You are reading this because you have likely just come across Twitter, or you’ve heard of it but are not really sure what it is or how to use it.
In this article you will learn:
? What is Twitter?
? What is micro-blogging?
? Why is it so successful?
? How to use Twitter to double your income in minutes a day
? The really important DO’s of Twitter
? The even more important DON’Ts of Twitter.
What is Twitter?
Twitter is the world’s preeminent “micro-blogging” social networking website. It was launched in March 2006. Even though it is so new, it has skyrocketed to dominance and is considered by many to be equal in importance to Facebook!
This is a social networking platform, in which people ask you to follow them. Here is an example. For example, is your friend, Albert, inviting you, Bill, Twitter's follow him. You can accept him (by the recipient clicks the button), or you may refuse the offer (from the block button).
You might block:
? People you do not know
? People you do not like
? People whose culture or morals do not fit with yours (like blocking porn stars)
Even if you accept someone, you could later block that person if, for example, you realize that they just want to sell and are not on Twitter for the true social networking ideals.
In this example, let's say that Bill Albert accepts invitation. Now Albert has a successor (or one more follower) and then by Bill Albert. Bill is now in the Twitter system, and may invite Carol to follow him. You will receive on Twitter invitation because you have to follow someone. In this way a community is built. Albert has his community which he follows, and those who follow him. And it's the same for Bill and Carol, and for the millions who are on this platform.
Twitter Popularized The “Micro-Blog”
Emails can be as long as you wish, with attachments as huge as you wish. Blog posts can be as long as you wish. Articles are limited to a maximum of about 1,500 words. But, comments posted on Twitter are limited to 140 characters – even including spaces!
In this era of speed in which no one seems to have any time, Twitter popularized updating your friends and sending text-based Direct Messages (called DMs) using only 140 characters. Here’s one I just posted today:
“I’m sitting in my hotel room in Gold Coast Australia writing an ezine article on Twitter.”
That’s 89 characters including spaces and punctuation. I could stop there, or add more. How do I know it’s 89? Because Twitter automatically counts down for me and displays that I had 51 characters to go. So, I kept going.
Now I, in 167 characters. However, I am only allowed 140. Twitter counter (now red) that I was -27. This means that I need to remove at least 27 characters. I realized that, although my comments: "Living in Canada," not very important, because my Twitter followers probably know this. So this is my next attempt:
“I’m sitting in my hotel room in Gold Coast Australia writing an ezine article on Twitter. I’m here giving a speech for World Internet Summit.”
Is -3 ~ brings me. I'm almost there. So, I remove my two one space between sentences. I Do not -2. Then I
Why Is Twitter So Successful?
Twitter’s success is based on two principles important to social networking:
? Firstly, it is really easy to use and understand.
? Secondly, it takes only seconds to post or to read a micro-blog.
How You Can Double Your Income Using Twitter
You simply increase your number of Twitter Followers, build a relationship with them, then offer them something that they may well like.
Tweets (that is, messages sent to Followers on Twitter) are more eagerly read than mass-emails. So, there is a greater connection and a greater opportunity to monetize your list of Twitter Followers.
The Number One Key then is to dramatically increase your Twitter Followership.
The Steps to Increasing your Twitter Followership
Here are the steps to getting your list started…
? Open a Twitter account and post a photo as that is part of the fun of Twitter.
? Ask someone, by email or phone, to invite you or accept a Twitter invitation that arrives.
? Using Twitter’s search function, find friends of yours and invite them.
Next, the decision to Twitter the type you want to attract followers. Let me use an example. If you like scented candles (or candles to be sold through the Twitter network), then search for "candle" or "candle" or "" scented candle or "perfume" or "relax" or any other key words you think you will find a friend ( or customers) that you want to type.
? Each search will return to you a list of Twitter members. Read down the list and click the FOLLOW button for those whom you feel resonate with you. It’s totally your choice.
? Keep doing this and two things will happen.
o Firstly, you will be following lots of people.
o Secondly, some of them will eagerly follow you back.
o Thirdly, you will begin getting Tweets which you need to answer.
You are now beginning to have fun on Twitter. Congratulations. People will send you Tweets or DMs (Direct Messages). You need to reply. And, you need to initiate micro-blogs like the one I constructed earlier in this article.
Soon you will follow 2,000 other Twitterers. At this point, you may well have several hundred Followers. The difference is too large and Twitter will prevent you from following any more. With each day, more people will find and follow you so your ratio will improve. To follow more than 2,000 others on Twitter, you must keep your number of followers within about 10% of the number you follow. When you follow 2,000, you will need to wait till 1,800 follow you. But, there is a short-cut. Read on to the Second DO below.
Here Are the All-Important Twitter DO’s
The very first DO is: use your real name “Mary McGregor” so that others can find you. You may also use a nickname. I don’t.
The second do has to do with speeding up the process of introducing more supporters. Wait, you simply delete the following for a few days after someone and then if they do not follow you back. How do you know? Check out the list of those you follow. If you are a
The third DO is about keeping in touch. Each day, send a micro-blog of anything that is on your mind, a fun website you’ve found, etc.
The fourth DO is to reply to DMs sent to you.
The fifth DO (and you must wait till you have earned a relationship) is to offer something for sale, but in a conversational way. Here’s an example…
“WOW, I just found the world’s funniest video. I laughed like crazy. Check it out on my blog http://www.MyBlog.com.”
The only fit into the 140-character blanket. If you have built up good relationships and, when video is really funny, and when the video of scented candles in any way, and if there is a compelling offer to buy scented candles on your blog website to start then more sales!
And the final DO is about publicizing your Twitter membership. Put on your business card and in your email signature and everywhere: “Follow me on Twitter.com/yourname”
And, Now For the Even More Important DON’Ts
Firstly, DON’T begin selling too soon.
Secondly, DON’T make your sell obvious. Make it conversational.
Thirdly, DON’T ignore DMs. They are what creates the social networking.
DON’T lose interest. Once you have created this network, you need to mother it to nurture it.
And, The Final Point …
Have fun. It’s easy. It’s fast. It really works.