Thursday 29 August 2013

How To Build A Loyal Following On Twitter Easily

By James Steele


There are a lot of ways to go about finding followers on Twitter. Purchasing Twitter followers is something that is possible, though not recommended. Social media is not about numbers. That really is not the goal you should have.

Search through the trending topics (also called hash tags) and find the ones that pertain to your market or niche. When you've found some, go ahead and join in. You get to show people that you're on top of new developments in your own niche. It also lets people see that you're joining in the conversation and being helpful, rather than trying to just sell stuff. People do notice these things and they'll be interested to know more about who you are. Lots of people will start following you, simply to see if you have anything else to offer them.

You always want to reply when someone says something to you directly. If someone takes the trouble to contact you with a comment or question, they deserve a reply. Even if someone sends you a short comment thanking you for a post, thank them in return. People will appreciate an answer, and, on the other hand, they will not look kindly on being ignored. Every good response you make opens up the door to further communications and possibly business connections. This shows people you are actually interested in them and not just an impersonal marketing machine. When you do this, your followers will be more likely to retweet your messages and also check out your offers. Don't just retweet interesting messages, send a reply to the person who wrote it. You have nothing to lose and something to gain by complimenting someone. Send them an "@ reply" (pronounced "at reply") and offer your own opinion. Ask questions if you aren't sure what they mean. You don't have to say anything brilliant -a brief compliment is plenty. Even if someone has never written to you, that doesn't mean you shouldn't initiate the contact. When you're willing to start conversations, you will find that many new doors open for you. Participating without prompting is one of the best ways to attract the kinds of followers that you want to attract.

Don't just follow your friends. Follow your friends' friends as well. You will undoubtedly have made many friends by the time you have your business Twitter account, plus also in your niche market. Follow them, and the people they follow. More often than not, they will follow you back.

Everyone is familiar with Twitter nowadays. It can be a great way to accumulate leads and contacts for your business. There is, however, a science to building up a substantial Twitter following. If you apply the methods we've discussed in this article, you'll be well on your way to being a power user. As your influence spreads, you'll find your own unique approach to using Twitter to grow your business.




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