Tips for new Twitter users

As I provide a tease prior to this blog's grand opening this Friday, my friend Reggie Greene in Greensboro, NC (who authors the blog, http://www.theviewfromoutsidemytinywindow.blogspot.com/) points us to an article written this past Spring from K. Sean Buvala (http://www.speakersite.com/profiles/blog/list?user=3olyqvyo7qdec) in which he discusses essential tips for new Twitter users.

Like many, I'm a relative newbie to Twitter, and yet, I'm recognizing and harnessing the power of this new social medium.

Buvala:

1. Add in your photo, your location, bio and URL...
2. Frequently check the "@Replies" and "Direct Messages" for your account...
3. Use the @ feature to engage in conversations...
4. Grow your followers naturally instead of playing the "counting" game...
5. Tweet about what you know, sharing links and resources rather than trying to sell something.

E.C. :)