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Twitter Etiquette: Outside Voices, Inside Voices and Whispers

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Little did I know these voices would come in handy when thinking about Twitter. I had a recent conversation with Laura of EzraTech on Twitter about the practice of sending DMs (direct messages) to new followers. Your Outside Voice on Twitter. Your Inside Voice on Twitter. Whispering on Twitter. It is intimate.

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11 Tips To Thrive on Twitter | Almost Savvy

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How you set-up and manage your Twitter account has a huge impact on how many people decide to follow you (translation: follow = subscribe and have the chance to read what you post). It is all public and searchable by anyone, not limited to those who follow you or only those who use Twitter. I’m very happy to oblige.

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Directory of All Things Twitter – Finally!

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Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Social Media , Twitter on September 30, 2009 | 5 responses Twitter can be confusing, especially when you’re just getting started. The Twitter website itself is fairly simple. Related articles which may interest you: TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter. Does it Work?

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TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter. Does it Work? | Almost Savvy

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Posted by Irene Koehler in Twitter on July 23, 2009 | 11 responses Note: This was written prior to Twitter’s purge of spam accounts this evening. One can only hope this is a sign that Twitter will be managing this problem more aggressively, possibly eliminating the need for tools such as TrueTwit. Does it Work?

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How Not to Use Twitter For Business (DMV Edition)

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I wondered, might it be possible that the DMV has an account on Twitter? Much to my surprise, I was easily able to locate the DMV’s Twitter account. I’ve had questions answered and general assistance given directly through Twitter. Twitter is best used when we are engaged with our audience. What a huge missed opportunity!

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11 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Me to Unfollow You on Twitter

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To me, Twitter is about building relationships. Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I do aggressively unfollow if your use of Twitter is not aligned with my own style.

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Twitter Webinar Basics Etiquette | Almost Savvy

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Twitter is growing quickly, at the rate of 5,000-10,000 new accounts per day, according to a new report from Hubspot called State of the Twittersphere.? More individuals (of all ages), businesses, news outlets, academic institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations are finding unique value in having a Twitter presence.

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