How to Use Twitter

# Submit your name to Tweeps - a big directory of Twitter users to make sure your profile gets maximum exposure.

# Retweet - Retweeting shows that you want to connect with your followers. Retweet someone who doesn't follow you and chances are they will once they see you're retweeting them.

# Post Your Updates on Facebook - You can now install a simple Twitter app that will crosspost all your updates on that site.

# Put Your Twitter name on Business Cards - This has become the norm in my industry. Twitter is so mainstream that people will appreciate this...and if they don't know about Twitter you have yourself a conversation starter.

# Put Your Twitter URL in your Email Signature - As well as putting your mobile, blog addy etc, why not also put your Twitter URL.

# Follow the Top Ranked Tweeps - I guarantee an influx of new followers if you follow the top ranked users on Twitter. It works everytime!

Here are the top 5 reasons you should already be using Twitter.

# Stay Updated - Following the right people on Twitter will expose you to the latest breaking news in your niche. Breaking news hits Twitter faster than all the major news sites.

# Connect - It doesn't matter what niche you are in, there will be experts on Twitter in your field.

# Answers - Ask a question on Twitter and have it answered faster than on Yahoo answers and by people you know.

# Network - Meet new people!

# Monitor your Reputation - keep on top of what people are saying about you or your company on the internet.

Here is the newbies guide to using Twitter.

1) Upload Photo, Choose a background - No-one will follow you if you use the default photo on Twitter. Upload your own and choose a good background.

2)Post Regular Updates - Don't start off by posting updates about what you ate for lunch. Instead post interesting links and comments on current events.

3)Reply - Reply regularly to people that you follow. The more you reply, the more likely people will follow you and read your Tweets.

Rinse and repeat