes almost overwhelmingly so. Thanks for coming by Justin.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa,
Well I’m probably the last person to know much of anything about Twitter, but I will have to get better this coming year. Guess what? I had never heard of FollowFriday and therefore, never use that feature what so ever.
I was recently introduced to “JustUnfollow” a free or paid service (depending what you want to do with it) and in just over a week I’ve got more followers in my main account than I did in the past 6 months. Well worth it and I’m thinking to use a paid service first level to be able to add one my my other accounts.
Have a great happy New Year, Lisa
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HI Sylviane, I hope you try Follow Friday out this coming Friday. It’s a great way to thank followers and give recognition to them on Twitter. I use JustUnfollow to see who has unfollowed me recently. I do like it a lot. Were your new followers targeted? I did pay once in the very beginning on another Twitter account for followers and found it a waste, they were not “quality” followers. Just curious, thanks Sylviane.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I’m fairly new to Twitter, so I really don’t know about the Twitter parties, lol. I don’t like Twitter too much… I like to write a lot and Twitter only lets me type up to a certain amount of words and then it maxes out! Grr! Someone said that I could get a Twitter app that lets you type more character but it’s not really necessary. I’ll stick with Facebook.
I hope you have a wonderful New Year! ♥
Thanks Carrie for coming by and welcome to Inspire to Thrive. Once you get used to Twitter you would love it. I find more interactions there and connections than anywhere else. Facebook is usually people you already know. I hope you won’t give up on Twitter. Have a wonderful New Year.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa,
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Thanks for this because seriously I’ve been a bit lost when it comes to Follow Friday. I had no idea about the tool really. I totally missed that part and so I appreciate the education. Hope you have a fantastic 2013!
D. Dixon
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You are welcome D, you could use the tool today to wish peeps a Happy New Year too and take out the #FF. Have a wonderful New Year!
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Thanks for this post. I was looking for the link to the new Follow Friday Helper
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Hi Arlett, You are welcome. You can use it today for New Year greetings and recognition to your peeps as well.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for such a great informative post. I have to admit that I use twitter just to tweet and share tweets but I never used this feature before. I guess I need to educate myself more about Twitter. Thanks for such an eye-opener post.
Be Blessed and I hope you have a great and successful 2013,
Neamat
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You are welcome Neamat, it sure comes in handy. A great way to give recognition to your favorite peeps on Twitter. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed New Year too!
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
I like Follow Fridays. I Do hate it though, when I get so busy and forget and I end up with people adding ME and I of course forgot.
But I do enjoy meeting new people and being involved. Aha! 
New goal.. be Better at Follow Fridays!. 
Good post! Thanks! 
Hi Colleen, I know some Fridays can really get busy. I try to go back on Saturday and sift through them. Let me know how it works for you. Have a wonderful new year and good luck on the resolution. Glad you liked the post.
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Lisa recently posted..Follow Friday Is Back and Newly Redesigned
Follow Friday is new to me!
Never tried it, will check it out this Friday.
Thanks for letting me know about this.
~@Khajamoin1
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You are welcome Khaja. I hope you will like it and find it useful this coming Friday. Thanks for coming by today.
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Lisa recently posted..Content Curation Made Simple to Promote Your Blog Posts
Your Follow Fridays seems really great and I love the way you redesigned it. By the way I love Follow Fridays and looking forward to see more from your Follow Fridays.
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Hi Maris, It is really great (But I did not personally redesign it) it makes it so much easier to use the Follow Friday effectively. Thanks for coming by and commenting.
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Lisa recently posted..Content Curation Made Simple to Promote Your Blog Posts
Great shot. I always forget to do follow Friday things so this week I’m putting it in my drafts so that I’ll remember
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I hope you find it as useful as I did Saanvi.
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Lisa recently posted..Content Curation Made Simple to Promote Your Blog Posts
Thanks Lisa!
I appreciate it! Have a great weekend !
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You are welcome and have a nice weekend too Colleen. Thanks for coming by Inspire to Thrive.
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Lisa recently posted..Content Curation Made Simple to Promote Your Blog Posts
I’m terrible for FollowFriday, I always end up forgetting to do it, but when I do remember, I use FollowFriday, I used to use another one called “FollowFriday Helper” but that one closed down
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That’s the one Karen that was re-done. It’s the same one but re-vamped. Try it out this Friday. Thanks for coming by and have a great day.
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Lisa recently posted..Manage Your Social Network Settings Easily
I’ll make a note in my “digital” diary to stop by and make sure I remember to do my Follow Friday this week
Karen Woodham recently posted..How Can I Find Out How Many Verified Twitter Accounts Follow Me?
I am horrible to participating in #FFs, but so blessed other remember to mention me, including you, my dear Lisa. THANK YOU!
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You are welcome Ana, I try to every Friday even though at times it can over overwhelming but it’s like a party on Twitter on Friday. And Twitter is my favorite place of all the social networks.
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