Twitter vs. Bluesky: The Social Media Showdown - Ep.61

Giraffes Don't Eat Steak

Twitter vs. Bluesky: The Social Media Showdown - Ep.61
Join hosts Erica and Alex as they unpack the recent shift from Twitter to Bluesky and its implications for businesses and marketers.
This episode of the Giraffes Don't Eat Steak Podcast delves into the ethical considerations driving this migration, the functional differences between platforms and the importance of understanding your audience when choosing social media channels.
Erica and Alex share insights on social media strategy, emphasising the benefits of focusing on one platform at a time and tailoring content to each platform's unique audience. They also discuss the unpredictable nature of social media trends and provide practical advice for navigating platform changes.
Whether you're a business owner, marketer or social media enthusiast, this episode offers essential tips for optimising your social media presence and making informed decisions about platform usage. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing and social media strategy.

Key Points Discussed:

1. The migration from Twitter to Bluesky and its potential impact

2. Ethical considerations in choosing social media platforms

3. The importance of understanding your target audience

4. Strategies for managing multiple social media channels

5. The unpredictable nature of social media trends

Episode Highlights

[00:01:12] - Introduction to the Twitter vs. Bluesky discussion

[00:02:53] - Statistics on user migration and platform growth

[00:04:27] - Comparison of Twitter and Bluesky features

[00:06:33] - The importance of targeting your audience on the right platform

[00:08:22] - Challenges of managing multiple social media channels

[00:10:24] - The unpredictable nature of social media trends

[00:13:30] - Discussion on Bluesky's terminology and branding

Quotable Moments:

"If your target audience is there or you're trying to plan for the future and you suspect they're going to move there because that's also good if you're proactive then definitely do it, right?" - Erica Mackay

"Get one [platform] absolutely humming and then think about moving across to another." - Alex Bilney

Actionable Tips:

1. Focus on optimising your presence on one social media platform before expanding to others.

2. Tailor your content to each platform's unique audience and algorithm.

3. Regularly assess where your target audience is most active and adjust your strategy accordingly.

4. Consider the ethical implications of the platforms you choose to use for your business.

5. Stay informed about new features and algorithm changes on your chosen platforms.

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Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-mackay/
Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-bilney/
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