We’re back with Day 2 of our Spring Fling. If you missed yesterday, we got busy building our blog community by introducing one another to our blogs and sharing the comment love. Today, we’re back at it again, except this time focusing on Twitter.
How Do You Use Twitter?
Regardless of whether you do not have a Twitter account {yet} or if you are a long-time user with thousands of followers, there is always something to be learned on Twitter. Below are our top 15 tips on how to make the most of the constant conversation happening on Twitter and ultimately drive traffic back to your blog.
Twitter Tips for Beginners
- How to get started on Twitter
- Twitter chats made easy
- How to gain – not lose – followers on Twitter
- How to make the most of your Twitter bio
- How to get more Twitter followers
- How to get a direct link to a tweet
Twitter Tips for the More Advanced
- Schedule your tweeting activity in order to maximize your time
- How to change your Twitter name
- How to clean out Twitter accounts
- How to add tweet buttons to your blog posts
- Increase Your Twitter productivity
- 10 Twitter Don’ts: Are you annoying people with your tweets?
- 8 reasons no one follows you on Twitter
- How to find Twitter chats
- 4 apps for managing your Twitter account that you cannot miss
Link Up Your Twitter Account
If you do have a Twitter account, then it’s time for you to get connected! Here are some ideas on how to play along today:
- Link up your Twitter account in the below linky. {Be sure to enter a link directly to your Twitter account, such as https://twitter.com/#!/SITSGIRLS.}
- Follow at least two Twitter accounts ahead of you in the Linky.
- Send out a tweet to your new Twitter peeps and get the conversation started. Here’s an example: @SITSGirls Great to be connecting with you through the #SpringFling. Let’s be friends!
And if you have a Twitter tutorial that you’ve published on your blog, we’d love to check it out! Be sure to link to your Twitter how-to in the comments below.

Spring Fling Recap
Just joining us for Spring Fling? Here is a rundown on what you’ve missed:
- Sign Up: Get on our email distribution list for this event
- Blog link-up: Share your blog URL and get commenting



















Twitter: homejobsbymom
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Great tips! And for the opportunity to connect with others
Twitter: thedosetweets
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Somehow I totally missed this. And I LOVE Twitter! Off to add mine now and follow some new people!
thedoseofreality recently posted..Three-Ring Circus
Love this!
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/travelwritingpr
Twitter: skinnyjeansmom
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A bit late on this ladies, my apologies but here’s my link:
https://mobile.twitter.com/skinnyjeansmom
@skinnyjeansmom
https://www.twittering.com/skinnyjeansmom
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Twitter: LAmamma1
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This is so awesome, I’ve truly enjoyed discovering all these new blogs! Thanks for this opportunity.
Twitter: LAmamma1
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Thanks!
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Twitter: CarloAtYourServ
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What’s NOT to like? I love Twitter and I love SITS… and because you’re here with me, of course I love you too! Spring Fling RULES, y’all!
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Twitter: BoonieSooze
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I am so impressed by the # of people who have linked up.
I’ve had a lot of new follows the past couple of days, and I’ve followed a lot of new folks who are real people!!!
Well done, Tiffany and Francesca!!!
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Twitter: juliahembree
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So excited to meet some new Twitter friends!
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Twitter: cynthiabutcher
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Looking forward to meeting some new twitter friends!
Cynthia recently posted..adoption weekend
I’ve been trying to link up my twitter since Tuesday but haven’t had any luck. The problem occurs when it comes to selecting an image. I even tried just uploading one from my computer but still same problem. Help! :S
Maysem recently posted..Mother’s Day: Anthropologie Inspired Vase
Hey… it’s finally up!! Yay!
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Twitter: SweetMJ
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Im playing mad catch up!! I will be following and sending out some new tweets!!!!
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Twitter: mommysbundle
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Whoops! Accidentally posted my website instead of my Twitter account in the above — trying to fix that now! Sorry if there’s a duplicate!
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Twitter: UniquelyEN
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Thank you for the break down. I feel more comfortable with this now!
Erin recently posted..DIY Fabric Softener
https://twitter.com/MeTheManAndBaby is me
Emma recently posted..He’s teasing me!
Hi there. I logged in as #517 but realized that I linked it to my blog and not my Twitter account. I reregistered for this part of the assignment at number #521. Just as an FYi so you can delete the first entry and keep an accurate count. :0)
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