And Social Networking 101 continues with Twitter 101. Today we delve in the basics of Twitter and how to get started with the site. The non-add version of a site that creates 150 million Tweets everyday is upon us. Let’ get started with Twitter 101.
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So for those keeping track you will probably notice that I created another Twitter account today. While on Facebook I would definitely not recommend this, it is ok to have a few different accounts (business, personal, etc.) on Twitter. Do not go crazy, but do not feel limited to one account like Facebook.
Additionally, in Twitter 101 the biggest things you will be doing here are bringing people into your network. While Facebook in some ways serves many purposes Twitter is more straightforward in their approach to networking. Yes their are pictures and videos, but you go on to connect with people in a forum like setting. It is there to build your network as a marketer and get the word out.
So, here we go! We have everything set up for Twitter 101! Let us know what you set up for your new Twitter account?
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Andy,
I have had two Twitter Accounts, each focused on a different audience. One problem I encounter is that I have to continually log in and log out. I cannot remain logged in to both Twitter accounts. In order to access my twitter account, follow others or send messages, I need to log out of one account and then log in to the other. That does take extra time.
Erica
Erica,
You might want to use something like Tweetdeck or Hootsuite to keep track of your accounts. Here is an older video I did on Tweetdeck, but it is still relevant.
https://andynathan.net/2010/02/tweet-deck-benefits/
Andy
Hi Erica, as Andy recommends, TweetDeck and Hootsuite are fantastic tools.
And, another way to stay logged in to both Twitter accounts is to use 2 different kinds of web browsers. For example, you could have one twitter account open in Firefox, and another on Google Chrome or Internet Explorer.
Just another option in case you don’t want to use the other applications. Regards from Julieanne
Julieanne,
That is a great point on the browser that I have never really discussed, but do all the time. I use firefox my personal accounts, then chrome for one client, and internet explorer for a secondary account or another client.
Andy
Hi Andy,
Great walk-through! I must admit, twitter confuses me so it’s a big help when I can learn something new. I didn’t even know that I can have more than one account. I think it’s a great idea to have separate accounts for personal and business.
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day!
Theresa,
What is confusing you about Twitter?
Andy
Hi Andy,
I guess what’s confusing me about Twitter is the unfamiliarity. All those tweets, retweets, follow, unfollow, and the tags and links. I just need to practice more so that’s what I’ll do.
Have a nice day!
Theresa,
Retweet-repeating someone’s tweets.
Follow-connect with someone you like on Twitter
Unfollow-disconnect from someone you do not want to stay connected with
Hashtags-keywords to alert different groups about topics.
Hope this helps.
Andy
I’m already pretty good with Twitter, but there was still some help in here for me none the less! Thank you, Professor. 😉
~Laurie
Laurie,
What did you find most helpful?
Andy
Andy, I used to do a lot of niche marketing and set up a twitter account for each niche I was in. I religiously tweeted all my posts but I often wondered whether anyone actually read them….
Trevor,
I have a number of accounts as well, and every time I bought a domain I would create a twitter account. The answer is yes people to do see the tweets, but Twitter percentages are pretty low.
Andy
Andy,
I love Twitter, it’s a beast! I usually manage my account using Hootsuite mainly because I can view everything all at once, as well as manage other account on other social site like Facebook and LinkedIn.
Twitter is doing some pretty cool things and I look forward to seeing how the platform evolves in the future.
Dewane,
I use TweetAdder, SocialOomph, and Tweetdeck to maintain my Twitter accounts. The new analytics should rock!
Andy