Comments on: HootSuite Is a Sweet Twitter Client

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:40:14 +0000

Bill, I’m with you on the metrics – they are a real time saver and provide plenty of detail. Still haven’t had an urge to try another interface.

By: Bill Rowland

Bill Rowland — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:58:46 +0000

Thanks not only for a good review, but a great discussion.

I’ve been using HootSuite for about 3 weeks now and I must say that I really like it. We were search for a solution that both we and our clients can use. No it’s not perfect, but I particularly like the multi-user support, the fact that it’s web based (no software to trouble shoot) and the metrics. Lastly, I agree that the ow.ly feels a bit ratty, but the metrics more than make up for it.

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:29:36 +0000

Neal, Goes to show, you see what you want to see. I had such a love affair going with HootSuite I never even noticed the link URL problem until you guys mentioned it. Now it really bugs me.

By: Neal Romanek

Neal Romanek — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:06:40 +0000

Absolutely love Hootsuite – except for this previously mentioned, really irritating, fly in the ointment. I could have written the comment myself:

“What I do not like about Hootsuite is their shortening service, because if someone clicks on a Hootsuite shortened link, the page will open with the Hootsuite bar on top. When I need a particular link to open directly, without the bar”, then I use Tweetdeck for this purpose, but that’s it.”

@rabbitandcrow

By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:38:04 +0000

I love your recommendations, Brad. Can’t go wrong with them: Apture plugin, Chrome, and the ideas inspired by your helpful posts.

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:15:38 +0000

Hi Ulla, Chrome is MUCH faster and simpler, but it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of Firefox – Chrome does not allow plugins of any kind. I switched to Chrome because Firefox was taking forever to load and would not shut down properly.

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:12:11 +0000

Brad,
I am using firefox at home – can you give me the advantages of Chrome? I am always a bit reluctant to use new products…

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:05:51 +0000

Jan, Glad Chrome is working for you! I’m still using it and loving it!

By: jan geronimo

jan geronimo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:09:59 +0000

That it’s web based is a plus for me since I use an ageing computer. TweetDeck is a resource hog and slows my other online activities.

An uber blogger enlisted me in his Retweet Club. Grouping functionality will surely come in handy in managing requests for retweet from 99 other RC members.

Hey, Brad, I’m using Chrome most of the time now. It’s super fast and it feels like I’m zipping recklessly along the internet superhighway. LOL