Tweeting on Twitter

Who haven’t heard about Twitter? Well, perhaps if you’re not using the internet, you’re probably not aware that this social network existed or other related sites. Why don’t you surf the web now and see what Twitter can offer you.

You need to sign up first before you can use the site to meet different kinds of people. Most of the individuals you can find on Twitter want to meet other people. They want to stay connected 24/7 and they want to gain new friends. Is your reason the same? Of course, there are those who simply want to take their business to a different level. Twitter marketing is also possible these days but to ensure success, you must follow certain rules.

Many businesses have experienced growth and expansion through various internet and social media resources. Consider the following rules to twitter success:

1.) Visibility – you must ensure your visibility on Twitter. Spend a few of hours everyday by posting tweets and responding to the tweets you receive. This is an excellent way of getting to know more people. Use the tool “Twitter Blueprint”. You must first determine your Twitter routine. Designate particular hours for tweeting everyday. You must also follow a certain number of people every week and check which ones follow you back. Try to make direct replies. A good thing about Twitter is that you can reply from your mobile device. If you’re always seen and heard on Twitter, you can increase your visibility.

2.) Powerful Profile – when you join Twitter, you will first create your profile page. Make the page interesting and powerful. What does your profile say about you? Your personality? Your interests? Can your profile bring out the curiosity of others? A powerful profile makes other people think and smile. Once they see your profile, they are immediately moved and they want to get to know you better. A powerful profile can generate immediate reaction towards you.

3.) Twittering – you should always make it a point to share what you’re doing. You must tell everyone about your life and experiences. When there are messages for you, try to answer them accordingly. When someone tweets you, thank him or her. Try to look at Twitter as a billboard where you’re free to post anything that you want others to know. By using it often and wisely, you can enhance your presence on Twitter.

4.) Twitter Networking – aside from making friends, you can also make business partners through Twitter. Millions of people use the site everyday. Connect with your target market and befriend them. You must strive to build good relationships. When you have lots of friends already, you can now introduce your business. It will be easier to talk them into patronizing your business because they trust you.

5.) Direct Messages – sending direct messages is already part of the system. There you will find the list of people who are always talking, connecting, and thinking about you. Read the messages and let the people know how much you appreciate them. You can even use the list as valuable leads.

6.) Videos and photos – it is very important to share videos and photos through Twitter. It establishes a more intimate relationship because others can get a glimpse of your life. It can also be used for exposure.

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Thanks to the internet, you can now access the world market to promote various products and services. Many individuals now maintain their own websites to market their business. There are also lots of online tools that you can use to increase traffic and one is through Twitter.

If you don’t have an account in Twitter, it’s time to create now.

Twitter marketing is now possible. The site has millions of subscribers worldwide and so you can easily find prospects there. By building relationships, you can increase your site traffic and at the same time, increase the sales.

In marketing your products or services, you must be able to penetrate your target market. You can use Twitter to build relationships with your prospects. Making new friends is quite easy with the help of social networks. You must study the behavior of customers. You must ensure that your prospects know you. Introduce yourself to them and make friends. By building relationships, your prospects will eventually like you. Once you earn their trust, you can now offer your products/services.

Upload pictures to your account so that everyone who follows you will know who you are. Talking to them can also lead to more intimate relationships that can go a long way.

Interaction is also very important. If someone sends you a comment or a tweet, you must respond immediately. Building conversations is one way to make friends. If you have lots of followers, don’t ignore them; try to send them comments as well.

Twitter marketing should not be done all the time. Just limit your marketing campaigns and communicate more. You see, when you communicate often with your followers, you can make more friends. The more friends you have, the more you can market your business effectively.

Since you’re going to promote your business, your ID should be related to your business. That way, your followers can easily identify you. It is not a good idea to market your business during your initial conversations. Again, the importance of building relationships should not be overlooked. Twitter is a social network website so you need to socialize with others. You must make them feel important. Talk to them by responding to their tweets. Don’t forget to post tweets regularly. Make your tweets interesting and helpful. You can also put links on your account that lead to your business site and to other helpful resources.

If you have gained friends through Twitter, it will be easier to pool more prospects. Your business will become well known by word of mouth. If some of your friends in Twitter like your product or service, they will surely recommend you to their followers. So you see, even if you’re not marketing your business all the time, prospects will come to you.

You must take care of the relationships you’ve built online. Taking care of your regular customers is vital and don’t stop looking for new ones.

Sign up with Twitter and use it as an effective marketing tool. Choose your ID carefully and make it catchy. You must learn how to use Twitter properly to maximize results. Join groups that offer similar products or services and learn from the experts. Even if you’re asking help from others, you should educate yourself further. By knowing the different Twitter tools, you effectively market your business. Read More......

Millions of people are now using Twitter, a social network, and yet, there are still many others who are not familiar with this hot micro-blogging site. In case you don’t know what Twitter is all about, just read on to find out more information about it.

When Twitter was launched about three years ago, young individuals used the site to keep track of their friends’ activities. Personal messages were easily sent through tweets. The tweets were only limited to 140 characters and so it was also referred to as micro-blogging. You can write anything on the tweets – you can share your feelings, the things that you’re currently doing or just about to do, or perhaps you can also post certain topics that might interest others. As the social site became more popular, businesspersons saw its potential as a marketing tool. Some of them were able to enhance their business although there are also those who failed.

The basic idea when using Twitter is to follow interesting people. Once you follow a certain individual, you will receive their tweets. When someone follows you, you can check that person’s profile and decide if you want to follow him/her back. You can use the tool ‘TweetLater’ so that your account will automatically follow those who follow you.

With the use of such tool, your personal thank you message is automatically sent as well. When sending messages or tweets, make sure that you generate prompt action. If your tweets are interesting, you can easily draw more followers. This is quite helpful when you’re posting blogs or when you’re into internet marketing.

Did you know that you can have thousands of followers in Twitter? If you want to send tweets, you don’t have to do it manually because certain tools can be used to automatically send your messages to all your followers, no matter how many they are. Most of the Twitter tools are free and so you can have fun for as long as you like.

Online businesses are really popular these days and one way to get valuable leads is through Twitter. In order to build a valuable list of prospects, you should make friends first. Having lots of friends or followers can ensure your online business success. Once you have a lot of followers, you can now mention about your business and the programs that you’re planning to launch. You can provide links to your business or your programs and if they trust you, they will not hesitate to check out the links.

You can also use Twollo. This is another free Twitter tool that you can use to follow some targeted individuals. All you need to do is to provide the subject or topic that interests you and the tool will find people who are also talking about the said topic or subject. If those individuals are interested, they might follow you as well.

When you follow someone, there is no guarantee that he/she will follow you back. Always check your stats. When you’ve followed 2,000 people, your followers should at least be 1,800; if not, you will not be allowed to follow more individuals. When someone is not following you, ‘unfollow’ that person; cleaning your account weekly is a great idea. You can use ‘friendorfollow.com’ in order to complete such task.

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Many business owners are now capitalizing on Twitter’s popularity to market their business. Twittering is very addictive and it’s no wonder why millions of people send out tweets all day long. The tweets are merely 140 characters and it is also called micro-blogging. With only a few characters, you will need to answer the Twitter question just like other users of the social site. Just keep in mind that if you set your perspectives straight and use the site properly, you can financially and personally gain something from these fanatics.

To implement Twitter as a marketing tool, here are ways to accomplish them:

Twitter Search is a very effective tool that allows you to check on your business. You will be surprised to find out how much chattering takes place in Twitter. Find out what others are saying about your business and learn from them. If you find out any criticisms, think about them carefully. You can also make some adjustments to your business if there is a need to so that you ensure profitability.

Keep your followers informed. Once you sign up for your Twitter account, you should be active in sending out tweets to all your followers. Choose the people you follow on Twitter. If this is your first time to use Twitter as a marketing tool, you should follow the right people. Choose the ones who are also utilizing Twitter for online marketing because you can learn a lot from them.

You should also check if the people you’re following are also following back. Once you have many followers, you can now send marketing messages but try to do this minimally; instead, send out more helpful community and social messages. Remember, Twitter is a social network and not a promotional machine.

You can also let your followers know about your promotions through the tweets. Again, don’t overdo it. There is always a proper way to do things. Now that you have lots of followers, you should not alienate them. With just one bad tweet, you can lose many of your followers.

Gathering as many followers as you can is vital to ensure your success in online marketing; have you heard of the Twitter slap? Check your numbers regularly. When you’ve followed 2,000 people and you have less than 1,800 followers, you can no longer follow more people. By checking your numbers, you can avoid technical problems like this one.

When someone follows you, take care of that person by sending him/her personal tweets. By befriending your followers, you can build stronger relationships. A relationship built on trust is very important for your marketing campaigns. Keep in mind that you can’t market your products or services to people you don’t know on Twitter.

For instance, you post a tweet saying ‘hey guys, check out my business ‘. If you post impersonal tweets, you can’t gain loyal followers. Try to build good relationships first before you send out promotional tweets.

Capitalizing on Twitter’s popularity can be rewarding but only if you know what you’re doing. Learn everything you can about the social network. Follow gurus and learn from their experience. If you keep yourself well-informed, you can succeed in online marketing through Twitter.

Many businesspersons are now utilizing social networks because they think that it is an effective platform for promotions. If you plan to use Twitter, you need to have the right knowledge. Read More......

Internet relationships are very different from actual personal relationships. It is based primarily on like, know, and trust. Many people are reaching out to others through social network websites and one of these sites is Twitter.

If you don’t like a person, then you can’t trust him or her. If you become a subscriber of Twitter, you can meet millions of people and perhaps you can find some individuals that you might like.

In this social network site, you can do microblogging; so why micro? Well, it’s because you can only compose a message that is 140 characters in length. It’s too short but it tells a lot of what you’re doing. You see, if you’re using Twitter, you will be asked to answer the question – “what are you doing?” and the answer should be written in 140 characters.

Whenever you answer that question or when you make updates, the tweets are sent to all your friends to let them know what you’re doing. The aim of the developer of Twitter is to know all the activities of his friends and it is exactly what you can get from the site.

For instance, you’re going out to get some groceries. You can update your tweets and tell your friends that you’re out getting some groceries. Now, some of your friends may respond to your tweets but some will not. That’s the good thing with Twitter. The receiver of the updates or tweets is not forced to respond immediately. In fact, they can ignore the update if they want to. It’s up to you to adjust the settings on your profile page.

You can choose only a few of your friends to receive the message or tweets. You can also choose when and where you will receive the tweets. For example, you can receive the tweets on your mobile phone so that wherever you are, you will know what your friends are doing; and you can even reply via your mobile phone if you like.

Many new users of Twitter are often confused when they receive tweets. You see, some tweets are addressed to only one person and yet everyone on the ‘friends list’ receives it. It’s natural to get confused at first but as you use the site more often, you will appreciate it more. Did you know that Twitter is just as popular as MySpace and Facebook? It has about six million users from different countries. You can meet a lot of new friends there or you can also locate lost relatives and classmates.

Why don’t you sign up now and stay connected 24/7? You don’t need to access your Twitter account every time you want to update the messages on your profile page. The site provides excellent tools that allow you to make changes to your profile even without actually accessing the website. Make use of such tools and have fun.

If you’re new to Twitter, try to learn everything you can about the social network website. Visit their official site and know how they started. Twitter has been in business for almost three years now and their subscribers are still increasing. Because of its simplicity, many people prefer Twitter as compared to other social sites.

Experience Twitter now and see how many friends you can find. If you have a business, you can also promote it on the site. Read More......

Twitter is an exciting, cool, and extremely profitable social network site. Millions of people are now using the site to talk about various subjects. Indeed, it is a micro-blogging site for those who can’t stop talking. There are also common mistakes that most new users commit on Twitter. Before you start sending tweets, you must be aware of these common mistakes.

Mistake number 1 – the picture on your avatar is not yours. Most new users don’t post their real picture. They often use cartoon pictures, company logos, or their pet’s pictures. Although the pictures are quite cute, most Twitter users will appreciate a real picture of you. When you post your true picture on Avatar, others will think that you’re real and that you’re confident enough to let others see you. If you’re going to upload a photo, choose the ones where you give a beautiful smile. A smile can easily brighten the day of others.

Sending direct messages automatically through the AutoDM; direct messages are often impersonal and pushy. If you send this type of messages, you can lose your followers. TweetLater is another tool that sends automatic messages. When you use these tools, messages are automatically sent to those who follow you. A message saying ‘thanks for following me’ is fine but sending automated messages promoting your business or product is not a good idea and most people will just frown at them.

Do you have any followers? If you want to have followers, you need to follow people or you can at least create an interesting profile page. You can get followers by regularly posting updates. If you keep on following people and yet you don’t make updates on your page, you can’t get enough followers.

The 140-character tweets should be used to answer the Twitter question. Answering that question once a day may be enough to let others know that you’re interested in the community. You can post what you’re doing for the day or where you plan to go for the night. Tweets are great for starting conversations. You can also re-tweet other users or send them comments.

Check your numbers regularly. It’s not good to follow many people when you have very few individuals following you. Try to achieve balance. Make sure that the one you follow will also follow you back and you should also appreciate the ones who follow you. This is the easiest way to make friends on Twitter.

Use tools like Tweetdeck so that you don’t need to stay online all the time. Through this application, you can divide your followers into groups. Now, you can easily track them especially when they send direct messages and replies.

If you keep on promoting your business all the time, everyone will ‘unfollow’ you. No one likes a person who talks about his business or product most of the time. You must learn to respect others. As you may have forgotten, Twitter is a social network.

You must learn how to communicate and build good relationships before you start bombarding them with promotions. Even if you already have a god list of leads, it is still not a good idea to barrage them with promotions. Promotional tweets should be sent in limited numbers only.

These are the common mistakes committed by new and old tweeters. Take note of them and don’t commit the same mistakes. Read More......

The internet has changed the communication industry dramatically. Many people are now discovering ways to stay connected through many online services. Websites dedicated to social networking are also increasing. It’s no longer a surprise to find lots of online communities today and it seems that these communities are becoming an essential part of many people’s lives. Are you familiar with Twitter?

Social networking is an addicting activity. Many individuals want to share their lives online and Twitter is one of the sites that allow quick and easy communication with friends and love ones.

Before you can use Twitter, you must have your own profile page. Twitter is a micro-blogging and social networking website. If you want to publish updates or short messages, you can easily do it through Twitter. The updates are called ‘tweets’. The messages are text-based with a length of 140 characters. You can even use your mobile device to send the updates. Your updates are sent to your friends who also subscribe to Twitter and vice versa.

Do you know the Twitter question? Well, the concept of this social network website revolves around that simple question. What are you doing? This is the question asked by Twitter to its millions of users all over the world. Last year (2008), Twitter ranked third among the most loved and most used social network website after MySpace and Facebook. According to compete.com, Twitter has already around 6 million users as of February 2009 and it is still increasing. Monthly visits to the site totaled to 55 million per month.

The simplicity of Twitter makes it extremely popular among individuals of different age ranges. Users are free to choose how they can receive the tweets – through RSS, SMS, mobile web, etc. The applications like Twitterific and Tweetie are also great. Through APIs, you can easily make updates to your profile page without visiting the actual website of Twitter.

Various individuals use Twitter – from professionals to celebrities, and even political figures. Did you know that President Obama used Twitter for his campaigns? Well, aside from the President, celebrities like Stephen Fry, Shaquille O’Neal, and Britney Spears are also using the site. Large companies use the site to promote their product information and updates like IBM, Whole Foods Market, Sun Microsystems, and Cisco Systems. O2, a UK phone network, is currently using Twitter for answering queries and for customer service.

If you want to get substantial information, use Twitter now. Michael Arrington, a TechCrunch expert, suggested that the site can be developed to provide real-time data by turning it to a search engine. However, Twitter wants to remain simple because it is their philosophy. Their team of experts is studying the various requests from their users because there is still room for huge improvement. For now, the site is en effective social network tool that keeps people connected.

Answer the Twitter question now and set up your very own profile page. Once you have your page, you can now keep in touch with friends, classmates, and lost relatives. Wherever you are, you can receive the updates from your friends so you will know what they are doing; and your friends will also know what you’re doing.

If you want to stay connected, use Twitter; visit their online site now and create your profile page. If you’ve used MySpace and Facebook before, you will also love Twitter. Read More......