Rayw Briscard

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Hi Everyone

Welcome to How To Get Followers On Twitter.Am I qualified to give advice?

Please read my previous posts.Then decide.

Ideally you need to increase your followers fast if you are Business minded.If you are socially minded then this post may not apply to you.But thanks for coming I appreciate it.

Ensure you have a photo of yourself as an Avatar.Dont use a default icon.The Bird.
Go to http://Gravatar.com.Its a free service to help you.
Remember people buy from people not cartoons or a photo of next doors cat!

I see so many newcomers grab the True Twit Validation Service without understanding it.
Their potential follower receives the following “XXX uses TrueTwit validation service. Please follow this link to validate your profile.”Would you greet a potential friend this way?

You have handed over authority to a Robot to check if the person following is a Robot!
To me the greeting is soulless.I,and indeed many people I am in contact with,feel insulted by it.

They simply will not validate and immediately unfollow.Work it out.How many do you see out there?Few.Therefore,for the above reason so few join.What would happen if everyone joined?
Everyone gets greeted by a Robot!So much for “Social”

If you want to know How To Get Followers On Twitter also consider
what type of community do you want?A Robot greeting everyone?You have to join this soulless community.

Unfollow every 24 hours.36 hours max.The quality of your followers is important.Are you aware 30% of new accounts fail within 30 days.If your followers are not tweeting they are not listening.The response rate to your tweets will also suffer.If they have not followed in 36 hours they are not going to.

If you are under 2000 followers,my advice.Follow a maximum of 200-250 a day.You dont look desperate and you can handle the “clearout”and “refollow.”I use http://dossy.org/twitter/karma/ for this end.

Fill out your Bio and if you have a blog or website ensure you include that also.People are inquisitive and wish to learn more about you.Open a Facebook account,but be aware of their Privacy Rule.ie they dont have one.

Dont start selling.Dont use affiliate links immediately you account is set up.This is potentially the worst thing you can do.I have read of Twitter gurus advising dont sell until you have 5000 followers!

There again I have read of Internet Marketers who say you should start immediately.Personally I think the answer is somewhere in the middle.

Put some balance into your Tweets.Followers check your profile which lists your recent Tweets.If it is full of blue selling links you could be doing yourself permanent injury.

Add humour,quotes things that you find interesting.Let followers Know who You are.

Do you interact with your followers?I realise this can be difficult when starting.However RT information you find useful,humourous,inspiring or just unusual can assist you.
Mentioning a new follower can also add value to your relationship with your followers.Think of it this way.Wouldnt you like someone to RT or mention you when you become more successful?

I think the number one thing that newbies find the most daunting is,”I dont know what to say.”

Some ideas are Quotes,fun things you have done or are doing.Humour,but most importantly be yourself.Try to keep it positive.We all feel down at times.But how about “feeling awful at present,but I know its going to improve.”Those around you will feel slightly better that you are looking up,not down.

Once you are underway,replying to RT and DM will help you develop.

Important for Business minded people.Keep the swearing out.
I’m still surprised at the amount on Twitter and I’m a relatively open minded person.
But my kids come and read whats going on.I wouldnt swear in front of your kids.
Of course if you’re not Business minded its your choice of course and I understand other views.

Well I hope you have found How To Get Followers On Twitter helpful.Yes it includes personal views.
That is after all the whole point.However I also respect other views.
If someone would like to convince me regarding the “Validation” issue I am ALL ears.

Feel free to comment,or follow me on http://twitter.com/RaywBriscard

To Your Success

Ray

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Welcome Everyone

Hope you all had a great Easter.

What have I been upto?Well one of the more difficult aspects for my generation to grasp,is Social Media.

I guess having been brought up to actually “Talk” to people face to face,does leave its mark.
However I actually enjoy interacting with people on the Internet.Hopefully that is evident in my posts ,comments etc.

So I have spent my time over the Holidays(besides enjoying my Family time)with Twitter,getting started.

I have had an account for 11 months and it has been neglected.I did not wish to start something I was unable to continue with.

I felt I had to have a certain platform,a blog, in place to utilize Twitter.That way I can help more people achieve their goals.

Its the same old Time and Money thing.Setting up a blog,writing and leaving something behind that people can refer to in the future does not happen overnight.Despite what the Gurus may tell you!

So on the 1st April I thought it was time to turn my attention to Twitter.I had 50 followers.It has now grown.I am trying to keep it Real and being myself.There are many automated systems to grow your list,but I feel strongly that the Human touch is what is sort after.Yesterday I could not post.

“Twitter at Capacity. Twitter at Capacity!” This is the dreaded sign that pops up when too many tweets are being delivered.Normally by Robots that have been preloaded to deliver Tweets at certain times.

I am an advocate of Automation.However there has to be limits dont you think.Ultimately you will have Robot Tweeting Robot.Who will gain?

The benefits of Twitter to you Business cannot be ignored.Grow your List!

I have scoured the Internet for Information on Twitter.Good,well informed information.I have found it.Free tools that can assist you .I believe it will help you in the most important part of Twitter.Getting Started.

I feel your pain.Starting from zero with anything can be a challenging,sometimes demoralising thing.
With consistent action I believe you will avoid this and develop a sizable following.

So here is your Twitter,getting started info.

Please keep in touch and leave your feedback in the comments.Lets help each other,and grow.

You can join me on Twitter here.It would be great to interact with you.

To your Success.

Ray

Welcome.

Well the New Theme Header is now in place.Hope you like the new layout.Any comments,good or bad would be appreciated.My aim is to please….and not miss the toilet!

Your feed back,questions and guidance will help me with my future direction.As I am still relatively new to this Industry I can sympathise with the problems that Newbies encounter.So this is a unique opportunity to leave your problems in the comments section.

I will do my utmost to answer any questions.Remember to advance in this Industry,Human contact is vital.
Leaving comments and questions,make people aware of your existance.Its gets you noticed.It gets you links back to your blog,and with it,traffic.

Ray

For those of you who have been asking the question,How To Install Wordpress, I strongly recommend you check out this series…

This has to be one of the most difficult tasks for a Newbie to undertake.

Fortunately I came across a free video series that explained the steps,one at a time.

This, Wordpress How To,series will save you time and understanding.

My problem was should I go for a free site?,therefore limiting my chances of “Branding” my name and limiting my ability to post ads on the site.Or should I spend a reasonable amount to get the word out there?I chose the latter option because I wished to have more control over my Blog.

Also,this is a business.There are going to be costs.
Trying to do everything for free will only get you so far.

As with any business,or Investment you have to lose the fear of losing.Or be prepared to take a loss.Read any wealthy persons Autobiography and there will be an inevitable “loss” or “cost” at some stage in their development

These are the actual Videos that showed me How To Install Wordpress.I highly recommend you check out this series.

December 17, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: First steps

I think you would agree that as a complete newbie, or even for those with a little knowledge,you have to understand the process first,so welcolme to Internet Marketing First Steps.How does a plan ,a blog and a mailing list(with the later addition of an Aweber account and a product) eventually come together to allow you to create an income?

I have searched the internet for The Answer.A short Video course that opens up your mind to the possibilities of this industry.

The good news is….I’ve found it.The good news is….it is completely free.The good news is …..

In fact the only bad news is it took me 9 months to find it.Now you have it at your finger tips.

All I ask is that you kindly optin to my list as I truly feel I have more to offer in the future particulary if you are a newbie.There is a Free Ebook to Build your List.Also essential to your success online.

So have a look at Internet Marketing First Steps, the IM Process Explained.Your search is over.

To your Success…….Regards Rayw

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