Where Techies Connect: Tech Professionals and Their Favorite Social Media Haunts
The tech community is one where new connections, enthusiastic communities, active knowledge sharing, and even feverish debates contribute to a landscape that thrives on communication and exchange of ideas.
Of course, social media platforms offer the best space to do all this and more!
We checked in with techies on their favorite social media haunts and asked them why they preferred a few over others. The responses we received hold the answers!
Read on!
BlueSky: Easy Following of Tech Community
Once upon a time the obvious answer was Twitter/X followed by Reddit.
For X, this was where news broke, reactions were interesting and important, and you could follow news for a certain region or city, or a niche like solar or bioscience or the tech community. Reddit also had a super relevant place for niches within subreddits, which had amazing communities.
As time changed, platforms changed and evolved.
The current surge to BlueSky, including its starter packs, now makes following the tech community easy again.
There are also private Discord and Slack channels or groups which gather smaller numbers of people in tighter networks.
Tristan Rayner
Tech Analyst, (self-employed)
LinkedIn: Networking and Professional Relationships
As a part-time CFO working with startups, I use LinkedIn as my main platform for networking and building professional relationships with Startup Founders and colleagues.
For me, it’s the only platform that is 100% professional and geared toward sharing content and updates about Startup Geek and how it can help founders grow and scale their startups.
Oran Yehiel
Founder, Startup Geek
X: The Go-To Platform
For me, Twitter is the go-to platform. It’s where I’ve discovered ideas, learned from unexpected conversations, and connected with people who’ve completely changed how I think about certain topics. The fast pace and openness make it a place where anything feels possible.
I feel most at home on Twitter because it’s full of surprises. A random thread or quick reply often leads to something meaningful – a fresh perspective, a new connection, or even a solution I didn’t know I needed. It’s unfiltered, real, and always keeps me thinking.
Dinesh Agarwal
Founder, CEO, RecurPost
Reddit: Especially Niche SubReddits
I find Reddit to be an invaluable platform, especially in niche subreddits like r/SEO and r/Programming.
The discussions there often go deep into technical details that don’t get covered elsewhere, like real-life challenges with server-side rendering or optimizing for Core Web Vitals.
Because Reddit allows for long-form discussion, people don’t just skim the surface but they dive into problems, share code snippets, and debate solutions in a way that feels more collaborative than competitive.
The anonymity lets folks be candid about their challenges, which helps foster an authentic and supportive atmosphere.
Paul DeMott
Chief Technology Officer, Helium SEO
LinkedIn: Vibrant Tech Community
Definitely LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is one of the smaller social media communities, but it’s highly focused and has a vibrant tech community.
Compare this with something like TikTok and it seems like TikTok has a lot of young people, Facebook has a lot of older people – but LinkedIn has a vibrant tech community that checks LinkedIn multiple times a day, we all have the app installed on our phone.
Tristyn Leos
Founder & Engineer, TristynTech.com
X: Helpful Discussions and Answers
I find myself most at home on X Twitter with the online tech community.
I can engage with content from SEO experts and not feel like I’m stupid. They are very helpful on the platform, and we can openly discuss SEO issues, and they answer my questions.
I learn a lot from the SEO experts on the X platform as they show us examples of what’s going on with the Google algorithm and give advice freely to users.
There are quite a few that have stayed on the X Twitter platform and share info daily as to what’s happening in search and SEO tactics.
I feel like I know them, and they are friendly, so I feel comfortable asking questions or sharing info with them when they request it. I’ve shared screenshots of my GA4 when asked and I trust them not to do any harm.
Lisa Sicard
Social Media, SEO, & Blogging, Inspire to Thrive
GitHub Discussions and Discord: Engaging Space of the Tech World
I’ve found GitHub Discussions and dev-focused Discord communities to be uniquely engaging spaces in the tech world. GitHub, beyond hosting code, has transformed into a collaborative hub where technical debates and feature brainstorming happen in real-time, often with direct input from core developers of leading projects.
On the other hand, Discord serves as a surprisingly dynamic space for deeper, informal conversations. Channels dedicated to frameworks like React or languages like Python often host discussions that go beyond technicalities, diving into real-world use cases and challenges.
Unlike traditional social media, these platforms encourage authentic, hands-on collaboration, with a community ethos centered around problem-solving.
These spaces resonate with me because they combine technical depth with a sense of camaraderie—something that’s harder to replicate on broader platforms.
For me, it’s not just about connections; it’s about building alongside others in a truly interactive way.
Cache Merrill
Founder, Zibtek
LinkedIn: Professional Growth and Community
As the founder of Software House, LinkedIn is my primary platform for connecting, learning, and sharing.
It provides a professional space where I can engage with other tech leaders, stay updated on trends, and share insights.
I feel most at home here because the platform fosters meaningful conversations, allows for industry-specific networking, and offers opportunities to collaborate on projects that drive innovation.
It’s where professional growth and community come together.
Shehar Yar
CEO, Software House
X: Evolving Conversations and Easy Accessibility
X (Twitter) is where I feel most at home in the online tech community. It’s fast-paced and open, and the conversations are always evolving.
I appreciate how easy it is to connect with thought leaders, fellow entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of tech. The platform thrives on sharing insights, debating ideas, and learning from real-time experiences.
What sets X apart is its accessibility. There’s no gatekeeping, and the brevity of tweets forces people to get to the point, which leads to more impactful discussions.
I’ve found that the connections made on Twitter often translate into real-world opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge exchange.
It’s a space where you can genuinely engage with a diverse range of perspectives and learn something new every day.
Roman Hipp
Co-founder, BetterContact
The Techronicler team thanks these leaders in tech and beyond for taking the time to share valuable information on their favorite social media platforms.
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