21 "More" Twitter Tips from @aheartforgod

I crossed another milestone on Twitter (in my mind) recently. I marked it with the tweet above (clickable screenshot). I wanted to mark it another way as well by offering a Twitter Tips-Part 2 list. It's a follow up to another list I wrote last September. (CLICK HERE to read the original 21 Twitter Tips from @aheartforgod)

I've learned a lot about using Twitter over 2+ years. There's something "more" below for both Twitter "gurus" and newbies alike (starting with Twitter Tip #22)...

21 "More" Twitter Tips from @aheartforgod:
(feel free to tweet these yourself~just copy & paste~they are 140 characters or less!)

Tip #22: The single day of the week that the most people access social media is: Saturday. Don't be AWOL. Big opportunity 4 ministry \o/

Tip #23: Don't miss the power of Twitter lists. There is an intimacy 2 them where u can spend time w/a smaller group listening&learning.

Tip #24: The most important 1st step (as it is with anything) is not to talk, talk, talk, but to listen, listen, listen ;D

Tip #25: Craft your bio strategically. Many follow based on it. (I know I do.) Be yourself. Be genuine. Be holy ;D

Tip #26: Sometimes it's just fun 2 sit back & watch the conversations going on.Set up some lists that auto update & take it all in.Enjoy

Tip #27: You never know who's listening. You never know who's watching. Your tweets r impacting hearts. Your tweets r changing lives \o/

Tip #28: Men have a harder time gaining followers than women (for obvious reasons). Unless you're Brad Pitt or Justin Bieber ;P

Tip #29: Don't take 4 granted that people know u. Introduce urself in tweets & blog posts. Tell us something unique that's happened 2 u

Tip #30: You could have 1 follower, but if they r ur biggest fan promoting ur stuff with tens of thousands of followers, well... ;D

Tip #31: Twitter can be a lonely place.(It's true.)Especiallly if ur a newbie. Take 1 under ur wings & teach them the ropes. Be a friend

Tip #32: Tweeting is much more fun as a team. Find someone of like interests & team up w/a common hashtag. Be creative

Tip #33: Ur approach 2 tweeting (social media) is a teaching in itself. There r others who watch what u do & then do it themselves ;D

Tip #34: People will judge (poo poo) ur use of twitter. But if ur goal is 2 rescue sinners, u keep at it w/all ur soul & strength \o/

Tip #35: That tweet of urs just might b the very thing some1 needs 2 hear (even some1 who has a ton of followers). Don't minimize urself

Tip #36: Just because a person has a lot of followers doesn't mean he/she has credibility. Character gives credibility. Godly character

Tip #37: They replay songs on the radio & in concert,y would u not repeat a tweet if it was good or had a link 2 an impacting blog post?

Tip #38: Figure out ur twitter "mo." R u a content producer or content consumer? I am the former. So I approach #twitter differently ;D

Tip #39: Realize ur gonna make mistakes.I've been suspended,broken #twitter following limits,u name it~just trying 2 reach people 4 Christ

Tip #40: Some people will get upset w/what u have 2 say (especially if ur serving Christ). U don't have 2 respond 2 them. U just don't

Tip #41: Just because somebody didn't tweet u back in response to 1 of ur tweets doesn't mean they didn't c it or weren't impacted by it

Tip #42: There will b people that ur their encouragement 2 go on, ur their hope in a darkened world. Make ur tweets count

Feel free to add your own "Twitter Tips" in the comment section. I might put them together in a Part 3 and give you credit? That would be cool. ;D

21 Twitter Tips from @aheartforgod

Many moons ago (in a faraway land~not), my adventure with Twitter began. Honestly, I had no idea what a wonderful experience lie ahead. Tens of thousands of tweets and replies later, I guess the best way to sum it up is I am a better Christian man. (I love Jesus even more.) I have met and connected with Christians in the West, Midwest, on the East Coast, in Hawaii, Europe, the Philippines, China ~ you name it (take a peek at the maps to the right) ~ literally people from all around the world, I have seen lifted up, I have seen come to Christ and draw closer to God ~ and all from the convenience of my laptop and handheld. (Isn't that just crazy/amazing?) And I've learned a number of things that have helped enhance my use of Twitter especially in the service of our Lord. Whether you're a Twitter "guru" or newbie, I think there'll be something here for you, too, as you read the following...

21 Twitter Tips from @aheartforgod:
(feel free to tweet these yourself~just copy & paste~they are 140 characters or less!)

Tip #1: To gain more followers tweet 1 update per day (at the very least) so that we can see ur alive

Tip #2: 1 of the best ways 2 get somebody 2 notice u is 2 retweet them. It gets my attention. And I follow back

Tip #3: Avoid odd avatars. (Double meaning?) I don't follow weird or scary profile pictures. They give me bad dreams ;P

Tip #4: A "thank u" 4 a mention, shout out or RT can come in the form of retweeting something of theirs

Tip #5: Have a back up site in case your main one goes down. (Mine: @aheart4god)

Tip #6: The twitter "gods" say not 2 thank ur RTs. But I think it's a way of saying, "Glad 2 connect." Your RT causes me 2 notice u

Tip #7: If u get the big guys/gals (those w/lots of followers) 2 follow u back, u gain their reach (audience)

Tip #8: Many of u just starting out will gain tens of thousands of followers. Y? Because u have a good story 2 tell

Tip #9: Want more followers? Unless ur Britney or Lady Gaga, u need 2 be aggressive in ur following others. Engage & offer them value

Tip #10: Automate tweets overnight (I use HooteSuite). Reach the overseas followers (in Europe,S Africa,Australia,India,NewZealand,etc)

Tip #11: Repeat tweets. You will have followers today that you didn’t have a year ago that would miss out otherwise

Tip #12: You will start out small, but some of u will grow & become quite dynamic & significant tweeters. Invest

Tip #13: People will judge ur tweeting approach (motives), but they can't know ur heart. Pleasing God is all that matters

Tip #14: If you make a mistake (& u will) let it be in promoting what others have got going

Tip #15: People enjoy responses. (I know I do.) Some get many. Some get few. Focus your twitter luv especially towards the latter

Tip #16: Don't "poo poo" #FollowFriday (some Twitter "gurus" do who used 2 do it).It's 1 of the best ways 2 get 2 know people & it's fun,2

Tip #17: You may never be @chrisbrogan or @guykawasaki, but we don't need another 1 of those. We need you

Tip #18: Combine ur use of Twitter w/blogging or vlogging. Tweet links 2 ur latest posts. Reveal yourself (be transparent)

Tip #19: I don't get the most traffic to my blog or vlogs from Twitter (that comes from other places), but I have the most fun with it ;D

Tip #20: Divine appointments take place even on Twitter. That tweet u send (or schedule at 12:25 am) God has planned 2 meet someone

Tip #21: Most of all (& as a believer) represent Christ with all His compassion, peace & joy. There r so many hurting people in need of Him

Feel free to add your own "Twitter Tips" in the comment section. I might put them together in a Part 2 and give you credit? That would be cool. ;D