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Here’s a reason to sign up for Twitter if you haven’t already done so: Some companies are now hiring experienced users to be professional Tweeters!
Twitter’s reach is much farther than you may realize. I begrudgingly keep my profile updated, and it’s definitely not my favorite thing to do. I totally see the benefits, though. In fact, let me tell you a funny story:
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The place where I grew up is EXTREMELY rural. We’re talking it takes 45 minutes to drive to a mall or movie theatre and there are more cows than people. My house is actually the epitome of rural, even compared to some of the other homes in the area. I’m at the base of some mountains, so there’s almost no cell phone reception, and the cable lines don’t run there, so you’re stuck with dial-up Internet. We actually joking call it the “black hole of technology.”
My parents are content with a slower way of life, more about spending time outdoors in the woods than with any kind of gadget. They’re rarely logged online, except maybe to email me – though usually they just call. My mom types with two fingers. My dad types with one.
So, this past weekend, when I was visiting, my dad said something that cracked me up. I was standing in the kitchen with my cell phone, the only place where I get a single flickering bar of reception, trying to text a friend. My dad watched me for a few minutes, then goes, “Are you Tweeting?”
Yes, even my dad knows about Twitter. Actually, even my AUNT knows about Twitter, which is have more hilarious because she didn’t even have a microwave, let alone a cell phone or computer, until about 5 years ago. She asked my cousin the other day what Twitter was and why everyone uses it.
Everyone DOES use it, it seems. Even local news reports and radio DJs are promoting their Twitter profiles, and most major businesses update their accounts regularly.
And that can be a lot of work. Hence, professional Tweeters are being born. The gig is actually pretty sweet, since it really doesn’t take much time to update, but the companies who are hiring pay well because they know just awesome of a promotion tool this can be.
Is anyone out there a professional Tweeter? Do you feel like the job pays well for your time?
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I Would love to do that. Where exactly can i find related free tips?
Can you please help?
Thanks.
I Professionally Tweet for 13 clients around the world now, have been actively tweeting for companies for over a year now and it provides my main source of income. Providing clients with an extra Customer Service front for their company. Providing over 1,000 clicks each to their companies. Due to expand this year in teaching companies how to make the most of Twitter and train their staff to Tweet.
I’m @melaniejane88 and my website is http://www.hetfield.co.uk. Or just search Melanie Hetfield you’ll find me :)
If you’re on Twitter come and chat, I give lots of free tips on Twitter and help anyone asking for help!
Look forward to meeting you.
Mel x
Hello! Im one of the professional Tweeters you speak of. I love Tweeting, and I’ve been doing it for about 3 months now. I tweet for anyone who doesn’t have the time to do so. I start up Twitter accounts for companies as well, and maintain them as needed for a fee. If anyone is interestsed in my services, send me an e-mail at carrybradshaww@gmail.com. Also, you can follow me on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/LoveChanler :)
I do social networking and social network consulting for a few Houston-area dealerships.
My biggest client is Lone Star Chevrolet
I’m 20 years old and this is helping me pay for college expenses. :)
I would love to be a professional tweeter/facebooker but I don’t think there any businesses where I live who would be looking for one. In the company that I work for the guy who was most forward thinking on the whole social network side has left :(
Very interesting. As an entrepreneur (German and Spanish translator and copywriter), I joined the Twitter revolution a few months ago. The real business impact for me still escapes me, but I am having a lot of fun expanding my virtual network and learing from folks around the world — linguists or not.
very interesting, i’ll share with our readers…. and, sign me up !
http://twitter.com/robbtg
I would love to do that!
Hi, great article. Yes, I do social media for companies & have been doing it for over 5 years. It gets companies great Search Engine Optimization, protects their online identity/reputation and helps promote goods & services.
I just started a company called “CompanyMayor.com” which provides these services for companies who can’t afford a FT Tweeter/Facebooker. :)
You can find me on Twitter under my name or companymayor – my business twitter.
Nancy