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Twitter 100 Success Secrets
There has never been a Twitter Guide like this.
100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of Twit-
ter. Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked
and those we come across in forums, our consultancy and educa-
tion programs.
It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with
tips that have never before been offered in print.
This book is also not about Twitter’ best practice and
standards details. Instead, it introduces everything you want to
know to be successful with Twitter.
Table of Contents
The Pownce Twitter Debate: Which One is the Best?..................10
Twitter Tips for Beginners: Top Things You Need To Do When
Starting on Twitter.............................................................................12
Watch Your Network Soar with Twitter Business........................14
Time-Wise Wed Efforts with a Twitter Code.................................15
How Twitter and Email Work Hand in Hand...............................16
Back to the Drawing Board for the Twitter IM Utility.................17
Why You Can Use a Twitter Map....................................................19
Three Simple Ways to Make a Twitter Post...................................20
Top Two Twitter Tools to Simplify Twittering.............................21
How to Attract Twitter Users to Your Business Blog...................23
Top Twitter Tips to Expand Your Network...................................25
Have a Twitter Account? Learn Why You Should Get One NOW!
...............................................................................................................27
Twitter Client Makes Twitting Easier and Convenient................28
Win New Contacts with Twitter Direct Tactics.............................30
Twitter Google Integration on Talk: How to Use Google Talk to
Publish on Twitter?............................................................................31
How to Create a Tightly Integrated Twitter Jaiku Interlink........33
Leave a Twitter Message, Reap Many Benefits.............................35
How to Find the Best Twitter Search Application........................36
Using Twitter Update to Start Your Own News Distribution
Service.................................................................................................38
Using Twitter Windows Apps to Quickly Post Updates on
Twitter.................................................................................................40
The Tumblr Twitter Comparison: Understanding the
Differences of Tumblr and Twitter.................................................42
Steps to Activate the Twitter AIR Client on a Desktop?.............44
Twitter Clients: The Fun and Free Way.........................................46
Twitter Download: For Maximum Portability..............................47
Twitter How to Guide for the Newbie Tweets.............................48
The Advantages of Using a Personalized Twitter Logo..............50
Creating a Personal Twitter News Distribution Network..........51
Make Life More Convenient with a Twitter source.....................53
Getting Twitter Updates from Twitter Blog and other Twitters 54
Using Twitter for Business: Top Steps How to Monetize Your
Twitter Account.................................................................................56
Where to Find Twitter Tools and Widgets....................................58
Getting to Know Some of the More Popular Twitter Applications
..............................................................................................................60
Understanding the Practical Uses of the Twitter Link................62
The Growing Number of Twitter Subscriptions...........................63
A Closer Look at the Software that Made Twitter to What It is
Right Now..........................................................................................64
Be Visible and Learn the Tips on How to Have a Ranking
Twitter URL........................................................................................66
Tips on How to Maximize the Vista Compatible Twitter Apps.67
The Use of the Command Line in Twitter......................................69
Creating a Twitter Weblog Design the Newbie Way...................70
The Twitter Site Giving Live Feedback...........................................71
Tips to an Effective Navigation on the Twitter Page....................72
Understanding the Twitter Stats......................................................73
How to Easily Register as a Twitter User.......................................74
Meet the New Face of the Twitter Website....................................75
The All- new Twitter Site..................................................................76
The HTML Structure of Twitter.......................................................77
The Problems and Issues of the Twitter on the Net......................78
The Competitive Japanese Twitter Site...........................................80
Smart Techniques to Follow to Avoid Being Bombarded by
Twitter Text.........................................................................................81
Video Messaging: Twitter’s Ambition in the Future...................83
The Friendfeed Twitter Rivalry.......................................................84
Explore Your Twitter Block and Connect with More People......85
How to Increase Your Twitter Following.......................................86
Using the Twitter List to Build a Community...............................88
Twitter Marketing: Effective with Real Conversations................89
The Many Reasons Why People Avail the Twitter Service.........91
Practice Is the Best Twitter Tutorial................................................93
Why Twitter Updates Get People Hooked....................................94
Loving the Twitter Bird....................................................................95
Twitter Direct Message Has Its Uses..............................................96
Twitter Links Gets People to Discover New Things....................97
Twitter Maps: When Location Matters..........................................98
Get Twitter Replies in Many Ways.................................................99
Choose the Right Twitter Tool for Every Marketing Purpose..100
What People in Twitter Twitter About........................................102
Digg Twitter Update Creation......................................................103
TechCrunch Talks about Twitter Decentralization....................105
Twitter Help is Your Rescuer from Every Problem You
Encounter.........................................................................................107
Twitter Image: Your First Step in Getting Yourself Well-
Introduced........................................................................................109
Twitter Private Messaging: What Does It Mean?.......................111
The Management for Multiple Twitter Accounts.......................113
Twhirl Twitter: Feel the New Experience and Trend................115
The Significance of Twitter ID and How to Change it When
Necessary..........................................................................................117
The Twitter Local: Its Definition and its Scope...........................119
Twitter Review: Increase and Expand the Things You Know
about Twitter....................................................................................121
Top Twitter Users are Top-Rated.................................................123
Twitter Come Home: Visiting Made Easy...................................124
Twitter Problems: The Problems and The Solutions..................125
Twitter Tag: The Welcome Improvement....................................126
Twitter TV: The Interactive Drive..................................................127
Twitter Alternative: Search for Strengths and Weaknesses.......128
Twitter Fan: Testament of Success.................................................129
Twitter Statistics: Where Most Members Are..............................130
Twitter Tips: Learn These Common Knowledge Tips...............131
The Twitter World: Some Points to Ponder.................................133
Starter Guide on Twitter.................................................................134
Changing the Background Image for Your Twitter Account....136
Names under Twitter Account......................................................138
Use of Hashtags for Twitter Groups.............................................140
How to Log in at Twitter.com........................................................141
Knowing More about Twitter........................................................142
Mobile Pownce to Pounce Twitter Turf........................................143
Twitter Definition: Comprehending Its Essence.........................144
The Best Way to Avoid Twitter Notifications Inundation.........145
Hooking-Up in Twitter: Twitter.com Serves as the Entry Way146
Custom Twitter: Advancing the Twitter’s Page Design............148
Twitter Bar: A Self-Study................................................................149
Twitter Music: Advanced Through Blip.......................................150
Twitter Photo: Imaging SnapTweet..............................................152
YouTube Twitter: Fused in Seesmic..............................................154
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The Pownce Twitter Debate: Which One is
the Best?
Many blog debates have been devoted to the Pownce Twit-
ter arguments. Bloggers are comparing the two nano-blogging
services and are arguing which among the two is the best.
To give you a clear picture about the Pownce and Twitter
debate, it is best to distinguish these two social networks.
Twitter is a social communication network where you can
share your activities to your followers. It is also a micro-blogging
tool where you can publish updates and link it directly to your
blog or website. You can build a wide network of followers on
Twitter and establish contacts with your online friends.
Pownce is similar to Twitter in many ways. The difference
is Pownce network added a file sharing utility where you can
share documents and track changes made on those documents.
Pownce can be very useful not just for building an online net-
work but also for work related activities.
So, which one will you choose? It will depend on your
need. If you are a regular user of Twitter and you already have
lots of followers on the network, it is unwise to jump out of
Twitter. It’s tantamount to leaving your online friends if you
transfer to Pownce. This is also true if you are using Pownce for
a long time.
The best thing that you can do is to maintain your Twitter
network and establish another network on Pownce. In this way,
you are adding more friends to your list. On the other hand, if
