When I first began to learn the basics of Twitter, I had no idea what I was doing. Learning all the social sites at the same time created a partial setup and not really following through.  Now, several months later, I realized that my Twitter wasn’t very business oriented so I used this May Makeover opportunity to rethink my strategy and narrow my niche and followers.  So, thus began my week long journey into the unknown to research my solution to engage, syncronize, optimize and generate a following.

On Day 7 of my May Makeover, I added a few links when I first got started redoing my Twitter account.   On this post, I will go step by step in what I did this entire week.

After I uploaded my FREE theme,  I set up accounts for the following sites.

1. I set up an account to link videos at TwitVid.com
2. I set up an account to share my photos at TwitPic.com
3. I plan to add some groups later so I set up grouptweet.com
4. I plan to create polls and surveys so I set up twtpoll.com
5. I am creating PowerPoint Presentations so I set up slideshare.net

Now it was time to set up several automated tools to help me drip my content.  I am now able to auto follow, check stats and so much more.  There are several options out there but the two I chose have been listed below.

1. The first tool I set up was socialoomph.com
2. The second tool I set up was hootsuite.com

There is a third tool that you can use for automation.  All you do is add your twitter name and password at twuffer.com

I realized I still had a lot of work to do so I decided to check my statistics by learning from 2 more tools.

1. With twitteranalyzer.com, you can get all the statistics on your account and your tweets to see who is rting as well as having access to the graphs.   All you do is all your user name to enter the site.
2. Real time stats, campaigns and more are offered on this extensive social media tool called objectivemarketer.com

Here is a list of Local Tweet tools to help you find tweeters locally.

1. This tool is the online yellow pages for Twitter @ Twellow.com
2. This tool allows you to add your location & interests @ wefollow.com
3. Find and get found locally @ localtweeps.com
4. Find  local neighborhood businesses @ tweetslounge.com
5. Search local bios and their locations @ localfollow.com

Now the work begins.  My daily goal spent on Twitter will start at 30 – 60 minutes per day until I can get a real handle on the tools.  My ultimate goal will be 15 – 30 minutes per day added into my daily work plan.

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What's It All About?

Are you confused about the Social Media Era? Are you a Baby Boomer trying to build an online business using techniques that are outdated or a person just learning the value of Social Media?

When I signed up last year, I really didn’t understand the power of Twitter.   So one of my   goals on my May Makeover project is to revisit my Twitter account and actually learn the proper steps to marketing.    Now, as I go through my account and revisit it a few months later, I have a better understanding of it’s power and will now share with you the steps I am taking to Tweet effectively.

Throughout the next few days I will be editing, deleting and changing the settings.   I will also go through the Search options to perform a search on my niche to find people in my industry.  I will be adding tutorials and how to tips as I go through my Twitter account.

If you have a Twitter account, or have been thinking about signing up, here are a few tips to get you started.

1.  Sign up or log in at Twitter

2.  Think of a name for your account. If you are starting a business, I recommend using your real name.  This will help others find you.  If you are married and want your friends to find you,  I suggest using your maiden name also.

3.  Write your bio. If you are using Twitter for personal use, you can add some fun info.  If you are using Twitter for your business, I suggest you stand out from the crowd by creating fun tips and suggestions to bring people to your blog or landing page.   (Remember that you only get 160 characters)

4.  Upload your theme. If you have a business that you are promoting on Twitter, why not create a banner or theme that fits your companies brand?   There are many sites out there that offer FREE backgrounds, it just depends on your needs.

Here is a FREE THEME SITE that I used.

This will help you get started.  On Day 8 & 9 I will be taking some time to reflect on the upcoming Mother’s Day Weekend.  So follow me on Day 10 to learn my next step.

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