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April 1, 2012 by sherrilynne 2 Comments

March 2012: Ottawa’s Twitter top 20

The tables below are meant to illustrate how being popular (Grader) on Twitter doesn’t necessarily mean you have influence (TweetLevel). Very few of the most popular tweeps make the grade on the influence table. Also, quite a few influential tweeters don’t have that many followers, relatively speaking. Congratulations to @phdinparenting who continues to top both lists.

Here’s how the Twitter top 20 is compiled:

Only real humans are included (no brands, no publishers etc).
Users must be listed on Grader to be included on either table.
All those on the Grader side of the table score a perfect 100.
Anyone who thinks they should be included in the Top 20 and has been missed out should leave a note in the comments to be considered for inclusion next month.

Twitter Popularity (Grader)	Twitter Influence (TweetLevel)
1. @phdinparenting	1. @phdinparenting 86.6*
2. @downgoesbrown	2. @davidakin 82.8*
3. @snookca	3. @stephen_taylor 81.8*
4. @sustainablehero	4. @david_hall 80.8*
5. @brianhurley	5. @bitofmomsense 79.9*
6. @jeffmontana	6. @charlescrosbie 79.7*
7. @knealemann	6. @brianhurley 79.7*
8. @nataliemaclean	7. @lisalarter 78.8*
9. @mgeist	7. @rbacal 78.7*
10. @michelfortin	7. @sungarrioch 78.7*
11. @stephen_taylor	7. @missfish 78.7*
12. @justinottawa	7. @mgeist 78.7*
13. @zaki_usman	7. @iancapstick 78.7*
14. @lisalarter	6. @knealemann 77.6*
15. @davidakin	6. @krusk 77*.6
16. @david_hall	6. @suzemuse 77.6*
17. @susandelacourt	6. @snookca 77.6*
18. @bambiblue	5. @sherrilynne 75.5*
19. @sungarrioch	5. @nataliemaclean 75.5*
20. @rbacal	5. @susandelacourt 75.5*

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Did you know that Kaka is top 20 Twitter worldwide? (theoriginalwinger.com)
Garious List: Top 20 Social Media Posts – March 2012 (garious.com)

November 30, 2011 by sherrilynne 1 Comment

November 2011: Ottawa’s Twitter top 20

One thing is for certain, Twitter Grader is a lot more volatile than Tweetlevel. This month the left column has changed significantly from last month, with many new players added and lots of familiar names dropped altogether. However, the right column, the measure of influence, sees many of the same names as in month’s past. Is this because popularity is fleeting and influence is enduring? You tell me.

To get in with a chance to be on next month’s ranking be sure you get your Twitter profile listed on Twitter Grader and link it to Ottawa. I don’t include profiles without a personal name associated with it. That way regular tweeps are not completing with major brands or publishers. If you think you make the grade and I’ve left you out, I apologize. Please leave me a comment on this post and I’ll be sure to include you next time around.

Twitter Popularity (Grader)	Twitter Influence (TweetLevel)
@sherrilynne	@phdinparenting 86.6
@jason_otoole	@lisalarter 83.8
@charlescrosbie	@davidakin 82.8
@lisalarter	@stephen_taylor 81.8
@niknanos	@knealemann 81.8
@mattmossop	@mgeist 79.7
@danmcneil888	@bitofmomsense 78.7
@atifmirzaremaxx	@missfish 77.6
@brilliancyimmig	@snookca 77.6
@ryanishype	@charlescrosbie 77.6
@thechrisangel	@suzemuse 76.6
@facingthestreet	@krusk 75.5
@marywozny	@mikekujawski 75.5
@rebeccahappy	@iancapstick 75.5
@peggymccoll	@nataliemaclean 74.4
@socialkeenan	@sherrilynne 72.3
@millerlark	@althiaraj 72.3
@stephane1970	@robwoodbridge 72.3
@althiaraj	@rebeccahappy 69
@steveboucher	@hotelqueen 67.8

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August 30, 2011 by sherrilynne 4 Comments

August 2011: Ottawa’s Twitter top 20

Here’s this month’s Ottawa’s Twitter top 20 rankings. Things in the left-hand column have changed slightly with some new entries and Kelly Rusk pushing me out of the second-place position. Things on the right have changed too. Overall scores are higher ranging from 72.3 to 86.6; last month’s range was 66.7 to 83.8. The reason for this change? Well, there are some new profiles listed which are pushing things up. And perhaps individuals are using the lazy days of summer to interact with their Twitter communities more?

I first started doing these tables because I was interested to see how different things might look when comparing popularity to influence. From the very first Top 20, the difference has been stark. This month is no different. Many of the most popular profiles (those with most followers) do not rank as highly on the influence charts. Which is more important? It depends what you want to get out of Twitter…both approaches are valid.

The true value of Twitter is what each individual user derives from it; its never a random number on a scoreboard. Congratulations if you’ve made the grade in terms of popularity or influence or both. If I’ve missed you off the list and you should be there, I apologise; please leave a note in the comments and I’ll fix it next month.

Twitter Popularity (Grader)	Twitter Influence (TweetLevel)
@snookca	@phdinparenting 86.6
@krusk	@knealemann 85.7
@sherrilynne	@davidakin 83.8
@mikekujawski	@stephen_taylor 82.8
@davidakin	@iancapstick 79.7
@knealemann	@bitofmomsense 79.7
@realwat	@lisalarter 79.7
@carolynbeale	@suzemuse 79.7
@roseblue	@mikekujawski 77.6
@marywozny	@krusk 77.6
@robwoodbridge	@erinblaskie 75.7
@rebeccahappy	@snookca 75.5
@jason_otoole	@sherrilynne 75.5
@charlescrosbie	@susandelacourt 75.5
@erinblaskie	@mgeist 75.5
@lisalarter	@charlescrosbie 74.4
@danmcneil888	@nurturedchild 73.4
@campbed	@seanpower 73.4
@denvan	@larawellman 72.3
@jlboissonneault	@roseblue 72.3

December 28, 2010 by sherrilynne 3 Comments

December 2010: Ottawa’s Twitter top 20

This is the last Ottawa ranking of the year and there are few new comers and a few familiar names have slipped off. This month we welcome @suzemuse and @bambiblue to the popularlity listing. We bid adieu to @denvan and @michael_gr!

The influence list generally scored lower across the board. Is this because people are not at work as much in December? Or are they just distracted with all the holiday shenanigans? We welcome @suzemuze and @amandadegrace. We say goodbye to @TheStacey and @davidweedmark.

These lists are just as a bit of fun, but they do prove an important point: just because you are popular on Twitter (Grader) doesn’t mean you have influence (TweetLevel). And you don’t have to have thousands of followers to be influential.

To ensure you’re in with a chance of being included in next month’s table, make sure you list your Twitter profile on Twitter Grader. I use this as the basis for both lists. Remember, only profiles associated with a human name are included. That way regular folks are not competing with big brands and news services for visability.

If I’ve made any mistakes or omissions I do apologize. Please let me know about them and I’ll endeavour to fix it next month.

Twitter Popularity (Grader)	Twitter Influence (TweetLevel)
@knealemann	@knealemann 69
@brianhurley	@bitofmomsense 68
@nataliemaclean	@suzemuse 66
@davidweedmark	@susanneure 65
@michelfortin	@stephen_taylor 64
@justinottawa	@nataliemaclean 64
@surinderjsingh	@susandelacourt 64
@bambiblue	@lisalarter 63
@stephen_taylor	@davidakin 63
@mgeist	@mgeist 60
@cindyteevens	@plevy 59
@lisalarter	@amandadegrace 59
@realwat	@iancapstick 58
@webzie	@bambiblue 57
@suzemuse	@denvan 57
@robwoodbridge	@pmharper 56
@plevy	@michelfortin 56
@jason_otoole	@sheila_gh 55
@thornley	@thornley 53
@rbacal	@brianhurley 53

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November 17, 2010 by sherrilynne 8 Comments

November 2010: Isle of Man Twitter’s top 20

As I’d indicated last month, I’ve broadened the Twitter’s Top list to 20 this month. That’s because things are getting crowded at the top of the Grader (popularity) list and because there are lot more people in the Isle of Man now on Twitter. So there are a lot of new names on the lists. Interestingly, @jamesqtt enters the Grader list at number six. And, we have two new entries in the top ten on the TweetLevel (influence) list: @listen_to_dom makes an appearance at number four and @anaminela squeaks in at number 10.

I do these lists just as a bit of fun. But an important point underlines the exercise. Just because you are popular on Twitter (Grader) doesn’t mean you have influence (TweetLevel). And you don’t have to have thousands of followers to be regarded as influential.

If you’d like to improve your Twitter influence (TweetLevel) here’s a few tips:

get people to retweet you more frequently – the posts you make and the number of people who follow what you say is critical.
post regular and interesting content, time your posts to peak times and add hashtags to make it easier for people to find your tweets
take time to talk to individuals and enjoy the conversation!

Twitter Popularity (Grader)	Twitter Influence (TweetLevel)
@beckiicruel (100%)	@beckiicruel (67)*
@sherrilynne (100%)	@sherrilynne (61)*
@mbageekdotcom (100%)	@lalalambrit (57)*
@derekrichardson (100%)	@listen_to_dom (56)*
@harbourcreek (98.8%)	@harbourcreek (55)*
@jamesqtt (98%)	@derekrichardson (54)*
@lottieb (97.3%)	@mbageekdotcom (54)*
@lalalambrit (96.6%)	@programx (53)*
@purplecatcorner (96.7%)	@OwenC (53)*
@anglawrence (95.5%)	@anaminela (53)*
@jadeboylan (95.5%)	@LHCollision (52)*
@listen_to_dom (94%)	@moogc (52)*
@LHCollision (94%)	@purplecatcorner (52)*
@programx (94%)	@nickop (48)*
@manxiefi (94%)	@johnquirkbooks (46)*
@amadeus_iom (94%)	@anglawrence (45)*
@OwenC (93%)	@amadeus_iom (45)*
@moogc (93%)	@jadeboylan (45)*
@johnquirkbooks (93%)	@jamesq (42)*
@nickop (93%)	@lottieb (38)*

If I’ve made any mistakes or omissions I do apologise. Please let me know about them and I’ll endeavour to fix it next month.

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