You may ask why you would want to write some posts (tweets) before you start following anyone on Twitter.  It’s a fair question, and answered by the fact that most non-newbie tweeple (which is Twitter talk for people) will want to check you out before they follow you back.

So post some interesting things about yourself. Not just one interesting thing, but at least four or five Tweets that will give someone who looks at your profile a good idea of why they might want to follow you on Twitter.

Ideas for your first posts -

• what’s happening where you live
• what you’re up to online
• a link to your blog or website
• something relevant to your favorite hobby or pastime
• a link to an online photo of yours
• something going on at work

From this list you should get the drift. And be able to come up with some other ideas of things to Tweet (post) about. And if it takes a day or two, no big deal.

Writing some worthwhile posts before following anyone on Twitter is one way to make sure you have something of quality for potential followers to see. This is one of the ways you’ll be evaluated by others in their follow/no follow decision. Make it easy for them.

Other Twitter people are much more likely to follow you if you start out with some interesting posts on your Twitter profile.

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Categories: Getting Started

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