So, you have a Twitter account. You got your profile all set up, and have even started posting some really clever updates. But, how on earth do you get people to read those? Is there any way to have twitter followers effectively and consistently? The short answer is, "Yes!"

The problem with this and pretty much every other thing in life, is that people want immediate gratification. There is no patience and no true understanding of the value of working to achieve the desired results. So, people turn to automated systems and other programs that offer to build their Twitter followers list overnight. I have two basic problems with those systems: they fill your followers list with spammers and other users which harm you more than they help you, and secondly, they can get your account removed. This is the Right way to build your list.

Find Gurus or Experts in Your Niche– Once you identify the Gurus in your area and go through their followers list and follow, on average, 3 to 5 pages worth of their followers. Make sure the people you add have posted something within the last few days. You don't want to add people who only sign in sporadically.
Use the "Find People" Feature – Click the "Find People tab on your Twitter page. You will be redirected to a page with a search box in it. Type in keywords related to t he market your wish to tap. Then, you will get a list of all the people who have added your keyword to their profiles. Add as many as 500 of the people from those results in a day.
Use Twellow – This is NOT an automating service. Twellow is the Twitter equivalent to Yellow Pages. The advantage of this site is that it allows you to find people based on groups, keywords and even location. You can then see their picture and bio right there and decide whether you want to follow them or not. You will also be able to see if you are already following them or not, and if they are following you. Use this tool to add no more than 500 people per day.
Follow Your Followers' Followers – Once you have alist of followers, go through the list and pick 3-5 people in your list and follow 3-5 pages of their followers. See, you will increase your exposure by an average of 1,000 people everytime you follow someone new. And, although these are followers of people who follow you, they do not have access to your tweets unless they have been re-tweeted (RT)
Provide Real Value – Make it a point to inspire, educate, and help people on Twitter. The more value you provide the more you RTs you will receive and the more your name will become known. Peopl will then want to follow you because of your content, not just because you followed them first.

A word of caution: Don't be too aggressive with any one strategy for adding followers on Twitter. If you get too hungry and start following thousands of people at a time, they will freeze your account until they figure out what you're doing, and you could have your account permanently removed. So, don't risk that. Remember, in most cases, and Twitter is no exception, slow and steady wins the race! Happy Tweeting!

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About the Author:
Marcy Amaro is the owner and creator of http://www.GlobalMarketingClassroom.com .  She is a Christian, wife, mother of two, and a former English teacher.  She has found a way to put her family back at the top of her priority list. You too can have the time and resources to focus on what's really important and enjoy life once more!   Find out how at http://www.StrategicMarketingMaven.com .
 
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