If you haven’t signed up for a Twitter account, just do it. Yes, it may be a fad. Yes, it might not be for you – but how do you really know? There’s no harm in playing with it to see what it does. And, more importantly, it doesn’t cost you a penny to use it. Having said that, if you’re already a Twitter user, then here are some ways to make your effort worthwhile. Get people to re-Tweet that wonderful tidbit of information you’re sharing. The more people read it, the more it was worth your time. Who knows, you may just solve someone’s problem and become their best friend.
Top 5 Tips To Get Your Tweets Viral
- Use brevity with your brief. Sounds stupid, yes, but 140 characters is a short window. Make sure your Tweet has room for your original info plus a the retweet info needed to give you credit. People won’t make extra effort to retweet you if they have to edit your posts.
- Be Original. If your post is a retweet or has a bunch of hashtags # or @ stuff in it, the less people want to send that mumbo jumbo onto their friends and followers.
- Be Witty, Provacative or Helpful. Nobody cares that you’re getting ready to go to a BBQ (especially since they aren’t invited). Post something that peaks their curiosity or helps them troubleshoot a problem.
- Shorten URL Links. Use TinyURL to shorten web page links that you put in your post. There’s also bit.ly or is.gd or ow.ly … but really, isn’t TinyURL.com just easier to remember?
- Make URL’s Less Scary. If you don’t know what the link goes to, people will be afraid to click it. Give them an idea of what it is by putting a modifier like (video) or (blog) or (NSFW) – that would be Not Safe for Work.
Two More Tips for Good Measure
- Retweet for Good Karma. Give some love and get some. If you see something interesting, it’s likely your followers will too. Give credit where credit is due and send that puppy onto your list.
- Follow The Best Retweeters. They will inspire something that you may have never thought about. Better yet, they’ll teach you a new trick even though you may be an old dog.
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