Posted by Jay Dampier | Posted in Communications | Posted on 03-02-2010
Maybe you are a bit clueless on how to properly use Twitter to connect with people and market your product or service. It’s taken me a few months to start to “get” it.
Facebook is much more straightfoward. If you are planning an event, you can set up a facebook event. If you are providing a service line, or promoting your brand you can create a page where people can become your fan. But how can Twitter be used effectively? It’s just a mini-blog right?
I found this pretty straightforward presentation on slideshare.net that gives some pointers on using Twitter… actually 140 pointers to be exact.
Enjoy!
140 Twitter Tips
View more presentations from Kyle Lacy.
Two words: be human.
OK, maybe more than two words… I think the best way I’ve heard it described is this: Facebook is about keeping up with people you already know or have known; Twitter is about meeting people you will know. When using Twitter, think of it as if you are walking into a cocktail party. How would you interact? How would you want people to interact with you? If it would turn people off at a cocktail party, it will turn people off on Twitter. The only difference is that you don’t become more interesting as time goes by because alcohol isn’t served through Twitter
Too funny Henry. You become more interesting without the help of booze.