Who uses Twitter?

[warnie]

As per the title, facebook is great for us as we have over 2000 "friends" to tell what new products we have, any competitions we're doing etc, we even have joke days where we get people to send in jokes on a certain subject. But despite registering on twitter I can not work out how it will help my business.

I've just launched a website, it's only a EKM Powershop one and it is fully operational and to be fair we've had a few orders despite the fact we've still a lot off work to do on it. I was wondering how I would go about driving traffic to it via twitter and hopefully local people to my shop itself.

 

[CDAPartnership]

Twitter, is a wonderfully powerful tool, for pushing out quick and fast blasts of news including links back to your sites, information and products.

It is a fantastic tool, that if used right can have wonderful results for you and your business.

Follow me on Twitter username CarlBradshaw

 

[tICG]

I use Twitter and try and set and hour a day (usually staggared) to tweet and retweet relevent items.

It can be very time cinsuming but I can see the potential to attract attention and is less labout intensive and wishy-washy than facebook seems to be. IMO

 

[wecandobiz]

You're not alone in not getting Twitter. it's probably the hardest to fathom of the mainstream social media services.

I've written a 5 Minute Guide to Twitter for Business which may help you.

Also take a look at this video showing you how to find sales leads on Twitter using our site.

 

[tICG]

You're not alone in not getting Twitter. it's probably the hardest to fathom of the mainstream social media services.

I've written a 5 Minute Guide to Twitter for Business which may help you.

Also take a look at this video showing you how to find sales leads on Twitter using our site.

Loving your videos and what you have to say! Keep it coming. :O)

 

[MrsF]

I'm on twitter (as TSJSinfo) too and just beginning to get my head around it. I use TweetDeck to help me to 'tweet' its great for shortening the message and any url's.

 

[Posilan]

Yes, we use it - @posilan

Steve

 

[tICG]

I don't understand what the purpose of tweetdeck is. I have seen it but never spent time to read to much into it.

Is it worthwhile looking into?

 

[MrsF]

I use Twitter and try and set and hour a day (usually staggared) to tweet and retweet relevent items.

It can be very time cinsuming but I can see the potential to attract attention and is less labout intensive and wishy-washy than facebook seems to be. IMO

TweetDeck lets you create and stagger your tweets so you could set your tweets up in the morning or whenever it is convenient so your tweets will be released when you want.

 

[OxfordWebConsultants]

As another way of having conversations with your clients...it is a must use service!

best of luck

 

[Posilan]

I don't understand what the purpose of tweetdeck is. I have seen it but never spent time to read to much into it.

Is it worthwhile looking into?

I use it on the PC - much better than the web client (although it has improved recently).

You can also check multiple accounts and searches all on the same screen as well as follow conversations etc.

Takes a bit of getting used to, but worth a go.

Steve

 

[MrsF]

I use it on the PC - much better than the web client (although it has improved recently).

You can also check multiple accounts and searches all on the same screen as well as follow conversations etc.

Takes a bit of getting used to, but worth a go.

Steve

I agree it takes some getting used to you just have to work at it. It's great if you have a few Twitter id's but just remember in TweetDeck which one is supposed to be doing your particular Tweet!

 

[warnie]

Thanks for all the reply's so far, I've just gone back into our old account @fannyadamsshop where we had 2 followers!

I'll try and build that up now, if anyone wishes to follow feel free and I will follow you back

 

[tICG]

TweetDeck lets you create and stagger your tweets so you could set your tweets up in the morning or whenever it is convenient so your tweets will be released when you want.

Oh now I like that idea!!!

 

[Silky]

I prefer Hootsuite to Tweetdeck but they both do pretty much the same things. With either system you can watch various lists, keywords or trending topics at the same time - much easier if you're following a large number of people or want to make sure you don't miss anything.

Twitter is basically just a huge, global chat room where you can hang around with your own friends, or chat with people you may never otherwise had come across. Great for networking, also good for building a good relationship with your customers (depending on your target audience).

I read a quote recently:
"Facebook is for friends you once had but wouldn't want to spend time with; Twitter is for the friends you should have and LinkedIn's for lawyers. "
It sums it up nicely

Silky

 

[Minuteman Press]

We've found Twitter excellent for business and a most enjoyable experience.

Don't become obsessed with how many Followers you have - get through that early stage and think about how this great marketing tool can work for your distinct business objectives.

 

[Pocket Money Designs]

I use it @PM_Designs

Depending on your type of business and how much time you put into it, Twitter can generate a decent amount of business.

 

[YODspica]

I use it and always follow back everyone.

@YODspica
@YODspica_TV
@Business_Wales
@Web_Cardiff
@WalesSocialB2B
@YODspica_Super

 

[minz]

I cant get my head around twitter, I've tried but I just dont get it, maybe its an age thing?

 

[Newcott]

We're on it but need to be a bit more solid with it - I've just been doing the occasional random tweet.
@The_SneakyZebra

 

[warnie]

I'm just setting up an account on you tube to see how that goes, I love this free marketing

 

[F1ink]

We use Twitter too, but once you get over the initial small learning curve its a great, free useful tool.

We follow back to : F1inks

 

[4little1s]

Have been using it, we did try something called Twuffer (Twitter Buffer) a while ago which allowed us to time out tweets which was quite good.

 

[biglittlediscount]

Please add me too into the network. Find me at @BLDiscount

 

[AdelanteSoftwareLtd]

It's a great way to locate your target audience!

 

[warnie]

Please add me too into the network. Find me at @BLDiscount

added, anymore?

 

[tICG]

@CaterersGuild is my twitter ID. Love you to add me. :O)

I love your name, your site and I am particularly interested in your candy buffets for events, this is a new one on me but I guess you could be classed as a caterer although never I sector of the industry I would have thought of.

Oh well, we learn something every day, good idea though. :O)

 

[warnie]

@CaterersGuild is my twitter ID. Love you to add me. :O)

I love your name, your site and I am particularly interested in your candy buffets for events, this is a new one on me but I guess you could be classed as a caterer although never I sector of the industry I would have thought of.

Oh well, we learn something every day, good idea though. :O)

Added!

Thanks, the shop is named after my great grandmother Fanny Beartrice Adams, who lived 1/2 a mile from our 1st shop in wordsley, as for the site I would have liked to have had one designed from the bottom up but funds dictated otherwise, it's been up a week now and although not fully complete it's doing ok.

The candy buffets are an idea I stole off another website, we've done them for friends and family but it's not something I've really promoted yet, other things keep getting in the way...

 

[fozzmeister]

Brilliant stuff Twitter!

Fantastic for communicating with media, attracting potential new customers, providing rapid response to customers and developing relationships.

I deem it essential in this day and age

 

[tICG]

Added!

Thanks, the shop is named after my great grandmother Fanny Beartrice Adams, who lived 1/2 a mile from our 1st shop in wordsley, as for the site I would have liked to have had one designed from the bottom up but funds dictated otherwise, it's been up a week now and although not fully complete it's doing ok.

The candy buffets are an idea I stole off another website, we've done them for friends and family but it's not something I've really promoted yet, other things keep getting in the way...

I have just PMed you

Also are you serious about how you got the name or are you winding me up??? Obviously I thought because of the old "Sweet (F)anny (A)dams" thing being a bit naughty and fitting nicely with selling sweets.

Forgive me if I am being dense.