What is Twitter?
Micro blogging goes to work
First time twitter was on the CNN news journalist described it as the newest micro-blogging tool to hit the internet. Over 1.2 million users are on Twitter according to the Oprah show aired in April 2009. There must be 2 million by now. If you think that Twitter is an absurd idea for business, guess again!
Twitter describes itself as: “Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”
• Twitter is a micro blogging service
• Twitter allows you to connect with your clients directly on their cell phone or computer in a non-obtrusive way with short posts
• Twitter lets you post short text updates (140 characters maximum) from a computer or handheld device that repeatedly answer the question, "What are you doing?"
• Your updates are listed chronologically on a personal page that can read like an energy-fueled day-planner.
• Others can sign up to follow your "Tweets," as they're called, and you can follow theirs
• You can set up a keyword, such as a company's name, and see how it is being used in the Twitter sphere.
Remember your children and grandchildren as it’s a snap shot in time to what the worlds doing what is Twitter? Mind what you’re saying as it is a historical record.
The beauty of Twitter is that you do NOT have to answer that question every time you tweet. In fact, it‘s better if you don‘t. Be creative. Use Twitter as YOU see fit, and how it works for YOUR needs.
Twitter Tip: Register your Twitter name without the use of spaces or underscores. Like what Oprah did @oprahwinfrey. There are many reasons why but the main reason is that underscores are a dead give away that you‘re a late adopter. It‘s a bit of a pain in the neck to get to the underscore when you‘re tweeting from an iPhone with no copy or paste feature.
It‘s perfectly acceptable to use your full name, and would advise you to lock up your full name (first and last name) if it‘s available. Just keep your name as short as possible. Challenges with using your full name arise when it‘s long and/or difficult for new friends/followers to remember the spelling. If that‘s the case, you may want to consider using your BRAND as your username instead. Twitter usernames will become valuable real estate just like Web sites were back in the 90‘s. So “ lock em up! “
Build your Twitter community:
When you join first Twitter, put a picture up immediately—before following anyone. I would not personally follow anyone without a picture. The company's that use icon type logos are to me a no-no as well.
- People want to network with people
- You select people to follow, and people choose to follow you.
- It’s about connecting with 10 people who reach 100 who reach 1,000
Understand Twitter Etiquette? It’s not recommended you add useless information. Ask yourself how useful the information is before sending. And Ask questions. It’s also fun to share pictures or refer individuals you like and connect with to your facebook account.
Sharing Pictures www.twitpic.com
Twitter me at TallCAGal@twitter.com
Deena McMahon is an author and entrepreneur for America’s Premier Certified Media Placement Specialist, a continuing education and business development company showing people how to build business success. Get No Obligation Free Tips and Training at http://www.americasmediaspecialist.com/
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Monday, August 10, 2009
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