Twitter tips for twits

Most of us have heard of, or use twitter right? Wrong! most don't, or at least not effectively. This social media, micro-blogging site, where you can send quick messages, links, and info to those who follow your updates, can be a lifeline to networking and building an internet presence. I joined recently, and as a follow on to my post on social etiquette golden rules Here are some tips that I have to offer so far, as a relative newcomer. Say who you are by including your name. Calling yourself sprogit may work as an enigmatic tease on a dating site, but this isn't it. Log in each day, respond to those who have started following you, if you agree. Spend half an hour twice a day and then get off. You have a life don't you? Don't just give impersonal updates, have short conversations with those who post on your subject or area. Contribute something useful to the social space. Don't spam other twitterers with a hard sell, this is not a place to sell your product it's a place to socialise. Don't spend all day talking about your children and the chocolate cake they have smushed all over their faces. For you cute yes, for everyone else - not as cute. Be a mentor to someone and receive mentoring from someone in your area of interest, that's powerful. Don't blather on with political messages 24 /7, angry and bitter is what you become. Politicians have campaign managers for that, save your energy to make your business better. Here's a post on the types of social media users Be a happy twit! Have something to say ? send us a comment. Wisequeen Donna Jackson Social communications specialist