CDL 014 – What is Thunderclap and Why Should You Use It?

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In this episode, I discuss a relatively new social platform called Thunderclap. You’ll learn what Thunderclap is and how you might use it for your business or for a personal cause. I provides examples from past brands as well as step by step processes to start your own Thunderclap. I also get into some of the tactics I’m using for my own Thunderclap campaign.

Why am I using Thunderclap? 

1. I wanted to try it out – As a participant in the online space, you should always be looking to learn new techniques and experiment with new tools. When I saw Thunderclap I thought it would be cool to give it a go.
2. I wanted to make some noise on Father’s Day to recognize all those guys out there  excelling as dads. It’s an important role and I wanted to have a coordinated message blast out on social media giving a quick and easy shoutout.

If you want to join my personal Thunderclap campaign and support dads this Father’s Day head over to www.crazydadlife.com/clap and you can join the fun. Let’s make some noise!!

Do you want to create your own Thunderclap?

If you are interested in learning more about this new and innovative platform, and are thinking of maybe starting your own campaign, you can  check out my tutorial video at www.crazydadlife.com/thunderclap. I give you step by step guidance on how to start your own campaign – and it only takes a few minutes!

This week’s 5TIL (5 Things I Learned)

1. The Twitter tool Manageflitter and specifically how you can clean up your Twitter feed.
2. Another example of how 3D printing can be an industry game changer.
3. A quick discussion on how you are constantly watched and you need to make sure you remain steadfast with your good behavior.
4. A cool new app from Adidas for customizing your shoes like never before.
5. Mashable’s job search capability for social media gigs – who knew?

Links from this week’s show include

• crazydadlife.com/clap – Father’s Day Thunderclap campaign
• crazydadlife.com/crazy8 – 8 productivity tools  you should have in your toolbox
• crazydadlife.com/thunderclap – Thunderclap tutorial video
• manageflitter.com – Twitter tool
• thunderclap.it – Thunderclap website
• crazydadlife.com/love – If you want to subscribe to the show or give a review

What would you use for a Thunderclap? What message would you want to have blasted across the online world at a particular point in time? I’d love to hear about it. Leave a message here or head over to the Facebook page and join the conversation.