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Wednesday 14 December 2011

What is Twitter?

Twitter is an online social networking service and that enables its users to send and read snippets of information up to 140 characters informally known as "tweets".

What are the benefits?
• Brand building and promotion.
• Informational tool
• Promoting offers, products and services
• Allows you to network
• Drive direct traffic through to your website
• Sharing news

What are the main features?

• Having your own profile page: A business can upload a profile picture, add your company name, location, website and there is a requirement to create your own unique strap line

• Tweeting: If you want to let your followers know what you are doing, type it in the 'What's happening' text box and then click on the 'Tweet' button. This is often referred to as a post

• Using hashtags: Prefacing a word with a '#' will create a hashtag. A hashtag makes a certain word easily searchable and starts a trend. It allows an individual / business to start up a topic of conversation

• Gathering followers: Be sure to keep your posts interesting and relevant as you want the right people following what you are saying. You also shouldn’t underestimate the power of following others, either – often if you follow someone they’ll follow you back

• Check the replies from your followers that are directed at you: When tweeting using '@' followed by a username (with no spaces) in your tweet to mention the user you choose (e.g. @mwsbusiness) notifies that person on your comment

Twitter Tips
• Have something to say - share anything you find interesting or relevant or fun
• Develop relationships
• Learn from others
• Mention company news

Twitter Summary

Very cost effective tool to promote your business and offering. However there needs to be a strategy behind the campaign and therefore needs to be managed very carefully

Do you have a Twitter page? Get in touch and we will custom build you your own personal/business account!!

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