by Jackie C. Kiadii, MCP
One of the phrases I hear often in my social media classes is "I just don't get twitter." People are not only perplexed about how they can use twitter to generate business, they just don't know what to "talk" about. So, here are 6 quick ideas for tweets (twitter posts) to help build your business. I encourage you to think of specific ways you can apply these tips in your business.
- Quotations.
Quotes are very popular on twitter, and out of all the types of content, quotes are most likely to be re-tweeted.
What kinds of quotes should you tweet?
Anything that resonates with you.
"I prayed for twenty years but received no answer until I prayed with my legs." -Frederick Douglass.
You can also tweet any quotes by someone else that underscores the value of your services.
Anyone one who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. Henry Ford
What is a retweet? A retweet is when someone shares your tweet with their audience. It is preceded by RT. In the example shown below, I am retweeting a quote posted by Monique Neeley.
- Your milestones and kudos.
Yes, don't be afraid to toot your own horn - you've earned it! If a customer provides a glowing review, tweet it!
- Tips in your area of expertise
Everyone I have shared this tip with has been able to put it into action. What is your area of expertise? Think of specific tips you share with your customers to help solve their problem. Write them down. I am willing to bet you can come up with 52 tips off the top of your head.
- Blog posts / articles
Use one of the many automated services to feed your new blog posts to your twitter accounts.
- Business-related activities
People want to know what's new in your business - feel free to share.
- Recognition and appreciation
Use twitter to publicly recognize the contributions of others. While it won't build your business, it will build someone else's - and it is always better to give than to receive.
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