Twitter for E-tailers

[mandy]

Tips for Successful Twittering
If, however, you're ready to try Twittering, Bustos offers several tips for e-tailers considering microblogging:

    * Boost the number of your followers by including your Twitter or Jaiku page URL on sales receipts, on your own Web site and in other prominent places.

    * Offer something of value in each message, whether it's a special deal or a piece of important news. Otherwise, followers will start to tune you out.

    * Don't send messages too frequently. Focus on the quality of what you're saying or offering, as opposed to the quantity of messages.

    * When someone opts to follow you, follow them back. You can learn about your current or potential customers that way.

    * Remember that you forfeit some control over your marketing message when you microblog. That's why it's important to read what others write about you on your microblog page. Respond immediately to negative feedback...

full article: http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/tren...hp/3712801

[BellisimaJ.]

I think Twitter is the dumbest thing on the net. I also think that there are far better ways to market yourself/your business than posting on Twitter, to forums, etc..