Popular trends online in 2009 are social networking and anything else related to Web 2.0, a label used to describe advanced internet technologies such as blogging, RSS (really simple syndication) feeds, and member communities that users join to connect with other people who may have similar interests. In fact, according to a report from Nielsen Online, social networking and blogging are more popular than sending email. More than two-thirds (67%) of the global online community now goes online to visit social networks and blogs.At this moment,
As a microblogging platform,
What can you get out of
- Traffic: Use your Tweets to drive prospective clients to your website, where they can read your bio and see samples of your work. You do have a website, don’t you?
- Connections: Use
Twitter as a tool to connect with others in your industry or related industries while increasing awareness of your personal brand. You never know who might be reading your Tweets. As with other social networking sites for professionals like LinkedIn or Biznik, social networking contacts often lead to other connections that can generate new freelance clients or employment opportunities. To getTwitter followers and make connections, you need to follow people. Use the “advanced search” function to findTwitter users in your area of interest, follow them, and comment on their posts using the @replies or direct message functions. - Resources:
Twitter offers you a steady stream of ideas, links, resources, and tips. Follow people in your areas of interest and they’ll lead you to interesting resources you might not find yourself. I found the earlier link to the Nielsen Online report through a Tweet. - Skills: The challenge of
Twitter is to write a Tweet using no more than 140 characters. In theTwitter world, you need to write tight or forget it, which gives you an opportunity to hone your writing skills.
What should you Tweet about? The best way to optimize
Keep in mind that
Twitter Tips For Freelance Writers
Post a Comment