Top 10 things New People to Twitter Should Know. I am writing this in my Family First blog because I see Twitter as the most influential social marketing site available to the average Joe.
I believe every Family First Entrepreneur should be on it. That said, I see many folks still guessing how to use twitter. Let’s dive in. 1) Twitter is a place to socialize both professionally and personally. Do both. Professionally is where there is a struggle among newbies. 2) When you like something you read enough to send a reply and say “that was great,” RETWEET IT. 3) Grow your list of followers. 4) Follow people back when they follow you. 5) Post a good Avatar and Background. 6) Use DM for idle chit-chat. 7) Use Third Party Applications to manage your following. 8) Bring your expertise to the table as free info. 9) Get noticed by big list people. 10) Be yourself, pick a side. Twitter 101: Helpful Hints. By Briana Campbell (@MsMatchGirl) Over drinks last weekend, a friend, and not a non-internet savvy friend, looked across the table and asked me, “But how do you use Twitter?”
Wow. For me, Twitter is second nature. When I started using it, I jumped right in. I learned as much as was possible. Think of Twitter like a cocktail party (I think the analogy still holds) where you’ve gone stag. 1. 2. 3. During a conference you’ll see a lot of Tweets with hashtags like #IU11 or #digpharm, from people attending the conference and those following along (via the hashtags) from home. Of course, sometimes people will just make up a hashtag and see what comes of it. 4. In the image below, you’ll see a conversation (and an exciting one, at that) between me and a Twitter pal.
If you want to mention someone in your Tweet and make sure everyone can see it, you need to put a character in front of the @, like in the image below. For the newbies, a quick glossary of things you’ll see: Are U Ready To Make Twitter Chats part of SocMedia Strategy? Each week I participate in multiple Twitter chats –#BlogChat, #Speakchat, #Edchat, and #LeadershipChat; every group offering something unique.
Although the chats themselves are quite stimulating, the more important thing to me has been the connections and relationships that have developed as a result of my participation. These relationships display what is best about social media, new technologies and what can happen when like minded people who share common passions are able to work together regardless of time and proximity. Twitter chats can be invaluable to your social media success.
There are literally dozens of scheduled chats that take place every week; chats on everything from strategy to design. There is something for everyone, and the benefits are immense. In just one chat session, you could: That being said, the #Twitter Chat conversations can be quite overwhelming; especially at first. The 4 stages of "getting" Twitter. Twitter Best Practices for Businesses. Are you a lawyer who uses Twitter professionally?
Have you ever visited Twitter for Business and read the Best Practices section? Based on what some lawyers have been tweeting, my guess would be that many lawyers have not. Oh Brother, Another Use Twitter or Die Post The purpose of this post isn’t to convince you to tweet, or use any other social media for that matter. If you’re wondering whether or not it’s “worth it”, consider Eric Cooperstein’s comment: I don’t think a lawyer is likely to get clients directly from social media. The truth is, some lawyers find Twitter to be useful, some simply find it fun, and some think it’s a stupid kid’s toy. However, if you’re going to use it, I humbly recommend that you use it in a way that helps you discover and share new information as opposed to, advertising, soliciting, or otherwise spamming the web. Applying Twitter’s Best Practices to Lawyers Twitter provides the following business best practice advice: Sharing Listening Asking Responding.
What Are Hashtags ("#" Symbols)? Yours to discover. Twitter Lists How To.