Where else can you find and connect with The Hog’s Head?
There are lots of times I have a quick something to say about Harry Potter or some other topic (presently, a lot about hockey!), but it’s not long enough to merit a blog post. Twitter is the place I go! The Hog’s Head has been on Twitter for some time now. For a while, I maintained a difference between my personal Twitter account and The Hog’s Head, but now I tweet exclusively from the account, “thehogshead.” Follow my tweets, and you’ll get a variety of conversations, from slices of my life to Harry Potter news and updates, all in 140 characters or less.
There are four places you can look for The Hog’s Head on Facebook:
- My personal account – Search my name and be my friend!
- The Hog’s Head group
- Become a Fan of The Hog’s Head (the page)
- Follow The Hog’s Head on NetworkedBlogs
The group and the page are mostly there to get The Hog’s Head name out. I won’t bombard your Facebook inboxes with mesages; only occasionally when something big is coming up. You can follow The Hog’s Head if you like to keep up with blogs through Facebook. All the real action, however, is in being my friend, where you’ll see all the blog updates anyway. Still, signing up for the group, page, and blog network are really helpful, as it adds exposure, which I really appreciate! It’s especially helpful if you “Become a Fan.” Thanks!
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Got it. I like easy ways to keep up with the blog.
Done!
Not to sound like a total dinosaur, but how does one twitter? Do you need a special account? Is it a website? Is it obvious I’m totally clueless?
Lily Luna, Twitter is very easy to use. You do have to have a special account, but it’s no big deal to sign up. Go to to sign up.
Ooops, messed up the html! http://twitter.com
I totally understand Twitter and its appeal, but I just can’t bring myself to give semi-frequent updates about my everyday life.
But I definitely get its importance in this day and age. One of my profs studies social media in her research. She found examples of how hostages, victims, and local bystanders were using Twitter to disseminate information and bypass the Indian press during the Mumbai Terrorist Massacre last year. It was actually kind of fascinating (and terribly saddening) to see how information filtered from Twitter, through the blogosphere, and into mainstream reporting.
And then you get ways in which people connect with their favorite public figures, or when politicians use it to offer a quick opinion.
Dave, the most boring part of Twitter is the semi-frequent updates about everyday life! I try as hard as I can to avoid those, and only tweet things of interest. For example, my most recent tweet was a discussion-starter: “Ginny Weasley: strong female character or sacrificed to stereotype for Harry, the male hero?”
(So far, universal “strong female character” response, for those who are curious.)
Okay, I’ve joined the 21st century and am on twitter and following your every tweet, Travis. (If looking at the accumulated tweets once or twice a day can be said to be following.)
Yes, I certainly don’t tweet a ton. I usually get on Twitter for short periods of time to join or start a few short conversations.