How Twitter Works http://howtwitterworks.com tips and tools for using twitter... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:46:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 5 Twitter Tactics for Building a Stellar Brand http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/5-twitter-tactics-for-building-a-stellar-brand/ http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/5-twitter-tactics-for-building-a-stellar-brand/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:50:37 +0000 Andrew Cafourek http://howtwitterworks.com/?p=149 Andy Beal gives a good high-level set of points to steer a corporate twitter account both online and offline.  It avoids specific tactics, but offers a few general tips for making your outreach a success.

  • Start conversations with notable peers.
  • Share valuable industry news.
  • Build your blog audience.
  • Stay connected at conferences and trade shows.
  • Monitor your Twitter reputation.


Read what he has to say about each of these in his post on Mashable.

]]> http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/5-twitter-tactics-for-building-a-stellar-brand/feed/ 0 Corporate Twitters Worth Following – And Some You Should Avoid http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/corporate-twitters-worth-following-and-some-you-should-avoid/ http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/corporate-twitters-worth-following-and-some-you-should-avoid/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:45:29 +0000 Andrew Cafourek http://howtwitterworks.com/?p=147 This short post gives a good list as a starting point for finding examples of corporate twittering: exemplary, mediocre and lackluster.

While not offering guidelines or tips, sometimes it is good to just follow a few corporate accounts and get a feel for what makes the standout-favorites different from the ones lacking in inspiration.

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]]> http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/corporate-twitters-worth-following-and-some-you-should-avoid/feed/ 1 Great Examples of Corporate Twitter Use http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/great-examples-of-corporate-twitter-use/ http://howtwitterworks.com/2009/03/great-examples-of-corporate-twitter-use/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:02:57 +0000 Andrew Cafourek http://howtwitterworks.com/?p=143 Some good examples of corporations using twitter to reach out to consumers.  The post itself is an okay reference, but it links to some great background information about companies like Zappos who are harnessing twitter for growth.

Be sure to run through the post and definitely check out the background info as well.

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This post has some great take-away thoughts and realizations gained after some time on twitter.  Good approaches, tools, recommendations and tips for connecting with others on the site.

Some items are geared towards personal use, others towards leveraging twitter for your company and some that span both worlds.  A good read that I recommend for everyone.

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  1. It will enable you to experience social networking first-hand.
  2. It will make you a better writer.
  3. It will help you stay connected to people you care about.
  4. It will help you see a new side of your friends.
  5. It will introduce you to new friends.
  6. It is faster than text-messaging.
  7. It will make you think about your life.
  8. It will help you keep up with what people are talking about.
  9. It can create traffic for your blog or Website.
  10. It requires a very small investment.
  11. It can help build your personal “brand.”
  12. It is fun! Twitter is just plain entertaining.

Go Read The Article to read his expanded thoughts.

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Very basic information that is good for the very beginner before they even register for the site.

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I would highly recommend it to all new users.

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The intro area is great because it walks you through signing up, selecting a username, changing your profile design and avatar, etc.  After that it compiles a giant list of tools and services on twitter which might be good for some people.

I highly recommend the intro to brand new users and the entire thing for more veteran users.

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