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I'm sure you could offer up some of your own. Be sure to shout out if you do. I'd love to read them.
Excellent advice. I can't tell you how many newcomers voice their Twitter frustrations to me because they hadn't taken the steps that you described. This will definitely help them.
I wish someone had given me this advice when I got started.
I so wish someone would have reached out to me more as well. It took me quite a while to really enjoy twitter for lack of good support.
You forgot to mention that you had me put my real name in my profile in addition to my ID so that people that are looking for me in a Twitter search can find me.
I also find I'm more willing to follow people back now that I set up a group on Tweetdeck. I've got my favorite friends in that group so I see all their tweets, and when I have time, I get caught up on the full stream for those I'm following.
One last tip to newbies - use tweetburner.com to shorten your links. You can track your links that you post and see how many times they get clicked on. It really does make you feel good to know that people are listening to the stuff you put out into the blogosphere.
@karenstl
Thanks too for the reminder about using your real name. if you'll be doing business, it's the only way to go.
Tweetdeck is another great suggestion, though any client is better than none.
Also, the Tweetburner tip is a good one as well. Thanks for that.
You've got some excellent tips on your blog as well. Glad to have you along for the ride on my Twitter stream.
One of the most pleasant surprises I had on Twitter was the very personal responses from people who have tons of followers - people who I would think are too busy to notice me. responding to posts. Not all the time, but often enough to make me feel like part of the community.
My advice, hang in there, add value to the conversation. And you will be surprised at how quickly you become part of the stream
Cheers.
And if I tweet you too much, I totally get taking a time out. :)
Also, if you follow someone you don't know too well, make the first move. @ Reply to something they say. Just make a comment on something they say. If you want them to follow you back, that's almost a requirement.
Love the tip about making the first move. I've long ago gotten over the fear of introducing myself to folks I'm interested in. Heck, it really helps to know if they'll reply at all. I'm totally about the conversation!
Also, adding slow is best. Currently I'm only adding folks that are going to follow me back. I follow enough folks that don't follow back now.
No worries there, I like your tweets! But now I have TweetDeck so I can move you around to different groups as the mood strikes.
So here's a recommendation from this Twitter-newb - look into TweetDeck, it lets you organize the incoming tweets and has some nice features like URL shortening and spell check!
Thanks for the newb recommendation. So good to see you jumping in.
Thanks for dropping by.
Hugs,
Roxy
So wish I'd have gotten a clue earlier. Who knows where I'd be today.
One thing I would add... If you really want to have someone follow you back, start a conversation with them. I know I have enough people that I follow already. I don't need to follow anyone who is not going to add value to my world.
Feel free to suggest any other ideas along this line.
Thanks for dropping by and for choosing to share this out. It's just my humble thoughts, so be sure to read some of the comments back with other great tips and links.
Enjoy, and see you in the Twitterverse!
peace,
-LaSara (@yoga_mama)
http://www.lasarafirefox.com
Thanks for visiting and sharing!