SVA Forum

sara - Office Bird · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: Twitter - Follow Me!

Hi all,

Well I have relented and joined Twitter. You can follow me @officebird

Anyone else here on Twitter? Post up your usernames so we can all find eachother.

Sara
_________________
Sara
Office Bird
Your Perfect Business Partner

www.officebird.co.uk

Emma Ewers · Star Poster Joined: 28 May 2008 Posts: 112 Location: Essex

Hi Sara

@EmmaEwers

Follow me!

Ah reminds me of an old tune from my clubbing days :)
_________________
Small Business Web Desgin, SEO, Social Media Assistance Follow me on Twitter @emmaewers and Facebook.

www.internet-marketing-va.com

hello@im-va.com

Bev · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 55 Location: London

I'll follow mine is http://www.twtter.com/londonva
_________________
WordPress Websites Social Media & Internet Marketing
http://www.twitter.com/blogworkz
http://www.blogworkz.co.uk

MyComRes · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject:

I've not twittered...

I've heard of twitter or twittering and am asking the following as a "twitter dummy"

How much time do you spend doing this?
What are the benefits to you?
What are the benefits to others?

Just wondered :)

coxvos · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject:

I signed up and then felt totally lost - I can't even tell you my Twitter name. Are there any Idiot's Guides to get you started?
_________________
Regards

Lynn

Kelly · Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Wiltshire

Follow me

http://twitter.com/kellyheath
_________________
Kelly Heath
Enigma Typing Services
www.enigmatyping.co.uk

Bev · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 55 Location: London

Hi

Lynn I totally understand you, for some it takes getting used, but its really just like texting, but with only 140 characters

You really don't have to spend too much time on twitter.

I have it in the background for about an hour in the morning and then log out, I may log in later in the day of evening.

The benefit of using twitter really depends on what you want to get out of it. I believe its different for everybody. But in general it can be to collaborate & network with others, connect with your target market, increase your visibility and credibility, drive traffic and so on

Have a go sign up and watch how others use it. There are a few SVA members on twitter so it would be nice to see some more.

See some useful links below.

http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/blogs/jkvirtualoffice/8-twitter-tips-virtual-assistants.html

Here are some others

http://www.caroline-middlebrook.com/blog/twitter-guide/

http://twitterhandbook.com/
_________________
WordPress Websites Social Media & Internet Marketing
http://www.twitter.com/blogworkz
http://www.blogworkz.co.uk

OrganisedPA · Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 38 Location: Esher, Surrey

Hi

I've recently joined Twitter too and have just followed the other SVA members in this post.

If you'd like to follow me, my Twitter ID is OrganisedPA.

Kind regards
Rona

The Organised PA
www.theorganisedpa.com

OfficeStuff · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject:

Um. I'm being really thick here, but I don't understand twitter, or the point of all these social networking sites that I am constantly being invited to join.

Can someone help? I'm feeling very OLD now, and almost past it!
_________________
Carole Meyrick
Office Stuff
Perfectly Practical Office Support

admindoc · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

Well I've succumbed! I'm now officially a twitter! You can follow me on @dawsonVAservs

Cheers
_________________
Angela Dawson
The Admin Doctor
t: 01670 618628 / 07855746777
http://www.theadmindoc.co.uk

For monthly SVA training sessions please visit: http://tinyurl.com/39abrt or to support SVA please donate to: http://tinyurl.com/37urec

sara - Office Bird · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

Twitter is a bit odd. No10 Downing Street are following me! What do you think they want :?

I only joined yesterday but it works a bit like the old forums where you have to keep refreshing. I know I will get addicted though as I have Twitter Berry on my phone and can check out tweets on the move. A recipe for trouble no doubt :(

I suppose it's the same as all of them, if you keep at it and say enough interesting stuff someone may give you some work. It does look a little more personal than business though.

I haven't decided if I like it or not though and mixing people from the different forums I visit is a little bit weird as I tend to keep people in boxes in my mind and now everyone has jumped into the same box!!

I did get a personal tweet assistant pop up in my DM box saying he would show me around but I haven't checked it out yet. Also UKBL have an idiots guide. I'll try and dig it out.
_________________
Sara
Office Bird
Your Perfect Business Partner

www.officebird.co.uk

erobe · Star Poster Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 143 Location: Derby

@emilyrobe

Twitter is a dreadful time thief :( but I find it very useful. I have gained work from it and lots of business research.

It's very good for sharing information, getting the inside scoop and meeting like minded individuals.
_________________
Emily Robe
www.emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk

Tel : 01332 460360
Skype : emily.robe

Email : emily@emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilyrobe

erobe · Star Poster Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 143 Location: Derby

If you want to follow someone worthwhile then I wholeheartedly recommend @NikkiPilkington. She has a twitter guide somewhere on her site http://businessontwitter.co.uk/twitter/
_________________
Emily Robe
www.emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk

Tel : 01332 460360
Skype : emily.robe

Email : emily@emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilyrobe

admindoc · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:10 pm Post subject:

I'm feeling lonely, could someone follow me :cry:
_________________
Angela Dawson
The Admin Doctor
t: 01670 618628 / 07855746777
http://www.theadmindoc.co.uk

For monthly SVA training sessions please visit: http://tinyurl.com/39abrt or to support SVA please donate to: http://tinyurl.com/37urec

erobe · Star Poster Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 143 Location: Derby

[quote="Angela (dawsonVA)"]I'm feeling lonely, could someone follow me :cry:[/quote]

Angela, I tried but can't find you? What's the link again?
_________________
Emily Robe
www.emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk

Tel : 01332 460360
Skype : emily.robe

Email : emily@emilyrobevirtualassistant.co.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/emilyrobe