Social Networking: Top 10 Tips for Twitter Success
By: Terri Zwierzynski | Leave a comment

Twitter is a fantastic, fun way to build business relationships with some really fascinating solo business owners! Here are 10 tips for getting the most out of your Twitter experience.
- Twitter is about conversation. Don’t just post updates; reply to things other people say that interest you and that you can add something to.
- Talk to others they way you’d want to be talked to; respect the opinions of others.
- Be authentic. Don’t make up stuff just to attract attention or get followers!
- Be tactful, but not to the point of censoring yourself.
- Follow the people who follow you…it’s a respect thing.
- Twitter when you have time…don’t let it consume your business/life.
- Share great information that people can benefit from, such as articles, blog posts, websites and tools. Don’t be afraid to share links to your business as well as others.
- Retweeting is a great way to share with others while complimenting the original Twitterer.
- Share something of yourself online. People will be attracted to exactly who you are!
- Don’t obsess over people who unfollow you. Move on!
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November 3rd, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Terri
I think you make some great points here. Especially about making it a conversation and a personal one at that.
On the follow people who follow you point, I would ad one caveat to that. Don’t feel you have to follow people if you don’t think there is a fit, there are unfortunately spammers on Twitter. You dont have to follow them and they usually unfollow you after about 24 hours if you dont follow them.
Regards
Simon
@incslinger
November 4th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Hi Simon,
Thanks for adding that. I also heard from someone who has gotten spam that sometimes you have to block them, too. I haven’t needed to do that personally (yet!) but it’s good to know your options!
Peace,
Terri Z
@terrizsoloceo