Be careful what information you publish. Don’t just retweet something without visiting the link that’s included or verifying any information. Spike Lee retweeted the wrong address to a couple he thought was responsible for #Trayvonn, now he’s got a huge settlement to pay! – http://goo.gl/qDFFK Related posts: Twitter Tip #97 – Pinterest Auto-Tweeting Twitter Tip...
Avoid using too many hashtags in your tweets. Too much of anything usually isn’t very good. Too many hashtags or @ at symbols is typically perceived as spam. Related posts: Twitter Tip #54 – Limit Hashtags Twitter Tip #98 – Who’s In Your City Twitter Tip #107 – Avoid Certain Hashtags
Remember, be sure to comb through all of your Twitter lists. It’s best to create lists about where you’ve met people, let’s say at an event perhaps. You can create another list of people that have unfollowed you, or perhaps a list for your favorite friends that watch the same shows as you do. Lists...
No not in bed, embed! Did you know that Twitter provides you with powerful plug in code to have your tweets appear on your website or Facebook? Be sure to spread your own word by integrating Twitter’s websites into your social presence. Here is where you can find more details – https://twitter.com/about/resources/widgets. Related posts: How...
Have you noticed tweets that start with the “.” (period) symbol? Remember, if you start your tweet with the “@” symbol, that tweet will only appear in your Interactions page. To maximize your posts, add the period before your @ mention so that your tweet will appear on your homepage of Tweets. Related posts: Twitter...
Did you know that most companies care about how many followers you have on Twitter? Be sure to update your resume and include your Twitter handle along with how many followers you have. The more influence, the more likely you are able to communicate effectively. Related posts: Twitter Tip #91 – On Your Resume Twitter...
Did you know that most of your favorite television shows have a hashtag? Spend time on great websites like http://getglue.com/ and connect with your favorite shows! Related posts: Twitter Tip #58 – Connected Twitter Tip #78 – #4sqday Twitter Tip #112 – Hashtags
The new Twitter “Discover” area might not be liked by many, but it actually helps you find quality content. Spend a bit more time in the “Discover” area of Twitter to find new content, trending topics and breaking news to talk about. Related posts: Twitter Tip #107 – Avoid Certain Hashtags How To Get More...
There isn’t really a certain number of tweets that is considered good or above average. Remember, quality of content is key. It’s best to engage if someone mentions you. You should also be adding your own content. Retweets are fine, but avoid too many. A nice blend of mentions, original content and retweets is the...
Yes, we all hate spam! Get into the habit of reporting spam and blocking spammers. Twitter makes it really easy to block and report spammers. If enough people flag the account, they’ll get shut down. Related posts: TweetFindTools.com on #TechRadio with Marc Cohen and Marsha Collier Twitter Tip #82 – Spammers Twitter Tip #107 –...
Why be limited to 140 characters when you can add thousands more? Pictures speak a thousand words as they say. Try adding more personal content in your tweets by adding images of where you are, what you’re eating and what interests you. Related posts: Twitter Tip #111 – Embedded Photos How To Get More Engagement...
You probably don’t realize it, but you likely have 10 – 15 third party programs that access your Twitter credentials. Whenever you “login using Twitter”, third party programs keep an eye on your account. Log into Twitter, go to settings, then apps and “Revoke Access” to any software or websites you no longer use. Related...
You’d better check that link before you retweet a story. While someone might describe a story, many times the link they include in their tweet is a dead link, or it directs users to the wrong story. It’s always best to click on the link first and ensure the content is appropriate, accurate and active....
A great way to meet people on Twitter is to connect and participate in social media conversations. Unless your living on Venus, here are a few hashtags to check out #social media, #sm, #seo, #smm, #socialgood, #socialchat. Share your opinions, stay current and participate! Related posts: Twitter Tip #77 – Trending Can Hurt Twitter Tip...
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