Resources
Below are a list of articles and how-to's that will help those of you who are a little more do-it-yourself. I have read through all these and have found them to provide useful information. You can use this information as part of an exploration process when trying to determine the right social media mix for you and/or your business.
Too much to take in? Need one-to-one help? That's what I am here for! I can show you how to use any of these social media tools and more. We can create an account, set you up and go through a training that will allow you to continue on your own confidently.
I have an entire blog dedicated to Twitter Tips and Tools at Twitter Go To Gal!
Twitter 101 for Business from Twitter
Twitter Guidebook from Mashable
Twitter as a Tool for Business: 25 Tips for Going Viral on Twitter
Finding the Tweet Spot - Top Tips for Building Twitter Relationships
Twitter Etiquette: Five Dos and Don'ts
Tips On How To Use Twitter and Other Social Media
In addition, Sarah Prout has released an e-book on Twitter that I think does a decent job of explaining the fundamentals. While there are a few things that I don't completely support in the book, the majority of it is very educational for persons who are more DIY types.
If you want to build your brand and attract more followers then the Twitter Success Blueprint contains all of the information you need to enrich your business with social media. Award-winning entrepreneur, author and online socialite, Sarah Prout shares her buzz building, eye-catching strategies that will make Twitter time better for business.
The ebook contains:
- How you can attract thousands of targeted followers FAST!
- Setting up your Twitter page for success
- How to automate your social media time
- Connection strategies
- A new twist on #followfriday
- How to attract attention with your tweets
- Dealing with spammers, stalkers and porn-bots
- And more
