Successfully Selling Yourself on Twitter! by @ClintonSkakun

Why do some Twitterers have 2,000+ followers while others have barely any? For me, Twitter has become a great networking tool for driving traffic, making new friends and enhancing my web presence.

Follow my personal tips to get on your way to becoming successful at using Twitter:

#1 Add a REAL Picture of Yourself! Be Human.
To look professional and let people know that your human. Add a picture of yourself. Make sure it’s nice, not one of those awful ones where you just got out of bed. Also Add your real name. jack452 doesn’t look as professional as “Jack M. Golden”. Your real name is much more important than a sloppy username. Chose your username wisely. Then make SURE you add your real name after your signed up.

#2 Be Professional
Make sure everything about your profile appearance says, “I’m serious about what I do.” Add your site URL, set the colors, make it look good. Make sure your profile as well as your tweets are grammatically correct, and avoid looking spammy.

#3 Match your profile with your brand
Set the colors of your profile to match your blog, web site and overall brand. Whether it’s a personal or business brand. Doing this, people will make people “feel more at home” with your twitter profile.

#4 Let People Know YOU ARE Important
People are more ready to follow you if you’re “a someone”. Don’t be a dick BUT at the same time show some pride in what you do. Talk about your achievements, make sure people know who you are.

#5 Follow Important People, Follow They’re Friends, and show Genuine Interest in their brands.
Showing interest in other people’s brands, they’ll appreciate it and follow you back. This is why they’re using Twitter, to get their brand out. When you recognize who they are and respect them, they’ll do the same.

#6 YOUR Bio is IMPORTANT!!!
Your Bio is important! DON’T overlook it. This is where people miss out. Personally I barely ever follow any one who doesn’t have a clean Bio. Make sure you get this part right. It should be relevant and appealing. This is really the BIGGEST factor in selling yourself on Twitter.

#7 Use a Custom Background Image
Custom backgrounds are important also. I would say this is the fourth biggest factor in selling your self on Twitter. Aside from your name and Bio, picture and proper name the background will allow you to add a special little image where you can add another picture of yourself or an extended Bio. It’s also a great chance to make others aware of your presence on other social media sites.

#8 Follow Me!
Follow me, @ClintonSkakun on Twitter:) I looking for interesting people to follow!

Please pass this on:) Twitter it!

-Clinton