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#TwitterTip 1: Be Real
Or
be a celebrity!! Yes, celebrities obviously have a lot of followers.
But in case you aren't one, then you're only option is to be real. And
tell what it takes less effort ;)
So,
tweet about things that matter to you, share your interests and ideas,
be your own person and people shall appreciate you for who you are.
#TwitterTip 2: Add Bio And Picture
The
next step to being real is having a face! Yes! You must put up a
picture and a short bio that explains you. A 140 character definition of
your self can be a slight TASK, but the effort is worth it. An
impressive bio, possibly with a tang of humor (if that's how you are),
is sure to win you followers.
#TwitterTip 3: Follow People
Twitter actually makes people celebrities.
So,
you're bound to feel like a celeb when you have like 500 followers. And
then, you stop following people! But hold on. The whole deal is about
conversation and interaction. Of course you can be selective about the
people you follow; just take care not to be pricey. Be humble, be
reachable.
#TwitterTip 4: Engage In Real Conversations
Once
you have started to meet people, start talking. Be careful not to make
your twitter account look like some chat room! Some amount of
conversation is important, but at the same time, it's important to keep
tweeting about general – real-life – things.
#TwitterTip 5: Talk Sense Or No Sense
The other side of tweeting is seeing what you have to offer to people. What are your tweets worth to another person?
There
are various ways to notice this. You might think saying something like
'Gosh! It's so hot' is an irrelevant thing to say – but technically
speaking, if you're feeling hot, chances are that people around you are
feeling the same way. So, there's an instant connect and may be, small
talk. But so what! Small talks help starting associations, don't they?
#TwitterTip 6: Share Information
Besides conversations and discussions is another factor. Information.
You
a tech freak? Then go ahead, talk about technology. You love rock
music? Go discuss that. Or you a foodie? Talk about the best food
joints. Share information and things of relevance that people would like
to hear or that they can benefit from. Simple things are fine.
#TwitterTip 7: Use # Hash Tags
One
of the important twitter tools is its Hashtags. Use # and then the tag
for something you want to say. It helps in connecting people.
Say,
you want to talk about the Chelsea match that's on. Something like 'Way
to go Chelsea!'; saying that with a hashtag like 'Way to go #Chelsea!'
helps you connect with people talking about #Chelsea – instantly
connecting you to likeminded people.
Moreover, Hashtags also mention the trends. Knowing what people are discussing, also helps you stay connected.
#TwitterTip 8: Join Trends
That's
another point. Twitter shows you what's on 'top of the mind' for local
people, the country and the world! Join the trend that you'd wish to be a
part of and meet people from different walks of life.
#TwitterTip 9: Join Tweetups
And last but not the least, JOIN tweetups!
Tweetups
are places where people who have met on twitter, meet in real. They
plan, meet and discuss subjects of interest or collective benefit.
Twitter
is a place to meet people and build relationships. Gone are the days
when virtual space meant unknown, skeptical, random people. Here's an
age of virtual friendships with real people, with real lives. Join the Tweeples!
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