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<big>Twitter is a powerful social network for business. And the more followers you have - ''meaningful'' ones - the more exposure you will gain from tweeting.</big> (If you're new to Twitter, I suggest reading [[Learn/Use-Twitter-To-Engage-Your-Customers|Twitter 101]] first.) | <big>Twitter is a powerful social network for business. And the more followers you have - ''meaningful'' ones - the more exposure you will gain from tweeting.</big> (If you're new to Twitter, I suggest reading [[Learn/Use-Twitter-To-Engage-Your-Customers|Twitter 101]] first.) | ||
| − | <big>Here are 10 tips for getting more people to click "Follow" on your Twitter account:</big> | + | <big>Here are 10 tips for getting more people to click "Follow" on your Twitter account:</big> ''[http://www.aboutus.com/how-to-get-more-twitter-followers/ ... read more]'' |
| − | '''1. Write interesting tweets.''' | + | <big>''Note: This article has been moved to our new blog at [http://www.aboutus.com/how-to-get-more-twitter-followers/ www.AboutUs.com/how-to-get-more-twitter-followers].''</big> |
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| + | <!--'''1. Write interesting tweets.''' | ||
: Add something to the conversation. Did you find a great article other people might want to read? Do you have something to say that might make people think - or laugh ? Do you have expertise to share? | : Add something to the conversation. Did you find a great article other people might want to read? Do you have something to say that might make people think - or laugh ? Do you have expertise to share? | ||
:Give people a feel for what your future tweets will be like. That will help them decide whether they want to follow you. | :Give people a feel for what your future tweets will be like. That will help them decide whether they want to follow you. | ||
| − | + | :'''Posting great tweets makes people more likely to:''' | |
| − | '''Posting great tweets makes people more likely to:''' | ||
:* '''retweet you'''. This means your tweet is re-broadcast to the followers of whoever retweets you. | :* '''retweet you'''. This means your tweet is re-broadcast to the followers of whoever retweets you. | ||
:* [[Image:FollowFridayExampleBorder.png|400px|right]]'''"Follow Friday" you'''. On Fridays, some people will post a tweet recommending people they think their followers should check out and follow. The tweet will usually include a #FollowFriday or #FF [http://support.twitter.com/articles/49309-what-are-hashtags-symbols# hashtag]. | :* [[Image:FollowFridayExampleBorder.png|400px|right]]'''"Follow Friday" you'''. On Fridays, some people will post a tweet recommending people they think their followers should check out and follow. The tweet will usually include a #FollowFriday or #FF [http://support.twitter.com/articles/49309-what-are-hashtags-symbols# hashtag]. | ||
:* '''find your tweets when they search Twitter''', and maybe follow you. When you're writing tweets, include keywords people may be searching for. | :* '''find your tweets when they search Twitter''', and maybe follow you. When you're writing tweets, include keywords people may be searching for. | ||
| − | '''2. Complete your Twitter profile: Add a bio and portrait.''' | + | <!--'''2. Complete your Twitter profile: Add a bio and portrait.''' |
: Would you rather follow someone with a smiling face, or the default egg icon? How do you feel about following someone whose bio shows their interests are similar to yours, or who's in your industry, compared to someone whose bio shares no personal information? | : Would you rather follow someone with a smiling face, or the default egg icon? How do you feel about following someone whose bio shows their interests are similar to yours, or who's in your industry, compared to someone whose bio shares no personal information? | ||
| − | : An incomplete Twitter profile doesn't give people a reason to follow you. It can also make people think you're a Twitter spammer, because many spam accounts don't have a portrait or bio. | + | : An incomplete Twitter profile doesn't give people a reason to follow you. It can also make people think you're a Twitter spammer, because many spam accounts don't have a portrait or bio. <!--Include your city location- much better than lat/long--> |
| − | :[[Image:DoIWantToFollowYou.png|left|300px|It can be hard to decide whether to follow someone without a portrait or bio.]] <big> '''vs.'''</big>[[Image:AlizaTwitterWithFrameArrow2.png|right|300px]]{{CLR}} | + | <!--:[[Image:DoIWantToFollowYou.png|left|300px|It can be hard to decide whether to follow someone without a portrait or bio.]] <big> '''vs.'''</big>[[Image:AlizaTwitterWithFrameArrow2.png|right|300px]]{{CLR}} |
'''3. Start following people you know.''' | '''3. Start following people you know.''' | ||
: After you've posted at least a few tweets and filled in your profile, start following people. | : After you've posted at least a few tweets and filled in your profile, start following people. | ||
: Look for your customers and business partners on Twitter, and then follow them. They'll hopefully notice that you've followed them, and then follow you in return because they recognize you. | : Look for your customers and business partners on Twitter, and then follow them. They'll hopefully notice that you've followed them, and then follow you in return because they recognize you. | ||
| − | '''4. Follow people in your industry and people who | + | <!--'''4. Follow people in your industry and people who tweet about things you care about.''' |
| − | : Search Twitter for people and | + | [[Image:HowToSearchForTweetsPeople.png|250px|right]] |
| + | : Search Twitter for people and tweets that interest you. When you search, you can click for "Tweets" with that word or phrase, or "People" who match your search. Twitter's [https://twitter.com/#!/search-advanced advanced searched] is also handy. | ||
| + | : Follow people you want to listen to, and who you think may want to follow you back if they look at your bio and recent tweets. | ||
'''5. Once you've followed people, interact with them!''' | '''5. Once you've followed people, interact with them!''' | ||
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<big>''Do you have any tips for gaining followers on Twitter? Hit me up at {{Twitter|KristinaWeis}}.''</big> | <big>''Do you have any tips for gaining followers on Twitter? Hit me up at {{Twitter|KristinaWeis}}.''</big> | ||
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''<big>Could you use some clarity with Twitter and social media?</big> AboutUs can show you how you're doing in social media compared to your competitors, and offer suggestions for engaging prospective customers. Email [mailto:sales@aboutus.org Sales@AboutUs.org] for more info.'' | ''<big>Could you use some clarity with Twitter and social media?</big> AboutUs can show you how you're doing in social media compared to your competitors, and offer suggestions for engaging prospective customers. Email [mailto:sales@aboutus.org Sales@AboutUs.org] for more info.'' | ||
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Twitter is a powerful social network for business. And the more followers you have - meaningful ones - the more exposure you will gain from tweeting. (If you're new to Twitter, I suggest reading Twitter 101 first.)
Here are 10 tips for getting more people to click "Follow" on your Twitter account: ... read more
Note: This article has been moved to our new blog at www.AboutUs.com/how-to-get-more-twitter-followers.