I know what Twitter is, but have no idea how to use it or how it could help me in marketing. Does anyone know of a good (preferably free) tutorial on how to best utilize Twitter? I had a link to one some time ago but have not been able to locate it. Thanks!

I don't have a link for you but my best advice is to just dive in. Follow people who are thought leaders in your area of expertise. You can get books at the library but sometimes they are overwhelming.

If you just Google twitter, you'll get a ton of information. But just expect to initally feel clumsy but you'll be tweeting in no time. And remember that social media is social so tweet a favorite blog post of a friend or tweet a positive link to an important issue. It's all about give and take.

Jan

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Jan Udlock
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Have you checked YouTube for free tutorials? Have you googled 'How to use Twitter' or 'Twitter 101'...there's lots out there.

Jan gives great advice. Figure out who you want to target and set up your profile toward that market. Then Tweet with a variety of information that people will respond to.

Janine

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Thanks. I have googled how to use Twitter. I guess I thought there would be a better "how to" out there somewhere. Diving right in and learning as I go I guess is the best way.

I too have to get started on twitter. My question is, if I follow people in my niche (PC's) wont they realize i'm new and see me as an amateur? Do I follow other VA's as well? under my biz name or my personal name?

Beatrice -

I have to ask you a question back regarding your first question. How would they see you as an amateur unless you present yourself as an amateur? Perhaps you are referring to the fact that you won't have very many followers? That should not be a problem, if that is the case. Your content and presentation of yourself will be what matters.

A very, very wise woman (my business coach) told me that people will not ask if I am the expert, if I believe and present myself as the expert. She was soooo right. Things changed for me after that little nugget.

Also...you definitely should network and follow other VA's. We are a supportive community as a whole.

As far as as your business or personal - I think I will let Twitter experts handle that question. I personally don't mess around much with Twitter.

Hope that at least helps somewhat.

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I usually tweet about a favorite song, artist, a new blog, an update to my website, or some special event.

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I have a free ebook on my website (Twitter Tips for Virtual Assitants) that would be PERFECT for you - You can download it directly from my site: http://thebrainygal.com/
Good luck - you'll LOVE Twitter.

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And you should send us a few tweets, too. Lisa's ebook is great! I'll follow you back!

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Jan Udlock
Freelance writer, Virtual Assistant,

Something nice to tweet is that The Brainy Gal sent you a great free Twitter download which is great publicity for her and gets people to click the link to the download within your tweet. Thus, they will 'follow' you given that you are supplying useful information.

Janine

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