I don’t consider myself a bleeding-edge early-adopter. Yet, here are the different ways of getting a message to me currently, in no particular order.

And these are just the ones I know about! I’m no longer surprised by a new sound effect from my iMac (that my dog will bark at thinking it’s the doorbell), or some upper-right-corner alert or bouncing icon, announcing an incoming message from some new something-or-other.

My adeptness in these media varies, as does my tendency to check them (as friends and clients can attest). We all have our favorites, but still, everyone’s favorites are different, which means we have to keep all those channels open, and practice their use. Which means I have to find the instructions to my “stupid phone” so I can be coherent on SMS. (I just found I have 14 unread SMSs!)

Which are best to get hold of me, and why?

• To get my attention: my cell. Voice. It’s always on me, even around the house. I get great reception where I now live, and I check my voicemail.
• Failing that: believe it or not, a tweet. A little red “1″ on the Twitter icon on my iPad would be such a rarity I won’t hesitate to check it.
• To get a document in front of me: email. rick[at]rickwolff.com. Old-school. I’m getting better at checking this often. Really.
• To meet with me long-form: Skype voice. It’s free. We’ll use any of the above media to arrange a session.

What’s your list look like?