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[Larry Wentz Contribution Level: 2]

Well... here goes my 1st post in the forum. I like to call things how I see it & base my feelings on experience. Everyone uses Twitter differently - RT @LarryWentz Twitter Tip - "There is only one way to use Twitter... except for all the other ways"

At this moment - I have over 255,000 followers on Twitter & use auto-follow (haven't tried to grow my follower #s since March 2010 but grew an additional 85,000 followers since then... by the way I grew my following manually and without software). I auto-follow to be social & utilize the public & private "list" features to clear out the clutter . If someone reaches out their hand to shake my hand on Twitter by following me - I shake their hand back by following them as well... it's a social thing to do.

In network marketing - do you prejudge people & decide if they will be interested in your business or not? That is a major mistake IMO... let them decide. Don't pre-judge on Twitter either. If you don't follow people back on Twitter, there is a very good chance they may feel rejected. With those feelings, do you think they will want to conduct business with you? Yes - you will lose business IMO. Here is a good example - I do make income off various sites & have spent a lot of money advertising online. There was one advertising venue that I was considering & read one blog about it from a "super affiliate" who I was following on Twitter & he was following me. When the time came for when I decided to try that advertising venue - I searched for his affiliate link out so that he would be financially compensated for referring me. Guess what... he had decided to unfollow everyone but a select few people on Twitter including me. He lost my business & hundreds of dollars already in affiliate commissions from me because he did that. I signed up with another follower of mine.

Now let's take another example of people who have very large Twitter followings who have unfollowed virtually everyone in one big sweep. There are 2 types of people here that have done that -

1. People who have grown a large Twitter following without trying to grow their followers... they just used auto-follow. For some reason, they decided to unfollow almost everyone instead of using Twitter lists (public & private) to clear out the Twitter stream clutter. Generally these people are celebrities or business authorites.

2. People who actively have tried to grow their follower list by following large amounts of people (most often they used software like Hummingbird to do such) – they then decided to unfollow almost everyone even though they were the one that initially followed the people. Does “Bait & Switch” come to your mind? It should because that is what they did. I know of one business person with a social media service that did this & I happened to be paying monthly fees to them on the service they were selling. My credit card expired & they contacted me for a different card to use… LOL I don’t think so! They should have just shut down their Twitter account & opened a brand new one instead of that tactic IMO – a bit more ethical. I see Twitter accounts of many various sizes doing mass unfollowings… sometimes they do it so they look like they are more important than they really are – a pretend celebrity/guru. Some of these people are business authorities but they made a big mistake doing a mass unfollowing IMO.

I don’t pretend to be a social media guru & even on my twitter page it says “Just a Regular Joe Schmo” & that is how I want people to view me because it is true. What has a large following done for me? A LOT! I’ve had celebrities contact me, special business proposals, have been involved in a weekly Mastermind meeting with very top-notch people from different countries for over a year as well as being asked by my fellow Masterminders to speak at the Social Media 201 conference (turned down the offer - note here is the SMC link for the 301 - http://socialmedia301.com/ ) at the Microsoft Conference Center, gained many new friendships & developed a tremendous asset that I can utilize for different business reasons. I choose to only advertise on rare occasions on Twitter & try to just be my usual corny but motivated self & not a fake.

So in conclusion – I recommend you follow people back & use Twitter lists (public & private) to manage your Twitter streams. Tony Robbins doesn’t follow me & I don’t follow him… but I do have him on my Inspiration/Motivation Twitter list so I can get the benefit of his wisdom.

How should you use Twitter? Use it how "YOU" want to - be yourself! Don't submit to peer pressure or so-claimed guru advice if it doesn't feel right... that includes my advice.

(By the way- I use JustUnfollow.com to unfollow non-followers… lots of people doing the bait & switch tactic & they deserve to be unfollowed)

Larry

[Ceri Wood Contribution Level: 2]

People are so easily offended! It's Twitter. It's not important enough to get worked up about.

[Deanna Byrd-Ferrino Company: ViSalus Sciences Contribution Level: 2]

I am just starting out on Twitter, but I notice that people will follow me for a few days, just so they can DM me their sales pitch and their "ebook" website, and then when I don't follow them back right away, they unfollow me. But, I just continue to do my thing...but it's just something I noticed.

[Kathy Boyce Company: Global Resorts Network Contribution Level: 1]

Totally Agree. Every single tweet I get is a link I'm supposed to go take a look at. How refreshing it would be to just hear something like...have a good day.

[Nathan Isaac Company: SendOutCards Contribution Level: 3]

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people need to stop with this "Need to Follow Back"


Most people will follow someone, not because they are interested in them, but only to increase their numbers. Once they realize that the person did not follow them, they unfollow that person.

Which just goes to show you, that person does not give to hoots about you and what you tweet about. They are only looking out for themselves.

If I follow Robert Kiyosaki, I don't expect him to follow me. Why should he? I am nothing to him. But if I engage in conversation with him and show him that I have good intentions about him, he will follow me.

I follow people who are positive, knowledgeable on certain topics, entertaining, and who are real. If someone just tweets crap, or links, or quotes all day long, they are not going to get followed by me.

Yes I can follow them and not see their tweets, but if I don't want to follow them, why should I put that effort in?

"Because is the nice thing to do."

Really? That's your logic?


Anyways, be real with people and people will be real with you.

[Jacob Sikais Contribution Level: 1]

Here are a few key lessons that I share. Take a peek...

Many folks give up on Twitter way too early! Actively participating, even when you don’t fully get it, is the only way Twitter will make sense.This means being active both as a listener and as “Tweeter”.

Share what you know, share what you don’t, ask for what you need, and give what you promise. The more transparent and authentic you are, the more respect you will get.

Click before you tweet – there is nothing that frustrates more than a fantastic link to a post or resource that does not work. A simple ”click and check” can save a lot of retweeting.

Many new Tweeters worry about things like: Will I get followers? Will someone like/ not like what I say? What if no one responds? …. don’t worry. There is no one right way to Twitter. Discovering what works best is a lot trail and error. Be yourself. Have fun. Be open to learning from others, and you will do just fine!

Some of my lowest days have been lifted up in seconds by my Twitter friends. In 140 characters we can turn someones day around, encouraging them to smile, get well, or make it through the day knowing someone is rooting for their success.

With new Twitter tools coming out daily, there is no reason to fret over who to follow.

Twitter is a fantastic space where we are not bound by time or geography. Twitter allows us to connect with a next door neighbor or find a a new friend half a world away! How incredible is that!

Twitter is the tool, but your habits and attitudes… your Habitudes as a learner will carry you the distance. Stay curious, use your imagination, ask provocative questions, persevere, and stay open minded and adaptable as new ideas come your way.

Enjoy the conversation, but carry it past the 140 characters. Challenge your friends and colleagues to “take it to their blog” or share the conversation with another. The more the merrier!

Don’t be afraid to reply or retweet someone who you don’t follow or is known as an “A-Lister“. The ground is level here!

I call it Twitetiquette- it involves saying please, thank you, your welcome, I’m sorry,and really meaning it!

Listening to the conversation is more important to your Twitter success than the number of tweets you write. When you listen carefully, you find out what people need, what they wondering about, what has them excited, or what has them down. After listening you are ready to respond in purposeful and meaningful ways.

Twitter can be addictive. It is easy to get lost and distracted. Set a time each day or an amount each week that works for you. Having a Twitter Engagement Formula helps! I encourage you to create one today!

Your Name and face matter. People want to know who they are talking to; the real you!

When I first started, I only followed folks in “my field”. My conversation is richer and my perspective wider because I stepped outside my field. Now. I follow marketers, parents, web developers, scientists,…anyone who brings a new dimension to my learning and the conversation.

Don’t be shy about proclaiming the accomplishments of others. Twitter is not about self promotion but rather the promotion of all who can make the conversation better, ReTweeting, sharing links, and pointing your followers to others they may not yet know about adds value to the entire experience.

Ask questions continuously. Of yourself, of others. When the questions stop-learning ceases.

Twitter is a tool that creates relationships and conversation-using it for anything else would be devaluing the system.

If you are not Twittering-you should be! The benefits far outway any “Yeah-But’s” You will never experience the full power of the Twitter network until you Start!

Think not only about who you are engaging with but how you wish to engage. Having a purpose in mind, allows you to maximize your time and efficiency on Twitter.

Take some time to look at your followers. These are the folks that take time our of their busy days to stop in a hear what you have to say – don’t lose sight of how magnificent this really is!

Be wise, understand that the Internet is public and has no eraser.

A quick DM to tell a new follower thank you, or a simple message sent to a Twitter friend you have not seen in a while says a lot about how important connections are to you. These extra efforts don’t take long, but mean the world as you are building and sustaining your network.

Your followers expect to hear form you, They value your transparency, your generosity, your graciousness, and your honesty. Build these attributes into your Tweets, and your followers will come!

So, what are your keys to Twitter Success? What is missing? What would you add?

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