Replies

You can reply to someone′s Tweet simply by putting the @symbol in front of their name. This makes the tweet stand out to them as it appears in their reply column or page instead of in the general Tweetstream. It is a very useful way of starting conversations with people in order to build relationships.Simply comment on one of their tweets. Tweetdeck has a feature when you hover over the user’s avatar to put their name and reply symbol straight into the posting area.

Retweeting

People appreciate retweets and it is a good way to get noticed by others. All you do is put RT in front of the @username. Using Tweetdeck, hover over the user’s avatar and it will put the whole thing in the posting area. Separate their tweet from your comment if you have one.I usually put two pipes, which is holding down the Shift key on the character.This will produce “||” which clearly shows the end of the other person’s tweet and your reply or comment.If other people retweet your tweets, make it a habit to thank them. It’s common courtesy. Simply tweet @username Thanks for RT and send.

The Big Decision

It is probably time now to make a big decision as it will affect the way in which you use Twitter considerably. That decision relates to quality versus quantity. If you are into marketing, then quantity of followers will be important to you. It’s like building a list. But if you want to keep things personal, then quality of followers will be what you need. Either way, the next step will be to find some people to follow.

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