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Brevity. It's what's hot on the web right now. You have a split second to grab your target audience by the eyeballs and pull them into your lair - and if you can't manage to do it, you'll be back flipping burgers or cutting through cubicle mazes in no time.

How often do you get frustrated with Google AdWords because you have to sit and brainstorm a clever way to use 25 characters to capture your audience? And you're paying for that, too!

For those of you wanting to get your feet wet with web 2.0, but who don't have the time it takes to set up lenses on Squidoo, profiles and bulletins on MySpace, or other extensive content on social networks, Twitter may be just what you're looking for.

I have a blog. In fact - I have four.

Now ask me how often I post on them. It's hard as hell to muster up the content and find time to post valuable information for these blogs on a regular basis - and I'm a writer!

I can't imagine how difficult it is for those of you who have to struggle through the writing process, too. With Twitter, you're going to love the couch potato environment it offers because you can be lazy and still cater to your niche - as often or infrequent as you want to!

A Welcome Message From Tiffany Dow

Author of Twitter Traffic

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I've Twittered About This Product:

"Who cares if my customers know me or not?!"

Your customers do!

Social networks like Wikis are great places to find information. That's one reason so many of us marketers are working our butts off to position ourselves as experts in our niche. Consumers are holding peer-to-peer socialization in high regard and relying less on seller to buyer websites with hard-hitting copy mucking them up.

But a lot of socialization isn't about information. It's about connecting. About seeing and being seen while you're stuck at work, home alone at 4 o'clock in the morning, or while you're multi-tasking with 100 other things throughout your day.

You may not care about being "known" in social circles - but your customers do.

The ones who line your pockets with purchases of how to cure acne in 3 days or how to start an at-home business so they can tell "the Man" where to stick it!

I confess... I'm a voyeur!

No, I'm not a peeping Tiffany.

But I am a college-educated, six-figure salary head-of-the-household woman with buying power who's web-fluent and happens to be a reality TV addict.

I can sit for hours and watch shows that follow some unknown person around - no matter how boring it is - because I just love to people-watch.

That's what got me interested in Twitter in the first place.

I don't know why, and it doesn't really matter, but human nature for many of us is to be consumed by the doldrums of another person's life. Twitter is offering a peephole into the world of other online entities and if you use the site right, you might be able to take your customers by the virtual hand and lead them onto your own domain.

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What Is Twitter?

It's a strange cross between an instant message and a blog. People are short and to the point. Some get creative and post haiku-like messages. Have you ever emailed someone and instantly received an email back saying, "I'm away from the office right now, but..."?

It's kind of like that - only this time, everyone sees what you're doing right now and you develop followers and friends similar to the MySpace or Fanpop sites. You and your friends can turn Twitter on and off so that you're not notified of every move your friends make.

Think of it as active Post-It notes from one friend or business associate to another online. If you don't have time to crank out paragraph after paragraph of witty writing on a full blog, you can dash off notes to all of your friends and colleagues on Twitter. Connection is only a click away.

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The thing that makes Twitter so appealing is how easy it is...

You can write your Twitter notes from your computer using their online form, your mobile phone or an instant message program. By making it easy, Twitter is making it fun.

Even better, Twitter offers a personal profile page for each user that is like an online collage of your Twitter activity. It creates this collage out of your Twitter friends and contacts, messages you have sent and received, links, a photo of you, a brief bio and favorites. Then people viewing your profile can see this collage of your activity on Twitter and decide if they want to be your friend.

Twitter has turned into more than just a tool for sending your quick thoughts to your friends online. Because it allows links and can be integrated into your other blogs and websites, it can work as a friendly marketing tool as well. Like other tools for marketing like MySpace, it's easy to be considered spam - the key to being twitteriffic is to be friendly and low-key.

How Smart Companies Get People Talking

Getting a Twitter Account

Go to www.Twitter.com and click on the right side of the screen where it says, "Join for Free!" You'll be taken to the sign-up page, where you just enter the following information:

· Name
· Username
· Password
· Email Address
· Time Zone
· Picture
· Protect My Updates
· The Security Code

Two things you want to know. First - upload a picture, even if it's one you get off of istock. Social sites are personable, people - I can't say it enough! Also, if you DO upload a picture, you'll appear in the public timeline. If not, you're limiting your coverage.

Second - do NOT check the box that says "Protect My Updates." It defeats the whole purpose - which is to reveal your profile and links to as many people as possible.

Next you'll be invited to invite your friends or skip this step. Never hurts to invite people who can add you as friends on the site. If you're on LiveJournal.com, then it'll automatically add those friends to your invite list if you want it to.

After the invites, you'll have your first shot at Twittering. You only get 140 characters to Twitter - but it's better than 25 on AdWords, right? Not only that, you can exceed the 140 limit a little bit; Twitter just puts the end of your message on your profile page only. That means that if you go over by a few characters, your message won't get lost.

You get to enter what you're doing, but if you have a friends' list, then it will show you what they're doing, too. After you enter your text, you click "Update."

You're then entered into the public timeline where everyone can read your Twitters. I want to promote my Social Networking on Squidoo eBook, but I don't want to appear spammy - so instead, I post a Twitter with a hyperlink back to my blog.

You don't want to link directly to your sales site. Well, you can, but blogging is much more welcomed by fellow Twitterers than spamming it up with 25-page sales letters.

When you post messages, people have the opportunity to mark you as a favorite and add themselves as a follower to your profile. To mark a favorite, you just click on the star at the bottom of the Twitter window, where it says something like, "4 minutes ago from web."

Twitter Friends-Building

People can follow your Twitters by getting notification via web, phone, or instant message. It's a bit like stalking online, isn't it? Only in this instance, you're hoping your consumers stalk you!

You want to bulk up your friends list so that they'll add you, too - and then your reach will begin to grow. To add a friend, click on their profile name and then on the right side of the screen, where it says Actions, click on "add."

Once I click on add, the screen will change to show me the new Twitter Actions I can take, including message, nudge, leave, and remove.

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Avenirsoft May 30, 2011 @ 7:53 am | delete

These tips that will help increase my followers despite my being an average.. Thanks a lotz..

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BizGuides Nov 5, 2010 @ 7:49 pm | delete

I agree, this is a great article.
Twitter is a great tool, ...if you know how!

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george185 Apr 18, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete

Great lens on gaining twitter traffic. I have been having a lot of success with Facebook, but I am struggling with Twitter...

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B2B Directory Sep 4, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete

Twitter is a great platform to share info.

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StephenJParkin Aug 10, 2009 @ 10:23 am | delete

Thanks for the post it is really informative, but you really need to ensure that all the feeds you are using work! I'm talking about the other people visited script above.

I am still learning in the Internet Marketing World and totally agree with what you said. If anybody eklse is interested in getting started then I strongly recommend the 30 Day Challenge and the Wealthy Affiliate University.

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smallpile Jul 30, 2009 @ 6:35 am | delete

The rule about following people is we can follow the 10% more people of the followers we are having and this is set for as long as you are going to be there and keep following the number of people to improve your followers list and more important thing is, you should have more followers and less following for better impression

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shravan Apr 6, 2009 @ 1:42 pm | delete

very nice article and here is something you can check out.
5 great ways bloggers can use twitter

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itsjoanne Mar 23, 2009 @ 6:53 pm | delete

Twitter is a great tool. Love your lens.

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BlackCollarMarketing Feb 5, 2009 @ 12:52 pm | delete

great article!

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businesshowtostart Jan 7, 2009 @ 9:57 am | delete

I like twitter, I just started and have a some followers already!

http://businesshowtostart.ws

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RecommendationsFromRebecca Dec 21, 2008 @ 6:40 am | delete

Tiffany,

I Twitter as much as I can!

Rebecca.

http://www.twitter.com/rebecca1141

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RentMyGarden Nov 4, 2008 @ 2:28 pm | delete

Thanks Tiffany for The Twitter Traffic invite. My twitter http://twitter.com/minsheyenwen. I enjoy connecting with others on Twitter.

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TeaLady Nov 4, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete

I Twitter because I AM!
http://Twitter.com/patinkc

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Mike Stokes Nov 4, 2008 @ 10:25 am | delete

I have made some great contacts on Twitter.

http://twitter.com/MikeStokes

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Rafael Nov 4, 2008 @ 10:09 am | delete

Here's my twitter url: http://www.twitter.com/rafaelmarquez

Cheers!

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http://Twitter.com/DougBarger Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:55 am | delete

Hi Tiffany,

Just caught your tweet invitation and you already know I am your fan, so the next

logical step was to put the e-motion into motion and follow the motivation to become

your follower.

I've already experienced some of the joys of truly sweet twitter success

but am always learning so this should be fun as I look forward to your tweets!

Any of your followers that want to follow me as well are welcome too (I don't have one of those locked accounts) and

join us on our victorious procession to twitter triumph!

Here's the link if you're ready to take step one---> http://twitter.com/DougBarger

"Yes, Doug I find value in what Tiffany Dow offers and I accept your invitation
to join you and follow you to twitter triumph.
On that basis, you can count on me to be a loyal follower.
I'm ready to click this link and then click the follow button now!"
(To save you from having to scroll here it is again)
--> http://Twitter.com/DougBarger

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http://Twitter.com/DougBarger Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:55 am | delete

Hi Tiffany,

Just caught your tweet invitation and you already know I am your fan, so the next

logical step was to put the e-motion into motion and follow the motivation to become

your follower.

I've already experienced some of the joys of truly sweet twitter success

but am always learning so this should be fun as I look forward to your tweets!

Any of your followers that want to follow me as well are welcome too (I don't have one of those locked accounts) and

join us on our victorious procession to twitter triumph!

Here's the link if you're ready to take step one---> http://twitter.com/DougBarger

"Yes, Doug I find value in what Tiffany Dow offers and I accept your invitation
to join you and follow you to twitter triumph.
On that basis, you can count on me to be a loyal follower.
I'm ready to click this link and then click the follow button now!"
(To save you from having to scroll here it is again)
--> http://Twitter.com/DougBarger

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Robin Piggott Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:45 am | delete

Great Lens Tiffany and thank you for continuing to spread the message to the NewbieTwits.

Twitter is fun, addictive, personable and will get you new friends and business contacts quicker than you can Tweet a Stick at!

Chris Vendilli who posted above has a good report for Tweetsters who have yet to dip their toes into the TwitterVerse!

Some really great craic going on with the Twit Brit Pack who congregate morning and evening.You will soon learn the intricate nature of British humor.

Lurk first, then Tweet your Heart out..plenty of tweeps out there who will respond favourably!

http://www.twitter.com/astral330

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WillLowrey Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:42 am | delete

As always, Tiffany - you offer a great resource. I have really enjoyed growing my twitter network. I have found some great people that provide good feedback and resources. I hope to continue to grow my network too - so people, follow me and I will follow you back: http://www.twitter.com/WillLowrey

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Thomas C. Gajdjis Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:33 am | delete

Yeah, I got followers but the more the merrier. C'mon folks, here we go: http://twitter.com/tommygadget

Le'ts rock and roll!

TomG.

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thefluffanutta Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:33 am | delete

I am very much a twitter addict, though I try to keep my tweets to a minimum. If you have any questions about Twitter or Squidoo, you can send them to @thefluffanutta.

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Reba Collins Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:29 am | delete

Great info Tiffany. I have trouble finding enough time to Twitter, I work full-time. But I love it.

Reba ~ http://twitter.com/rebacollins

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Jan Tallent Nov 4, 2008 @ 9:28 am | delete

I am a big fan of twitter but warn everyone that it IS addictive so map out special times to use it or expect to be there all day, lol.

I have made some great friends, learned a lot and gotten some invaluable networking connections with twitter and the 140 character limit is often a good thing as most things CAN be shortened to get your point across!

love YOU, Tiffany!

Jan Tallent
http://twitter.com/jantallent

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StuLuminos Nov 3, 2008 @ 8:35 am | delete

I want to know how to get more Twitter friends...really struggling on this...
http://twitter.com/stuartdobson

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wayfarer Oct 29, 2008 @ 1:07 pm | delete

Twitter makes being online fun!

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Junyuan Oct 11, 2008 @ 11:28 pm | delete

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oneskms Oct 11, 2008 @ 10:47 am | delete

Just signed up
/oneskms

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Shaynne Oct 9, 2008 @ 10:46 pm | delete

Thanks for the great info. I just signed up with Twitter today. Could anyone tell me how to post another comment? After my very first "What are you doing?" I can't get anything I type to appear when I click 'update'. I don't think I did anything wrong. Do I just go to Home and go from there?

Thanks!

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kcgagne Sep 2, 2008 @ 7:07 pm | delete

I twitter at www.twitter.com/kcgagne.

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Chris Vendilli Aug 2, 2008 @ 10:00 am | delete

Awesome lens!

Thanks for sharing all of this great info for Twitter users. I found this all very helpful.

My friend, Walt & I also put together a free report that your readers are welcome to download by visiting our site at www.TwitterHints.com

Feel free to get in touch if you might be interested in talking about Twitter more in depth sometime. I'm always looking forward to getting new perspectives on this traffic goldmine.

Warmly,

Chris Vendilli

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WritingforYourWealth Jul 26, 2008 @ 3:00 am | delete

I just joined Twitter a week ago, and I'm still deciding on the usefulness of it. I like following the people who post useful links (hopefully not all to their own sites) but tend to get bored by the folks just posting mundane details about their lives every 10 minutes, heh.

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irishlass Jul 14, 2008 @ 12:47 am | delete

I twitter http://twitter.com/juliemarg

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ernestine May 5, 2008 @ 3:29 am | delete

Ditto to "XP's" question:

I do Twitter! Any idea of how to add a Twitter Badge (in the "bookmark and share" box) to a Squidoo lens?

-E

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Susan52 Apr 28, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete

I've found the best blog posts, the most interesting people, and the best Squidoo lenses on Twitter. The potential is absolutely amazing. Great lens!

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RyanRE Apr 17, 2008 @ 5:11 pm | delete

I am new, but big Twitter fan. It is a good place to meet people and network with those people that are hard to track down. Nice ***** lens!