Tips For Using Twitter
Regardless of whether you are new to Twitter or have been tweeting for a long time, there is plenty to know about this social media application. Twitter is a very useful platform, and I started out hating it, but now enjoy it immensely.
Part of the enjoyment is because I understand the basics. Chris Brogan (of social media fame) wrote a great introductory post about Twitter for those who have not yet investigated it in much detail. (If that is you, check it out.) It can help make sense out of all the noise.
Those of you who have been around for a while may want to branch out (bad pun–see picture) and learn some of the fancy ways to use the site. There are deeper ways to use Twitter, according to Brogan, and I like what he has to say about that as well. I consider myself an intermediate user, since I know a good deal about it, but I know that there is always more to read out there.
Social media in general is constantly evolving and changing. Keeping up with it all can be a real challenge–but it can also be worth it. If you utilize sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, try to learn something new about them once in a while to help maximize your presence there. Believe it or not–it can actually make networking online more fun!
How do you use Twitter? Are you an avid tweeter or do you shun the idea of it all? Would love to hear some voices from the dance world on that one!
LinkedIn Groups For Dance Professionals
LinkedIn Groups can be a good resource for dance professionals. There are a variety of different groups for dancers out there–including the one I run with Henrik from Tights and Tiaras and David, from Ballet For Men, Dance Writers.
Do yourself a favor and take a peek when you have a few minutes to dedicate to networking.
LinkedIn Etiquette Tips
If you are using LinkedIn to represent yourself (or your studio) online, you’ll want to be sure that you understand and observe the rules of etiquette. After all, having an online presence is not exactly beneficial if you irritate or annoy other people, right?
If you are new to LinkedIn, or are not sure of how to operate in a social media savvy way, check out this resource for some great tips on professional networking on the web. It’s well worth a small investment of time to make sure that you are operating within the framework in a way that moves you forward–not one that holds you back.
Social Media: The Free Marketing Solution
Have a tight budget for marketing your dance studio? Looking for ways to cut back on costs? If this sounds like you it is probably time to take a good hard look at social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn if you haven’t already done so.
If your first instinct is to roll your eyes and think, “Who has time?” or, “I don’t understand this stuff”, try to have an open mind. Social media not only offers you the ability to meet potential customers where they are at (on the web), but just as importantly, it is free.
Rather than pouring your hard-earned money into another ad campaign in the local paper, why not take an hour a week and begin setting up your social media campaign. You can learn a little at a time, and before you know it, you’ll be up and running on the web. Ask yourself–can you afford to do without a free marketing option that really works?
0New LinkedIn Group For Dance Writers/Bloggers
Today I just have a quick post for you…
If you are a dance writer or dance blogger, come and connect with your fellow writers on the new LinkedIn group for networking, advice and general companionship. It’s a great resource for both new and experienced dance writers.
And while you are at it…look me up on LinkedIn and connect! I’m under Catherine L. Tully…
1Managing Social Media With Hoot Suite
Time for a social media post…
If you are on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (or any combination of the three) you already know that managing all of your social media accounts can be a real pain. Logging in and logging out, tweeting when you are busy and keeping up with people who are contacting you…these things can get overwhelming very quickly.
Good news though–Hoot Suite is a great dashboard program that you can download for free and manage all of your social media accounts from one page.
Update everything at once, in just seconds. And if you have a mobile phone, you can get the ap for that as well. (Not sure about others, but the iPhone ap costs $2.99 and is worth every penny.)
Make your life easier. Get Hoot Suite today!
New To Twitter?
If you are thinking about using Twitter to promote yourself of your dance studio but aren’t sure you would know what to do, here is a great resource for beginners…
PC Magazine posted the “Top Ten Twitter Tips For Beginners” and it is a great primer on how to get up and running once you have created your account. Unlike Facebook and LinkedIn which are fairly “plug and play,” there is a bit to know about Twitter and it pays to be able to use it wisely. I get a ton of traffic from there on this blog every day. You can too–but you have to spend a little bit of time learning how to manage your content on there. It’s worth doing.
LinkedIn & Twitter For Dance Professionals
There is good news for dance professionals who use both LinkedIn and Twitter–you can now combine the two. LinkedIn is offering you the ability to add the “Tweets” app so that you can share what you post on Twitter with those on LinkedIn. You can also allow your Twitter account to be visible on your LinkedIn profile. It pays to utilize social media as much as possible, so try to set aside a few moments to take advantage of this new pairing if you can.
0LinkedIn And Your Dance Blog
Did you know that you can link your dance blog to your LinkedIn page if you use WordPress so that it updates automatically on your profile page? Here’s how:
Go to “applications” on the left hand side.
Click on WordPress.
Install the application.
Follow the directions for adding your blog.
LinkedIn For Dance Professionals
LinkedIn is a great networking site for professionals. Basically it functions like a combination resume and networking page, and it can be very useful for those in the dance field. The marketing potential of this site is far different than Twitter or Facebook, but it can help you be visible in a different way…
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