The first good habit is to pay attention to what other Twitters are saying. In turn, you can answer them if they have any queries. This is the perfect way to build a relationship with your followers. Moreover, this will prompt them to start re-tweeting for you. Remember, unless you prove to be worth it, followers will begin to stop following you.
Build the respect of your followers by extolling the benefits of products that are not your own. If there is a new product on the market that will help your followers, go ahead and tell them about it!
Another secret is to keep tweeting. Make sure it is valuable though. Pass on interesting news items, short tips, amusing anecdotes, and any useful information. It doesn’t only have to be about you, your product, or your service. Since regular tweeting is a good habit, make sure your content contains a variety of issues. Don’t hesitate to pass on videos, pictures, and links that may interest followers.
Conduct frequent ‘polls’, ask for suggestions and initiate healthy conversations with your followers. You will be amazed at the feedback you will receive. Speaking of frequency, don’t make the mistake of overdoing it. Sending out several tweets per day all trying to sell your product or service is a sure fire way to lose followers.
Stay far away from slander and speaking ill about your competitors. Followers will soon think of you as a cheapskate marketer looking to make a fast buck and bump you off their list. ‘Unfollow’ on Twitter is as easy an option as ‘follow’.
To maximize your marketing potential, use plug-ins or websites that support Twitter. Sites like Facebook, Squidoo, and WordPress have plugins that allow all Twitter users to import their account details, tweets and contacts to their websites. Visitors to your website can automatically be guided to your Twitter feed. This gives you extra exposure and is a great way to increase your network.
Use the Direct Messages option at least once with every follower. This is the best way to get to know your potential customers on a more personal level. Customers may thank you or even let you know what they have to say about your product.
Finally, the most effective habit of all... Thank people for following you. Send them a thank you note along a free product or service for following you, anything that they may find useful. You could send them a link to an eBook or short guide that you have written, or just a useful link that you have found, perhaps that will save them money or make them laugh. Whatever you send your new follower, make your thank you message about them, not you or your products.
Article submitted by Bryan Farrow publisher of a popular
twitter for business guide and writer on a twitter blog filled with tips including reviews of
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