How you can rock on Twitter

Mike — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:17:47 GMT

You're right about balance being important. As a new twitter user, it seems that there are some people that incessantly tweet about personal info of little consequence to most followers, other that only tweet links to their products and services, and finally those who mix the two along with value added commentary. The last group are the ones I continue to follow.

How you can rock on Twitter

Ken Pickard, Santa Clara, CA. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:52:15 GMT

Great article. So many times I see people just promoting their wares. Striking that balance is really not hard at all. Just be patient and engage with others. Networking is a contact sport!

How you can rock on Twitter

Donald Payne, Southfield, MI — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:37:11 GMT

I started using Twitter maybe two months ago at the request of my PR specialist in an effort to sell more books. After signing on I realized that none of the people who I randomly click on would follow me or visit my website to purchase my books. So instead of giving up I watched and learned how the high profile tweeters were using Twitter. To my surprise they were actually sharing information through their website or blog which in turn generated traffic for them. These individuals would also re-tweet (RT) information from other interesting people. This discovery has been more than beneficial to me, I am know creating a strong network base, my (follow to follower) ratio is just about even and my book sales have increased because people want to know more about me (which is cool). I also used this same approach last week when I bit the bullet and decided to join Facebook.

How you can rock on Twitter

druidmary,albuquerque,NM — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:58:00 GMT

So you follow and get followed. How does that happen?

how do you get your own url like the author above..

twitter.com/careerdiva so people follow you.

How you can rock on Twitter

Andrea Tannouri, San Diego CA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:00:03 GMT

Hey Eva, Nice post! Great job explaining twitter. Will be following you! =) http://www.Twitter.comAndreaTannouri the http://www.Twitter.com/HolisticMamma =)

How you can rock on Twitter

Scott Lee, Seattle, WA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:34:19 GMT

No, it's you that does not get twit twit. The time it takes to set up your network by sending countless messages and developing your group of followers could have generated not one lead for job search but scores of them through other perfectly legitimate connection features including the phone book. I have LinksIn, Facebook and a Twitter Tweet Twose system and the tweet is 90 percent mini message nonsense about how someone likes his stake or goes to the bathroom. Get lives people and stop being a bunch of lemmings that are afraid you aren't keeping up with the latest fad...think for y ourselves and if TweetyTwoot gives you jollies...go for it but don't sell it as the greatest thing since pet rocks.

How you can rock on Twitter

Sanjay, Seattle, WA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:30:18 GMT

Can tweets be searched? Can tweets be followed for certain words/phrases of interest?

How you can rock on Twitter

Tony Zelinko, Gladwin, Michigan — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:43:19 GMT

The hard and cold facts of it are the companies or individuals who maximize social networking tools will grow if they are honest and have good products. The days of conventional commercial approach to advertising are numbered. I have been on Twitter for only a couple of weeks and have watched it unfold with tremendous speed and force. Starting tomorrow I will have to bite the bullet and join Facebook and improve my other sites MySpace, LinkedIn and Sta.rtup.Biz. Only using available social netwoking tools and sites will my company and others be able to compete long term. Well thanks for reading and I'll see you on Facebook soon.

How you can rock on Twitter

Vicky, Medina OH — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:28:54 GMT

i would love to hear everyone's updates are going on twitter. i'm just learning and testing new methods, i'm not selling anything yet. if you could msg me on how things are going with your business using Twitter, I would appriciate it!

How you can rock on Twitter

Vicky, Medina OH — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:29:21 GMT

@vwoodyard

How you can rock on Twitter

yinka olaito — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:30:26 GMT

Thanks for the piece on Twitter. it helps further.

How you can rock on Twitter

Pia, NH — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:44:10 GMT

I'm surprised at how many people don't "get" Twitter. I'm usually the one in that boat, but I love it. A word of warning, it can get very addicting! I use it to network with other writers, and through them, have learned a ton about the industry while having fun.

www.twitter.com/piaveleno

How you can rock on Twitter

Seth — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:52:25 GMT

It'll be interesting to see whether Twitter use will continue to grow or whether it will collapse under its own weight of self-promotion. It tends to be used in ways that it shouldn't be.

http://www.twitterbacklash.com

How you can rock on Twitter

Jay, Atlanta, GA — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:47:36 GMT

Aside from being a nice social app, a fun diversion, and a marketing tool, Twitter is very good for information and updates on real-time events.

Take racing just for one example. Lots of race teams and companies are joining, and it's fun to follow the updates. Along with providing info that fans DO want, it also allows for brief sponsor and brand promotion, and unique contests can even be run directly from a Twitter feed. This is exactly as Eve was saying; not in-your-face hard selling, but a blend of information, fun, and PR.

Like:

http://www.Twitter.com/Mazdaracing

How you can rock on Twitter

Randy Thomas — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:50:04 GMT

I usually like my "stakes" in the ground about 6 inches from my tomato plants.

How you can rock on Twitter

Jason — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:56:45 GMT

Thanks for the article. I just started using it for posting tips on caring for bonsai tree. I think it's a clever way of keeping people informed as the seasons change.

I am curious to see how it will respond to the issues with increased bandwidth.

http://www.twitter.com/easternleaf

How you can rock on Twitter

J.D. Waynesville,missouri — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:27:21 GMT

Can anybody see me?

How you can rock on Twitter

Paul Davidson — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:06:02 GMT

Ms. Ramburg,
I was just reading your post on MSN regarding Twitter and you are correct, it is a great business tool that I plan on using much more. I went to your Twitter page and discovered cursebird. About every 3 or 4 seconds a new post appeared with profanity in it. It's today's society and I hate it. I'm a pretty regular guy and I swear a lot but I like to think that I am respectful of others.
Paul

How you can rock on Twitter

yinka olaito — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:22:46 GMT

@seth, I doubt if Twitter will fail. If facebook is waxing stronger till date, i think twitter too will continue. Follow me if uyou can
www.twitter.com/pathfindernig

How you can rock on Twitter

Don, Washington, DC — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:15:31 GMT

i am one of those that are somewhat reluctant of following the new "fad". But i have to be honest; i am constantly hearing this tweeter thing everywhere. I have a friend that says it's the next best thing since sliced bread so i believe i am going to have to break down and truly find out what it's about. Peace.