Twitter

Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest information about what you find interesting. A real-time information network is a platform that allows constant updates, at regular intervals, to provide accurate and up to date information. When you post a tweet, it’s there almost immediately for people to read. It allows users to find the public streams they find most compelling and follow the conversations. You can read the views and ideas of people you “follow” and you can repost other’s tweets, and have your own retweeted.

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Twitter Language Explained:

Tweet: Whatever you post on Twitter is a tweet (not a twit).

RT or ReTweet: A quoted tweet, a repost of a tweet. You ReTweet when you quote another person's tweet.

#Hashtags: A way to tag your tweets for tracking a popular topic. If you're commenting on the AFL, for example, you would use #AFL in your tweet. i.e., Looking forward to the big game at Patersons Stadium #AFL

For more, visit www.twittonary.com

The ClubsOnline Team's Top Seven Tips for Twitter

1. Follow People With a Similar Interest

Once you have a profile, start following people. You can find these people in Twitter directories. I use Twellow and JustTweetIt. These sites can introduce you to Twitter users that have the same interest as yours. Follow these people and observe their tweets. You may also try following who these people follow but read up their descriptions and visit their blogs to make sure you’re still on the right niche. Being on the right niche will make it easy for you to build a community with a similar interest.

2. Get Into the Conversation

So now that you are following people, you will now see some tweets on your board. Read up on what the people your following are up to and reply if it interests you. For example, a person narrates how he is going to conduct a meeting. You may then reply with ideas. When someone asks a question, don’t hesitate to answer if you know it. Don’t be afraid to interact.

3. Don’t spam

Spam is the cause of many unfollows on Twitter. There is a character limit for a reason. Do not send repeated messages to people. Do not constantly direct message (DM) them with links.

 4. Update regularly

Update regularly if possible. Some Twitter users who unfollow because of inactivity. Reply to people and update people with what’s going on with your life. Soon you’ll be recognized and you’ll get some follows. 

5. Ask your followers to “live tweet”

Most twitter users use their mobile phones to tweet.  Which means, if they’re at a game, you can ask them to “tweet” about the game while they watch. Any reference to your club on twitter will generate more “talk” about you, and you can offer prizes to followers for the best tweet. Again, cross-promote through FaceBook.

6. Integrate Twitter with other social media

Have a blog? Then post to Twitter when you have a post that will interest your niche. Have a Facebook profile? Then ask people to add you. Twitter is really a vital part of web 2.0. It can serve as the core. It can let you build relationships that can branch out to other social networks. 

7. Share The Load

Like Facebook, if multiple people have access to the Twitter account, you can share the load of updates.  Similarly, club members can create their own Twitter accounts, “follow” the club, and retweet the clubs tweets.