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by: TJ Philpott
Learning how to twitter involves being able to inject yourself into ongoing
conversations and contribute in a useful and productive manner. By doing so you
will quickly gain more of an online presence on the site leading to more
followers and a greater influence. This is a noteworthy advantage to those who
use twitter for business. Like most online communities if other twitter users do
not accept your presence your ability to conduct any type of business will not
be effective.
Here are 5 ways in which your behavior with other twitter users will have a
positive impact on how you are perceived and how quickly you are accepted.
'Actively' Listen
To engage in any conversation you must first 'actively' listen to what it is
people are talking about. To 'barge in with unrelated comments makes a clear
indication that you have little or no interest in what others have to say. This
will give other twitter users, and rightfully so, the impression you are a self
absorbed individual.
Respond Accordingly
When the opportunity presents itself and you have something of value to add to
any conversation make your comments in a polite way. At this point you simply
listen further to the ongoing conversation and perhaps respond accordingly to
any response your comment may have received. As people begin to respond to your
commenting your online presence at the site will than begin to increase as well!
Tweet Engagingly
Do make the attempt to make your comments an invitation for anybody to respond
to since this shows you have an interest in what 'everybody' thinks. Give
thought to what it is you say so that it may be thought provoking enough to
motivate even the 'wall flowers' to respond. In this way you are now making more
people comfortable with your presence in the conversation.
Maintain Relevancy
As mentioned earlier keep your tweets relevant to the ongoing discussion and do
not attempt to dramatically alter the direction for the sake of any
self-promoting. It will not be appreciated and will likely start to earn you a
reputation you do not want to have as being rude and overbearing. Remember you
want to 'fit in' and not dominate!
Reflect Sincerity
If you indicate or promise anything always follow-up otherwise your word is
worthless as will be your reputation. This is especially true and important if
you use twitter for business since a lack of follow-up will only serve to
tarnish your professional image as well!
For people learning how to twitter it is really simply a matter of learning how
to fit in as is the case at most online communities. Your interaction with other
twitter users needs to reflect a certain sincerity and genuine interest in what
is going on around you. By supplying useful and/or interesting information in
your tweets you will increase your online presence at the site. This usually
results in an increase in both your followers and influence as well! This is
particularly advantageous to those who use twitter for business purposes. The 5
ways to conduct your interactions on the site as suggested above will help to
'accelerate' your acceptance into the community. As in any 'networking'
environment relationships need to be maintained and an effort must be put forth
to continue contributing in a positive fashion. Enjoy your twitter experience!
About The Author
TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North Carolina.
For more tips about how to twitter for business effectively and to also receive
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Article Source: http://www.articlecity.com/articles/marketing/article_6191.shtml
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