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    12 Tips to Engage People on Twitter

    by Cindy King / April 28, 2010

    social media how toAre you a newcomer to Twitter? Do you need a little help crafting tweets to engage people in meaningful conversations?

    You can start a conversation on Twitter in many different ways, but they all come back this: be yourself and find the right tone to engage with people you want to get to know better.

    In this post I'll explore some easy ways to start Twitter conversations.  You’ll see just how easy it is to take this first step in networking on Twitter in fewer than 140 characters at a time.

    Social Media Examiner's Facebook fans recently shared some great ways to engage people on Twitter. Based on their recommendations, here are 12 tips to better engage people on Twitter:

    #1: Publish Useful Tips or Facts

    One of the first ways you can contribute to the conversation is to share useful information. This is always welcome when it's given from a fresh perspective.  And it's a great way to grab the attention of the people you want to reach.

    Cyndy Hoenig offers about five PR tips a day… Notice how she used the word you in this tweet to grab readers' interest.

    #2: Retweet to Acknowledge Others

    Retweeting other people's tweets is a form of acknowledgment.  Why not add a comment at the same time and add more to the conversation? Simply being social is a great way to get people to notice you and begin making connections.

    Jonathan Saar is simply being social.

    #3: Reach Out With Follow Friday

    Although Follow Friday (#FF) has been around a while, it can still be a good way to initiate conversations when you put a little thought into it.

    #4: Answer Other People's Tweets

    Another easy way to engage people is to respond to others' tweets. Whether it's a question or something that grabs your attention, try to respond in an authentic voice. People recognize sincerity and are more likely to respond to it.

    Janice Campbell shows us how natural conversations can be on Twitter.

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    #5: Respond When Something Grabs Your Attention

    When responding to something that interests you, show it.  Show you care about what people have to say.

    Cheryl Garrett adds a personal touch to her professional Twitter presence.

    #6: Introduce Yourself to New Followers

    Give your new followers a personal welcome that shows you care about getting to know them better.  Some people do this in the public Twitter feed and some people prefer introductions in direct messages.  Find out what's best for your audience.

    #7: Introduce Yourself at Twitter Events

    You'll notice people following live events on Twitter with a hashtag.  When you attend your first event on Twitter, don't get distracted by the tools and forget your social manners. Remember to introduce yourself to everyone. And why not follow up personally with a few of the other attendees after the event? This is a great way to meet new people with similar interests.

    #8: Let People Know When You Add Them to Your Twitter List

    As you add people to your Twitter lists, give them a shout-out to let them know.  Everyone enjoys this small sign of recognition.

    #9: Ask For Help

    Many other people on Twitter are also looking to engage in meaningful conversations.  Make it easy for others to respond to you and tell them what you are looking for.

    Daniel Casciato uses Twitter to find sources to interview for his articles.

    #10: Say Thank You

    You'll find many different reasons to thank people on Twitter.

    Notice how Amy Porterfield is connecting with this person on both Facebook and Twitter.

    #11: Say Thanks When Others Add You to Their Twitter Lists

    The people who add you to their Twitter lists are often good connections because you share similar interests.  Reach out to thank them and introduce yourself personally.

    #12: Ask Questions

    Questions work wonders on Twitter.  With a little thought you can come up with great questions to find the people you want to engage with on Twitter.

    Katie Fox asks a specific question to engage conversation of interest to her.

    As you can see, it's easy to start conversations on Twitter.

    Now it's your turn. What other Twitter conversation starters do you use? Please share your comments below.

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    About the authorCindy King

    Cindy King is the director of editorial for Social Media Examiner. She spent 25 years abroad in international business development and then built her own international business using social business networking.
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