I have a confession. I am a twitter addict. And it’s just getting worse. I check first thing in the morning, right before bed, and a hundred times between. I may not post a lot, but I read a lot. And I learn.
Social marketing sites, like twitter or facebook, are a great resource for writers, or other business people. It allows you to get in contact with other like-minded people, exchange ideas, and get your thoughts known.
The importance of twitter as a business tool, and how it can help your business and brand, has been beaten to death by other bloggers, all better known and more knowledgeable than myself. That’s not what I’m here to tell you about.
I use twitter for work purposes. But that’s not what I spend most of my time doing on there. I watch and learn. I interact. I am making friends. I am part of a little cluster of other mom writers who get on twitter to share not only the challenges and triumphs of their writing career, but also about how their darling son or daughter just will not go down for a nap. Or how their husband is out late. Or how they can’t wait to get together with a group of friends for lunch. I share about my obsession with Two and A Half Men, and House. I share about my love of cooking. Ask my twitter friends how often I post about baking. They’ll tell you. (Have a loaf of bread making right now, actually.)
It is definitely important to build connections, make business contacts, and find ways to grow your business. But it is, dare I say it, even more important to build relationships. Be friendly. Be supportive. Ask questions, comment, cheer people on as they meet their goals. I remember the interactions I have that leave me smiling. And if I’m looking for a product or service, I’ll turn to those people first.
Make a lasting impression. Not just with a great product, but with a great personality.
And, in case you’re wondering, you can find me on twitter as @bluewingz.
