tools for twits » quick reviews (140 words or less) http://www.toolsfortwits.ca twitter articles & tool reviews in 140 words or less - made simple Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:59:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 twitter search as a job board tool http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitter-search-as-a-job-board-tool/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitter-search-as-a-job-board-tool/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:59:12 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=961 Twitter Search as a Job Board

The Basics

Twitter Search is a powerful tool. Simply use the jobpost, jobs, job, employment, jobtips or various career related words with or without the hashtag to find thousands of job offers and ideas.

What They Say

see what’s happening – right now

Pros

  • extensive search capacity
  • real time – immediate results
  • quick and painless way to reach thousands

Cons

  • lots of competition

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Twiter Search is a great tool to get your resume out and search for a job opportunity.

Visit Twitter Search to find your perfect job : http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23jobs

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twitRes, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitres-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitres-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:29 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=958 TwitRes – share your resume on Twitter

The Basics

TwitRes, let’s you publish your full resume on Twitter. You can track and view stats and feedback. Just log in, upload your resume and share your link. Brought to you by the people at resume park.

What They Say

Publish your resume in seconds on Twitter

Pros

  • quick upload
  • easy to share your full resume
  • can also put your resume on resume park

Cons

  • one of many resume tools

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

TwitRes is a great tool to get your resume out in the twittersphere.

Visit TwitRes to get your resume uploaded : http://www.twitres.com/

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hootlet, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/hootlet-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/hootlet-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:50 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=955 The Hootlet is your secret weapon for sharing internet content over Twitter.

The Basics

Hootlet, a file sharing tool from the professional Twitter Client Hootsuite is a handy little tool that you add to your web browser to quickly share and send web content with your twitter users.

Just drag the owl to your toolbar or save it to your favorites for a quick and easy install.

What They Say

The Hootlet is your secret weapon for sharing internet content over Twitter. Want to share a link? No need to even click away from the page.

Pros

  • quick and painless install
  • easy to share information without opening your twitter client

Cons

  • if you aren’t using hootsuite…no dice.

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Hootlet is my tool of choice for sharing content, the only one I use.

Visit Hootsuite to set up your account (don’t forget to add the hootlet widget) : http://hootsuite.com/

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evernote, a twitter productivity tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/evernote-a-twitter-productivity-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/evernote-a-twitter-productivity-tool-review/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:56 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=948 make a note. Or 500,000 of them.

The Basics

EverNote allows you to capture a web page, screen-shot, photo then attach a note and organize the information. With a quick search feature you can organize all your thoughts in one place and then send it to your phone or Twitter account when you need a reminder.

What They Say

Evernote makes it easy to remember things big and small from your notable life using your computer, phone, and the web.

Pros

  • capture, store, search and remind – very robust
  • can use with web or phone
  • great dreamcatcher

Cons

  • not integrated directly with Twitter

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

EverNote is a very robust tool for capturing ideas and information online. Will use to capture my dreams and goals.

Visit EverNote to get organized: http://www.evernote.com/about/home.php

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twitter reminder, a twitter productivity tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitter-reminder-a-twitter-productivity-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitter-reminder-a-twitter-productivity-tool-review/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:00:19 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=950

Have a chore to remember?

The Basics

Twitter Reminder brought to you by Twitter Gears provides a simple interface that lets you send up to 5 messages to your Twitter Account a reminder at a specific time.

What They Say

Have you got something to get done today, pick up some milk, pick up the wife from work or just remember to put the washing on?

Get twemember to message you to rememind you about the little things!

Pros

  • very easy interface – type username, messages and send

Cons

  • not integrated directly with Twitter

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Twitter Reminder is a great reminder tool, especially if you love simplicity. Will use to keep track of my tasks.

Visit Twitter Reminder to remind yourself: http://www.mytwittergears.com/twitter-reminder/

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mychores, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/mychores-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/mychores-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:54 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=945 track your chores

The Basics

MyChores helps you set up  tasks, work as a team to complete, track progress and stats. Then receive email, RSS or Twitter reminders to get jobs done.

What They Say

Any recurring tasks. Although most people use it for household chores, there are several other conceivable uses. For example, a homework planner; a list of friends you wish to keep in touch with; a record of the jobs you do at work on a daily or weekly basis, or customers you should contact regularly.

Pros

  • simple registration
  • can set up team tasks and send reminders
  • easy updates to twitter account

Cons

  • not integrated directly with Twitter

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

MyChores is a great reminder and task list tool, excellent for collaboration. Will use with a team.

Visit MyChores to get organized: http://www.mychores.co.uk/

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remember the milk, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/remember-the-milk-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/remember-the-milk-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:07 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=911

The best way to manage your tasks. Never forget the milk (or anything else) again.

The Basics

Remember The Milk lets you manage tasks through a growing list of apps – email, twitter, google. New way to create and manage to do lists, post reminders, organize  tasks and share jobs or  events you need to attend.

What They Say

We created Remember The Milk so that you no longer have to write your to-do lists on sticky notes, whiteboards, random scraps of paper, or the back of your hand

Pros

  • great for reminders
  • simple way to prioritize and manage

Cons

  • not integrated right into media

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Remember The Milk is the only reminder and to do list tool you need. Forget calendars and complicated tools.

Visit Remember The Milk to get organized: http://www.rememberthemilk.com/

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hootsuite, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/hootsuite-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/hootsuite-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:30 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=909 Hootsuite, the professional Twitter and Social Media Client

The Basics

Hootsuite, manage multiple social media including Twitter, Facebook, Ping and LinkedIn via mobile, desktop or web interfaces.

Monitor brands, schedule communication, manage multiple users, track stats, create lists, shorten  url’s, personalize views create  feeds, embed  tweets, create groups & lists, search and review profiles and more…

What They Say

Save your time and save your sanity. Continue managing all of your Twitter profiles through one client.

Pros

  • versatile functionality
  • could become the only tool you need – best all in one option

Cons

  • follow management integration

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Hootsuite is my choice of the many Twitter clients available. While I’ve tested other clients this is the one I use!

Visit Hootsuite to set up your account:  http://hootsuite.com/

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twonate, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twonate-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twonate-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:00:49 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=936

Twonate, giving is good, twitter is fun!

The Basics

Twonate lets you donate to charities you think are worthwhile. They make it easy for you to donate, encourage new donations and even start your own cause.

What They Say

By tweeting donations, word about your charity or cause is spread across the twitter network. Once a donation is tweeted, that person’s followers may also be inclined to do the same. Then of course more people will be made aware of your charity or cause drawing even more donations.

Pros

  • helps remind others to donate too
  • great list of charities on the FAQ’s

Cons

  • will people be comfortable

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Twonate is a simple way to donate and promote a cause. Retweet when needed.

Visit Twonate to support your favorite cause:  http://twonate.com/

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twitcause, a twitter tool review http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitcause-a-twitter-tool-review/ http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/twitcause-a-twitter-tool-review/#comments Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00:36 +0000 Fred The Toolman http://www.toolsfortwits.ca/?p=913

Twitcause, by the experience project

The Basics

Twitcause is simple. Follow, retweet and show support. Each week they support a cause and spread the word. This week it is Haiti for earthquake relief. You can also donate directly through the site sponsored by the experience project.

What They Say

Experience Project is the largest living collection of shared experiences.

Pros

  • an amazing way to connect and share experiences
  • has a large reach of big hearted individuals

Cons

  • one more community to keep track of

What Fred the Toolman Tweets?

Twitcause is a great site to support and find any cause. Will certainly add this to my favorites.

Visit Twitcause to support your charity:  http://www.experienceproject.com/twitcause

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