Why connect with influencers? Have you ever heard the expression that sometimes one plus one equals three? It’s bad math but a great concept that can help you grow your business or personal brand fast. When you combine your efforts with someone else in your niche – not a competitor but someone with a similar…
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Here’s How to Tweet a Link with a Preview Image on Twitter
Have you seen Tweets where the image has a description on the bottom and clicking the image actually takes you to a website? Ever wonder how to tweet a link with a preview image on Twitter? They’re the ones that look like this: Ever sat there scratching your head wondering how you can create one of…
The Five Awesome Twitter Features You Should Use Now
There are a zillion and one tools to help you manage your Twitter account. Trust me, I work for one of them. And while they’re all helpful and awesome in their own way, there are some nifty features built right into Twitter a lot of people don’t take advantage of. Today, we’ll talk about what…
Eleven Clever Ways to Get More Retweets Right Now
Do you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels on Twitter? Pumping out tweets but not much to show for it? Trust me, you are not alone! Look, everyone and their grandmother is out there competing for attention on Twitter. So if you want to get noticed and shared, you’re going to have to put…
Seven Insanely Effective Ways to Write Tweets that Drive Traffic
Are you struggling with writing tweets that get clicks back to your content? It can be a challenge – trust me, I know. But driving traffic is often the number one goal of businesses using Twitter for business, and rightly so. After all, Twitter is designed for people who are looking for information. In fact,…
How to Build Valuable Relationships with Twitter
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. The internet has changed a lot, but not that. Okay, what you know is also important. But, today we’re going to talk about “who you know” and how to connect with people on Twitter. The advantages of relationship building on Twitter are huge. Connect with new…
How to Use Hashtags to Promote Your Business on Twitter
Are you stuck in a rut with your Twitter marketing? It may be time to take a step back and look at your use (or lack thereof) of hashtags. There’s no denying the power of hashtags on Twitter. This image from the Buffer blog sums up quite nicely just how powerful hashtags are: Twice as…
3 Crazy Cool Chrome Extensions for Twitter You’ll Love
Life is busy for the social media marketer. Trust me, I get it. So when there’s an opportunity to save time on any task, even if it’s just a few minutes or seconds, I jump at it. That’s why I love these three Chrome extensions for Twitter. They make my life just a little easier…
How to Use TweetDeck to Manage and Grow Your Business on Twitter
Fact: if your business has an active Twitter account, you have to, have to, have to be on top of it. If you never see or answer tweets to your business, that’s like listing a phone number you never answer. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to manage multiple Twitter accounts for businesses. TweetDeck (https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/) is one of…
How to Easily Build a Targeted Email List with Twitter
Social media marketing is awesome. I love it – and not just because I might not have a job without it. There are tons of ways to provide value, foster relationships, build awareness and so much more on social. BUT, when push comes to shove, the money is the list – your email list, that…
How to Get More Engagement on Twitter – 3 Elements of an Effective Tweet
You’re spending time and effort – maybe even money – marketing your business on Twitter, but you’re struggling to find value in the platform. Nodding your head? I feel your pain. Once upon a time, I was right there with you. I didn’t really “get” Twitter. And even once I got going, I struggled to…
How to Optimize Your Twitter Profile Page – The Jab, Jab Right Hook Approach
Optimizing your Twitter profile page is one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of Twitter marketing. Seriously, folks, having a killer profile page can make or break your marketing efforts on Twitter. If you’re active on Twitter, it’s just a fact that people are going to view your profile page. Make sure you’re…