Dump
the default twitter avatar and use a suitable photo or logo.
2) Always Follow People Back
People
may be inclined to unfollow you if you don’t follow back. Other twitter users
will be much more likely to follow you if they can see that you follow people
back.
3)
Tweet And Retweet (RT)
Keep
your twitter account up to date and interesting. Use the hashtag #bizitalk to
engage with other #bizitalk users. Follow them and RT their tweets and the
favour will be returned.
4)
Use #Hashtags
Use
hashtags relating to your industry (e.g. #jewellery) to highlight key words and
make your posts easier for others to locate.
5) Interact With Your Followers
Build relationships with your
followers. Support them and they will support you.
6)
Speed Network
Participate
in speed networking events. Tweet using the hashtag #yorkshirehour every
Wednesday 8pm-9pm to promote your business and make new, local contacts.
7)
Give Referrals
A
great way to do this is via #FF (follow Friday). Use followfridayhelper.com
every Friday to recommend the users you interact with most. What goes around
comes around.
8)
Show Gratitude
Always
thank users for following/ retweeting or recommending you. It’s polite and will
encourage them to do it again.
9) Stay Positive
Negative tweets will result in
depleting followers. People are much more likely to interact with happy,
positive people.
10)
Tweet Theo
Tweet
@TheoPaphitis every Sunday 5pm-7.30pm describing your business in one tweet
including the hashtag #SBS. Every Monday at 8pm, Theo RTs his favourite 6. A
big business boost for the lucky winners!
By Rachel (Bernard’s tweety bird)
