What is Twitter?

I just came across some great Twitter info by Marlon Sanders.

I’ve officially been on Twitter hard core for a few weeks now. I still have lots to learn. But let me share the amazing things I HAVE discovered about it that can benefit you greatly and almost immediately.

- You’ll meet and connect with wonderful people. I’ve met some really neat people I normally would have never connected with.

- You’ll get to discuss things with people you might not know about them in other venues.

- You can interact with a lot of people quickly.

- Your Twitter list builds virally.

People will retweet (explained below) things you say. This virally spreads your info through other people’s networks. This is the most powerful aspect of Twitter.

Now, here are my best tips on getting the most out of Twitter.

1. Sign up at Twitter.com. That’s step one, of course. It’ll take you about 30 seconds.

2. Download Tweetdeck. It’s a freebie download for pc’s and Macs from Tweetdeck.com. Tweetdeck will make your tweeting an unbelievable experience. Alternatively, use TweetLater.com, another great tool for tweeting.

3. Keep the negative junk off Twitter. Don’t use Twitter to try to get that refund or resolve disputes. Use it to bring positive energy and meet people.

4. Follow people who are in your niche. Go to Twitter.com. Click on “find people.” Type in names of people who write blogs in your niche, who have affiliate products and who are influencers. Click the “follow” link under their photo. This will let you see their tweets with other people.

5. Make friends. Do NOT go onto Twitter pitching people. Make friends. Be a sociable person.

6. Learn the art of the RT. RT stands for “retweet.” There’s a little icon that says RT. When you retweet someone’s messsage, you’re passing it on so the people on your list can see it. This is the ultimate form of sharing. You give before you get. Even if you only have 10 people on your list, use the RT. But watch how others do it first. Don’t just jump in.

7. Observe for a week. Spend a week or so just watching others and learning what happens on Twitter before you jump in head over heels.

8. Anything and I do mean anything you say can and will be retweeted. It’s crazy. People RT things you wouldn’t think they would. So be aware that anything you say can be spread. So be very cautious about saying anything negative about anyone.

9. Share your positive energy. I said this before. But I’m going to repeat. Positive energy attracts other positive people.

10. If someone really annoys you, you can go to twitter.com, find their name and on the right side is link where you can block them.

11. Learn to Twitter on your iPhone or cell. Yes, you can do that too.

12. Do NOT end up twittering away time.
Use Twitter. Don’t let it use you.