At least that's been my experience lately.
I don't claim to be a Twitter guru, but I've noticed that you can get more Twitter followers just by being yourself and interacting with other members.
So, here are some general tips on how to set up and use this social networking site to your advantage, and get the most out of your business marketing.
#1.
Attraction Marketing! Be sure your Twitter account profile is attractive and says something about you.
Use a photo of yourself, not an "avatar" or company logo.
Remember, branding is still very important here as on any other networking site.
So if use the same photo across all of your profiles, people will get to know you.
I actually had a follower tweet to me, "You're everywhere!" That's the point! #2.
Add eye-catching photos to your tweets! Twitter allows photos to be uploaded to status updates (tweets) too, so when possible, it's a good idea to upload a relevant image in every few tweets.
#3.
Don't include a link with every status update.
#quote is a very popular hashtag, so along with trends, use an interesting quote without a link to any other site.
#4.
As for links, mix them up! Don't just use the same link to the same landing page all the time.
Link to a relevant blog post, a favorite or new YouTube video and different landing pages or business opportunities.
People on Twitter like variety! #5.
Every few tweets, add something simple and "personal.
" Here's an example - "Had a dinner date with hubby! Great to take some time off work and enjoy the evening.
" Your personal tweet - without a link - can be about anything; what your cat just did, how much snow your area is getting, where you took your last vacation.
Personal tweets are something that just add a little more about you so your followers will get to know you, and so you'll get even more followers.
#6.
Say something about one of the Twitter trending topics.
Scan the list of trending topics on the sidebar.
Find something interesting and say something about it, like your opinion on the topic, and be sure to use the #hashtag in your tweet.
#7.
Ideas for marketing your business Remember, not every post needs to have a link! The key for marketing here is the same as it is on every social networking site.
You will get more followers, signups or sales when you allow people to get to know, like and trust you.
Here are some things you can do to effectively market your business on Twitter:
- Share something about a new app or tool you use
- Share a Facebook post to start up a conversation
- Talk about an event that's coming up in your area, like a tradeshow or community event.
- Create coupons for a discount on your services or products
Interact with your followers Respond to followers who mention you in their tweets or retweet (RT) one of your posts.
A simple 'Thanks for the mention' or 'Thanks for the RT' goes a long way! #9.
Avoid Auto-follow and Auto direct messages! You do not have to follow everyone who follows you.
It's best to simply check your followers a couple of times a week and follow them back if you want to.
For example, there are some "adult-related" members who follow me but I don't want to see graphic adult-rated images on my feed, so I don't follow them back.
And if they eventually unfollow you because you haven't followed them, that's fine.
Hopefully these few tips will help you get more Twitter followers and get the most out of your marketing on this fun social networking site too!