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How 2 Twitter/Follow Me
Okay, so I did it, I am on TWITTER! I feel like a twit!
(haha)
My twitter name is divaworldwide
(Kristin Rockey) Watch this video and then join up and lets be friends!!!
Here is your HOW TO Twitter Video, Check it out, its easy and breezy! See You there!
HOW TO BE A TWITTER CELEBRITY LIKE A ROCK STAR!
Being popular on Twitter can help you market your business or publicize your blog. The most well-connected users on Twitter have over 100,000 followers, and some even have over 500,000.[1] Most of those users were quite well-known before they started tweeting, but that doesn't mean you can't climb your way to the top.
# Tweet like a blogger. Twitter is a micro-blogging tool; it's basically blogging in 140 characters or less. Generally the same guidelines for being a good blogger apply for for being a good Tweeter.
[2] You can't expect a blog with only three posts on random topics to attract many subscribers, can you? * Choose your topic. If you want to be famous on Twitter, don't take their question ("What are you doing right now?") literally. It's more like: "What are you doing or thinking right now that'll be interesting to a certain group of people?" The theme should be specific enough that people know what to expect, but not so narrow that only 50 people would be interested in it.
* Find the man bites dog story. Read news feeds voraciously for a nugget you can spin into a good tweet. Guy Kawasaki, who has over 100,000 followers, goes as far as paying employees to find buzzworthy stories for him to tweet.
[3] * Be interesting, transparent and provocative. Share intimate news about your life. If you can spin a good story, you might get readers addicted to the daily dramas of your everyday life.
* Network. Good bloggers link to other blogs. Good Tweeters retweet other Tweeters. Search Twitter for keywords related to your topic. When you find an interesting one, hit "Reply" and add "RT" or "Retweet:" to the beginning, and post it. Not only are you forming connections with other Twitter users, but you're also bringing good content to your followers.
# Follow like a spammer. Once you've got your quality established, focus on quantity. Take the same approach that spammers do. In order to avoid actually looking like a spammer, though, make sure there's never more than a 200 or 300 gap between who you're following and who's following you. This can be handled automatically by various services.
# Keep your followers coming back for more. There are some basic dos and don'ts that will keep your followers list from shrinking.
Use a service that notifies you whenever you're unfollowed. Examine your last few tweets - what did you write that could've turned them off? Keep the following bits of advice in mind:
* Do not use services that allow you to auto DM. Auto DMs frequently cost you followers. Some people get their DMs on their cell phones, and an auto DM can be an annoying reason to have to check your phone, not to mention the cost that might be involved in receiving it.
* Do not radically change the content on Twitter after you've already established a twitter presence. People like consistency and followed you for a reason.
# Ask questions. One of the best ways to engage your followers and spark a dialogue is to ask questions. Keep the following tips and tricks in mind:
[4] * Acknowledge answers. If you can't respond to each answer individually because there are too many, at least send out a general thanks.
* Stick around to listen. Don't ask a question right before leaving your computer. If people respond, you want to be able to respond to them as quickly as possible, while they're at their computers.
* Repeat your question several times throughout the day so you get in touch with different timezones and schedules. Make sure one of the times is "prime time" when most people are online (usually weekday mornings).
* Ask your followers to retweet your question.
# Tweet often, but not too often. Every time you post an update, it shows up in the public timeline, exposing your profile to people who don't know you yet. At the same time, tweeting too frequently can annoy your existing followers and make it difficult for them to respond. Stick to one topic at a time and leave some time in between updates for people to respond.
[5] # Use a Twitter client. A client can help sort the updates that you see by user, keywords, etc. For example, you might be following people all over your country, but you can create a list of users in your city, and use a client to see only their updates to get a glimpse of what's going on in your area.
Once you follow 2000 people, you won't be able to follow any more until you gain 2000 followers. You can "clean up" your list with some third party services that will show you who you're following that isn't following you back--unfollow them.
Be prepared. Whenever you project yourself out there to get known, there will always be someone that will come down on you. Don't take it personally. Know How to Handle Fame.
My twitter name is divaworldwide
(Kristin Rockey) Watch this video and then join up and lets be friends!!!
Here is your HOW TO Twitter Video, Check it out, its easy and breezy! See You there!
HOW TO BE A TWITTER CELEBRITY LIKE A ROCK STAR!
Being popular on Twitter can help you market your business or publicize your blog. The most well-connected users on Twitter have over 100,000 followers, and some even have over 500,000.[1] Most of those users were quite well-known before they started tweeting, but that doesn't mean you can't climb your way to the top.
# Tweet like a blogger. Twitter is a micro-blogging tool; it's basically blogging in 140 characters or less. Generally the same guidelines for being a good blogger apply for for being a good Tweeter.
[2] You can't expect a blog with only three posts on random topics to attract many subscribers, can you? * Choose your topic. If you want to be famous on Twitter, don't take their question ("What are you doing right now?") literally. It's more like: "What are you doing or thinking right now that'll be interesting to a certain group of people?" The theme should be specific enough that people know what to expect, but not so narrow that only 50 people would be interested in it.
* Find the man bites dog story. Read news feeds voraciously for a nugget you can spin into a good tweet. Guy Kawasaki, who has over 100,000 followers, goes as far as paying employees to find buzzworthy stories for him to tweet.
[3] * Be interesting, transparent and provocative. Share intimate news about your life. If you can spin a good story, you might get readers addicted to the daily dramas of your everyday life.
* Network. Good bloggers link to other blogs. Good Tweeters retweet other Tweeters. Search Twitter for keywords related to your topic. When you find an interesting one, hit "Reply" and add "RT" or "Retweet:" to the beginning, and post it. Not only are you forming connections with other Twitter users, but you're also bringing good content to your followers.
# Follow like a spammer. Once you've got your quality established, focus on quantity. Take the same approach that spammers do. In order to avoid actually looking like a spammer, though, make sure there's never more than a 200 or 300 gap between who you're following and who's following you. This can be handled automatically by various services.
# Keep your followers coming back for more. There are some basic dos and don'ts that will keep your followers list from shrinking.
Use a service that notifies you whenever you're unfollowed. Examine your last few tweets - what did you write that could've turned them off? Keep the following bits of advice in mind:
* Do not use services that allow you to auto DM. Auto DMs frequently cost you followers. Some people get their DMs on their cell phones, and an auto DM can be an annoying reason to have to check your phone, not to mention the cost that might be involved in receiving it.
* Do not radically change the content on Twitter after you've already established a twitter presence. People like consistency and followed you for a reason.
# Ask questions. One of the best ways to engage your followers and spark a dialogue is to ask questions. Keep the following tips and tricks in mind:
[4] * Acknowledge answers. If you can't respond to each answer individually because there are too many, at least send out a general thanks.
* Stick around to listen. Don't ask a question right before leaving your computer. If people respond, you want to be able to respond to them as quickly as possible, while they're at their computers.
* Repeat your question several times throughout the day so you get in touch with different timezones and schedules. Make sure one of the times is "prime time" when most people are online (usually weekday mornings).
* Ask your followers to retweet your question.
# Tweet often, but not too often. Every time you post an update, it shows up in the public timeline, exposing your profile to people who don't know you yet. At the same time, tweeting too frequently can annoy your existing followers and make it difficult for them to respond. Stick to one topic at a time and leave some time in between updates for people to respond.
[5] # Use a Twitter client. A client can help sort the updates that you see by user, keywords, etc. For example, you might be following people all over your country, but you can create a list of users in your city, and use a client to see only their updates to get a glimpse of what's going on in your area.
Once you follow 2000 people, you won't be able to follow any more until you gain 2000 followers. You can "clean up" your list with some third party services that will show you who you're following that isn't following you back--unfollow them.
Be prepared. Whenever you project yourself out there to get known, there will always be someone that will come down on you. Don't take it personally. Know How to Handle Fame.
45 Comments
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Comment by kristin rockey on April 16, 2009 at 5:48pm - Hey let me know if you have added me, very cool!
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Comment by Kimberly on April 16, 2009 at 6:06pm -
Hi Kristin,
I tried to follow you, but Twitter does not recognize your name divaworldwide.
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Comment by Michelle Roberts on April 16, 2009 at 6:09pm - I can't find you either. Follow me and I'll reciprocate. @NotUrMommasNews
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Comment by Deanna Carlisle on April 16, 2009 at 6:41pm -
Hi Kristin,
I'm on Twitter, actually I'm not sure what I'm doing there! LOL My name is not very original.....deannacarlisle
If you see me, follow and I will follow you.
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Comment by Kim Kline on April 16, 2009 at 7:06pm - I am on Twitter as well, http://www.twitter.com/kimkline
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Comment by Heidi Stern on April 16, 2009 at 7:18pm -
Twitter me as well... please @ HeidisHEARTS
Love ya
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Comment by Deb Morgan on April 16, 2009 at 7:21pm
- Hi Kristin I am just learning how to twitter as well. my name on twitter I think is deblmorgan. See if you can find me. I am not sure how to find you. Love to connect with you on twitter. This is a big learning curve. Good luck to you. Deb
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Comment by Melissa:Admin on April 16, 2009 at 7:23pm - I love Twitter, it has helped me make a ton of cool business connections...I will follow you Kristin, my twitter name is melissaaustin
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Comment by ElizaH on April 16, 2009 at 7:24pm -
I just joined Twitter Everyone is welcome to add/invite me.. I have to figure out how to use it.. I have myspace which I like. Facebook is alright. So I am up to something new.
my user is Skattergoodz
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Comment by Melissa:Admin on April 16, 2009 at 7:25pm
- hmmm...cannot find you kristin...
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Comment by ElizaH on April 16, 2009 at 7:29pm
- you should start a group her for those who also twitter so we can join one another's.
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Comment by Heidi Stern on April 16, 2009 at 7:32pm
- Eliza could not find skattergoodz either :(
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Comment by Maureen, one of BeautiControl's Next Directors on April 16, 2009 at 9:36pm - Wow, what a great idea! I'd like to be part of your group, you'll find me under HaloWorks. :-) I haven't gotten the hang of things yet, but I'm a slow learner..... :-)
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Comment by ElizaH on April 16, 2009 at 10:01pm
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Sorry..
this is the link to my page http://twitter.com/skattergoodz -- I CCP it from twitter, it should allow you to add me -- I am still trying to figure out how it works... if it goes by email address, then use skattergoodz2@yahoo.com
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Comment by ElizaH on April 16, 2009 at 10:24pm
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Heidi, Melissa, Deanna, Maureen, & Kim
I added you to my Twitter.
ElizaH
http://twitter.com/skattergoodz
skattergoodz2@yahoo.com
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Comment by kristin rockey on April 16, 2009 at 10:27pm
- are you kidding me, omg figures lmao. Okay I will go and find out why!
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Comment by Gimme A Dream on April 16, 2009 at 10:28pm -
You are one difficult lady to connect with on Twitter. You are so well protected that the search engine declares that you don't exist. So when I went manual, I came to your profile and it needed me to send you a message to ask permission to follow you. I've run across this sort of thing a couple of times.
I've been on twitter for a couple of years now. Lately it has really picked up its pace. Everyone and their dog are there. I'm GimmeADream there also, without the spaces. Look me up!
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Comment by Gimme A Dream on April 16, 2009 at 10:34pm
- I had no trouble finding you, ElizaH.
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Comment by Merry Conner on April 16, 2009 at 10:43pm - Hi Divas! I am on Twitter too. I am onlinemarketinggal. will look for you all and add.
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Comment by Amy on April 16, 2009 at 11:04pm - i cant find you either. amyreanea
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