Twitter is a social network, a micro blogging service, where users can send brief messages, maximum 140 characters, to other users. You can use this service in your advantage to send messages with product promotions, new products, details about your web site or your services.
So, now you are probably asking your self how to promote your web site and service on Twitter. Well, it’s a good idea to follow the guidelines and instructions below.
- go on Twitter.com. After you created an account you can start to personalize your profile page: images, background, details about yourself. Also include a link to your web site.
- click on the status field and write a 140 characters long message with the help of which you can present Twitter users with your web site. If you are currently running a promotion, include the product and a link to it.
- Search for other users on Twitter. You can follow the status changes of some people, and in return they can also follow your messages.
- add a link on your web site to Twitter, so that users can follow your account. Twitter offers many applications for accounts, so you only have to pick one.
- it’s good to follow many people and to be followed by many as well, people that share the same interest. This way you will ensure that your messages have a good impact and this way you might get new clients easier.
- do not spam Twitter, because users will remove you from their lists and block your messages. Only send relevant information and only if you added something new on your web site.
- think about the options offered by the applications for mobile phones or PDA’s. It will be easier for you to send messages while you are not in front of the computer. You can also use other web sites and applications. For example, the Socialtoo.com web site shows you how many people follow you and how many people you follow. There also are some Firefox addons. You can send messages directly from your browser. Another similar service is Tinks Magic.
