This sleepy week between Christmas and New Year’s, I’m sharing some of my best blog posts from the last year. On Monday I shared tips for getting folks to comment on your blog. Tuesday I discussed commissions and yesterday I tackled rejection. And now I want to revisit my Twitter tips!
Today’s post is for all those folks who have started a twitter account and are now thinking, “What next?”
Well, you have some simple goals ahead of you: find interesting and relevant people to follow while also building your own audience of followers.
This can be done in a number of ways. The simplest being reaching out to any friends, family or colleagues who are already on Twitter. Depending on their occupation and its relevance to your industry, some of the folks they’re following could be a real resource to you.
You can do this by searching for your friend’s twitter handle (or if you’re already following your friend, finding them on your “following” list) and then clicking the “View all” link under the profile thumbnails that display who your friend is “Following.” (You’ll see it on the right hand side of the browser window).
This will then give you a list of all the people your friend is following. If someone looks interesting, click on his/her twitter username and then click the “follow” button under the name.
Okay, so you’re thinking that’s all fine and great but it sounds like it will take up a lot of your time, and you are right. This is a very time consuming process. Is there any other way you can find people to follow faster? Why, yes of course.
There are many Twitter directories out there that break up people on Twitter based on industry or keyword. Here are a few of my favorites:
In addition to using these sites to find the right type of people to follow, I highly suggest adding your own Twitter to their listings so that people can easily find you. This will help you grow your follower list and inform the world that you’re on Twitter.
So, now, tell me: If you’re already on Twitter, what’s your Twitter username? The first 10 who post their name will be followed by me (if I’m not already following you!)
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Damaris Mia
December 29, 2011
I’d be honored if you followed me on Twitter!
_lemagnifique
Elisabetta {linen_and_silk}
December 29, 2011
Thank you for all your advice and sharing your knowledge with us. My twitter name is @linen_and_silk
I will continue following you regardless!
Betta
Damaris Mia
December 29, 2011
Oops, not sure if it matters… I forgot the “@”
My twitter handle is: @_lemagnifique
Jennifer Bergman Weddings - CANADA
December 29, 2011
@jbweddings
Thank you, Preston!
Michele Schwartz (@atxmichele)
December 29, 2011
I’d love to have you follow me @atxmichele!
Thanks Preston. Happy New Year!
Laura Catherine
December 29, 2011
Preston,
Thank you for always inspiring us with your style and elegance. My Twitter handle is @LauraCatherineO. I’ve been tweeting since 2007 and even met Jacqueline Whitmore (@etiquetteexpert) and Diane Gottsman (@dianegottsman) through a tweet-up I organized here in Charleston, SC. Best wishes for a joyous New Year!
Laura Catherine
MODA botanica
December 29, 2011
@MODAbotanica Always love to have new followers
YOUR NAME
December 29, 2011
@missheili1
Kyla Gold
December 29, 2011
Preston, Your advice is always so relevant and informative! Thank you! @kyla_gold
Grigoris Benekos
December 29, 2011
We’ve already met in Qatar…
I’d be very honored if u will follow me @grigorisbenekos
Many regards
Did I miss the chance to have you follow me? I hope not. I'm starting to build my business again and could use some of your wisdom.
December 29, 2011
@MinorDProds
wesley
December 29, 2011
LOVE YOU PRESTON! YOU INSPIRE ME EVERYDAY. IT WAS A PLEASURE WORKING IN THE LUSTIG WEDDING XOXO
@WESLEYEVENTS
Aimee Wendell
December 29, 2011
@Aimee2Chic ~ Would love for you to follow me! I’ll be teaching your course through WPI and will see you next weekend!
Melissa M.; Drape Kings
December 29, 2011
Thank you for sharing these sites! Very helpful!
M
@DrapeKings
love this day events
December 29, 2011
LOVE! I hope you follow me to see sassy fun Colorado ranch weddings
. And thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us – I love catching up on your blog
Candace Credle
December 29, 2011
Follow me on twitter @JoifulFaithEvnt
Thanks for following.
Mos Chanioti
December 29, 2011
Thank you so much Preston for sharing all this invaluable information with us. Would be honored to followed at @StellaandMoscha
http://twitter.com/#!/StellaandMoscha
Can’t wait for your next blog post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taylor Sturges
December 30, 2011
@Taylord_Events
I WOULD LOVE IF YOU FOLLOWED ME!
Sileola
December 30, 2011
Can’t belive I missed this today in any case my twitter account is @raeaffairs. Thanks for the tips though
event specialist
December 30, 2011
AMAZING!!
@evntspecialist
Paola Herrera
December 30, 2011
My twitter is atipica_global if you follow me you will not be deceived.
Kandice
January 2, 2012
Hi Preston!
I would LOVE for you to follow my company on Twitter. Poshnola
Amy at W O O K I E
February 8, 2012
Oh no!! Haha… well it’s worth a try!
@WOOKIEflowers
I’m based in the UK, my business is in its first year as I’ve just left university, so it’s very exciting times!
Thanks,
Amy