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How to Twitter
Twitter
By Sharon Housley
Twitter, the latest social networking
craze, is a micro-blogging platform where participants
post "tweets" which are short comments limited to 140
characters or less.
Getting setup on Twitter is not terribly difficult.
There is a slight learning curve in regard to Twitter's
culture and tweeting practices, so it is a good idea
to monitor the posts for a few days before you jump
in and begin tweeting, just to get a feel for the community.
Many Twitter participants monitor the posts (tweets)
of other people they find interesting, which is called
"following". Twitter is interactive, and allows others
on Twitter to reply to tweets and engage in a conversation
with the original poster or others who add comments
to the original posts/tweets.
Here are the setup steps for both Business and Personal
usage...
For Business Use:
1. Choose A Name
Select a name for your Twitter account. If the Twitter
account is going to be for company use, you should use
your brand name as your account name.
2. Create A Profile
Write a business profile that includes a description
of your company, products, and services.
3. Add An Icon/Avatar
Upload a customized avatar that will reinforce your
company brand, such as a version of your company logo.
Twitter icons that are eye-catching will draw more attention
to your posts.
4. Customize A Landing Page
Customize a landing page for your profile, and reinforce
your brand and company message there. Use the profile
space to provide additional information.
5. Follow
Follow friends or others with similar interests, products,
or company focus. You can also follow industry leaders.
For Personal Use:
1. Choose A Name
Select a name for your Twitter account. This can be
a nickname or your real name.
2. Create A Profile
Write a profile that reflects your personal interests.
This will help people with common interests to locate
you.
3. Add An Icon/Avatar
Upload a Twitter icon/avatar. Eye-catching Twitter icons
will draw more attention to your posts. You can use
a photo of yourself, or another image that reflects
your personality.
4. Customize A Landing Page
Customize a landing page that reflects your personal
interests or passions.
5. Follow Friends
Follow friends or others with similar interests, media
personalities, or just about anyone you are interested
in.
Engage
Keep in mind that Twitter is not about shouting your
message -- it is about engaging in a two-way (or more)
dialogue. Begin tweeting by interacting with those that
you are following.
About the Author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com
software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds
and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for
RecordForAll http://www.recordforall.com
audio recording and editing software.
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