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Posted by Mike Filsaime December 28, 2008 3:04 am

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Hi!

If you are like many. You are wondering what the heck is TWITTER.

If you are like SOME, you have already realized that Twitter has become one of the most revolutionary communication tools on the planet.

Heck, even the new President of the USA, Barack Obama, uses Twitter. In fact, he has more followers that ANYONE in the world.

Why is Twitter one of the most revolutionary communications tools?

Well, imagine if you combined the following:

- Blogging (Twitter is actually Micro Blogging)
- SMS text messaging
- Instant Messaging
- Chat Rooms
- Communities Forums and Social Networks
- Personal Email
- Email Broadcasting
- Search
- Viral Marketing

What would you have?

You would have the most addicting, most powerful, and most incredible communication tool ever made.

TWITTER can be used as a marketing tool, but beware. It is a relationship building tool and the marketing is a NATURAL byproduct of the relationship you make with people as you build self and brand awareness.

It works with your Laptop or PC or MAC. It works on your iPhone or cell phone.

There are dozens of “Apps” and websites popping up that support it for sending not just quick updates, but pictures and even maps of where you are right now.

I would LOVE to tell you all the cool “Apps” there is for Twitter, but for now I just want to talk to you about twitter and maybe a few “APPS” you should use.

First off let me get this point out.

YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND what the heck TWITTER is until you

1 – Join
2 – Follow 10 people you like (you can search for people)
3 – Make your first “Tweet”

I also HIGHLY recommend you install “Twhirl” (Google it)

Twhirl allows you to use Twitter more effectively, sort of like a an Instant Messenger Client like Yahoo Instant Messenger or AIM etc…

So what Tweets are good?

Anything really.

- What you are reading now.
- Ask a question
- Take a poll
- What you thought of a TV show you just watched
- When your new website is going to launch
- Ask what is a good name for your new book
- A picture of your cat
- Ask what are the top 10 MUST HAVE Twitter Apps.
- Reply to someone else’s tweet publicly or private to them.
- Retweet someone else’s tweet that you like.

YOU NAME IT…

It is my predication, as well as MANY, that Twitter will become a MUST have tool for your business and life.

Start using it and start “tweeting” and watch how people start to follow you.

Hint: reply to other peoples Tweets with interesting stuff, and people will find you. Why, that person will reply with YOUR name and many will see you.

Example if You reply to me. I may reply to you like

@johndoe, You really did not like that movie. I did. But I will make sure to watch the Brad Pitt one as you suggested.

–

Now 6000 of my followers will see his name and can follow him with 1 click! Now John Doe can communicate with his followers.

When I first started using Twitter, my followers we slow. It took me MONTHS to get to 1000 people following me.

I went from 4000 to 5000 in 7 weeks.
I went for 5000 to 6000 in 14 days!

I am now getting about 75 new followers per day.

I even add a note in my SIG file when I email people to follow me on Twitter and put logs to do the same on my blog.

*** So I will make a deal with you ***

Follow me and…

…I WILL FOLLOW YOU. FOR EVER

(As long as you do not spam or just trash talk etc.. – Oh, and please upload a photo or avatar and fill out your profile. Trust me it helps.)

So if you want me to follow YOU as well, just get started and follow me.

You can go to

http://twitter.com/mikefilsaime

http://TwitterMike.com

** If you do NOT have an account **
Just click the BIG GREEN “Join Today” button and you will follow me and I will in return follow you!

** If you ALREADY have a Twitter Account ** Just click the gray “Follow” button under my picture and you are all set and I will in return follow you.

Remember, download Twhirl (it’s free) and use it every day.

This is JUST AS IMPORTANT as list building.

I hope to see you on Twitter!

I look forward to seeing what you are up to.

Thanks, :-DD (Tweet)

http://twitter.com/mikefilsaime

Keywords: Twhirl, Twitter

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http://www.the-parenting-magazine.com parenting tips

I have a feeling Twitter will be with us for a long, long time. But it will also have many competitors down the road.
http://www.kemocity.com nemo

Good article, Mike. And, yep I think Ashton Kutcher has the most followers – the first to reach one million. At least he did it for good and ended up donating money to charity.

Twitter can be used in so many ways�great job explaining twitter.

http://www.twitter.com/NemoTheOne

(fixed typo)
http://www.twitter.com/baranyfelho Ernone Horvath

Dear Mikefilsaime!

Thank you very much for your valuable . I feel so slow my computer that I think
there is something problem with my work by it again. It is late in the evening, so
I had better to say good by now for you, thanks again.
Alex

I think Ashton Kutcher has the most followers in the world. It’s over a million!
http://www.martinbiglerblog.com Martin Bigler

Thanks Mike,
for these tips an tricks. Twitter is becoming more and more a great advertising and communication platfrom and your article helped me much. Off course I follw you on Twitter…
Martin Bigler
http://www.apd-marketing.co.uk Derek Armson

Thanks for the referral to Thwirl Mike, I didn’t have that one in my armoury!

Have to say, started using Twitter about 5 weeks ago and it has been a revelation. What a really cool tool that everyone who aspires to be an online marketer should use.

I’m following you and true to yur word you followed me too!

Cheers
Derek
APD Internet Marketing
http://www.belajarmembuatblog.com belajar wordpress

I will try twhirl.org, thanks for the article
http://www.wiglingtonandwenks.com free virtual world for kids

Hi Mike,

Great article. Lovely tips.

Twitter is indeed a very powerful engine. And it’s still growing rapidly. I could not imagine how big it will be / is going to get. It’s like a whole new revolution.

It’s addictive and attractive.The tweet population is ever growing and many more are joining this community. The twitter team must be proud of what they’ve done.
http://www.wiglingtonandwenks.com virtual world for kids

Twittering and loving it already. Thanks for the post Mike :)
http://www.blogbisnisinternet.com bisnis internet

I will try twitter likes you suggest.. and follow your twit to learn =P

Thanks

David
http://www.internetsuccessguide.co.cc/blog Emmanuel

Thanks for the tip, mike.
I’ve started using and i’m very happy at the results.

I really like the term “microblogging”.
if there’s ever one word that could describe twitter that would be it.

Emmanuel
Jordan

found your site on digg and must say that i am pretty surprised. your site has a lot of potential keep it up. my domain is in my email let me know what you think.
Lola A Vanslette

Great Article. I was just wondering what the heck I was going
to “Twitter” about when I went to your blog…cause I follow
you everywhere (not freaky at all, hmm?)

I just really like your down to earth way of clarifying things
I’ve been curious about, especially internet marketing.

Thanks,

Lola V
twitter.com/LolaVanslette
http://www.networkmarketer2.com Jonathon Pugsley

Great article Mike!

I would like to commend you for informing me how Twitter can be useful for the average individual. I did not know for sure just how to use Twitter until now. I will be able to better utilize this tool better thank for that.
http://www.imranqureshi.com Imran Qureshi

Hey Mike,

I am already following you…

I love Twitter :)

Like you said… the concept of twitter is really amazing…

and its indeed very addictive…

Sincerely,
Imran Qureshi
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Hey Mike,
Just started using Twitter a few days ago. I’m becoming addicted. I’m now following you. Looking forward to March 24th…………
http://www.networkingwithprofit.com Jamie Lovering

Hi Mike

I have been reading about Twitter for a while now and have done nothing with it, after reading your blog i have finally decided to give it a go. Hope its worth it.

Jamie
http://boneymaroney.com Ken Petersen

Mike,
Longtime follower on and off twitter. Lets do lunch!
http://www.bestproductsguidereview.com Dhiaqis

Twitter is the best communication tool. I really love it. Faster and easier.
lingling

So, what is the different of this application and facebook?
i already have facebook, the features are similar!
But i have to pay for advertising in facebook, and is it the same for this application? I am Chinese, can i make business with this application? Making money is what i most interested.
Thanks
http://realwebsitehosting.com/blog rick mcginnis

hey dont forget http://www.tweetlater.com a exelent tool for automating your twetter accounts a true time saver

http://twitter.com/nogurus
http://www.zestformarketing.com Mike

Enoyed your post and bookmarked you for future reading.. Thinking of adding some of your content to my website ZestforMarketing
http://davidbeking.com David King

There’s a facebook group with a name really close to that….

love twitter!

it’s awesome!
http://www.ianandbeckycarteronline.com Ian and Becky Carter

Hi Mike,
Very interesting post on Twitter. I have been on it of a short while now since Alex Jeffreys said it was the place to be. I am a studentof his along with my Dad. Its amazing what he has taught us in such a short time, we have a blog, a profit pulling platform. And he says you taught him so I must say a big thank you to you as well!

See you on Twitter, we already follow each other.

Becky
http://www.businessgoldmine.weebly.com Alexandre Hamelin

This Twitter is so much powerfull as I see it. I don’t know why but I was afraid to use it. Thank you Mike Filsaime to explain what it was all about. I will subscribe soon.

See you on twitter
http://ScottThrall.com Scott Thrall

Twitter is a great tool to augment our blogs. Thanks for the info here. It may seem that alot of the talk on twitter is a waste, but building community is what is going on.

Scott
http://scottthrall.com/what-makes-twitter-so-hot
http://www.rechargelife.org Brian Baulch

Hey Mike,

Great information here about twitter l started using it around Augest, and already from that and your comments Mike its going to be huge, l have been looking at open source platform http://identi.ca/ l wonder what the great possibility we could have there Mike with integrating it in to our own custom brands, l have heard it will soon work with twitter,the jv and key strategic possibility could be endless here?

food for thought in 2009
have great one Mike and team!

Brian Baulch
http://twitter.com/MatthewSM1 Matthew

Hi Mike,
Twitter is really addictive. That is where people have to be a little bit careful. While it can be fun, don’t get carried away.

The endless streams of tweets can be overwhelming. One good tool if you want to specifically keep tracks of different group of people can be found free here http://www.tweetdeck.com/

cheers,
Matthew
http://twitter.com/MatthewSM1
http://mynetmarketingland.com/blog1/ Franck Silvestre

I am glad somebody created Twitter! Can you just imagine life without Twitter? Well, I can’t! It’s by far the best social media marketing genius ever created by man. It personifies people on the internet and makes you feel that even the most intriguing and most powerful IM guru is also a normal people like you and does stuff like what an average Joe does. It sure is great to finally belong.

Will surely follow you Mike!
http://www.rechargelife.org Brian Baulch

Hey Mick,

Great information here about twitter l started using it around Augest, and already from that and your comments Mick its going to be huge, l have been looking at open source platform http://identi.ca/ l wonder what the great possibility we could have there Mick with integrating it in to our own custom brands, l have heard it will soon work with twitter,the jv and key strategic possibility could be endless here?

food for thought in 2009
have great one mike and team!

Brian Baulch
http://www.whoissamengland.com Sam England

Hey Mike,

Thanks for the add on Twitter.
I want to wish everyone a prosperous 2009…
Tweet On!

Best Wishes,
Sam England
http://www.whoissamengland.com
http://stephenbray.com Stephen Bray

Hi Mike,

I’m following you on Twitter, in fact I’ve been having a Twitter adventure these past ten days or so. It all started on a webinar given by your friend and mine Alex Jeffreys. Alex had been talking for around two hours when the call was opened to questions.

Well when Alex answers questions he just rolls on like a tank for hours and hours, sometimes as many as six, which is quite difficult here because I live in Turkey and the call starts at 1.00 in the morning.

Anyway back to Twitter ~ during the time I was on Alex’s call I decided to see who he was following, that’s how I found you ~ as you’re one of Alex’s mentors naturally I started following you :-)

I did this with a few others on Alex’s list and went to get some sleep.

When I woke up my in-box was stuffed with messages saying people were following me. I’m unsure of the number now, but I think it’s around 800?

Thanks for the post and the opportunity to write to you.

Warmly,

Stephen Bray
http://twitter.com/stephen_bray
Kathleen Gratz

Hi
I am an affiliate for just about everything that you have been promoting.
I am not good at doing the twitter. I have an accout with twitter but have not done anything on it. I think I have informational overload and do not know what to do next. I did signup for the 13thmodule and I did send out my emails for this and you were on the list but maybe I did not send it to you.
I do need help getting over being afraid of going public on twitter and I am working on that.
http://www.2urFuture.com Abbas Nikfarjam

Mike,

As always you�re phenomenal Bud! Definitely appreciate your feedback on the new �Seven Pound� movie you watched on Friday!
Thanks for Following! For those who want a Follower, Follow me @ http://twitter.com/anikfarjam I will return the Follow.
http://www.quickmarketingsecrets.com Sam England

Hi Mike ,

Thanks for the follow, I will do the same.
Also love the great marketing info that you share with everyone.

Keep up the GOOD work my friend…

Best Wishes,
Sam England
http://www.annemike.usana.com Anne Noonan

Hi Mike,
Like a few others I’ve seen – am totally new to this. But dying to learn. Anything you can put out to us about the most effective way to use twitter and facebook, I’m willing to sponge up. Good tips on your blog, thanks. Will keep an eye out for more.
http://www.eonbookstore.com Steve Blackburn

Hi Mike,

Just clicked to follow you on twitter. Been a member for a while now, but not really made use of the sites potential. Hope to pick up a few pointers by following you.

Steve Blackburn
http://www.newbreedmarketer.com/blog Andre Arnett

I have tried this Twitter and I find it to be quite addicting.
http://DiscoverSocialNetworking.com Bob The Teacher

Hey Mike,
Great to see you helping get more folks turned onto Twitter. It’s a great place to meet and connect with your audience, and pick up some ideas from people you may never otherwise get the chance to meet.

Your emphasis on using Twitter as a relationship builder first, and marketing as a byproduct is important. As quickly as the followers come, they can disappear just as fast!

Also, thought you might like to know that my virtual workshop site training on Twitter and Facebook is powered by Butterfly Marketing :)

Bob Jenkins
http://DiscoverSocialNetworking.com

p.s. Looking forward to the cruise in 2 weeks!
http://www.juergenvollmer.com Juergen

Hi Mike,

I am already following you for a week or so and I am one of Alex Jeffreys� students on my way to internet success (so in a way you are my “grandfather” in that respect :-) ).
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience and all the best for a prosperous year 2009!
http://gmrktr.InstantAffiliateWebsite.com Noorol

Hi Mike,

I’m trying to follow you. Just joined twitter. not sure how to use i. will plod along

Noorolt
http://www.MarkCall.com/blog Mark Call

Hey Mike,

I am now following YOU on Twitter……
Can you follow me?

BTW, thanks for teaching Alex Jeffreys sooooo much. I am one of his students and he is an awesome instructor! You are Da’ Man!

Mark Call
http://www.buildingmailinglists.com Tim Buttles

Hello Mike

I wanted to post your tweeter post to my wordpress blog but could not (kinda new to blogs and really new to Tweeter. I’m doing Alex’s coaching program and really enjoy it.)

May I post your (Tweet!) Twitter Me This� to my blog, and if so what is the best way to do it?

BTW – Great blog :>

Tim Buttles
http://www.syeoh.com Steve

Hi Mike,

Just wanted to find out how Twitter works and to follow you. New to this.
http://viralurl.com/libertyboy1 Ed

Hi Mike, thats for the invite to Twitter. I see what Twitter is about in your message.

Hopefully, I will make more networking friends here to.

Thanks Mike,

Ed :)

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http://www.stevestelzner.com Steve Stelzner

mike,…….i’ve been thinking about joining for 7al mths and finally did……..

………………….thx for the nudge

-steve
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http://www.MillionairesCopyCatManual.eu george burrows

Thanks for tip Mike -

Here’s to a very prosperous 2009.

George Burrows
Entrepreneur & Author
http://www.MillionairesCopyCatManual.eu
http://stephenoldham.net steve oldham

it is a exciting internet tool to use in business
http://www.californiawinebargains.com Margaret MacGillivray

Hi, Mike – Although Ive twittered on for a while, I’m sure I’m not getting the best out of it – but I’ll now watch what you’re doing with great interest!
Happy New Year
Margaret
http://www.tobias-fransson.com Tobias Fransson

I just added you on twitter Mike, quite busy with creating my blog product but I am still
dishing out some great blog posts on a daily basis.

Just finished my e-cover for my “product box” Last night.

I really need to get into twitter though, the only way I use it
at the moment is by having my blog post being “tweeted” automaticly…
http://www.DaivRussell.com/Blog Daiv Russell

Hey Mike,

How appropos, I learned about your new blog post via Twitter. I’ve been blogging about this for the past few days, and agree 100%! It is absolutely going to hit the tipping point quite soon.

It’s absolutely important people lock in an account with their names and/or their companies name(s) before someone else does. If you hop on now, you’ll probably be able to do so.

Wait a few weeks, and “who knows”!

- Daiv http://Twitter.com/DaivRawks
http://www.hugh-fraser.co.uk/blog Hugh Fraser

Hey Mike,
I already follow you & try to watch out for your shows on UStream.TV, but you are so right about a Twitter, it is (if not already) going to be essential tool for business!

Hugh

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