One of the things I hear most often about Twitter is that it goes too quickly or that it is confusing. It’s a big Twitter world out there so it’s easy to see how there can be some stress and confusion involved, especially for people who don’t understand or are new to Twitter.
Even if you’ve been using Twitter for a long time, you might have some questions about how to stand out in a sea of tweets. Well the first thing to remember is that it’s not about how many tweets you send, however, Twitter is one platform where you can be busier than many other social networks. While you may only post 3-5 times a day on Facebook, you can probably get away with 20+ posts on Twitter daily.
But even more important than how often you are tweeting is the content you are sending out there. So how can you stand out with so many tweets going out there every second? Here are some quick tips to help you in the process:
Use Hashtags:
If you are not familiar with hashtags yet, then it’s time you have a crash course. Hashtags are those words you see posted with the pound sign (#) in front of them. They are used like keywords to help categorize a post or tell what it is you’re tweeting about.
Don’t Cheat Twitter Followers:
You can cheat Twitter followers in a variety of ways. While this might help you get more numbers to your follower count, it’s not going to help you get more views on each tweet you send. You cannot guarantee that those followers are actually looking at the stuff you put out there.
Identify People:
Another great way to stand out in the crowd is to take the time to recognize people when they follow, retweet or mention you on Twitter. You can also help introduce people and praise someone for a job well done.
Follow Proper Twitter Etiquette:
Every site has its own rules and etiquette and Twitter is no exception. If you’re new to the site, you want to avoid any social screw ups right from the start. You might want to read these 7 Common Sense Rules for Twitter to help you out.
Remember that if you want to stand out on Twitter, it’s not about how many posts you can make but rather about the quality of the posts you are making and the communications you’re sharing. It’s about forming relationships and building trust. That’s how you will be truly seen in people’s Twitter feeds and how you ensure you’re remembered.
