Not on Twitter yet? If you aren’t, it’s a good idea to at least go open an account so you can have control of the Twitter ID that you would want (for you or your business). Here’s why –
Social media is huge, and it is affecting traffic flows to our sites and businesses. The changes in SEO seem to happen weekly, as Google, Facebook and Twitter do their dances on the web. I’m reading that Search Engine Optimization is becoming more and more about “social” recommendations. Your site’s rank in search engines is becoming more and more influenced by who is recommending, liking and following you. It makes sense. It’s like your site is getting (or not getting) online reviews and recommendations. This affects your traffic. (but that is a subject for another post).
To help yourself in this changing online social world – you need to participate. Whether it’s with Twitter, Facebook, Google +, etc. At Twitter, each account has a “handle”. This short ID can be your name, keywords, your business name, etc. BUT NO TWO NAMES ARE ALIKE – JUST LIKE DOMAIN NAMES! So account names are taken on a first come first served basis.
This means you should, as quickly as possible, open your Twitter account so you at least have the name you want. “Tweet” later, but at least get the ID you want (if it’s not already taken). Twitter handles have value, a value that is rising, especially if they are similar to one-word keyword generic domain names. My Twitter handle is @domainassets – just like the name of my blog.
Opening a Twitter account is easy and FREE. Just got to Twitter.com and submit your name, email, password and they will help you select an ID.
You can then “follow” other people “tweeting” messages you are interested in. You can follow me on Twitter at @domainassets
