Brand Pages for Business with Twitter – the Way to Go
Twitter has finally announced the introduction of 'Brand Pages'! This is great news for businesses looking to boost their online profiles and connect with customers, however it's a kick in the teeth for the likes of Facebook and Google +.
Enhanced profile pages:
Twitter’s Recent Redesign – What Changed?
"The times they are a changing." Of course, Bob Dylan had no idea that those changes would come in the form of easier to use websites. However, many sites are beginning to understand the value of easy to use interfaces. Take Twitter, for example, the company recently redesigned it's website in hopes that people would begin to use the site more often than third-party applications. If you're in the dark, let's take a closer look at what's changed with Twitter's recent redesign.
Tracking Gold Investment News on Twitter
Gold investment is becoming a popular trend in response to the rising cost of living. This includes the cost of food, oil, housing and electricity. Historically, when tough economic times hit, people gravitate to gold purchasing and investment. In the days before the internet, tracking gold value and trading trends was near difficult without a subscription to a large financial publication, or without an expensive consultant. Now, with the rise of social networks, you can accurately track news related to gold investment on Twitter. Since, gold investment trends are changing and shifting on a daily basis, the ability to track news on Twitter is essential to stay on top of the ever-ghanging market.
An Introduction to Using Twitter For Your Non Profit
In recent years, non profits have had to take on many characteristics of their for profit counterparts. This includes marketing and public relations. With the rising popularity of social media outlets like Twitter, many non profits have been able to capitalize on this growing trend without a lot of overhead expense for the organization. But to the untrained, knowing about and successfully using Twitter are two very different things.
5 Ways Massage Therapists Can Utilize Social Media to Boost Business
Communication has changed. Today, in order for your business to thrive, it is imperative that you take full advantage of the social media boom. In fact, the internet is now the most important marketing tool any business can utilize. If you are running a massage therapy business and have not already begun to integrate social media tools into your internet marketing, then now is the time! Traditionally, you could not invest in proper marketing and advertising without capital, but at the same time you could not get capital without proper advertising and marketing. Thankfully, the burgeoning world of social media is the solution to this problem. Social media opens your massage therapy business to millions of potential customers. Below are some steps a massage therapy business must take into the world of social media:
Is your Business’s Twitter Presence Dying?
The herd mentality of people is there to see in business. This is all the more true when we talk about small and medium level business organizations. These organizations are always looking at ways to boost their brand presence and brand reputation. And in their efforts to bolster the online presence of the brand, most businesses jump on the Twitter bandwagon, without caring and sparing a thought on their broad goals, and firm strategy to achieve these goals through Social Media sites like Twitter and Facebook.
How to Get Traffic to Your Blog from Twitter
With over 300 million users at the moment twitter is no doubt the biggest microblogging platform and one of the biggest social networking sites online with over 300 million users at the moment. As bloggers and internet marketers traffic is always a priority and we should always be on the lookout for new ways to get traffic to our blogs – this means we shouldn't overlook any single traffic source.
I See an Error Message (Whale Image) after Logging In (Known Issue)
We've seen reports of users encountering the "Twitter is over capacity" message upon logging into their account. If you are seeing the following error message right after you enter your username and password on log in, please continue reading:
There are 2 situations where users sometimes see this error message:
- When logging into Twitter.com
- Elsewhere on Twitter.com
This issue on the site occurs right after you log in. Many users can see their profile or other Twitter pages, but cannot see their homepage. They get the error message every time they attempt to view their home timeline.
What People Are Searching for on Technology:
twitter log in.twitter whale.,Twitter 101: How should I get started using Twitter?
If you've signed up to Twitter and are wondering how to get started or why you're here, this page is for you. This guide is designed to help you dive into Twitter’s wealth of information and find what matters most to you. First things first, you might be wondering:
What's Twitter Anyway?
Twitter is an information network made up of 140-character messages called Tweets. It's a new and easy way to discover the latest news (“what’s happening”) related to subjects you care about.
How is it Useful?
Twitter contains information you will find valuable. Messages from users you choose to follow will show up on your homepage for you to read. It’s like being delivered a newspaper whose headlines you’ll always find interesting – you can discover news as it’s happening, learn more about topics that are important to you, and get the inside scoop in real time.
How to Start Using Twitter:
If you remember one thing after perusing this page, it should be this: reading Tweets and discovering new information whenever you check in on your Twitter timeline is where you’ll find the most value on Twitter. Some people find it useful to contribute their own Tweets, but the real magic of Twitter lies in absorbing real-time information that matters to you.
1. DISCOVER SOURCES: find and follow others
It’s best to begin your journey by finding and following other interesting Twitter accounts. Look for businesses you love, public service accounts, people you know, celebrities, or news sources you read. (Click here for help finding interesting accounts.) Tip: One great way to find more interesting accounts is see who those you know or admire are following.
2. CHECK IT OFTEN: pay attention to what’s happening
Messages from others you follow will show up in a readable stream on your homepage timeline. Once you've followed a few people, you'll have a new page of information to read each time you log in. Click links in others' Tweets to view: photos and videos they have posted, the profiles of users mentioned in their message, or Tweets related to a hashtag (#) keyword they used. Tip: Try hovering your mouse over a user's name anywhere on your homepage. You'll see a pop-up box called a "hovercard" containing information about that user.
3. TAKE IT WITH YOU: connect your mobile
One of the best things about Twitter is that it’s portable. Connect your account to your mobile phone (see below for instructions) or download a Twitter application to begin reading Tweets on the go. Now you can get updates about traffic problems in the middle of your commute, find out what the players are saying while you’re at the game, or catch up on the buzz about an event you’re about to attend. The possibilities are endless! Tip: Using Twitter via SMS allows you to pick and choose which updates you want from those you follow, so you can get mobile updates from the accounts that matter most to your life on-the-go.
How to Start Tweeting:
Many users find it fun or exciting to contribute their own content to Twitter (we call this “tweeting”). If you’re one of them, here are some good ways to get started posting your own Tweets. People you know and people you are interested in what you have to say may follow you and they’ll see all the Tweets you share with them.
1. BUILD A VOICE: retweet, reply, react
Use existing information (other people's Tweets) on Twitter to find your own voice and show others what you care about. Retweet messages you've found and love, or reply with your reaction to a Tweet you find interesting. Tip: If you're a new user, others are more likely to find your messages if they are retweets or replies.
2. MENTION: include others in your content
Once you're ready to begin authoring your own messages, consider mentioning other users by their Twitter username (preceded by the @ sign) in your Tweets. This can help you think of what to write, will draw more eyes to your message, and can even start a new conversation. Try posting a message mentioning a celebrity or person you admire – they often respond to fans. You’ll see their response on your Mentions tab. Tip: Can’t think of anything to write? Don’t worry! Like I said, the real magic lies in locating and reading content on Twitter.
3. GET FANCY: explore advanced features
As you become more engaged on Twitter, others will begin to find and follow you. Once you're familiar with Twitter basics, consider exploring the site’s more advanced features: lists, direct messages, and favorites. Learn how to include photos or videos in your Tweets, or consider connecting your Twitter account to your your blog, Facebook, or website to show off your updates across the web. Tip: The best way to gain followers on Twitter is to regularly engage and contribute in a meaningful way.
Tips and Tricks:
Need help finding interesting accounts?
Click the “Find People” tab at the top of your Twitter page. You can find and follow other accounts in these three ways: 1) browse accounts by subject, 2) import your address book contacts to find out which friends are already on Twitter, 3) search one-by-one for people or groups of interest.
Need help using Twitter on your mobile phone?
By linking your Twitter account to your mobile phone number, you can receive and write Tweets via text message.
Tweets Appear to be Missing (Known Issue)
So it looks like you're missing some Tweets. Oh sad! However, not all missing Tweets are the same. You may be experiencing one of the following
- A large amount of Tweets missing from your profile page. You posted them, but they are not on your profile page.
- The number of Tweets shown on your profile appears wrong, though you see all your Tweets when you look at your profile page.
I'm Missing Tweets! I posted them and they're gone!
Some users report that when they look at their own profile page, they do not see all their Tweets. If you are affected by this issue, please:
- Navigate to your profile page - twitter.com/yourusernamehere
- Examine your Tweets to see which ones are missing (looking at the dates helps - e.g., if you know you posted Tweets in November, but now only see Tweets from October and December)
- Leave us a comment below with your username and the date range of Tweets missing (e.g. Everything I posted on December 1 is gone!)
The number of Tweets I see on my profile looks wrong. I know I've posted more Tweets than that!
Some of twitter users are reporting that the Tweet count displayed on their Profile page does not match the number of Tweets displayed on that page. The difference between the count and number of Tweets displayed is usually greater than 1-2 Tweets.
If you are affected by this issue, then please have patience team at twitter is always working to fix each and every issue.