Twitter Free Social Networking For Business
100 Success Secrets To Increase Your Prof-
its and Sales Using Twitter Business Strategies
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Twitter 100 Success Secrets
There has never been a Twitter Guide like this.
100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of Twit- ter. Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked and those we come across in forums, our consultancy and educa- tion programs.
It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that have never before been offered in print.
This book is also not about Twitter’ best practice and standards details. Instead, it introduces everything you want to know to be successful with Twitter.
The Pownce Twitter Debate: Which One is the Best?...10
Twitter Tips for Beginners: Top Things You Need To Do When Starting on Twitter...12
Watch Your Network Soar with Twitter Business ...14
Time-Wise Wed Efforts with a Twitter Code...15
How Twitter and Email Work Hand in Hand...16
Back to the Drawing Board for the Twitter IM Utility ...17
Why You Can Use a Twitter Map...19
Three Simple Ways to Make a Twitter Post ...20
Top Two Twitter Tools to Simplify Twittering ...21
How to Attract Twitter Users to Your Business Blog ...23
Top Twitter Tips to Expand Your Network...25
Have a Twitter Account? Learn Why You Should Get One NOW! ...27
Twitter Client Makes Twitting Easier and Convenient...28
Win New Contacts with Twitter Direct Tactics...30
Twitter Google Integration on Talk: How to Use Google Talk to Publish on Twitter?...31
How to Create a Tightly Integrated Twitter Jaiku Interlink...33
Leave a Twitter Message, Reap Many Benefits ...35
How to Find the Best Twitter Search Application ...36
Using Twitter Update to Start Your Own News Distribution
Service ... 38
Using Twitter Windows Apps to Quickly Post Updates on Twitter... 40
The Tumblr Twitter Comparison: Understanding the Differences of Tumblr and Twitter... 42
Steps to Activate the Twitter AIR Client on a Desktop? ... 44
Twitter Clients: The Fun and Free Way... 46
Twitter Download: For Maximum Portability... 47
Twitter How to Guide for the Newbie Tweets ... 48
The Advantages of Using a Personalized Twitter Logo... 50
Creating a Personal Twitter News Distribution Network ... 51
Make Life More Convenient with a Twitter source ... 53
Getting Twitter Updates from Twitter Blog and other Twitters 54 Using Twitter for Business: Top Steps How to Monetize Your Twitter Account... 56
Where to Find Twitter Tools and Widgets ... 58
Getting to Know Some of the More Popular Twitter Applications ... 60
Understanding the Practical Uses of the Twitter Link ... 62
The Growing Number of Twitter Subscriptions... 63
A Closer Look at the Software that Made Twitter to What It is Right Now ... 64
Tips on How to Maximize the Vista Compatible Twitter Apps .67
The Use of the Command Line in Twitter...69
Creating a Twitter Weblog Design the Newbie Way ...70
The Twitter Site Giving Live Feedback...71
Tips to an Effective Navigation on the Twitter Page...72
Understanding the Twitter Stats...73
How to Easily Register as a Twitter User...74
Meet the New Face of the Twitter Website ...75
The All- new Twitter Site...76
The HTML Structure of Twitter...77
The Problems and Issues of the Twitter on the Net...78
The Competitive Japanese Twitter Site...80
Smart Techniques to Follow to Avoid Being Bombarded by Twitter Text...81
Video Messaging: Twitter’s Ambition in the Future ...83
The Friendfeed Twitter Rivalry ...84
Explore Your Twitter Block and Connect with More People ...85
How to Increase Your Twitter Following...86
Using the Twitter List to Build a Community ...88
Twitter Marketing: Effective with Real Conversations ...89
The Many Reasons Why People Avail the Twitter Service ...91
Practice Is the Best Twitter Tutorial ...93
Why Twitter Updates Get People Hooked... 94
Loving the Twitter Bird... 95
Twitter Direct Message Has Its Uses... 96
Twitter Links Gets People to Discover New Things... 97
Twitter Maps: When Location Matters ... 98
Get Twitter Replies in Many Ways... 99
Choose the Right Twitter Tool for Every Marketing Purpose.. 100
What People in Twitter Twitter About ... 102
Digg Twitter Update Creation ... 103
TechCrunch Talks about Twitter Decentralization... 105
Twitter Help is Your Rescuer from Every Problem You Encounter ... 107
Twitter Image: Your First Step in Getting Yourself Well- Introduced... 109
Twitter Private Messaging: What Does It Mean? ... 111
The Management for Multiple Twitter Accounts... 113
Twhirl Twitter: Feel the New Experience and Trend ... 115
The Significance of Twitter ID and How to Change it When Necessary... 117
The Twitter Local: Its Definition and its Scope... 119
Twitter Review: Increase and Expand the Things You Know about Twitter... 121
Top Twitter Users are Top-Rated ... 123
Twitter Come Home: Visiting Made Easy... 124
Twitter TV: The Interactive Drive...127
Twitter Alternative: Search for Strengths and Weaknesses...128
Twitter Fan: Testament of Success...129
Twitter Statistics: Where Most Members Are...130
Twitter Tips: Learn These Common Knowledge Tips ...131
The Twitter World: Some Points to Ponder ...133
Starter Guide on Twitter ...134
Changing the Background Image for Your Twitter Account ....136
Names under Twitter Account ...138
Use of Hashtags for Twitter Groups ...140
How to Log in at Twitter.com...141
Knowing More about Twitter ...142
Mobile Pownce to Pounce Twitter Turf...143
Twitter Definition: Comprehending Its Essence ...144
The Best Way to Avoid Twitter Notifications Inundation...145
Hooking-Up in Twitter: Twitter.com Serves as the Entry Way 146 Custom Twitter: Advancing the Twitter’s Page Design ...148
Twitter Bar: A Self-Study ...149
Twitter Music: Advanced Through Blip...150
Twitter Photo: Imaging SnapTweet ...152
YouTube Twitter: Fused in Seesmic...154
The Pownce Twitter Debate: Which One is the Best?
Many blog debates have been devoted to the Pownce Twit- ter arguments. Bloggers are comparing the two nano-blogging services and are arguing which among the two is the best.
To give you a clear picture about the Pownce and Twitter debate, it is best to distinguish these two social networks.
Twitter is a social communication network where you can share your activities to your followers. It is also a micro-blogging tool where you can publish updates and link it directly to your blog or website. You can build a wide network of followers on Twitter and establish contacts with your online friends.
Pownce is similar to Twitter in many ways. The difference is Pownce network added a file sharing utility where you can share documents and track changes made on those documents.
Pownce can be very useful not just for building an online net- work but also for work related activities.
So, which one will you choose? It will depend on your need. If you are a regular user of Twitter and you already have lots of followers on the network, it is unwise to jump out of Twitter. It’s tantamount to leaving your online friends if you transfer to Pownce. This is also true if you are using Pownce for a long time.
The best thing that you can do is to maintain your Twitter network and establish another network on Pownce. In this way, you are adding more friends to your list. On the other hand, if
you’re not using either Twitter or Pownce, it is best to try both social networking communities.
Twitter Tips for Beginners: Top Things You Need To Do When Starting on Twitter
Twitter has taken the social networking world by storm.
With over 3 million registered active users on its network, it might overtake some of the pioneers of online social networking.
You can also benefit from Twitter as a new tool for your online ventures. Actually, Twitter is more than a social network- ing site. It is also a micro blogging platform, a subscription tool, a social messaging service, and lots more.
You can practically use Twitter in any way you like to con- nect with people you know and to build a wide online network.
Here are the top things you should do with Twitter especially if you’re just starting to use the service.
First, you have to determine your purpose why you will use Twitter. Having a clear objective will make your Twitting more meaningful.
For example, you might want to use it to find old friends and follow what they’re doing now. You can also use Twitter as a way to communicate or share your thoughts and ideas. Most importantly, you can use Twitter to promote your blog or to make a unique brand for your website.
Second, you have to start Twitting right away. If you want to achieve your goals at Twitter, then it is best not to leave your Update Box empty for extended periods. You will notice that the more you Twit, more people will follow your updates.
Lastly, you also have to search for other Twitters who share your interest and follow them. In this way you can break- in your own Twitter page to the system. Following others is also a good way to widen your network.
Watch Your Network Soar with Twitter Business
Getting into the whole Twitter thing is more than just keeping with the times. It goes beyond knowing what the young- er ones are into, because it certainly does a great number of things for your business if you have one. And because this service is a free one, who are you to pass up a great opportunity to make a bigger network for your products and services?
For your business to soar using Twitter, you first need to get as many followers to your account in order to attract a wider client base. How you can do this, you must ask. It is very simple – by being able to Tweet or send messages about interesting things, you can deliberately create curiosity about you. As soon as you pique the interests of other people, you can be sure that they will want to track you.
Just be sure that you know what their interests are and if you have anything good to offer them. If you do, then you will have captured their attention and they will surely be reading your Tweets. As soon as you have them, your next task would be to urge them to get more followers for your Tweets. This can be done subtly by suggesting great promos and freebies that would require them to put other people on your tracker.
People love prizes, and when you have something great dangling in front of them, they would be more than motivated to track you. Having a Twitter account, if you know how to manage it and keep it exciting at intervals, would surely make other people take notice of you.
Time-Wise Wed Efforts with a Twitter Code
Twitter is a great application to use if you want your con- tacts to know what is up with you. Of course, this means they will need to go to the Twitter site in order to read your Tweets.
Fortunately, there is a great way for you to manage your Twitter and your own blog site as well. The way to do this is to get the code for your Twitter account and put it on your blog.
This can very well be achieved if you have some knowledge of HTML and web. It can be quite technical, but it can be a lot useful once you get to understand things.
Even a Mac operating software can have a Twitter widget on it once you have the code. If you want this on your Mac- enabled computer, you will need to add the widget of Twitter right onto your Mac Dashboard.
Furthermore, the installation of the Twitter Updater (which is a type of required plug-in) is necessary for the integra- tion of Wordpress. These plug-ins word well when you bank on the Twitter badges as well, as it has an output code that syncs with the customizations you may want to make later on.
With a Twitter code, you can then have an easier time managing your efforts on the World Wide Web. Of course, this does not mean that you cannot anymore access your Twitter account on the site itself. For as long as you have your registered log-in, you can get to it right away even if you have a code.
How Twitter and Email Work Hand in Hand
Working Twitter in with your email is a great idea to keep a bigger network active and generate income for your business.
This is especially true if your business is of the marketing kind. If so, then Twitter is a great marketing strategy that you should incorporate along with your email techniques and strategies.
To start off, you need to create a Twitter account. You should create a Twitter ID based on your given name or you can use a creative name such as the one for your business. After going through the process of filling up the registration form, carefully select a specific option: Email when someone starts following me”.
Additionally, you should also choose a second option which is “Email when I receive a new direct message”. The second thing you need to do is to tempt others with freebies – an electronic freebie is sure to be a unique gift your Twitter follow- ers would want. If you have decided on this yet, you can insert the sales copy and the form that your followers will need to sign up in order to get the free giveaway you are offering.
For purposes of tracking, you can also put up a unique page which lets you in on how many subscribers you actually generated from such an invitation. And finally, you need to create your own Twitter bio. You are given one hundred and sixty characters which you can use to describe your business – if you make a well written one, and then you can attract more email alert requests.
Back to the Drawing Board for the Twitter IM Utility
The Twitter IM or instant messaging function allows you to update your Twitter page using any of the chat communities on the Web. You can simply use any instant messaging service account as long as you register it on Twitter.
However, the Twitter IM function has experienced nu- merous glitches ever since it was introduced by the network.
Recently, Twitter executives have announced that the Twitter IM service will be officially down for the moment. Twitter said that they will have to rebuild this facility and find better ways how to avoid problems with the Twitter IM utility.
The Twitter IM function is one of the most useful tools that can be utilized by Twitter users to make updates easier. But as the Twitter network grew, the infrastructure for its IM services also suffered.
It is not surprising to see an error message whenever you use the Twitter IM integration. This problem bugged the Twitter network for many years. The extent of the problem was con- firmed by the recent announcement made by Twitter.
So, if you are actively using Twitter IM facilities, you need to find a better alternative to post updates on your Twitter page.
You can simply log-in to your account and manage your Twitter updates there.
You can also use third party applications which will enable you to post Twitter updates remotely. You can install these applications on your computer and restart publishing your Twits.
maximize the usefulness of your Twitter account.
Why You Can Use a Twitter Map
Are you feeling a little visual lately? While Twitter is such a godsend when it comes to letting other people know about your whereabouts, some will need a little more help than a few words typed across a page. Good thing there is Twitter map, a neat application that goes the visual rather than the language tool.
With the help of a Twitter map, you can easily pinpoint locations of yourself wherever you make a Tweet. The usefulness of having a Twitter map is beyond countable.
For one thing, you can always have an automatic ‘Where in the World is (blank)’ and get it right all the time. If your contacts have a Twitter map, then you can simply check out where they have gone and where they are in particular. You can also use a Twitter map to check out all the people who have been sending out Tweets (or announcement messages) in a particular area.
You just may be very well surprised to know how a good number of Tweets there are from people in your area! More than being a cool espionage tool, it actually informs you of where- abouts of people.
Feel like accidentally-on-purpose bumping into your crush? Search for him on Twitter maps and go see where he’ll be – and make sure you are there, too! Planning a surprise visit to someone? Twitter map can help you make sure that person is at home or out and you can simply adjust the surprise. For a great number of people, having a Twitter map makes their daily activi- ties a whole lot easier.
Three Simple Ways to Make a Twitter Post
You can only make a 140-character Twitter post to send updates to your followers. That is why Twitter has been called a micro-blogging platform. So you need to be very concise with your Twitter post to convey your message to followers.
You can make a Twitter post in several ways. The simplest but a little roundabout way is to use the web interface of Twitter.
Just go to the Twitter website and log-in to your account.
You will be taken to your home page where you can post your latest Twits. Just type your content on the text field and click the update button. Your Twitter post will instantly be displayed as a new thread in your profile.
Another way to post an update to Twitter is through mo- bile phone services. You need to activate your mobile device if you want to use this service. In your home page, you will see a tab for Devices. Click this tab and register your mobile phone number.
Twitter will require you to authenticate your number. The service will ask you to send the randomly generated code to the Twitter mobile number. Just send an SMS to this number containing the codes provided to you. Once you authenticate your mobile number, you can now post Twitter updates via the SMS service of your carrier.
You can also use a third party application to post an up- date to Twitter. You can download a free Twitter desktop client and install it on your computer. Once activated, you can simply use this application to post updates, follow other Twitters and reply to current conversations.
Top Two Twitter Tools to Simplify Twitter- ing
Aside from the standard Twitter tools you can find on your Twitter home page, there are thousands more you can find created by independent developers.
These Twitter tools can help you Twit quickly. Some of the tools are designed to maximize the utilities and functions of the Twitter network. Other Twitter tools on the other hand are useful to enhance the design and appearance of your Twitter page or application.
Simply said, there’s a Twitter tool for every Twitter activ- ity. So it would not be too difficult to find a tool that will be suitable for you.
The best thing about these Twitter tools is they are free to download and use. Updates on the application are also free. You can rarely find a Twitter tool that has a price tag on it.
Here are the top two Twitter tools which could help in simplifying your Twitter experience.
Twitter tools for search. These tools are either download- able or web-based applications that can be used to search effi- ciently on the Twitter network. If you want to find your friends, use any Twitter search tool. You can also use these types of tools to find Twitterings of fellow Twitters.
Desktop Twitter tools for posting. These kinds of tools can be installed on your computer to post updates, reply to Twitters, and follow conversations. These are stand-alone
find one that will be most useful for your Twittering.
How to Attract Twitter Users to Your Busi- ness Blog
The number of Twitter users is growing every day. Since the service was launched several years ago, its membership has grown tremendously. The increasing membership of Twitter shows that micro-blogging and communication networking is getting popular on the Internet.
The number of active Twitter users is expected to grow further in the coming years. If you have a business blog, this is positive news for you.
You can use the popularity of Twitter to promote your site and boost your traffic. The sheer number of active Twitter users would be enough to propel your blogging business.
To attract Twitter users to your blog, you have to exert ex- tra effort and spend time on building your Twitter following.
Here are some important tips on how to attract Twitter users to follow your business blog.
First, your blog should have excellent and useful content.
This is the key if you want Twitter users to flock to your site.
Good content and quality posts are critical if you want to get a share of the Twitter market.
Second, you need to keep on posting important feeds and updates on your Twitter page. This means you have to update your Twitterings whenever you post new content on your blog.
Don’t forget to link your Twitter update to your blog post.
It is best to link the Twitter update directly to the post and not on
and more Twitter users will follow your updates. These followers are your leads so keep Twittering to sustain their interest.
Top Twitter Tips to Expand Your Network
To expand your Twitter network, you have to regularly post Twitter updates on your page. This will ensure that your Twitter profile page will always contain new discussions.
Here are the top Twitter tips which could help in quickly expanding your network.
First, announce to your network outside of Twitter that you are now a member of the Twitter community. You can use the Twitter utility for sending invitations to friends. You can also blog about Twitter and post a link of your public profile.
Second, explore the Twitter neighborhood by using the search function of the site. The Twitter search engine works like a standard search engine. Just type a keyword on the search field and submit your search.
So, if you are interested about healthy living topics, then search these terms on the Twitter search engine. You will get Twitterings and Twitter profiles related to such keywords. You can then look at Twitter profiles or participate in the discussions.
Third, start following other Twitter users who share the same interest with you. Reply to their updates and actively participate in the conversations. You will notice that most Twitters will reciprocate by following your own Twitter updates.
Fourth, use the tools on Twitter to send person to person messages or replies. This is an effective way to establish solid connections with other Twitter users. You can build a strong network on Twitter if you will use the person to person commu- nication tools.
Have a Twitter Account? Learn Why You Should Get One NOW!
If you have not yet joined the latest thing in micro blog- ging today, then you are missing out. Chances are, you have heard of Twitter and how many people have been wanting to set up their own Twitter account. Being more than just a fad, owning a Twitter account is something that can be really great for a lot of people – not just the ones that are in business.
Having a Twitter account means having a great way to blog even the smallest of ideas – right at the minute. As long as you have a wifi-enabled device and a wireless connection access, you can inform all your contacts about your whereabouts. This is useful if you are planning a party and you need to move the venue.
As soon as you send a Tweet regarding the matter, all your friends would be alerted about it. Second, concerned parents now have a great way to be informed about their children’s whereabouts if they have a Twitter account. All they have to do is to open it and check out your Tweets. In an instant, they would know if you are hanging out at the local pizza joint or are stuck in traffic on your drive back home.
And of course, having a Twitter account also means being in the know about the whereabouts and businesses of the people you care about. You can be well informed about them as they are well informed about you, thanks to the wonder that is the Twitter account!
Twitter Client Makes Twitting Easier and Convenient
A Twitter client is essentially a stand-alone application that you can install on your desktop or mobile phone. By using a local client, Twitting updates, replying to Twits, and following other Twitters will be easier.
There are literally hundreds of Twitter clients available today. Most, if not all, of them are open source applications and come as free downloads. The flexibility of Twitter clients make them extremely useful for users.
Twitter clients for desktop environments can be down- loaded from the Twitter site. You can choose freely which one will be most suitable for your computer. You need to be a little picky though because some Twitter clients have specific system requirements.
Your best bet would be to choose an application that does not need additional software to work on your computer. If you’re using Windows, then it is best to download a Twitter client for Windows OS. For Mac users, just choose clients that are com- patible with Mac environment.
It is very practical to use a Twitter client. For one thing, these clients are not resource hungry. So they will not eat-up much disk space or strain the memory of your computer.
Most importantly, you can skip going to the main website of Twitter to log-in to your account. Whenever you want to make an update to your Twitter, just open the client and start Twitting.
It will save a few minutes of your time and you can write more
Twitter updates or closely follow your friends or other Twitters’
updates.
Win New Contacts with Twitter Direct Tac- tics
The beauty of Twitter may be reflected on the actual peo- ple who have made you their contact and vice versa. People who read your Tweets are very interested in what your activities are, and you can also use Twitter to look for information on a particu- lar market.
By using Twitter, you can also have a way to monitor the direct performance of your company or your products. Signing up for Twitter means you can use it as a great way to build up your network if you are tasked with such a thing – as well know, direct marketing is the surest way to go.
Twitter has a lot of benefits for those who want a more casual stance as a way to reinforce their brand with new custom- ers. It is also a great way to establish your brand as a very social personality – synonymous to that of an approachable person in real life. As your casual and friendly personality makes itself known on Twitter, you may very well find yourself with lots of new trackers.
Before you post information regarding your products, think again. People get turned off if you impose your items on them. Instead of trying to convince them to their faces (hard selling them), you should just suggest ways in which your prod- ucts can help them (the succinct but clearly direct method of marketing). Remember, you want to come off as a concerned individual bent on making life a little easier for them – so do try to be one for real!
Twitter Google Integration on Talk: How to Use Google Talk to Publish on Twitter?
You can use Google Talk to post an update to your Twitter page. This will simplify your Twittering. Most importantly there are no special applications to install on your computer.
Google Talk is the chat facility of Google. It is a free ser- vice and is directly embedded on your Gmail account. The Twitter Google integration therefore would be very useful if you’re a regular user of Talk and Twitter.
To start using the integrated Twitter Goggle facility, you need to have a Google account. A Google account is an OpenID just like its counterpart on the Yahoo network. Once you have a single Google account, you will be able to access and use all Google applications and services.
After signing up for an account, access your Gmail or go directly to the Google Talk apps. Once inside Gmail, you have to activate the standard interface of the service so that the Talk utility can be displayed in the side bar of Gmail.
The next step would be to add [email protected] to your contact list. This address will be automatically added to the Google Talk list. You can now start using Google Talk to publish your Twittering on the Twitter network.
Just type a message in the text box of Google Talk and send it to the address of Twitter. Your update will be instantly posted on the Twitter network. There will be no need therefore to go to the Twitter website to publish updates.
How to Create a Tightly Integrated Twitter Jaiku Interlink
Twitter and Jaiku are both micro-blogging services. These two social networking communities are very similar. In terms of user base however, Twitter has a significant edge over the Jaiku network.
If you can’t decide which micro-blogging network to use, then it is best to create an account with both of them. Besides, it is free to create accounts on Twitter and Jaiku.
Creating an account with Twitter and Jaiku has several advantages. First, you can create a wider online network. With two micro-blogging communities at your disposal, you can effectively establish solid linkages with other bloggers and Inter- net users.
Second, your main website or blog can benefit from the numerous incoming links coming from Twitter and Jaiku. Your site can be indexed faster and you might get higher page ranking because of link popularity.
Third, you can link your Twitter account to your Jaiku ac- count. So, your Jaiku network can also see your activities at the Twitter network.
Here are the steps how you can feed your Twitter content on your Jaiku page.
First, you have to click the RSS tool on your Twitter page.
You have to select and copy your Twitter RSS URL. After copy-
Jaiku feeds. You have to log-in to your Jaiku account to access the feeds management utility. Once you’re logged-in, open the feeds management function in Jaiku and simply insert the Twitter RSS URL.
Your updates on Twitter will now be accessible to your Jaiku network. Thus you created a tightly linked network and your main blog will benefit from this interlink.
Leave a Twitter Message, Reap Many Bene- fits
Being involved in social networking has certainly evolved the face of business and the fate of many small business owners.
Usually, there is just one person working as representative of the entire company, and because of this Twitter is the perfect tool for his or her job description. Twitter is an ingenious micro-blogging aid where you are allowed a total of one hundred and forty characters to inform other people of your status. There are many great business results from using Twitter, as well as great new ideas to boost your business.
This can be done by creating for yourself a very compel- ling profile on Twitter. You should put a photo of yourself so people will have an idea of what you look like. You should follow other people to know what they get themselves into and what common trends may arise out of all your connections.
But above all, the most crucial point would be the Tweet that you make – or the Twitter message that you put out. Re- member that you should not just write personal information, but also add some important blog posts as well as links that are interesting.
What you post as your own Tweets or Twitter messages should direct your followers - also your target market – to what can be interesting or beneficial to them. You can study how other experts in this field of micro blogging are faring. Pretty soon, you will be applying the same techniques and principles as well – and reaping the benefits of it.
How to Find the Best Twitter Search Appli- cation
The Twitter search engine will help you find individual tweets on the Twitter network. It works just like a typical search tool. Just enter a keyword in the search field for the topic you want to follow and submit your query. Results would be instan- taneous and you will be able now to look for tweets you may find interesting.
The Twitter search function is a convenient tool for Twit- ter users. You will find it very useful especially if you’re a heavy Twitter user. There are also third party applications that you can use for Twitter search.
You can download these Twitter search applications and install it on your computer. All search applications can help you find what you want on Twitter. But there are good ones that have more functionality and very friendly interface.
Here are some of the best features you have to look for if you want to get a local Twitter search client for your computer.
First, find a search application that can be customized.
See if you can customize the appearance and behavior of the Twitter search application. Customization of the search tool would give you more control over it.
Second, find a search tool that can integrate other Twitter activities such as posting updates, getting feeds, IM capabilities, and can communicate with your mobile phone. This kind of search application is an all-in-one tool that can make Twitting convenient.
Third, it is also best to find a search application that has filtering and advanced search capability. This type of Twitter search tool will enable you to target just the specific topics on Twitter.
By using a Twitter search application, your activities at Twitter could become easier and more convenient.
Using Twitter Update to Start Your Own News Distribution Service
Twitter was originally conceptualized as a social commu- nication service to connect people on the Internet. By using the Twitter update, users will be able to share their daily activities which can be followed by other Twitters.
This function can also be used effectively to distribute news feeds. In fact, some of the biggest news networks are already using Twitter to provide breaking headlines for their followers.
You can take advantage of the Twitter update function to quickly send regular feeds for your followers or networks. This could help if you are maintaining a news blog or a website that provides local news.
Once you finished setting up your Twitter account, start making updates on it. You can announce your presence on the network and provide a link back to your news blog or website.
Follow different updates and conversations related to your site content. You can also follow other news organizations to widen your network.
It is important also to post regular Twitter update. For example, once you upload new content on your blog, you must immediately post an update on Twitter. Write just the headline and the link pointing to your site.
It doesn’t matter if you have few followers at first. As long as you make regular Twitter updates, more and more people will notice your profile and will start subscribing to you.
It is essential to provide fresh content for your subscribers or followers. There are lots of Twitters who have thousands of followers because they provide new content on their websites.
Using Twitter Windows Apps to Quickly Post Updates on Twitter
You can use a Twitter Windows client application to sim- plify your Twittering. Most Windows desktop clients for Twitter are free applications so you can try several of them.
Using a Twitter Windows client is convenient. You can open the application on your desktop and start publishing your Twitters. Replies to your Twits will also be visible on the applica- tion interface so it would be easier to follow conversations.
Once you received a reply or an update, a notification will pop-up on your system tray. Just click this pop-up and the window of the Twitter application will be opened for you. You can now post your reply or start a new conversation.
If you are using Windows Live Writer as your primary content management application, a Twitter plug-in can be used to publish an update Twit.
What you have to do is download the plug-in file for Twit- ter apps. This plug-in can be found on the Live Writer homepage or on any website publishing latest add-on applications for Windows.
Once you downloaded the plug-in file, copy it and locate the root directory of Windows Live Writer in your computer.
You can find the directory of Live Writer in Programs file folder.
Go to the plug-in directory and paste the downloaded plug-in file in that folder.
You have to open the Live Writer and find the Twitter plug-in in the Tools menu. Select the Twitter app and you will be prompted to enter your log-in information on the Twitter net- work. You can now post a Twitter update using Windows Live Writer.
The Tumblr Twitter Comparison: Under- standing the Differences of Tumblr and Twitter
Tumblr is usually equated as a clone of Twitter. That’s be- cause both services offer micro-blogging facilities. However, Tumblr can be considered as a short journal web log. That’s because you can post longer content on it than on Twitter.
If you have a Twitter account, you can feed your Twitter updates on Tumblr by using RSS subscription tool. Your Tumblr readers therefore can follow your Twitter updates directly from your micro web log.
The advantage of Tumblr is you can post several varieties of content on your mini web log. In fact, you can upload photos and video links on its facilities. But because it is a mini web journal, there are also limits on the amount of content you can post.
One utility that is lacking on Tumblr is the capability to use SMS services to post updates. SMS posting capability is a regular feature of Twitter. That is why if you want to publish quickly and to get real time updates of feeds from your network, Twitter is your best option.
There are big differences between Tumblr and Twitter so the two services cannot be compared accurately. For one, Tumblr lacks the socialization aspect of Twitter. So you really cannot build a network there. It’s more of a blogging service than a social networking tool like Twitter.
Twitter and Tumblr are two unique Web 2.0 technologies.
They are designed to enhance online interactivity and improve communication processes on the Internet. You can use both services in order to maximize the potential of these social media.
Steps to Activate the Twitter AIR Client on a Desktop?
The Twitter AIR client is an Adobe application designed for posting and managing a Twitter account. You can use the Twitter AIR client to dock Twitter on your desktop. Every time you want to make an update to your Twitter page, just click on the client and publish your post from your desktop.
Using Twitter AIR client simplifies your posting and up- dating activities on Twitter. You can also configure the Twitter AIR client to run as a background application in your computer.
Whenever you start your computer, the Twitter AIR client will be activated and automatically log-in to your Twitter ac- count. You can determine if the AIR client is active if it shows on your system tray.
When the Twitter AIR client is activated, you will be able to get the updates from other Twitters. You can also get instant notification of any reply to your post.
Before you can install a Twitter AIR client on your desk- top, you need to install the Adobe AIR application on your system. This is a free application which you can download from Adobe Systems.
In fact, if you will get the latest Adobe PDF Reader appli- cation, the AIR component will be automatically installed on your computer. If you still don’t have the AIR apps, simply download the software.
Once the Adobe AIR service is running on your system, you can now download the Twitter AIR client application. The Adobe AIR client for Twitter is also a free application. Just download the software and install it on your system.
Once these processes are completed, you can now use the AIR client to create numerous Twitterings on Twitter.
Twitter Clients: The Fun and Free Way
A lot of businesses nowadays have figured out that getting into the social networking scene could very well attract clients.
And of course, more clients mean more sales and more profits.
However, it is somewhat surprising to note that there are many small businesses that have not yet joined the craze. If they only knew how much Twitter could do for them, they would have been jostling to be first in line.
Getting clients from Twitter is great. The first thing you need to do is to sign up for a Twitter account. Using a Twitter account will mean being able to create up to the minute notices about you or your business and create links. These links will direct the clients onto your business site.
The great thing about Twitter is that you can use it to an- nounce the latest promos or offerings of your business. Clients who get on your Twitter account will be the first to be in the know. When they are alerted to the news, they can go ahead and purchase or transact with you right away. Additionally, having a Twitter account to attract clients is less costly than other means.
Not only do you get to save money on advertising, but you get to use a wide service that is actually free!
You can tweet several times a day to your contacts without it costing you a single cent. On the contrary, it can actually generate an income for you. If you get to manage twitter con- tinuously, you can be sure that you would attract a steady stream of clients.
Twitter Download: For Maximum Portabil- ity
Getting into the social networking scene is probably some- thing that you and most of your friends have already considered.
Being able to communicate with other people is great – but the fun elevates when you have a downloadable program which can help you inform other people of what you are doing at the mo- ment.
Twitter is a program which you can simply download off the Internet. You no longer need to purchase an expensive installer or anything, because the program is absolutely free.
Once you download Twitter, you can simply follow the installa- tion commands and register your own account.
Having a Twitter download means right there on your desktop you will find a tool which can act like a messenger! Now everyone will be able to know what you have been up to or what you are planning to do. No longer will you have someone wasting air time to ask what your plans are, because they can simply log on to Twitter and check out what the latest news about you is.
And of course, you ought to spread the good news and let other people share in the free program of Twitter. The more people on Twitter that you know, then the easier it will be for you and your contacts to organize shindigs, be in on each other’s schedules and whatnot. And of course, Twitter downloads are accessible via a wide host of Wi-Fi enabled devices that you can simply tote around with you wherever you go for maximum portability.
Twitter How to Guide for the Newbie Tweets
Twitter was hyped on the Internet the moment it went live some years back. Since then, millions of users have been using the service to communicate and get in touch with their online friends.
If you’re still not using Twitter, than it’s about time to dis- cover how this social networking and communication service can help you. Here’s a step by step Twitter how to guide to get you started on the network.
First, you need to create an account with Twitter. On the main page of Twitter, you will find a big Get Started button. Just click this and you will be redirected to the sign-up page.
If you want to get maximum exposure on Twitter and you want your long lost friends to find you, you need to supply your real name and contact information. The steps on signing up are fairly easy it’s just like creating a new email address.
Once your account is created, you have the option to no- tify your friends that you’re now a Twitter member. There’s an invite tool on your account page. You can skip this step and invite your friends later.
Publishing your first Twittering is easy. On your home page, there is a large text box where you can type 140 characters of content. Write anything you want and hit the update button below. You’ve just made your first successful Twit on the net- work.
It’s time to socialize now. You can use the search tool to find friends or conversations that you find interesting. Follow them or reply to updates. This will widen your Twitter network.
You’re done and all you have to do is to regularly update your Twitter box and start conversations on your favorite topics.
The Advantages of Using a Personalized Twitter Logo
You can use your own unique logo for your Twitter public profile. This is useful if you want to create a brand for your website or blog. A logo can better reflect the nature of your site compared to standard photo image.
You cannot use an official Twitter logo to brand your pro- file or blog. The Twitter logo is trademarked and you can run into trouble if you use it without express permission from Twit- ter. It is best to create your own logo or use your existing one and post it on your Twitter profile.
There are several advantages of using a logo for your Twit- ter public profile. As mentioned earlier, a unique logo could help in creating a brand for your blog or website. Your network on Twitter will immediately recognize your sites once they see your logo. This is the best way to instill brand recall for your Twitter followers and to make your websites popular.
By using a logo for your Twitter account, you can highlight your creativity to your followers and network. With a standard photo, you cannot really design it or make artistic changes on it.
But with a personal Twitter logo, the design possibilities would be unlimited.
This is important if you are a web designer or a graphic artist. By highlighting your logo on Twitter, people will be able to see your skills in designing graphic arts. That is why some Twitter users are using a personalized logo for their profile instead of the standard personal photo image.
Creating a Personal Twitter News Distribu- tion Network
Twitter has been transformed overtime from being a sim- ple social communication networking site to a massive site for aggregating news. Of course, Twitter is still being used as a personal social networking site. But some of the biggest and massively followed Twitterings belong to Twitter news networks.
In fact, important regional, national and international events have been fed to Twitter to provide up to the minute reports. Some of the high impact events such as forest wild fires, US presidential campaigns, and international finance develop- ments are being headlined on Twitter news feeds.
You can take advantage of this Twitter transformation in two ways. As a Twitter news subscriber, you can easily get updates from major news networks. You can also grab the latest headlines of international wire services.
All these feeds you can grab at no cost because the Twitter service is free. You can also get Twitter news feeds faster than monitoring TV news networks.
The best thing about subscribing to Twitter news feeds is you can participate in discussing the unfolding events. By reply- ing to the feeds and posting your comments, you can air your opinions and views on a particular issue.
If you provide news on the other hand, you can easily get a captured audience for your news feeds and distribution at Twit- ter. By creating a Twitter news distribution service, you will be able reach a global audience for your news wires.
Make Life More Convenient with a Twitter source
Most people think that using Twitter is a way to announce what you are going to do or what you have been doing for the past couple of hours, minutes or even days. While that is true, Twitter is also useful for other things. Having a Twitter account means you can get a whole lot of sources from other users, too.
This is because people have realized the potential of Twit- ter to be more than just an announcement message type of application. These people have become professional knowledge sharers, and Twitter is your source of information.
For instance, the fashionista in need of the latest source of fashion and shopping information would be able to log on to Twitter and look for like-minded individuals. As soon as the sales hit the stores, these people would be announcing such things or getting their shopping mates ready for the next big spree.
Financial analysts and investors have also realized the po- tential of Twitter as a source of valuable information. Many a trader have closed great exchanges through frantic, fresh off the minute news via Twitter – information that could cause them ruin or rake in the big bucks.
And of course, students and teacher can get connected to the latest source of vital information on how the other is doing – things such as upcoming exams or reminders work well on Twitter. If you are also a high school student, you and your group mates working on a project could coordinate with research links and status updates on individual responsibilities.
Getting Twitter Updates from Twitter Blog and other Twitters
To get the latest Twitter updates, you have to subscribe to the Twitter blog. Regular updates on Twitter services are being published on its blog.
To get to the Twitter blog, simply follow the blog link which can be found on the bottom of your Twitter home page.
Just click the RSS subscription tool on the Twitter blog. Twitters updates, news, blog posts, headlines and developments will then be streamed directly to your desktop.
You can get lots of advantages if you subscribe to Twitter updates. First, you will be able to know the latest applications you can use for Twitter. Third party or Twitter developed appli- cations are being featured on its blog services.
Bug fixes and software updates are also being announced on the Twitter blog. So if you are experiencing some issues on a specific Twitter service, you can find a solution for the bug on the Twitter blog.
Some Twitter users are also issuing updates related to Twitter services. These third party Twitter updates are mostly announcements of new applications which you can download on their sites.
So if you want to grab and use a new Twitter application or client, you better browse the Twitterings of software develop- ers and technology bloggers. Subscribing to these updates is probably the fastest way of getting the latest tools for Twitter.
Getting Twitter updates is simpler and easier nowadays.
Just subscribe to blogs and Twitterings of other users. Subscrib- ing to Twitter updates is also better than searching for it on search engines.
Using Twitter for Business: Top Steps How to Monetize Your Twitter Account
Using Twitter for business is a practical and cost-effective way to advertise and promote your brand. The importance of branding on Twitter is more pronounced if your business resides on the Internet.
By using Twitter for business, you are creating another channel where you can get numerous sales leads. So, here are the top steps you can follow to monetize your Twitter account.
First, start Twittering. Of course you cannot expect any- thing from Twitter users if you will not participate in the com- munity. Twitter is a social networking site and you are expected to socialize and share your Twits with other users.
Second, always update your Twitterings and link it di- rectly to your website. However, it is equally important to inter- act and follow other Twitters. You will not increase your Twitter followers if you’re not following other users.
Be careful though to get too involved in following other Twitters. It might distract you from your primary purpose on Twitter.
Third, just follow Twitter updates that are related to your business. In this way you can create a highly targeted niche market on Twitter. It is not advisable to follow any Twitterings on the site. There are millions of users on Twitter, so it is best to carefully select your network circle.
Lastly, establish your authority on your niche market.
Post quality content on your site and invite fellow Twitters on your site. Make sure that every update you make on your Twitter page will be useful for your target market.
You have to sustain your Twitterings in order to increase your followers. It is not impossible to get hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter for your business site.
Where to Find Twitter Tools and Widgets
Twitter is a very big and dynamic application that every user must learn to understand and at a certain point appreciate.
It is one of the very few applications that ever conceived the idea of social networking and Internet relay chat all in one package.
Now, because of its dynamic applications, more and more users are wondering how the Twitter is able to perform these
‘jobs’ all at the same time. Well, thanks to the widgets and tools that Twitter has.
Every corner of the Twitter structure has been built with a corresponding tool and widget. These tools and widgets are the core of the whole structure of the Twitter application. These tools are commonly referred to as the ‘apps’ of Twitter.
What is good about these apps is that they are made com- patible with every user’s preference. For instance, there are apps that were specifically designed for Mac users and for Windows users. There are also apps which were made basically for desktop and for mobile.
The Twitter tools and widgets are easily located. The Twitter site offers these apps (tools and widgets) via their online support and on the site itself. There are also available tools and widgets on some other social networking sites.
These social networking sites share some of the more common tools and widgets along with the other social network- ing platforms. These tools, in order to be downloaded, post some requirements in terms of software installations and hardware configurations. All you need to do then is to make sure that you satisfy all these requirements.
Getting to Know Some of the More Popular Twitter Applications
Some of the web log enthusiasts have coordinated to measure and determine which among the social networking sites that we have on the Internet are making use of the more popular applications (commonly referred to as apps files and programs) on their own social networking engine.
The apps that are being measured based on their per- formance online and their usability to social networking sites are categorized on the following: desktop application, web applica- tion and mobile application. Obviously, the reason why they were categorized as such is primarily because of the general application that social networking sites (like Twitter) have.
In the desktop apps section, the two of the top applica- tions are the Twhirl and the Twiterrific. These have been largely dominating the desktop applications because of their unique features that allow for dynamic and varied functionalities to be made. The other apps that have been lagged behind are the Snitter and Tweetr, which incidentally have been constantly left behind from the rest of the more favored apps.
As for the top web applications, the Mobypicture and the Twitterfeed have shared the more popular spot. These two apps have been consistently topping the popularity based on usability and reliability. Most consumers think that these two apps are stronger compared to the others in terms of functionality.
Lastly, on the mobile apps, the more popular apps are the Hahlo and the Cetwit. The Twitter answers and the Twapper are behind them. All of these four apps are known to be best Mobile
apps for Windows platform, making them very popular to a lot of users.
Understanding the Practical Uses of the Twitter Link
When you have finally created your Twitter account, you are given a username that identifies you as the unique owner of the link that is also being provided to you. This link usually comprises of the twitter name along with the personally made name that completes the URL address. Every user has its own individual link to refer to.
There are a lot of practical uses that this link can provide to a user. Below are just some of the known uses:
a. It serves as a personal identification on the Inter- net. If you have created a web log or have posted your materials on the Twitter blog, you can then refer to this link at all times.
You can also use this link as a point of reference when applying for a job online. Your credentials and sample works are capable of being displayed via this link.
b. You can use this link as a way to connect to other people in Twitter. Since every user of Twitter has its own indi- vidual link, then you can use this as a way to get connected with them either via online interaction or via updates. This is one good and effective means of communication.
c. You can use the link as a way to send tweets a lot faster. With the link, you can instantly send any tweet without the need to log on and authenticate your user account via the Twitter site. Your link serves as an identifier that you can imme- diately use to access all of Twitter’s features.
The Growing Number of Twitter Subscrip- tions
It was in the year of March 2006 when the whole idea of Twitter as a social networking site has started. And the moment that it was used in the company where it functioned as an IRC site, it initially drew attention from the employees of the com- pany. Soon after, it was officially launched to Internet users in October of the same year.
The initial day when it was launched, the makers of Twit- ter knew that it is going to draw a lot of attraction from potential users. Primarily because during those times, there was no single provider that used IRC, web logging and social networking in a single platform. Because of this change, on its barely six months of being released, the Twitter site drew about half a million unique visitors. This number of unique visitors in just about six months is truly unbelievable and unprecedented.
A year after that, the Twitter site has continued to soar high. It has officially earned its legal name as Twitter under the supervision of the first CEO Jack Dorsey. The Twitter under the supervision of Dorsey has earned another milestone in terms of numbers. Just barely a year after, it has recorded an all time high of more than 50% increase in the number of unique visitors having earned more than one million of visitors in the year 2007.
Due to the unbelievable success that Twitter has earned, it has spanned all the way to Japan by launching the Twitter Japa- nese based site. Although the contents are written in English, this has not stopped the users from using it. This resulted into another milestone in the Twitter history.
A Closer Look at the Software that Made Twitter to What It is Right Now
Twitter is a web-based application software that is de- signed to function both as a social networking and as an IRC site.
But what we do not really know and understand is the reality about what sort of tools or software packages were used to build such a strong and flawless design.
The Twitter and its applications were built around the ba- sics of hypertext markup language or HTML. Generally of the bigger sections that are featured on the site like the aesthetic designs and all were built around the HTML. However, as more and more scripting languages are being introduced, Twitter needed to adapt with it.
With more features that are needed to be incorporated and designs that need to be included, Twitter needed a more powerful and strong scripting language. And as the Twitter site tries to make an evolutionary effort to provide its users a highly innovative IRC and social networking site, it bended into using some of the modern and up to date software packages such as PHP, Perl, Java, and Ajax.
These four scripting and web designing software have contributed to the effective re-designing that happened with Twitter. Apart from that, the new apps that were developed to make the Twitter applications more powerful and feature-based have been basically taken out from these scripting software packages.
Now, as Twitter tries to engage into yet another major “re- vamp” on its design and structure, it focuses to studying more
software packages that would help the whole creation of the new face of Twitter a lot better.
Be Visible and Learn the Tips on How to Have a Ranking Twitter URL
When you are creating a web log using the Twitter, you will immediately be provided the chance to create your own, personalized URL (uniform resource locator) that will make your web log uniquely identifiable.
The URL address that you will be making shall have the twitter domain as part of its identification. Therefore, you need to have a very good plan in making your URL because it is being tied up to your personal account.
Below are some of the wise tips that you can use to create a ranking URL Twitter address:
a. Make sure that your URL is unique from the rest of the other URL addresses. There are sites that you can visit to check on the uniqueness of your URL address. From there, different suggestions shall be given to you in order to make it a little more unique. The more unique your URL is, the more likely it shall generate better ranking.
b. Make sure that your URL is not too long or too short. Too long URLs are very hard to remember. When they are hard to remember, it is most likely that visitors will not try to remember visiting it. In the same regards, too short URLs are also disadvantageous because they are easily being hacked and scammed; more so, they tend to be the target of being misrouted to a false site.
c. Make sure that you create a URL that is highly per- sonalized. When you put a little personal touch on your URL, your URL will more likely be remembered by the visitors.
Tips on How to Maximize the Vista Com- patible Twitter Apps
The Twadget is one of the apps that Twitter uses. How- ever, it is compatible to work only under the Vista OS platform.
The Twadget apps will let your Twitter get on to the right path. It allows the Twitter features to be maximized and potentially become powerful when combined with the Vista OS.
The Twadget version 1.1.0 is an important upgrade that al- lows patching the sudden and silent disappearance of your Twitter profile status while online. By having this upgrade from Vista, you will never have the feel of having been lost while online. More upgrades are made available online to help Twitter users achieve the best performance.
While the Twitter is considered to be one of the biggest social networking sites available on the Internet, somehow, it also gets bogged down by some glitches. Fortunately, there are some patches that are available for download. The following tips on how to maximize their usage are being suggested:
a. Make sure that you constantly make an upgrade.
These upgrades provided by Twitter and the Vista OS are guaran- teed patches to some of the known glitches that affect the use of the Twitter apps.
b. Read the updates on Twadget apps and make sure that you take note of its updates and the date that they will be released for download. From time to time, Twitter site is releas- ing some news about possible updates on the apps. You will need to make sure that you have all these updates.
c. Determine your apps issues and make sure that you are updated with the current patches. Learning at first base what
The Use of the Command Line in Twitter
The Internet technology has gone so far that’s its users have spread around the world. The Twitter makers are very much aware of this and has made every step of the way to make sure that all the demands of its consumers are being met effec- tively to ensure competitiveness in the market.
It is a common knowledge that in order to post a tweet – a text or an update – you will need to log on to the Twitter site and from there send your tweet. However, this is rather a more difficult process to some people. They see the whole bunch of process very long.
Using the Twitter command line, invented and conceptu- alized by one of the followers of Twitter, you can send and post a tweet without having to open a browser and type in the URL of the site. Using key combinations that you can issue, you can now immediately navigate on the Twitter site – depending of course on the issued commands.
Now, you might be thinking, how is the authentication of the account if there is no need to log on to the Twitter site? Is this safe and secure?
Well, Twitter has learned from the massive security that it encountered in the late 2007 via their SMS failure. Every in- stance that you use the command line will require the user to undergo authentication through the VB Authentication process.
Some of the information that you used during the registration process like your e-mail address, password, and account name will still be required.
