Written on January 12th, 2008 at 12:01 am by Darren Rowse
Blog Tips – Twitter Style [Competition]
Over this weekend I want to run a ‘little’ competition here at ProBlogger. I’m offering a ‘little’ prize (see below) and all you need to do to put yourself in the running for it is to submit a ‘little’ blog tip. Let me explain:
Lately I’ve been getting into Twitter (I’ll write a post in the coming week about what I’ve learned in the process).
The Competition
While there are numerous thinks that I like about Twitter – one is the challenge of getting something written in 140 characters.
While I wouldn’t want to write this way all of the time – it does make your pause before twittering something to think about what you want to communicate and how you can do it succinctly.
This forms the basis of this competition.
How to Enter
Your task is to write a blog tip that will help others blog better in 140 characters or less.
Your entry to this competition needs to be submitted as a comment below. You’re welcome to post it elsewhere also if you wish (Twitter, your Blog or anywhere else) – but only comments below will count for the prize.
Please start your comment with the keyword TwitterBlogTip – this isn’t counted in the 140 characters but will help us to defeat the spam filter which falsely moderates some comments as spam.
So what’s the prize?
This prize is actually a gift that was given to me late last year from Google AdSense. It was given to quite a few AdSense publishers so some of you already have one – but I know many of you missed out – so I’ll giveaway mine (it’s unused).
It’s a 2GB USB Flash Drive (pictured below – image courtesy of FishandClicks):

I’ll pick one random but genuine entry from those comments submitted to win the prize – and as it’s so small I’m happy to ship it anywhere in the world – so feel free to enter wherever you are.
Entries close on Monday at midday (my time here in Melbourne – which is Sunday evening for many of you). I’ll announce the winner Monday.
UPDATE – this competition is now closed. I’ll announce a winner later today. Thanks to everyone for the amazing response. Some of the tips submitted are quite profound and I’ve learned a lot just from reading your responses.



212 Responses to “Blog Tips – Twitter Style [Competition]” - Add Yours
Katy
January 12th, 2008 12:34 am
TwitterBlogTip: Always spell check your posts before publishing them!
David Bradley
January 12th, 2008 12:39 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t use an enormous word where a small one will
sufficedo!db
Ollie
January 12th, 2008 12:44 am
TwitterBlogTip:
“Remember there is life outside your browser. Every once in a while go and get some fresh air; the clearing of the mind will help your focus.”
140 characters precisely (disregarding the quote marks). Great idea for a competition Darren.
Paul Wright
January 12th, 2008 12:44 am
Hi Darren,
Thanks for the link love to my little blog. Thought it was a nice gesture (and very rare one these days) in exchange for using the picture of my Google present this year.
Cheers
Paul
Tony Molloy
January 12th, 2008 12:47 am
TwitterBlogTip
Blog it on your own blog and Twitter a headline and the link to it.
hanskainz
January 12th, 2008 12:47 am
TwitterBlogTip
Start connecting with other bloggers. Therefor try twitter, pownce, digg and del.icio.us. Once you´re famous, the rest is easy-peasy!
Kiltak
January 12th, 2008 12:48 am
TwitterBlogTip: Double check your content for typos before hitting the publish button!
“While there are numerous thinks that I like about Twitter[...]“
Jim Smoot
January 12th, 2008 12:50 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Write often. The best way to improve your writing is to write. Not only blogging, but any writing will help you develop your voice.
Jim
Kerith
January 12th, 2008 12:54 am
TwitterBlogTip:
socialize with peeps–make it your community.
BW
January 12th, 2008 12:54 am
TwitterBlogTip
Encourage reader interaction by responding to comments
bontegames
January 12th, 2008 12:54 am
TwitterBlogTip: Run little competitions offering a nice little prize!
Cifra
January 12th, 2008 12:56 am
Love your blog topic.
Love your posting frequency
Love your readers.
Love your SEO.
John
January 12th, 2008 12:58 am
“Know why you are blogging!”
Carl - Thatblogsite.com
January 12th, 2008 12:58 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Study the blogosphere, watching and learning is the key to you producing your work. Repeat what you see happening, and you will gather knowledge.
Carl
Daniel Scocco
January 12th, 2008 1:04 am
TwitterBlogTip
Write to make meaning, not to make money.
Newscoma
January 12th, 2008 1:05 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Do not discount the power of any social networking tool to increase your blog’s visibility. Twitter assists getting your message out.
Bitten
January 12th, 2008 1:09 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t compare your blog to blogs that are worse than yours but always aim higher. It’s still good to have something to compare to.
Jon B
January 12th, 2008 1:13 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Write excellent contents, have your reader in mind. Ask yourself, as a reader would I be interested in this blog post?
Mike Goad
January 12th, 2008 1:19 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Get real meaning in 25 words or less then use the rest to round it out.”
When I was in the Navy in the 70s, My wife could send me 5 “family grams” over the entire 90 day patrol. They were limited to 25 words. I couldn’t send anything to her.
amyt
January 12th, 2008 1:20 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Recording yourself in a conversation and listening to it can help you write in a more conversational style.
John Evans (Syntagma)
January 12th, 2008 1:24 am
TwitterBlogTip
Blogging is communicating, so always address the real person out there who’s reading your blog.
TheOxhorn
January 12th, 2008 1:25 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Avoid helping verbs and qualifiers. To paraphrase Nike: “Just say it!”
Joanna Young
January 12th, 2008 1:25 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Be yourself, and leave space for others to join you there.”
Great idea Darren!
Karen Sugarpants
January 12th, 2008 1:26 am
Although blogging is totally narcissistic, reach out and touch someone. The rewards are plentiful.
CompuWorld
January 12th, 2008 1:29 am
TwitterBlogTip
Concentrate! The genius inside you is still sleeping. Learn to “love” negative criticism. And remember, you are the best.
Patrick Burt
January 12th, 2008 1:31 am
TwitterBlogTip
You shouldn’t do it unless you enjoy it.
David Morton
January 12th, 2008 1:33 am
Keep a notebook of post ideas. Set aside a schedule to write and post. And of course read problogger.net
Anthony Lawrence
January 12th, 2008 1:35 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t forget to buy extra white space when it’s on sale
Rob Williams
January 12th, 2008 1:36 am
TwitterBlogTip
Blog for people, not for search engines. If people like ur blog, the se’s will find u!
Never the Same River Twice
January 12th, 2008 1:39 am
TwitterBlogTip
Value is as value does. And value gets rewards.
Tejvan Pettinger
January 12th, 2008 1:43 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t give up! Blogging gets easier!
Paolo Amoroso
January 12th, 2008 1:44 am
TwitterBlogTip: Don’t put an obscure quote or poem as the only description of your blog, get to the point and explain clearly what it is about
Leanne
January 12th, 2008 1:46 am
TwitterBlogTip
How to earn a PR6 Blog: Blog honestly, frequently, whole heartedly. Be fun to read, and don’t promote things you don’t believe in.
Derrick Kwa
January 12th, 2008 1:47 am
Love what you write about. And write in a way that others will love it too.
Lori
January 12th, 2008 1:49 am
TwitterBlogTip
SPELLCHECK!
Alexa Wackernagel
January 12th, 2008 1:50 am
TwitterBlogTip
SEO ist important but concentrate more on humans than search engines.
Sander
January 12th, 2008 1:50 am
TwitterBlogTip
When you want to create and promote your blog as authority, try to do interviews with prominent people from your industry.
Frugal Dad
January 12th, 2008 1:54 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Don’t forget to take your blog marketing approach offline. Business cards, bumper stickers and other promotional materials can gain readership, particularly if you are trying to drum up local or regional interest in your topic.
Pete
January 12th, 2008 1:56 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog with passion, blog often, be social, encourage feedback and then actually listen to what people say but most importantly have fun!
Leanne
January 12th, 2008 1:56 am
Dang, I lost my PR6 lastnight. :P~
Debby
January 12th, 2008 1:57 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t forget to tell people you see in person to check out your blog.
Paul Watson
January 12th, 2008 1:57 am
TwitterBlogTip
Passion is the key to consistency.
Tagliaerbe
January 12th, 2008 1:59 am
TwitterBlogTip:
There aren’t simple and easy tips to will help you to blog better in 140 characters or less :-)
Vagelis
January 12th, 2008 2:00 am
TwitterBlogTip
Before you make a problogger tip your own, consider your current blogging aspects and assets, it might cancel one.
Joe
January 12th, 2008 2:02 am
TwitterBlogTip:
In Blogging, Reading can be just as important as writing.
1 Million in 365 Days
January 12th, 2008 2:02 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Remember is not the size of the post, but it’s the motion of the ocean. Give the post its deserved readers!
karishma
January 12th, 2008 2:04 am
TwitterBlogTip
Persevere. Showing up is 90%. Everything else can be learned in time.
Blogging Mix
January 12th, 2008 2:04 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Balanced Blogging is equal to 50% reading, 10% writing and 40% networking. A total of 100% fun. Do not forget your daily dose of Problogger.”
Exactly 140 characters disregarding the quotation marks. Great idea Darren.
Cheers! :)
Troy
January 12th, 2008 2:05 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Pay attention to repeat visitors, they give your blog its character!
Mike
January 12th, 2008 2:06 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Write for the long term. On the web, your words can echo forever.
Nick - road2blogging
January 12th, 2008 2:07 am
Always know that there are other bloggers out there with different opinions than yourself – embrace it.
Em Dy
January 12th, 2008 2:18 am
Twitter Blog tip:
Write from the heart, all else will follow.
Carl - Thatblogsite.com
January 12th, 2008 2:29 am
I linked to your competition Darren
http://www.thatblogsite.com/changes-complete/
Phil
January 12th, 2008 2:32 am
TwitterBlogTip
Be Passionate
James Mann
January 12th, 2008 2:32 am
This sounds great. I have fun trying to say what I want in just 140 characters so it rocks putting your mind to work.
Here is what I came up with for my first attempt.
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View the source code of the page you’re on in FireFox by using the keyboard short-cut Control+U. Notepad will open showing the source code.
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Samuel
January 12th, 2008 2:38 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t do it.
Rinaldo
January 12th, 2008 2:39 am
TwitterBlogTip:
“If you don’t know everything about the subject of your next post ask your readers. Comments are a valuable source of info and feedback.”
LintCollector
January 12th, 2008 2:44 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog in your own uniquely individual style without trying to sound like anyone else. Originals are more valuable than copies.
rjmoriarty
January 12th, 2008 2:59 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Set reasonable and quantifiable goals. Following a plan is a lot easier than stumbling blindly.
Luciano Passuello
January 12th, 2008 3:05 am
TwitterBlogTip:
You blog should be about participation, not just reading.
Teri Lussier
January 12th, 2008 3:05 am
Create conversation: Link early & link often.
Teri Lussier
January 12th, 2008 3:07 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Create conversation: Link early & link often.
Breeni Books
January 12th, 2008 3:08 am
If you are using a free service such as Blogger, register your own domain name to get around blacklisting filters like those on MySpace.
Eric
January 12th, 2008 3:11 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Are you struggling to get comments? In your next post include links to the previous post commentors.
Ian McKenzie
January 12th, 2008 3:24 am
TwitterBlogTip: When you quote someone else’s material, cite the source. You can also use formatting to set apart quoted material.
theblackactor.com
January 12th, 2008 3:27 am
TwitterBlog Tip
Strive for excellence. Do not settle for mediocrity.
joshua cyr
January 12th, 2008 3:28 am
Network with others and get yourself listed on an aggregator for larger readership.
joshua cyr
January 12th, 2008 3:29 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Network with others and get yourself listed on an aggregator for larger readership.
Tamar Weinberg
January 12th, 2008 3:31 am
TwitterBlogTip
Write often. Participate on other blogs. Read. Be yourself. Give thanks to supporters. Link generously. Be passionate. Above all, have fun.
Lisa
January 12th, 2008 3:38 am
TwitterBlogTip
Keep to one topic; have a point.
Edvinas
January 12th, 2008 3:39 am
TwitterBlogTip
Concentrate on your mind, not on words
Greg Swann
January 12th, 2008 3:39 am
TwitterBlogTip
Writers write. You’ll get better by writing, not by doubting yourself. We all miss perfection. It’s the aiming for it that makes us better.
CatherineL
January 12th, 2008 3:42 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Be human – Your readers want to learn about your mistakes, as well as your successes.”
Paweł Zinkiewicz
January 12th, 2008 3:47 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog smart, not hard.
No Money No Funny
January 12th, 2008 3:48 am
If you’re blogging for profit, be hungry and passionate. Stop reading forums all day, just do it!
Maritzia
January 12th, 2008 3:53 am
TwitterBlogTip
Do not, under any circumstances, resort to L33t speak.
Bob Angus
January 12th, 2008 3:58 am
TwitterBlogTip
Know, understand, appreciate your audience. Engage them in their terms. They are not traffic, they are your valued readers.
Jason Curlee
January 12th, 2008 4:00 am
140 characters
write fresh content – give a unique perspective…be simple – less for more…build community…ask questions…help others…give your best
Tony Steward
January 12th, 2008 4:01 am
TwitterBlogTip
You’re offline networking and interaction in the the topic of your blog is just as important as your writing.
Stefan Waidele
January 12th, 2008 4:20 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Photograph story-ideas with your cellphone. They add a personal touch to your posts, even if image-quality sucks.” – 114 characters in 17 words.
Mariana Wagner
January 12th, 2008 4:21 am
TwitterBlog Tip: Love what you do and discipline yourself to continually do it better. Always be a student. Success will surely follow.
Lexi Sundell
January 12th, 2008 4:28 am
TwitterBlogTip
Write timely and succinct posts of interest to your readers. Use compelling headlines to drive their attention into the body of your post.
Adnan
January 12th, 2008 4:32 am
TwitterBlogTip – Keep It Simple Stupid!
fc
January 12th, 2008 4:33 am
TwitterBlogTip -
to get over a 100 visitors everyday comment on at least 50 blogs daily
Denise aka The Blog Squad
January 12th, 2008 4:36 am
TwitterBlogTip
Use photos in your blog posts to illustrate your point. Images attract attention and like they say a picture is worth 1000 words.
Dossy Shiobara
January 12th, 2008 4:37 am
“Blog about what you care about. If you don’t care, why should anyone else?”
http://twitter.com/dossy
Karim
January 12th, 2008 4:39 am
TwitterBlogTip: It’s about copywriting. Talk to the shimpanzee brain. Be simple use simple phrases, lists. illustrate. Talk about what visitors really need.
Chris M
January 12th, 2008 4:46 am
TwitterBlogTip: Sync your Twitter message with your GTalk and Facebook status messages for extra exposure.
redwall_hp
January 12th, 2008 4:49 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t write posts that are as short as Twitter posts.
Mark V. McDonnell
January 12th, 2008 4:51 am
TwitterBlogTip: Lead a rich life in order to write “rich content!”
Canadian Dream
January 12th, 2008 4:54 am
TwitterBlogTip
“To blog better you must write in your voice. It’s the voice you were born with so don’t try to find it, it’s been there all along.”
Thanks,
Tim
Rhys
January 12th, 2008 5:22 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog for yourself, then for friends, then for money.
Dan Cole
January 12th, 2008 5:22 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Say something worth reading… interesting.
Rick Mahn
January 12th, 2008 5:25 am
TwitterBlogTip
Be concise.
Ritu
January 12th, 2008 5:27 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Before becomeing a better writer you need to be an avid reader.
Delilah Hinman
January 12th, 2008 5:45 am
TwitterBlogTip: Make sure to always have fun and be yourself when writing blog posts!
Darren Singleton
January 12th, 2008 5:47 am
TwitterBlogTip:
“Don’t make unnecessary posts, keep them brief, keep them interesting and well communicated. And most of all, enjoy what you do!”
128 characters (with spaces)
Dr.Mani
January 12th, 2008 5:47 am
TwitterBlogTip: Blog with personality. Readers relate to YOU, and only then to your message. Be real. Be human. Be yourself. It’s easy, fun & effective.
= = = =
Bonus tip: Get on Twitter. Follow ‘problogger’. Watch what he does. Learn. Adapt and follow in your blogging. It works for me :)
= = = =
All success
Dr.Mani
(I Twitter as ‘drmani’)
Kate
January 12th, 2008 6:07 am
TwitterBlogTip: Write like you talk and edit for brevity.
Ashok
January 12th, 2008 6:10 am
TwitterBlogTip
3Rs of Blogging: Read. Write. Rewrite.
Zman
January 12th, 2008 6:19 am
If u blog like a teen txts only teenz will read ur blog. Write properly and target readers will follow. Crawlerz 2.
Zman
January 12th, 2008 6:20 am
Oops… (Always follow the directions in a contest entry.)
TwitterBlogTip
If u blog like a teen txts only teenz will read ur blog. Write properly and target readers will follow. Crawlerz 2.
Chris Vincent
January 12th, 2008 6:29 am
TwitterBlogTip: A perfect blogger is one whom has forgotten about the world They speak their mind on a unique range of topics. That is what makes them shine
silvino
January 12th, 2008 6:33 am
TwitterBlogTip. write content. not new, just genuine. not perfect, just great. and give your readers something worth to talk about. show up and be yourself.
Liz Lynch
January 12th, 2008 6:44 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Show a distinct personality in your blog. Write as a person, not as your marketing department.
Amanda
January 12th, 2008 6:58 am
TwitterBlogTip
To increase productivity, write three inspiring post titles each day. This creates a backlog of skeletal posts to flesh out over time.
Brian Purkiss
January 12th, 2008 7:01 am
TwitterBlogTip:
The most important aspect of blogging is simply showing up. If you don’t put any effort into blogging, don’t expect anything in return.
Peter Cooper
January 12th, 2008 7:05 am
TwitterBlogTip
“Dig deep into CopyBlogger’s history. See how it formed and expanded, as well as its design. Mr. Clark built a blog by the book and won big.”
Karen (Misc Mum)
January 12th, 2008 7:09 am
Tip:
“Learn how to do the reply function properly, so that you don’t come off looking silly like I did!”
Karen (Misc Mum)
January 12th, 2008 7:12 am
TwitterBlogTip:
“Learn how to do the reply function properly, so that you don’t come off looking silly like I did!”
(Sorry, I didn’t put the twitter in front!)
Ryen
January 12th, 2008 7:12 am
TwitterBlogTip: Start talking to your readers not to yourself, showing your fashion. Soon, if not too late, someone will start talking for you. Until then, stay talking. And blog even more.
Ryen
January 12th, 2008 7:17 am
oops, fashion should be read passion. Sorry.
Lily
January 12th, 2008 7:23 am
TwitterBlogTip: Find your own voice. Like the stars, we are all meant to shine.
Bill (Persuasion Artist) Alexander
January 12th, 2008 7:29 am
TwitterBlogTip:
BE a professional BLOGGER rather than someone who is just trying out bloggling to see if it works
Marija
January 12th, 2008 7:33 am
TwitterBlogTip
Be consistent!
Janette Toral
January 12th, 2008 7:44 am
TwitterBlogTip explore a follow-up or complimentary post to a current, favorite or old blog post. This improves visibility and help keep your blog active.
Xue
January 12th, 2008 7:45 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Listen to the pros. They have once been just like you. Someday you can be better than them. Keep your ears and eyes open.
reeva
January 12th, 2008 7:58 am
TwitterBlogTip
Don’t crowd your page! allow for paragraph breaks — simplicity goes a long way.
Suzanne
January 12th, 2008 7:59 am
TwitterBlogTip: Twitter Dee … Twitter Dum … Time to get some blogging done, but remember, an Untwittered life is not worth living (Socrates).
Jeff - buzzmyblog.com
January 12th, 2008 8:04 am
TwitterBlogTip
Its important to become an active member of your blogging community. Get your name out there if you want other people to find your blog.
Read Scott
January 12th, 2008 8:07 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Find your identity as a blogger. Once you know your own identity, it will influence everything else you do. From content to voice to interaction.
Duncan Macleod
January 12th, 2008 8:32 am
TwitterBlogTip
Collect bookmarks or favorites to save time when embedding links.
Dan
January 12th, 2008 8:36 am
TwitterBlogTip
Ask Questions! Engage your audience!
Peggy
January 12th, 2008 8:46 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Keep grounded with real stories to invite the reader in, make your writing come alive and prevent you from sounding like a talking head.
Bruce
January 12th, 2008 9:51 am
Social Media site friends raise awareness of your blog quickly. Develop relationships with like-minded people who will share your words.
138 characters including periods. Love all these great tips.
Bruce
January 12th, 2008 10:00 am
Twitter blog tip
Write long or short, often or not, quality content is most important. Second to that is knowing and caring for your reader.
Sheila at Family Travel
January 12th, 2008 10:01 am
TwitterBlogTip
I knew enough about travel to blog without a real plan for 18 months, but now a weekly editorial calendar/topic plan keeps me focused.
Thanks, Darren, and see you both on Twitter and hopefully in person here in Austin at SXSW Interactive!
Angela
January 12th, 2008 10:06 am
TwitterBlogTip
Force yourself to write 20 blog post titles in ten minutes. Breaks blogger’s block and builds inspiration.
faizal
January 12th, 2008 10:06 am
TwitterBlogTip:
-Tagged/label your post.
- Let people subscribe to feed that contain full post.
- Be specific.
- Make it as simple as you can.
- Use minimalist template.
- Reduce java script/embedded object.
- Love your reader before yourself.
Mike
January 12th, 2008 10:26 am
Work with your competition rather than against them.
Erica Ross-Krieger
January 12th, 2008 10:32 am
TwitterBlogTip
Use Angeles Arrien’s 4-Fold Way:”1)Show up 2)Pay Attention (to what’s got heart & meaning) 3)Tell the Truth (no blame) 4)Be Open to Outcome”
Connie Reece
January 12th, 2008 10:36 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Images create interest and break up blocks of text. For better readability, learn the HTML code to align images so text flows around them.
Erica Ross-Krieger
January 12th, 2008 10:44 am
Darren,
I just submitted my TwitterBlogTip above and have to thank you for what I experienced… I sat to write a tip, had no idea what I’d choose, took a deep breath and looked out at the trees. I asked myself, “what do I use to anchor myself to my own soul before I sit and write, attend a meeting, have a meaty dialogue, coach a client, or negotiate a real estate deal?” I realized that I rely on Angeles Arrien’s “Four Fold Way”, but yet I have never thought to use the philosophy as a guideline when I head to Twitter and compose a tweet…until now. So I want to thank you, because had I not sat to submit my tip, I never would have remembered to use one of the the wisest pieces of advice I’ve ever received. My Twitter friends thank you also:)
May you always “Show Up, Pay Attention, Tell the Truth, Be Open to Outcome”,
Erica
Mark
January 12th, 2008 11:25 am
TwitterBlogTip
Remember who you are writing for. Consider who will be reading your post and make sure to say something that will make an impact on them!
Nick James (swags 2804)
January 12th, 2008 11:30 am
More can be said in one sentence of sincerity than will ever be said in a thousand treaties of pretense.
Kay @ Don't Mess With Taxes
January 12th, 2008 11:30 am
TwitterBlogTip
A blogger’s haiku:
Daily blog postings
Solid, sincere, true content
Open eyes and minds
Jeff_ @ Perishable Press
January 12th, 2008 12:00 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Love what you do.
Be true to yourself.
Give it everything you’ve got.
McBilly
January 12th, 2008 12:04 pm
TwitterBlogTip
“Don’t be an echo of an A-list blogger. It’s tempting. But rise to the challenge to create your own unique, helpful and excellent contents.”
Great idea for a contest Darren. All the best. :)
David Dunn
January 12th, 2008 12:04 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
You aren’t perfect – don’t pretend to be!
Eric Grey
January 12th, 2008 12:18 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Do what you like to see done.
Samantha
January 12th, 2008 12:19 pm
TwitterBlogTip
If you’re not crazy about what you write, there’s a good chance no one else will be either.
Nancy Nally
January 12th, 2008 12:25 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
It is important to balance updating regularly with having substantial content. Don’t update with fluff just for the sake of updating.
Idea Lady
January 12th, 2008 12:39 pm
Twitter Blog Tip:
Learn from what works for others. Look for ways to adapt it and make it your own. But never copy–always be uniquely you.
Chris Shouse
January 12th, 2008 1:01 pm
You can not realize any rewards from your blogging, until you put your readers first. Always blog for your readers.
Warner Carter
January 12th, 2008 1:03 pm
Join Blogging social network sites like MyBlogLog and Mashable
Jeff Kempe
January 12th, 2008 1:27 pm
TwitterBlog Tip:
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, NEVER confuse form with substance.
Genesis
January 12th, 2008 1:28 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Respond to all comments.
Nickie
January 12th, 2008 1:29 pm
Twitter blog tip:
Experience life fully, then blogging can be successful.
Joseph Ferrara.sellsius
January 12th, 2008 1:49 pm
TwitterBlogTip: (adapted from the zen blogger’s manifesto)
Donotfollowothers
seekwhattheysought
Writenotforothers,therearetoomany
Writeforyou,thereisonlyone
Tochangetheworld,love
Allmanifestosaredung
xorsyst
January 12th, 2008 1:53 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Post about someone else’s blog at least once a week. Not only does it spread your name within your niche, it also generates links back to you!
Dan Atchison
January 12th, 2008 2:05 pm
Twitter fills in the gaps between blogs. It connects you with readers and lets them get to know you better. They will in turn read you more.
Bryce
January 12th, 2008 2:07 pm
TwitterBlogTip One must always examine their competitors, understand what they are doing and apply their techniques to their own blog. Then one can succeed
Chris Thomson
January 12th, 2008 2:25 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
“Let your computer read your blog post to you, and edit things that don’t sound quite right.”
Sister Edith
January 12th, 2008 2:45 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog generously. Write what encourages and inspires. Snide and edgy may seem cool: it’s not. Blog the best you possible, then live it.
Celine
January 12th, 2008 3:06 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Sleep more. Not only will it refresh your mind, but the dreams make for some surreal, unique blog posts.
Affiliate Confession
January 12th, 2008 3:14 pm
TwitterBlogTip: Blog every day even if you don’t feel like it, search the blogosphere for contests like this and maybe Darren will mention you on this blog.
The comment above contains exactly 140 characters, do I get extra points?
Carl Minicucci
January 12th, 2008 4:37 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
“BLOGTIP” acronym:
Bloggers Love Occasional Giveaways To Inspire Participation
The man called Anne
January 12th, 2008 4:53 pm
Twitterblogtip
How to be concise. Twit the bottom line. 20 issue. 120 response.
Reese Spykerman
January 12th, 2008 5:02 pm
Inspire loyalty: lead with humility. write with humility. check your ego at the door.
Reese Spykerman
January 12th, 2008 5:06 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Inspire loyalty: lead with humility. write with humility. check your ego at the door.
Hafiz Dhanani
January 12th, 2008 5:32 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Notice how everyone who is successful is unique. Be the best YOU you can be — you can’t possibly be a good me.
Santhosh
January 12th, 2008 6:54 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Twitter is more fun when used through your mobile phone or instant messenger client. After join you have the option to link it to your mobile phone/messenger client.
richardxthripp
January 12th, 2008 7:31 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Make commenting easy to encourage discussion; drop the lengthy rules list, and don’t require registration, approval, or CAPTCH tests.
Nekonron
January 12th, 2008 9:34 pm
TwitterBlogTip
If you can’t see yourself blogging about the same topic 6 months from now, posting at least 3-5 times weekly, find a new topic.
Lois
January 12th, 2008 9:34 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Find your niche (that you will enjoy writing about long-term), keep on topic, post regularly.
Lois
January 12th, 2008 9:37 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Respect your readers – respond promptly and thoughtfully to questions and comments.
jf.sellsius
January 12th, 2008 10:11 pm
TwitterBlogTip:
Donotfollowothers
seekwhattheysought
Writenotforothers,therearetoomany
Writeforyou,thereisonlyone
Tochangetheworld,love
Allmanifestosaredung
nitinpai
January 12th, 2008 10:19 pm
TwitterBlogTip –
Write the post. Relax for an hour. Read your post again. If you like your own post then your work is done. Else edit it and repeat the above steps.
Andy Kaufman
January 12th, 2008 10:57 pm
Hi Darren,
Nice to see you around Twitter. Here’s my TwitterStyle Blog Tip:
Don’t wait. Just do it, then do it better. Write for yourself and find your voice. Be authentic and link to those who help you along the way
–Andy
http://twitter.com/andykaufman
Mommies Working
January 13th, 2008 12:33 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Plan your blog posts in advance. Use a monthly calendar to plan the daily topics.
Rod
January 13th, 2008 12:42 am
TwitterBlogTip: Content is King – Niche is Kingdom – Spell Checker is Emperor
Rod
Doris Anne Beaulieu
January 13th, 2008 1:12 am
Great comments, but just getting into this at the age of 53 has me overwhelm to say the least. Simple is better and would like someone to take me under their wing to learn about all this blogging. Thank you:doris2@prexar.com
Bryce Adams
January 13th, 2008 1:37 am
TwitterBlogTip
Be original! Taking somebody’s idea and labeling it your own just decreases your blog’s value. Originality is the key to success.
nomad4ever
January 13th, 2008 2:06 am
TwitterBlogTip
Think. Write. Check. Rewrite. Publish. Listen. Adjust.
Cheers from Bali,
Chris
http://www.nomad4ever.com
Life is what you make it!
Karl
January 13th, 2008 2:09 am
Karl’s TwitterBlogTip –
Write what you think. That is what makes you unique.
Ruchir
January 13th, 2008 2:28 am
TwitterBlogTip
Read
Practice
Network
Don’t be lazy
Edit
Proofread
Just do it
Use WordPress
Research
Pick your host carefully
Market your blog
Write linkbait
Be active in social media
Jay Thompson
January 13th, 2008 4:09 am
TwitterBlogTip
Live it, write it, love it. Let your passion shine through in *every* post.
Chris Christensen
January 13th, 2008 5:02 am
TwitterBlogTip
For Mac users, try MoodBlast2 which can update your facebook, AIM, etc at the same time as twitter
It will also automatically make small urls
yes, and spell check, spell check
Chris Christensen
January 13th, 2008 5:03 am
TwitterBlogTip
oh yes, and if you have a short url (chris2x.com for instance) then you can use redirection on your webserver to make your own short URLs and get link credit from twitter.
Rachel R.
January 13th, 2008 5:14 am
TwitterBlogTip
Use your “save” option to write ahead, when you have time, so you’ll have posts available for when you don’t.
syamsu
January 13th, 2008 5:50 am
TwitterBlogTip
Blog walking is the best way to generate your idea
Lipton
January 13th, 2008 6:11 am
TwitterBlogTip: Set different days to 1) check email, 2) do SEO, 3) write content
That way you focus all your energy on each task instead of spreading it out…
Lipton
January 13th, 2008 6:12 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Set different days to 1 check mail, 2 do SEO, 3 write content that way you focus all your energy on each task instead of spreading it out.
CallCenterVet
January 13th, 2008 6:21 am
TwitterBlogTip:
I’d have to agree that you need to blog it in your own blog. Can’t really make a point in only 140 characters. The best thing to do is twitter-write in a form of Q&A. For example:
Q: Why is Google Pagerank still important?
A: Because webmasters can’t stop talking about it!
http://callcenterveteran.blogspot.com
This entry is =138 chars.
It looks like bait but at least twitter users know what you wrote about so they have an option to check it out if they’re interested or ignore if not.
CallCenterVet
January 13th, 2008 6:25 am
so sorry… I meant it was 129 chars. LOL
Kelly
January 13th, 2008 6:33 am
TwitterBlogTip
Carry notebook everywhere
Fewer bells and whistles
No jargon, be positive, have Mom subscribe
Be involved
Ask questions
Know your Vision
Focus
Great exercise—Thanks as always, Darren!
Regards,
Kelly
Miriam
January 13th, 2008 6:57 am
TwitterBlogTip
Use a desktop editor like Windows Live Writer for faster and better post management: http://get.live.com/writer/overview.
Marina @ Sufficient Thrust
January 13th, 2008 8:01 am
TwitterBlogTip
Share your strengths. I want to hear more about what works, so I can try it too, and less about what’s NOT working unless you’ve fixed it.
Stop Blogging
January 13th, 2008 9:14 am
TwitterBlogTip
Stop Blogging.
cakeitaly
January 13th, 2008 9:44 am
twitterblogtip.
I am writing with my iPhone after have updated my new blog http://cakeitaly.com for Italian food lovers
Angie Pedersen
January 13th, 2008 10:24 am
TwitterBlogTip
Determine your audience – that will help guide your topics. Ask your readers what questions they have, then answer them in your blog posts.
Dee Stewart
January 13th, 2008 11:06 am
TwitterBlogTip
Add Twitter Badge 2 yur MySpace, Facebook & blog, then use it 2 announce contest, sale, new & event[s] OTP. & Lurn Txt code. Saves on wdct.
Vanessa
January 13th, 2008 11:25 am
TwitterBlogTip: Research, analyze, investigate more than you planned, to provide really valuable content.
Michelle S.
January 13th, 2008 2:42 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Get to the point with your blog post. Then get creative with it. Always choose the quality of the words over the quantity.
Marie
January 13th, 2008 5:47 pm
Write for your readers, but make sure that your first and most important reader is yourself. If you wouldn’t read it, why would anyone else?
Shrihari.S
January 13th, 2008 6:35 pm
TwitterBlogTip
Respect your readers. Reply to those who comment on your posts and thus build a strong readership community.
esvl
January 13th, 2008 7:50 pm
TwitterBlogtip:
If no one submits your articles to social networking and bookmarking sites, do it yourself until someone does.
Santhosh
January 14th, 2008 2:33 am
TwitterBlogTip
Twitter is more fun when used through your mobile phone or instant messenger client and blog like you are using SMS.
Vincent Chow
January 14th, 2008 3:04 am
TwitterBlogTip
Choose a good theme that you like b4 you start blogging. A good theme will give a better first impression and makes you blog more frequent
Mike Perry
January 14th, 2008 3:35 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Blog about what people want to read and fulfil their needs. Everything else is cosmetic to this.
Charly
January 14th, 2008 3:59 am
TwitterBlogTip: “Choose your niche, know your niche, think, think again, write, publish, read, read again, and always: KEEP BLOGGING”
Kristen
January 14th, 2008 5:58 am
TwitterBlog Tip:
Be yourself and know your audience!
Bloggerking
January 14th, 2008 6:17 am
TwitterBlogTip
Blogging is not only for fun take it seriously because it can give you a lot of money
Mike Chapman
January 14th, 2008 6:44 am
TwitterBlogTip:
When including a link in your post, use http://tinyurl.com/ to keep below the 140 character limit.
Kaila Colbin
January 14th, 2008 7:52 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Be genuine. Keep humble. Give more than you get. Show gratitude. Don’t look back. Enjoy the process. Enter every contest you can find.
tazem
January 14th, 2008 9:10 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Step 1. Write something.
Step 2. Repeat Step 1.
Jessica
January 14th, 2008 9:43 am
Use and email collection device to build a relationship with readers.
Jessica
January 14th, 2008 9:43 am
TitterBlogTip
Use and email collection device to build a relationship with readers.
Michael Aulia
January 14th, 2008 9:50 am
TwitterBlogTip:
Don’t blog because you want to monetize it. Blog because you love it!
By doing this, when the rough time comes, you won’t give up because you simply love doing it
The Hunter's Wife
January 14th, 2008 10:03 am
Write from the heart and be yourself. Comment frequently and build relationships.
Adele
January 14th, 2008 10:39 am
TwitterBlogTip
Use journalistic writing rules. Also, use adjectives and, this is important, consolidate sentences. Sounds strange, but with practice this works very well.
Adele
Darren Rowse
January 14th, 2008 12:43 pm
thanks everyone – I’ve now closed this competition off and will announce the winner later today.
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