Twitter has been there for almost 4 years and the number of Twitter users has increased dramatically in these years, making Twitter on of the most used social media site around and is considered as a strong online marketing tool. Twitter is used for many purposes, either it can be for pure business, knowledge sharing, information sharing, profile building, fun etc.
Whatever different purpose your have with your Twitter account, it is always better to have a good and qualified Twitter network. Otherwise your Tweets would remain unheard and no body would be willing to response to your Tweets. To get response for your Tweets you need to have a good number of qualified Twitter followers. Apart from having a good number of relevant followers, there are many other factors that can influence and increase the efficiency of your Twitter account.
Here are some useful tips for building and increasing the efficiency of your Twitter account.
1)A completed Bio
A Twitter profile with a explanatory and completed bio is said to have gained the initial momentum that it needs to push ahead. So populate your Twitter bio with informative that explains what your are and why you are on Twitter. You can also provide the link of your personal website or blog.
2)Regular Activity without Spamming
Take care to be active on Twitter on a regular basis, as it helps to increase your reputation and trust. Being active regularly does not mean to spam your Twitter timeline with automated tweets, rather make it quite natural, genuine and interesting.
3)Increased Engagement Level
Engagement on Twitter in another criteria that determines your success on this micro blogging site and engagement doesn’t mean just to login and check the updates. Apart from checking the updates also try to join the discussion, start a new discussion or share some interesting stuff.
4) Use Twitter Search
The Twitter search feature (search.twitter.com) is another potential area where we can consistantly look upon for strengthening our Twitter account. It gives Twitter’s real time search results and you could be able to see what people are Tweeting at the moment about your search query and it can be very much helpful in getting followers similar to your interest.
5) Get Your Twitter Profile Listed in Twitter Directories
There are many Twitter directories over there and it is better to submit your Twitter profile to the some of the best directories. This would help other find you out based on your interest, location, profession etc.
6) Twitter List Promotion
Try to build a good Twitter list and also try to get into the list created by others. This would make others find your Tweets much easily.
7) Acknowledge Your Retweet and Mentions
Whenever someone Retweet or mention you in your Tweets, never forget to acknowledge them. This would create a positive influence on them and would increase the chances of your Tweet getting tweet oftenly.
8) Tweet Interesting Stuffs
Always Tweet interesting stuffs and doing the opposite may make your followers turn off and they might leave you soon.
9) Answer questions or doubts
Always be ready to answer or clear doubt that your followers post on Twitter. This would increase your reputation and credibility to a greater extent.
10) Promote Your Twitter Profile
Promote your Twitter profile where ever you can. You can add it as signatures in emails, forums etc and can also use it in various major social media profiles and other online marketing camaigns.
You forgot one; don’t spam.
Thanks Brad. I missed that valuable point but have included that in the 2nd point after you have commented.. :)