I have noticed a lot lately, that many people, those primarily using direct message (DM) auto-responders, are failing to double check what they are sending out into the void of the Twitterverse.
I highly suggest everyone to double check what you are sending out especially if you're using an auto-responder.
Make sure your content is providing the correct message and what you want to convey.
I receive countless DM's daily and shocked at the number of DM's that exceed the 140 character restriction placed on all tweets to include those of direct messages.
It's really hard to understand what you are asking or telling me if your message gets cut off in the midst of your conversation.
Often links are also subject to this error.
Your blog, opportunity and brand are all being injured by links being cut off, incomplete, or directed to a 404 error page.
This in a way also represents you.
Your failure to pay attention to detail can affect how people think of you.
If you're expecting to promote yourself and/or your business what is this telling your prospective clients? There are also countless aids all over the internet about twitter etiquette as well.
The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter.
One item of interest I've seen consistent in all guides on Twitter is that if you're utilizing Twitter for business and actually want to be effective then do not try and sell to someone in your DM auto-responder on the first tweet.
I know myself I immediately ignore anyone that does this to me.
It informs me, that nothing is more important to them than them self and have no intention what so ever of connecting with me.
Another common theme in all of these is a reminder that Twitter is a social media platform that requires people to be social and connect with one another, if you're constantly broadcasting the same sales message over and over again, I wonder how many people are actually paying attention? Interruption marketing and advertising might have been lucrative back in the days before people had too many choices, but more and more each day people are learning to shut it out and turn it off.
Think to yourself.
How many commercials do you actually remember today? How many web-banners can you recall? Is there a single pop-up window on your browser that you paid attention to? I would fathom not.
Why, because we have learned to tune it all out.
Twitter is no different, if you constantly send (spam) the same message over and over again, it will eventually make people numb to your proposal.
Twitter is about having a conversation, passing on useful information, connecting with others of similar interest, not interrupting everyone else's feed because you want to be heard.
I understand many out there want to get their message out and might have the ideal opportunity for one of your followers.
I understand the need to advertise and get the word out about your product.
Wouldn't you rather have a more loyal customer that checks your tweets for the day and finds your opportunity amongst a myriad of content, and sees that you care about helping them with that opportunity? If all they see is your advertisement it shows that you really only care about yourself and the next sale and that you won't be around for them later.
Twitter is simple.
Tweet and treat others as you would like to be tweeted and treated and you'll see the wonderful tool that it has become.
I highly suggest everyone to double check what you are sending out especially if you're using an auto-responder.
Make sure your content is providing the correct message and what you want to convey.
I receive countless DM's daily and shocked at the number of DM's that exceed the 140 character restriction placed on all tweets to include those of direct messages.
It's really hard to understand what you are asking or telling me if your message gets cut off in the midst of your conversation.
Often links are also subject to this error.
Your blog, opportunity and brand are all being injured by links being cut off, incomplete, or directed to a 404 error page.
This in a way also represents you.
Your failure to pay attention to detail can affect how people think of you.
If you're expecting to promote yourself and/or your business what is this telling your prospective clients? There are also countless aids all over the internet about twitter etiquette as well.
The Do's and Don'ts of Twitter.
One item of interest I've seen consistent in all guides on Twitter is that if you're utilizing Twitter for business and actually want to be effective then do not try and sell to someone in your DM auto-responder on the first tweet.
I know myself I immediately ignore anyone that does this to me.
It informs me, that nothing is more important to them than them self and have no intention what so ever of connecting with me.
Another common theme in all of these is a reminder that Twitter is a social media platform that requires people to be social and connect with one another, if you're constantly broadcasting the same sales message over and over again, I wonder how many people are actually paying attention? Interruption marketing and advertising might have been lucrative back in the days before people had too many choices, but more and more each day people are learning to shut it out and turn it off.
Think to yourself.
How many commercials do you actually remember today? How many web-banners can you recall? Is there a single pop-up window on your browser that you paid attention to? I would fathom not.
Why, because we have learned to tune it all out.
Twitter is no different, if you constantly send (spam) the same message over and over again, it will eventually make people numb to your proposal.
Twitter is about having a conversation, passing on useful information, connecting with others of similar interest, not interrupting everyone else's feed because you want to be heard.
I understand many out there want to get their message out and might have the ideal opportunity for one of your followers.
I understand the need to advertise and get the word out about your product.
Wouldn't you rather have a more loyal customer that checks your tweets for the day and finds your opportunity amongst a myriad of content, and sees that you care about helping them with that opportunity? If all they see is your advertisement it shows that you really only care about yourself and the next sale and that you won't be around for them later.
Twitter is simple.
Tweet and treat others as you would like to be tweeted and treated and you'll see the wonderful tool that it has become.
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