Learning the Twitter Lingo
Twitter is the newest social networking tool that everyone is using. It is so popular that it has developed its own language and everything. If you want to use Twitter learn a few of the terms so that you don’t look silly your first time out.
It is just like instant messaging or text messaging. You feel like you’ve stepped into an alternate universe because everyone looks human but they are speaking some sort of gibberish. Well, it is not really gibberish but the Twitter language. You’ll think you are developing a lisp but that’s okay – everyone who uses it has one.
What are the Basics?
To get you started, here are some basic things to know. The site is called Twitter. Some interchange Twitter and Tweeter and that’s a faux pas. A tweeter is something that works with woofers in your car speakers. Now, you can use “tweeter” to refer to someone who uses Twitter if you want to.
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Does Twitter Have a Downside for Business Owners?
When it comes to running a business, there are both positive and negative aspects. Over time, through trial and error mostly, you learn to give any negative aspects a positive spin. Twitter is the newest social site with business possibilities. But, is it too much for business owners to handle?
Twitter has many positive traits. First of all, as a business application, there is so much you can do for your existing customers. Twitter can be used to reach them quicker than ever before.
Setting up your customer service to run through your Twitter account allows you to respond to client complaints easier. You can use desktop Twitter applications that notify you when a new tweet is posted so that you can view it. Each client or customer can engage you in a one-on-one conversation if they need to.
This quick response also works for your staff as well. Working on a project? Get the group together on Twitter no matter where in the world they are. Being out of the office is not reason not to be able to brainstorm ideas on a project.
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How to Use Twitter for Blog Traffic
Twitter is not just for fun but can also be used much like other social networking media to gain more traffic. In this case, you want to attract more blog traffic. Twitter can help with that.
Like other social networks, millions of people use Twitter. It is a micro-universe of potential visitors just waiting to be tapped. The question is how to get them to take a look at you.
First of all, sign up for an account. You can’t find the right people unless you get in the game. Don’t worry about creating a business account at this point. You are only concerned with connecting with people now.
Next, get involved. Read other people’s tweets; join as a follower for popular tweeters. You can use Twitter applications to track the tweets of others and also do keyword searches for interesting tweets. Comment on current tweets and get a feel for how it works and who everyone is following.
The best thing about Twitter is that it works in real time from your PC. You can ask questions to find out any type of information. If you are looking for followers (Twitter [...] Continue Reading…