Quick Tips for Twitter Beginners
Search
× Search
Menu
  1. Home
    1. Feeds
    1. DotNetNuke Websites
    2. WordPress Websites
    3. DIY Websites
    4. Mobile Websites
    5. SEO Services
    6. eMail Campaigns
    7. Content Publishing
    8. Custom Applications
    9. Making Payments
    1. Testimonials
    2. FAQ
    3. Portfolio
    1. Build Your Own Website
    2. Constant Contact
      1. Email Marketing
      2. Event Marketing
      3. Online Survey
    3. Domain Names
    4. Email Accounts
    5. SSL Certificates
    6. Marketing Tools
    7. Website Hosting
  6. Contact us
  7. SEO
Monday, November 25, 2024

Sprocket Websites - Blog / News / Updates

The latest news and muse from Sprocket Websites

Quick Tips for Twitter Beginners
Breanne Bannon
/ Categories: DIY Sprocket Solutions

Quick Tips for Twitter Beginners

DIY Sprocket Solutions

This is an update to "Twitter Newbie" dated 10/17/2012.

If you're a business ready to take the plunge into marketing on Twitter, the task may seem daunting. Starting out, each follower counts in your task to grow your following and begin interacting with your target audience. Here's a bit of advice for those just starting: understand that it's going to take some time -keep trying and it will pay off. For businesses marketing online, as they all should be, Twitter is a great tool to use. It helps to get your name out there and make your postings visible to more and more people. Some people are even nice enough to share newsletters of yours, sales that you have going on, etc. with their own followers to give you a little extra boost. It's a great networking tool.

After you set up your account, spend some time creating your bio, adding your website and details, and choosing some great pictures to put up for your profile picture and header. A great logo or headshot for a profile picture is always a safe bet. Staying consistent with your brand image for your header photo is always a good idea as well. Now for your first tweet. Remember, the first Twitter post isn't life or death. Once you've established your page and gotten started, here are some tips to help you grow:

  • Don't be too proud to ask for a follow!  Is your grandma on twitter?  You have got to get started somewhere.  Once that zero flips to a one or two, you'll feel mounds better.  So what if it's a friend or family member, rip off that band aid.
  • Don't be afraid to follow others first.  There are many businesses that may be similar to yours, people that do the same types of things that you do, and organizations in your community that all have twitter accounts.  Follow them, chances are, they'll follow right back.
  • FOLLOW BACK.  This one has helped me a lot.  I see a lot of businesses that don't follow back. (Some of them are pretty big, so maybe that works for some) In my opinion, people like that personal touch.  They're not just liking a business page, someone from that business is taking the time to turn around and like them back.  I've had a lot of response from this.
  • Talk to people.  Yes, you should totally post about sales/specials/blogs etc.  But, you should also talk to people.  Respond to posts.  It gets a little daunting as your followers grow; but, keep up as best you can.  Choose four or five a day to talk to and make it manageable.
  • Lastly, be yourself.  Put a little bit of your own personality into your posts and make them your own.  Some posts are going to be a little generic.  Not every post has to be that way though.

That's my short list. There are countless ways to grow your business and be successful on Twitter. For those just starting out, begin with the basics. You want to have an accurate profile with updated information and photos, regular posting and great interaction with your followers. This is a strong start to any Twitter profile.

Have questions on Twitter? Feel free to comment below!

Previous Article DNN Website Pros Meet in Denver
Next Article We Went to DNN Summit and All We Got Was This T-Shirt…
Print
2381 Rate this article:
4.0
Tags: Website Marketing Social Media DIY DIFM Twitter Facebook
 
Breanne Bannon

Breanne BannonBreanne Bannon

Breanne is a Content Writer, Social Media Marketeer, and Sales Associate for Sprocket Websites.

Other posts by Breanne Bannon
Contact author

Related articles

Leave a comment

This form collects your name, email, IP address and content so that we can keep track of the comments placed on the website. For more info check our Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use where you will get more info on where, how and why we store your data.
Add comment

Contact author

x

Subscribe to our Newsletter...

... And Get All This!

Inbox:
Sprocket Report

Every other Tuesday, Sprocket sends out the Sprocket Report, our latest business tip or our reaction to what's currently happening in Internet Marketing.

You'll read a web marketing tip from Kate, another one from Breanne, and - bonus! - we always have a guest post as well. 

That's three valuable posts that you can read, plus a quick look at upcoming events and what's being said on Twitter. A great synopsis!

You'll want to get this newsletter for yourself, in your own inbox, so here's how. It's easy! 

Scroll back up and put your email in the box. OR scroll to the bottom of each page. We have our newsletter subscription box there, too!

We NEVER give out your email address to anybody else, and we don't flood you with ads. It's just good, free information. 


Authors

Archive

Search

GET SOCIAL

LEARN MORE

Get The Sprocket Report

 

Terms Of UsePrivacy StatementCopyright © 2024 by Sprocket Websites, Inc.
Back To Top