Connecting with brands on Twitter is easy to do — you just need to know how to do it. Here are five easy ways.
Tweet away!
It’s amazing what you can do with 140 characters on Twitter.
Truly, amazing.
As a mom blogger, I have used Twitter to the best of my abilities to help me build my brand. I started using Twitter in 2008 and I just haven’t stopped. I started on Twitter because I saw it as a virtual playground four years ago. I saw a place to connect with other mom bloggers. I saw a place to connect with social media gurus. And I saw a place to connect with brands and companies.
Twitter is a breeding ground for many different reasons. I’m often asked by moms how they can connect with brands and companies because many times these connections can lead to paid opportunities. Believe me, as a mom blogger who supports her family solely on digital work, I’m all about finding the best ways to connect with brands and companies online… and Twitter is one of the best ways.
Period.
So how can you connect with brands and companies on Twitter? I’m going to be honest with you, it’s a delicate balance of not being too overboard, yet you can’t be too passive either. You really need to find that perfect mix of how to connect in a way that’s true, real and authentic. You don’t want to scare away a brand or a company that could be a really fabulous fit for you and your blog.
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Here are five ways to connect with brands on Twitter
Join
Host
Link
Dish
Dishing — This one is a truly easy one, dish away! I’ve seen many business connections be forged through Twitter. The beauty of Twitter is that it’s very non-intimidating. You can have fun and be yourself. In just 140 characters you’re able to connect and engage with anyone, so why not chat with your favorite brands? Be honest and open and yourself. If you connect through 140 characters, you’re probably going to open the gates for an email introduction and that’s gold!
Ask
Ask — If you’re really looking to connect with a specific brand on Twitter and you just haven’t had the best luck, you can always just put the ask out there. For example, if you’re trying to get in touch with Tide… maybe you could try the tweet, “Love @Tide! Use it every day and would love to connect with you offline!” You never know where a statement like that could take you. Sometimes it’s just important to put it out there into the Twitter-verse! 🙂
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