Archive for: May, 2012

Twitter Tip #104 – Security

Should you protect your tweets for added security? NO! Of course not, the whole point of Twitter is to interact with people. Don’t hide your tweets, get them out there into the socialsphere. What you can do is add HTTPS security so that your tweets are protected while being transmitted through Twitter – http://goo.gl/JAnkX Related...

 
 

Twitter Tip #103 – Job Hunting

You can find a lot of job opportunities by searching on Twitter for hashtags like #jobs and #career. Did you know that there are hundreds of Twitter handles dedicated only to posting jobs? Check out this massive list of people or organizations that you may want to consider following to narrow down your search! –...

 
 

Twitter Tip #102 – Exclusive Access

Do you have a favorite company, product or band? Be sure to connect with them! Many companies offer advanced access to tickets, products or insider giveaways exclusively to their social media community first! Related posts: How to have your Hashtag become a Top Twitter Trend Twitter Tip #45 – Solve Problems Twitter Tip #96 –...

 
 

Twitter Tip #101 – Talk to Me!

Posting tweets and even mentioning someone in a tweet isn’t enough to spark a response. Increase your engagement by speaking directly to someone on Twitter. Respond to a tweet and take a position on a matter or answer someone’s question. Start a conversation rather than a one way discussion. Related posts: Twitter Tip #38 –...

 
 

Twitter Tip #100 – Multiple Twitter Accounts

There comes a point where you my need to have more than one Twitter account to manage your growing social identity. Just be sure to avoid losing focus or giving preferential treatment to one account over the other. You should also consider harnessing the power of software solutions like http://en.splitweet.com/ to manage your accounts! Related...

 
 

Twitter Tip #99 – Tweet your way to jail

What you say and do on Twitter can put you in jail. “If you don’t have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself,” as your mom once taught you. Recent attacks on Twitter at sports figures, celebrities and citizens are landing people in jail – http://goo.gl/shr0v. Avoid any aggressive or threatening language, even if...

 
 

Twitter Tip #98 – Who’s In Your City

Do a quick hashtag search for people in your City. You can have your search results find people or tweets. It’s a great way to make new local friends and keep your following organic. Related posts: Twitter Tip #54 – Limit Hashtags Twitter Tip #70 – Hashtag Etiquette Twitter Tip #112 – Hashtags

 
 

Twitter Tip #97 – Pinterest Auto-Tweeting

It’s great to connect your social media accounts, but beware of what you’re tweeting. Many auto tweets populate your posts with long URL strings and unnecessary mentions or hashtags. Pinterest for example, offers you the ability to tweet something after you pin, that way, you can edit your post first. Related posts: Twitter Tip #67...

 
 

Twitter Tip #96 – Follow Back

Do you want your number of followers on Twitter to increase drastically … then follow back! If someone came up to you at a networking event and said, “hello,” you’d respond back right? Avoid auto-following scripts or software, but definitely follow people back that seem interesting to you. Keep the conversation and momentum moving forward....

 
 

Twitter Tip #95 – Customer Service

There is a huge shift in the way that companies are dealing with customer service. Many credit card companies, airlines and hotels are handling customer service issues via Twitter. If you have an issue, try searching for the company you’re dealing with on Twitter and tweet. Many times your issues will be resolved a lot...

 
 

Twitter Tip #94 – Know Your Audience

Have you noticed your audience following a certain pattern? Be sure to cater to your audience. It’s better to be great at one thing than spread thin over many topics. Create a narrow but deep group of followers to become known as an expert in your field! Related posts: Tech News You Might Have Missed:...

 
 

Twitter Tip #93 – Connect Twitter

There has been a lot of controversy about the Discover feature on Twitter’s recent software release. Something that has fallen through the cracks is the fantastic Connect feature. Spend time reviewing your Interactions even more so than your mentions. In reviewing the Interactions area, you can quickly scan your newest followers and follow them back....

 
 

Twitter Tip #92 – List Maintenance

It’s that time again. Check out your lists and make sure that they are updated. It’s best to group people into categories, like work, music, work, unfollows. Organization helps with efficiency. What list do you have TweetFind in? Thanks for listening and be sure to say hello @tweetfind Related posts: Twitter Tip #69 – List...

 
 

Twitter Tip #91 – On Your Resume

Many employers are interested in your Klout Score, how many Facebook friends you have and how many followers are paying attention to you on Twitter. Be sure to include your Twitter handle on your resume to help employers learn more about you and possibly connect. Related posts: Twitter Tip #66 – Resume Twitter Tip #75...