| After being quite active on Twitter a few months now, | | | | a few common examples. |
| i'm definately starting to see it's amazing advantages | | | | 1. Hi! Check Out My Blog >> |
| for my online business. | | | | 2. Hi! Buy My Latest Product >> [insert affiliate link |
| However, there's one thing which often goes | | | | here] |
| overlooked, and which I will explain here... | | | | 3. Get this now, only 10 left!!111 |
| The Twitter Auto Direct Message. | | | | 4. Capitalising Every Word Like This To People For All |
| This is not a rant, but more of a help article, as I want | | | | 115 Characters |
| YOU to be as successful as you possibly can. | | | | ...And a good Auto Direct Message? |
| So let's begin... | | | | Anything which tries to involve the follower, whether it's |
| The 'Auto Direct Message' is one of Twitter's most | | | | through conversation, or complimenting their products |
| powerful tools for Internet Marketing, yet most people | | | | services/personality. Remember, make it personal! |
| use and abuse this terribly. This is one of the BIGGEST | | | | 1. Hey, thanks for the following! What are you currently |
| reasons that it's frowned upon, as well as the fact that | | | | working on? |
| people hate the impersonal approach to social | | | | 2. Hey, nice Twitter page! How are you? |
| networking. | | | | 3. Hey, nice to meet you! Do you own a blog I can |
| And that's what it is, a social networking website. Not a | | | | check out? |
| constant advertising billboard. People will hate you for it | | | | 4. Thanks for the add! YOU ROCK!!! |
| and unfollow you. | | | | But why should I ask about other people if I'm the one |
| However, if you phrase it right by using good copy, | | | | who wants attention? |
| you'll see: | | | | In short, the more attention and value you give out to |
| 1. An increase in conversation between you and your | | | | other people, the more attention and value is returned. |
| followers | | | | Think of it as social karma. |
| 2. An increase in click-through rates for your links | | | | So ask yourself... Do you use an Auto Direct Message |
| 3. A resulting increase in conversions. | | | | on Twitter, and what is yours currently set to? Does it |
| Don't forget, you only have around 115 characters | | | | make these obvious mistakes? Change it to reflect |
| (depending on what Auto Direct Message service you | | | | this article and start seeing results immediately! |
| use), so make every word count! | | | | Although, this is only one of many things that people do |
| But what is an example of a bad Auto Direct | | | | wrong on Twitter, and don't even realise it! |
| Message? | | | | See You Soon, |
| Anything which asks a user to take action before | | | | - James. |
| you've even attempted to get to know them. Here are | | | | |