Live Event Tweeting Do's and Don'ts

Live blogging or live Tweeting can be quite a daunting task, it requires fast thinking, concentration and a degree of organisation. Live event Tweeting is great fun, it provides an instant dialogue between yourself/ your organisation and the event, as well as getting your name out into that particular circle. So, here are a few live Tweeting Do's and Don'ts I have compiled from scouring the internet, to get you started!


Do's

• Do get the official hashtags. Without this you will miss out on almost all of the Twitter action. 

• Do make a list of the Twitter handles of the presenters, panelists and anyone else you know of heading to the event, Before you go! This will save time and help to get you all acquainted. 

• Do say hello, introduce yourself to a few people on Twitter before you go, this could spark pre-event discussion as well as letting your followers know you're going and to tune into the live Tweeting. 

• During the workshop or presentation live tweet by recapping information, commenting on the atmosphere, sharing relevant links, answering questions and re-tweet those taking part in the discussion. 

Don'ts

• Don't create a really long hashtag. Squeezing too much information into your hashtag will limit the characters for people to comment, so keep it concise! 

• Don't share random unrelated links, your priority is the event and whilst covering it, should remain the only focal point. 

• Don't only promote your own content, network with other people at the event and show your support on Twitter by re-tweeting them, questions and praise. 

• Don't ignore questions posted on your page, if you don't know the answer, suggest someone that might, using their handle or hashtag. Its a great way to get a conversation going! 

Get yourselves to an event or watch one online and practice practice practice. Live Tweeting is a fantastic way to get yourself noticed in a field and network with your fellow journalists.