Share what’s on your mind in 140 characters or less. Twitter is simply, fun and highly effective for communicating over the Internet. Learn how to efficiently use Twitter through the articles, videos, and infographs we share. We’ll make sure to provide up-to-date high quality content from various resources every week!
50 Twitter Facts That’ll Fascinate Small Businesses – Socialable
If you have some free time (is that even a question?) you might want to scroll through this list Lilach Bullock compiled of interesting facts related to Twitter. My favorite is #3 – the context of when Twitter’s founder shared his idea.
Optimizing Your Twitter Account to Boost your Google Rankings – Gary Hyman
Who doesn’t want to rank high on Google search results? These eight steps will help you make the most out of your Twitter account to help you rank higher on Google!
- Increase Tweet and Retweet Volume
- Retweet. Retweet. Retweet.
- Enhance your Twitter Bio
- Optimize Header, Background, Profile Picture
- Optimize Twitter Lists
- Improve Visibility of Yourself and Business with #hashtags
- Submit your Twitter Account to Twitter Directory
- 3rd Party Applications – Links to your Profile
There’s a few typos and the numbering is messed up but this is still a solid list. My favorite is #3 because this is an opportunity to share with potential customers who you are – remember to stay human: share something personal that explains why you own your business.
The 50 Best Twitter Brand Profile Designs – Simply Zesty
What makes independent small businesses so special is that they are a unique business particular to their community. There isn’t another business like yours! We’re not fans of bland so your Twitter profile needs to stand out and convey your businesses’ culture and character. Here are some of the best brands that set the standard on Twitter to inspire you.
Categories include:
- Media
- Drinks
- Fashion
- Motors
- Sports
- Toiletries
- Cosmetics
- Airlines
10 Essential Twitter Tips – The Online Mom
It’s difficult to grasp the full potential of Twitter – even more so if you just started using it. These tips provide a good foundation for using Twitter and even those who consider themselves Twitter savvy could learn a thing or two.
- Use a desktop app to get organized
- Stay connected
- Use hashtags
- Follow the right people
- Retweet others
- Follow people who follow you
- Share pictures and video
- Thank your followers
- Keep your Tweets short
- Ask questions
Why Twitter Isn’t Working for Your Business – Get Social With Amy
So you just started using Twitter, or maybe you’ve been on it for a while but it doesn’t seem to do anything for your small business. This article that was written in 2011 is still relevant today. Remember that Twitter isn’t about selling and broadcasting your business. It’s about networking and building relationships. Here’s my favorite part of the article:
Be a person. Show The people on Twitter you are a real person. Be human. Be helpful. You will genuinely attract people who are interested in you & your business with this approach.
5 Brilliantly Creative Campaigns That Used Twitter – Simply Zesty
What’s amazing about social media platforms are the limitless ways they can be used to run a campaign to promote your business. Twitter may be a simple tool but put some imagination into the mix and it can do brilliant things for your small business.
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