The following is a list of 10 quick things you can do to boost your Twitter experience. When I say boost I mean essentially; increasing your followers, gaining more exposure, spending less time & effort, drawing more traffic and more. Let’s get started shall we?
#7.) Use Twollo, Tweet Later & Tweet Manager: Twollo especially here will help expand your Twitter following. If you still don’t know what Twollo is then check this blog post out here. Now Tweet Manager is fairly new and is still in beta stages but is also an awesome tool that works much in the same way as Tweet Later. Since Tweet Later limits many functions of their free users, having Tweet Manager along side really helps out. These 3rd party apps are essential and will serve as the building blocks for your twitter followers. This is why they are listed at the number ten spot.
#6.) Use a Proper Auto Message: Wow I cannot stress this enough. I cannot emphasise the fact that the auto message is an awesome tool, only when used properly. If you are including links, affiliate spam and other marketing crap in your auto message you are sending out the wrong first impression. Check out this blog post for more info on the auto message.
#5.) Manage Your Account With Huitter: Now Twitter Karma will also work here but I find that Huitter is the easiest to use and takes effect immediately. If you don’t know what Huitter does or haven’t heard of it before feel free to check out this blog post. Huitter basically keeps your Twitter account managed by allowing you to view those that don’t follow you back and the ones you aren’t following back. Then with the click of a button you are able to keep your profile completely updated and equal.
#4.) Don’t Be So Serious: Quickest way to get ignored is with boring business pitches and faceless advertising. If you come on Twitter and treat everyone like a pair of potential eye balls for your blog, shit is the only thing you will get out of your Twitter experience. The best you will get are half glancing skim through of what ever link you are throwing out there. You need to be fun and entertaining on Twitter. Anything you can do that draws attention to yourself and sets you apart in any way is a huge plus.
#3.) Be Unique: If you haven’t noticed already, my profile picture is fairly unique. It is a moving animated .gif image which are far and few between nowadays. Since Twitter does not allow any more .gif to be uploaded you will have to seek unique outlets to express yourself elsewhere. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a cool looking picture. Be creative and have something that again, sets yourself apart. It is all about being able to distinguish yourself amongst the huge matting crowd of new Twitter users coming on every day.
#2.) Be Personal and Active!: This is the 2nd most important thing you can do. Remember that all of these 3rd party applications and automated programs out there are all designed to work withnot replace them. No amount of automation can bring in as many followers as simply being active. When you see people Tweet, use the @reply feature. You need to be as personable as possible. Social Networking is about… being social! Duh right? your efforts and
#1.) Have Some Fun: My number one tip for you to increase everything you get out of Twitter is to have fun with it. The bottom line is this, Social Media is all suppose to be like one big party. Have fun, be interactive, be personal and be yourself. The more it all feels like work the harder it will become. I have a ton of fun with Twitter, and because of that my following has grown tremendously and I have seen more success out of it than I ever thought I would.
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