{"id":7864,"date":"2012-02-02T12:17:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-02T17:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhgrealestateblog.com\/?p=7864"},"modified":"2024-12-30T11:11:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T16:11:20","slug":"3-twitter-marketing-ideas-to-build-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhgrecareer.com\/bebetterblog\/3-twitter-marketing-ideas-to-build-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Twitter Marketing Ideas to Build Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twitter\u00a0marketing<\/strong> can be an effective and inexpensive social media solution<\/a> for your real estate business. \u00a0With only 140 characters required, Twitter offers a short and sweet way to get your message out.<\/p>\n

Twitter can also be an incredible addition to your current marketing campaign and a truly remarkable\u00a0marketing tool within your business<\/strong>.\u00a0 Used strategically, Twitter can be a fun way to raise awareness about your personal brand and other social networks.<\/p>\n

So how can you use Twitter to market your business<\/strong>?\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at 3 simple strategies<\/strong> that you can implement today!<\/p>\n

\u00a0 1. \u00a0Connect with Potential Clients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Similar to Facebook, Twitter gives you the ability to connect with potential clients<\/strong> in a far more intimate way than traditional media.\u00a0 Potential customers are able to gain \u00a0a better understanding of who you are, what your business is all about and how you might best serve their needs given their particular circumstance.\u00a0 The days of hiring someone without any prior knowledge as to how they run their business is over.\u00a0 Today all anyone needs to do is Google you.\u00a0 Twitter puts you in a space where potential clients or even past clients can find information, stay up to date and connect with you on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Begin your research by identifying who you want to follow. \u00a0Locate people with similar interests, within the same line of work or in a particular location.\u00a0 Two great sites are WeFollow<\/a> and Twellow<\/a>.\u00a0 Both tools let you choose a specific niche, part of the country and even your city through Twellowhood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0 2. \u00a0Build Your Database List<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Using Twitter to build a database or list<\/strong> of potential customers will not happen overnight, but it can be successful if you take the time to identify who you are talking to and what information matters most to them. \u00a0If you are hoping to connect with home buyers then cater to their exact needs by supplying timely updates, answers to their most frequently asked questions and your professional insight into market conditions.<\/p>\n

While Twitter marketing is\u00a0similar\u00a0to Facebook, your message will change based on the\u00a0limited\u00a0size of your status update and the less formal atmosphere. \u00a0Do not make the mistake of simply pushing out your newsletter or market update. \u00a0Make sure you are asking questions and creating a conversation with your followers. \u00a0Retweet interesting updates from friends and followers and comment with your thoughts and feelings. \u00a0People want to know what makes you tick, so let them!<\/p>\n

Ask yourself on a daily basis what you can give away, pass along or offer that will keep them coming back for more.\u00a0 Tips about buying their first home, tips on how to avoid mistakes most sellers make, tips on how to properly prepare their home for sale\u2026the list of content is endless!<\/p>\n

\u00a0 3. \u00a0Increase Website Traffic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Increasing website traffic<\/strong> works hand in hand with building your database.\u00a0 Two strategies to use to increase website visibility:<\/p>\n