I first started using Twitter to remind myself of things throughout the day. I wasn’t worried about followers, in fact it creeped me out when people followed me! Now I understand Twitter better and why its important in blogging and business. Its easy to get lost in the sea of tweets though and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may wonder ‘How will people find me? How will I find people like me?’ Today Ill share 7 Twitter tips that will answer those questions and help increase your followers.
1. Change your photo
Please. Change your picture and get rid of the egghead. Make sure its a clear picture of you so when people are scrolling they see your face. Also, if you are trying to brand yourself keep your picture the same on all your social media networks and your site. Trust me, face recognition helps.
2. Add a description
This is just as important as a picture, maybe more. If you want people to follow you, your description lets people know who you are and what tweets to expect. It will help them decide if you are someone they want to follow. Put something interesting, funny or unique there. It draws people in after that check out your awesome photo. And make sure you add your website!
3. Hashtags
A hashtag lets people search for topics that interest them. Lets say I tweet my 100 Delicious Avocado Recipes with the hashtag (#) avocados. People who are looking for avocado recipes are more likely to find my tweet. Its a great way to find new ideas, new people to follow and new products. Hashtags – use them! Its an easy way to be found by people with similar interests.
4. Create lists
Lists let you separate groups of people into easy to find categories. Find the person you want to add to your list, click the little man icon and find ‘Add of remove from lists’. From there you can create a new list or add them to an existing list. Its a great way to able to find people in the shuffle of Twitter. [Ps.. thats my friend Paula’s twitter. She’s awesome, yall!]
5. Be useful
People are looking for three things – something that saves them time, money or entertains them. People that tweet random things that do none of the above are likely to have people unfollow them. A great recipe idea saves people time, an easy at home craft saves people money and quotes entertain people. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just be useful to your audience.
6. Engage
Thank people for following, respond to questions, retweet a great recipe idea. People follow you because they want to get to know you. Its common courtesy to follow people who follow you (minus spam and such) but go the extra step and interact with your new follower. Twitter is about making connections, so go ahead, engage with your tweeps!
7. Be yourself
Above everything else, be yourself. Be the person you are in real life on Twitter. You’re awesome, just make sure Twitter knows it too!
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Laura @ Cookiecrumbs and Sawdust.blogspot.com says
I just joined Twitter, so this was helpful. And wahoo, I have 2 followers.
Thanks for the post,
Laura
Kelley says
Woohoo!! Go Laura! 😀
Michelle says
I am a little clueless about Twitter but hope you can answer this probably very silly question I have – when someone retweets your tweet are you meant to retweet it again yourself? I have noticed this happens a lot and not sure if it is what Im meant to do! Help please 🙂
Kelley says
No, when they are retweeting you don’t have to retweet it again. When they retweet they are sending your tweet to their followers. If you retweet that you are sharing your tweet again with your followers. Hope that helps. 🙂
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
I love reading social media and blogging tips! Pinned this – some really useful points. I’m sure my readers would love your advice, too! I’d be thrilled if you’d come on over to Pink Recipe Box and link up at Creative Wednesdays: http://pinkrecipebox.com/creative-wednesdays-with-pink-recipe-box-4/
Kelley says
Thanks so much! I missed last week.. Ill try to stop by this week!
Melinda--Marshmallow Mudpie says
Great tips. Found you through the Feature Friday link party, and am now following you on Twitter. 🙂
Kelley says
Awesome! Following you back 🙂
Shannon (@DEsUnion) says
Twitter is one social media I don’t interact much with. It seems so overwhelming. These tips are fantastic! How often do you interact with Twitter? Daily? Weekly?
Shannon
Domestic Engineer’s Union
Kelley says
I schedule things to post about every two hours and Ill interact at night when thing have calmed down. 🙂
Shannon (@DEsUnion) says
Scheduling?? That sounds exciting! How do you schedule things to post?
Kelley says
Hey Shannon! I did a post on scheduling – http://mommakesdinner.com/scheduling-posts/. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Shannon (@DEsUnion) says
Thanks so much Kelley!
Kelley says
My pleasure!
Deonna Wade says
Hey I had to come check out your blog since your commented on mine (sand and water table) and return the love. I just joined twitter to go with my blog and there is quite a learning curve but your post is very helpful. I get SO excited every time someone follows me…I will be coming back to your blog soon!
Kelley says
Thanks for stopping by! Your sand and water table is awesome!! Im still on the hunt for the perfect table. And if you need any help with Twitter (or anything) please let me know! 🙂
jim moritz says
Thanks for your thoughts!
I do agree that especially in Social Media common sense quite often seems to be lacking.
Kelley says
Ha! Agreed! Thanks for stopping by Jim!
Leonardo says
useful tips thank you
The WritersSocial says
Had to check out your blog because someone had posted one of your articles. Very professional, I wish you continued success.
Kelley says
Thanks so much!