Since Twitter’s inception into the world of social media, it became quite clear that no self-promoting blogger, website owner, or business could do without it. Though 140 characters may not seem like much, it’s definitely enough to get a message across via Twitter to your followers and more. There are several features to Twitter that you can and should be taking advantage of.
For obvious reasons, a loyal fan base on Twitter is a great thing. If your message is worthy enough, your followers will share it, landing you even more attention Of course, the more followers you have the better. You want your message to reach as many people as possible. But having tons of followers isn’t the only way to make more from your Twitter account. Find out what you may be missing out on.
So how can you get more from Twitter?
Contact your new followers – Thank your new followers for joining you on your Twitter journey. This is a great time to reach out and let them know you’re human, as well as share any ongoing promotions.
Take advantage of hashtags (#) -These little beauties can help you organize an idea and spread information in a clearer manner. It will also help people find information on the topic faster if one or two hashtags are used for a specific topic.
Collect positive Twitter comments – Use positive Twitter comments about your product or website/blog as testimonials. Having potential customers read current customer feedback is a big plus, it is often times more credible than your own advertising.
Scope out the competition – Monitor your followers that mention your competitors in tweets. You can follow what is being discussed and see if there is a way for you to jump in. Maybe your follower isn’t happy with your product but hadn’t mentioned anything to you yet.
Think globally, act locally – Use Twitter as a way to reach out to fans who may be in the same area as you. Attending a conference? Let your followers in that area know so they can meet up with you.
Reply publicly – Whether someone mentions you in a positive or negative light, respond to them publicly for the rest of Twitter to see. You’ll look social and reliable.
Working with Twitter is a fun and easy way to connect to the outside world. Make sure you’re not just mindlessly breezing through so you can get even more out of it. Follow Infolinks on Twitter for even more tips. We’re on Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ too.
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