To tweet or not to tweet?

To tweet or not to tweet?

Everyday I hear about another person adding themselves to Twitter.com. If you are thinking about how to use this social media tool or just wondering what it is - here are some tips and tools to help you manage what's happening in the world of Twitter.

Twitter is micro-blogging. With short sound bites people are sharing information that promotes themselves and or their business. News agencies are using Twitter to post new information and drive traffic to their web sites. Sports teams are using it rally fan support and sell more tickets. Even Barbara Walters is using Twitter to promote her shows and projects.

Twitter is the fastest way right now to promote your business and your brand. There are tools available to help you manage what you post. You can "tweet" from a cell phone, or a the web.

Twitter Resources: (Things I am using)

I currently tweet for several businesses. (yes, people hire other people to tweet for them)

To tweet from your cell phone:
iPhone applications (available in the App Store for free)

Twittelator
TwitterFon
Twitterific

For the Blackberry users:
http://www.orangatame.com/products/twitterberry/

One of the ways people are using Twitter is to share information they find on the web - posting links in their twitter updates. There are a number of programs that make it easy to share information and manage your account.

I am fond of Hoot Suite. You can quickly post what you find on a website in one or two clicks and manage multiple Twitter accounts. Check out Hoot Suite.

But how do you find or add people that might have the same interests as you on Twitter?

1. Add your Twitter account to your email signature and you will instantly add and announce that you are using Twitter.
2. Check out Twellow a database of people who post a profile about themselves. It has great search resources.

If you want more information how Twitter can help you and your business email me and I am happy to set-up a Tweet coaching session for you. connie@iconnie.com

And follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/ChakaSB