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Social media is a vital part to successful web writing, and Twitter is one of the most fun (and easy to use) networking tools available for writers. Signing up for an account, creating a profile, and connecting with people is perhaps more accessible with Twitter than with any other form of social networking, and perfect for freelance writers new to writing for the web.
However, simply having and maintaining a Twitter account isn't enough to promote articles and content. Here are a few tips on how freelance writers can use Twitter to increase their page views and grow a readership.
Twitter Following and Followers
Finding friends on Twitter is easy; however, those interested in using Twitter for self-promotion should be careful of coming across as "spammy." Someone who only tweets links to their own blog posts or published articles isn't likely to attract the interest of many people.
Much like any other form of social networking, Twitter requires time, attention, and most of all, a personal touch. Effective Twitter users follow people that genuinely interest them, and interact with their followers. Writers should find a balance between tweeting personal anecdotes, re-tweeting other articles and links of interest, and tweeting their own work.
The best way to gain followers is by following. There are many other tools, like http://www.buzzom.com/Default.aspx/, which help new Twitter users attract followers fast by mass following others. These can work great, and are certainly utilized by businesses and companies using Twitter solely as a marketing tool.
However, freelance writers are people, not companies. A person who has mass followed thousands of others is typically seen as a spammer, someone who is not interested in what others have to say and only wants to promote their work. Freelance writers would do better to follow people that have the same interests as them and could be potential readers, even if that group is small. In the end, these friends will provide a greater readership than just throwing an article out to thousands of random people.
Become Active in Twitter Conversations
Once users reach a high "following" number, it can be difficult to keep up. This is where the "#" symbol comes in handy. Much like "@" is used to denote a person's user name, "#" is used to label specific conversations.
For example, a search for "#travel" will show tweets associated with travel. To add a travel tweet to the conversation, or to ensure that a travel-related article will be seen by those interested in travel, simply add "#travel" as part of the 140 characters allowed in a tweet. Sending a tweet that says: "Great deals on flights to Denver right now! #travel" will reach a specific audience involved in the travel conversation.
Using Twitter to Promote Writing
Twitter can be a powerful tool for writers, but care must be taken to share and promote the work of others too. Many Twitter users believe that Twitter should not be used for businesses and self-promotion. A writer who has thousands of followers but never interacts with them will not gain any readers just by sending out a tweet.
involved, retweet other articles, and join conversations, and Twitter can be a great resource for promoting writing!
However, simply having and maintaining a Twitter account isn't enough to promote articles and content. Here are a few tips on how freelance writers can use Twitter to increase their page views and grow a readership.
Twitter Following and Followers
Finding friends on Twitter is easy; however, those interested in using Twitter for self-promotion should be careful of coming across as "spammy." Someone who only tweets links to their own blog posts or published articles isn't likely to attract the interest of many people.
Much like any other form of social networking, Twitter requires time, attention, and most of all, a personal touch. Effective Twitter users follow people that genuinely interest them, and interact with their followers. Writers should find a balance between tweeting personal anecdotes, re-tweeting other articles and links of interest, and tweeting their own work.
The best way to gain followers is by following. There are many other tools, like http://www.buzzom.com/Default.aspx/, which help new Twitter users attract followers fast by mass following others. These can work great, and are certainly utilized by businesses and companies using Twitter solely as a marketing tool.
However, freelance writers are people, not companies. A person who has mass followed thousands of others is typically seen as a spammer, someone who is not interested in what others have to say and only wants to promote their work. Freelance writers would do better to follow people that have the same interests as them and could be potential readers, even if that group is small. In the end, these friends will provide a greater readership than just throwing an article out to thousands of random people.
Become Active in Twitter Conversations
Once users reach a high "following" number, it can be difficult to keep up. This is where the "#" symbol comes in handy. Much like "@" is used to denote a person's user name, "#" is used to label specific conversations.
For example, a search for "#travel" will show tweets associated with travel. To add a travel tweet to the conversation, or to ensure that a travel-related article will be seen by those interested in travel, simply add "#travel" as part of the 140 characters allowed in a tweet. Sending a tweet that says: "Great deals on flights to Denver right now! #travel" will reach a specific audience involved in the travel conversation.
Using Twitter to Promote Writing
Twitter can be a powerful tool for writers, but care must be taken to share and promote the work of others too. Many Twitter users believe that Twitter should not be used for businesses and self-promotion. A writer who has thousands of followers but never interacts with them will not gain any readers just by sending out a tweet.
involved, retweet other articles, and join conversations, and Twitter can be a great resource for promoting writing!
