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How to Use Twitter for Marketing

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Rosanne Lim Social Media 1 Comment
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There are now various tips on how you can utilize Twitter for marketing your business but basically, it all comes down to monitoring and getting the attention of influencers online. You will not only be able to find out what the needs and opinions of your target market, you can also grab their attention through networking as well. Twitter will enable you to enter the consciousness of interested users which will build up your brand and customer loyalty over the long run.

Obviously, Twitter is popular because it is a traffic generation tool; you can place links on profiles as well as conversations. However, Twitter can provide many other benefits as well including lead acquisition and personal branding. Below is the list of other ways you can use Twitter to your advantage:

Viral Marketing –Twitter will spread your message quickly if your friends and other users “tweet” about it.

Feedback – with the amount of people using Twitter, you can instantly get another perspective if you need feedback on your web design or for your business strategy. Although, you might not get 100% decent replies, the collective intelligence you will receive is bound to provide some benefits for you.

Hire People – if you need the services of a marketer, a programmer, or an SEO expert, Twitter can help. Just send out a message asking users for their recommendations and you will get a good response.

New Friends – similar to other social networking sites, Twitter has a feature that lets you befriend other people you find interesting. You will be able to tract their messages so you can become updated on the latest news and events. Make an effort to connect with users outside your circle of friends.

Customer Notification – you can set up a Twitter Feed which will allow customers to receive notifications for new products and services as they come in. The customers can subscribe to the feed though RSS or through mobile devices.

There are actually many other benefits of Twitter that are being utilized to a lesser extent. For example, this tool can help you manage your time better because you can keep track of your daily activities. Aside from this, you can even find prospective clients who are in the same line of business as you.

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