The following information will assist you in learning how to better use Twitter to socialize and connect with others. Businesses and organizations looking to sell or distribute information through headlines and links on their social feeds will not do well. The articles listed below are meant to serve as a resource for your understanding, and to empower you. Additionally I have listed several people that are great examples of how you should leverage social media. This is by no means a comprehensive list, and I’m trying to reduce the major players from entering it because you are probably already following them. Just remember - Social Media = Socializing.
A great way to find a Twitter community is by locating Twitter chats. Using this [spreadsheet] you can find hundreds of communities, one may very well suit you.
Beginners
The Structure of a Perfect Tweet and creating an account
Socializing Your Social Media Tools – Your First Tweet
Social Tools: Tips For Using Hootsuite
Twitter for Beginners Webinar – The Hidden Communities of Twitter
Advanced Users
How To Add Social Media Share Buttons To Your Site
Twitter Follower Harvesters: The Follow and Drop System That Always Fails
Don’t Even Think About Purchasing Fans or Followers
Other Material
Twitter: The social stock market
Marketing: Writing to your audience, not your product
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