subject: Beginners' Guide to Twitter Marketing [print this page] If you are considering using twitter as a tool in a marketing campaign, there are certain things that you have to take note of. Using twitter is not just about posting status updates every now and then, they should be well thought of.
Many consider twitter as an inexpensive tool if you want for your ecommerce needs. Years ago when the internet is just new, people have discovered that they can earn easy money online like affiliate marketing. Earning money online is made easier with these sites because all you have to do is to promote and endorse the products, and you can earn part of the sales. You need not worry about freight costs or inventory.
If you are convinced about the power of twitter marketing, you still have to consider several do's and don'ts.
Do'sandDon'ts in twitter
The most important thing that you should bear in mind when it comes to using twitter is that you have to make your posts worth reading. You have to keep your followers curious and interested in whatever you post. Update your status with something catchy and full of sense and humor to tickle the interest of your readers so that they will follow you and even re-post your message. You have to remember that your posts should be searchable easily.
Channel your inner spirit Post messages that depict how friendly you are. This will help you attract more readers because of your personality.
Use twitter with caution Do not update your twitter often. By often, it means every minute. Your followers will get bored. Post several messages in a day and not all the time.
Creative spark Because of the 140 character limit, you have to be careful with the words that you use in posting your message. Be creative with your statement and choice of words. State what you want to say in 140 characters.
I will follow you Be a follower. Subscribe to other people's twitter accounts. If there are follower requests, approve them. The trick is to follow every body who follows your account.
