Since taking up the role of host for the Eastbourne Tweetup with thebestof. I felt it my duty to learn as much as possible about twitter and how to make the most of my time on it.
A few of the users I follow for hints and tips are:
@AskAaronLee
@TweetSmarter
With great information gathered from the following blogs.
Mark Shaw -
When Should I use a Hashtag
TWeepi -
10 Tips to Increase the RT's you get on Twitter
1st Webdesign -
10 Highly Used and Abused Twitter Trends that are not cool
Klout (by Aaron Lee)
How to Increase your Klout influence on Twitter
Business Insider
Why I will never, ever hire a "Social Media Expert"
Now please be aware that the above are articles I have found helpful in one way or another but not necessarily the most recent thinking or definitive answers.
The main fact I have discovered over the last few months is Social Media is a power yet personal monster. Used properly you will unleash all that is good. Fail to take note on board the desires and wishes of others and your doomed to an empty follower list!
Get engaged with people you like talking to or better yet learning from, being fake or trying to appeal to the masses with ensure you will fail to build relationships. Bring quality information on a regular basis or at the very least retweet information that is of interest to others.
Thanks for reviewing the above and if you post information on social media please give me a shout on twitter via @david_ruddle so that I can follow and learn from you.