What is Twitter?
It’s probably one of the simplest social micro-blogging, web2.0 sites to arrive on the Internet. Wikipedia describes it as “social networking and micro-blogging service” It is an immediate response social media tool. The way social media is growing Twitter is here to stay.
Social Media has made it possible for the ordinary, average entrepreneur to connect with people from every country and continent across the world in a manner that is unique. What a time to be involved in Internet marketing and build a successful MLM Business Twitter has added a further dimension to the equation and has a touch to place forward everyone.
When did it start?
In 2006 Jack Dorsey first thought up the thought as a means of contacting his acquaintances and learning what they were doing. It grew at a rapid rate in 2008 and now in 2009 it has become a phenomenon not just for social conversation but as an incredibly simple but effectual business tool.How does it Work?
In the end there are 2 aspects- Follower and Following. Follower counts how many people you are listening too. A high number of followers usually indicate that the person is providing content of value worth following.
When you see a name with a high number of follows it is normally an indication that the person is very social and likes to engage in conversation with others. It means they are open to receive tweets, answers and direct messages.
Twitter has set in place some basic rules for following to reduce abuse of the system. For more in-depth information go to “Follow Me.Follow You”
As you become more adept at using Twitter there are some analysis tools and sites you can use to view your stats. And rankings. Check these out for yourself. New applications appear nearly daily.
Twitterholic – ranks users based on followers.
Tweetstats – tracks the average number of tweets posted as well as the times and days that you peep.How to use and set up your Twitter Account.
Twitter is one of the simplest applications to set up and to help you there is some superb click by click Network Marketing Training at Renegade University The training takes you by the hand and shows you exactly how to set up and use your Twitter account.
Twitter only allows 140 characters so this forces you to be concise with your messages – a bonus for anyone who does not delight in blogging. This can be a very quick and effectual way to get you message across and promote yourself and your business.
Twitter is a t tool not only to socialize but to build your own personal brand. It is a fantastic exposure networking tool.
By engaging in conversations on topics that are of interest to you and asking engaging questions you start to build an audience of like minded people. Twitter giv can leverage the news, leave your links, confirm appointments.
Twitter is also a very humanising activity to do on the Internet. As you divulge more of whom you are – your personality, wellbeing and beliefs; you become a real human being. So vital in developing human relationships and trust for your business.
Twitter can help build your reputation as a person with principles whom you can trust. The more you become transparent the more trust your receive and the more your business grows.
Twitter has the facility to retweet. Why retweet? It is so flattering to people. When a name retweets your information to their followers they are expressing confidence that what you have tweeted is appealing and excellent. Therefore one yardstick to measure the feature of a name’s tweets is the number of retweet that person has. Guy Kawasaki has some fantastic information on retreating (link)
Twitter has some unique ways that can help your business grow. If you are publishing Ezine articles you can select to have them involuntarily say your followers when you have posted a new article.
Whilst developing your uniqueness as a trustworthy human being it doesn’t have to be all business. Twitter is a fantastic place to socialise, have fun, exchange thoughts and make acquaintances.
Mike Klingler (link) describes Twitter as one of the fastest growing fishing places on the Internet and if used correctly a cash pull. So join Twitter today and add as a further piece to your marketing concentrate.
So how will you decdde who to Peep?
Peep me when you have joined: http://twitter.com/JudithAtkinson and I will retweet you.
Pleased tweeting.
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