Facts – Twitter was created in 2006 and it is all real-time conversations

Here are some top tips to remember when using TWITTER.  Twitter is an amazing tool when used properly.

Principles of Tweeting

Ask Questions and Provide an Answer
Share News and Links
Give Compliments
RT Generously
Recommend Others
Explain Yourself
Help Others
Market Yourself
Insightful Sayings/Quotes
Mundane Info
Use Sarcasm with Caution
Get Fired Up

How to Use Twitter

Build new relationships
Visibility + Credibility = Profitability
(Can be seen as voyeurism)
Market Research
Understand the Etiquette to get the most out of Twitter
Have a strategy

Tweet – 140 characters
Hashtags #  (search specific content)
- Popular # is #Follow Friday
Reply @ (Mentions)
RT (Re-Tweet a message someone has already sent)
DM (Direct Message)
Twitpic – Photos
Lists
Quality not quantity

Third Party Applications

Tweetdeck – requires Adobe Air (free) download
Seesmic  – requires Adobe Air (free) download
Hootsuite – Web based.

Twitter Resources

Search Twitter   http://search.twitter.com/
To boost your social media activity  http://Socialoomph.com
Twitterfeed

How to Find People
Twellow.com
Twitoria.com

Create a Twitter Background
Twitterbackgroundsgallery.com
Twitbacks.com

Good and Informative Biography
Be clear and concise
Be quite punchy, remember it’s why people will follow you.
Don’t forget the link to your own website

This is just a small taste of what Twitter is all about.   If you are interested in learning more,  I will be holding Training Courses on:

Twitter
Facebook
Linked In
Blogging

Dates will be released shortly for the next training courses.  When I’ve confirmed the dates, the details will appear on our Workshops page.  In the meantime, if you  have any questions relating to the above, please call Alison on 01747 850403 for further advice.