Rebel Public Relations: How to Get More People to Follow You Without Using Twitter

No, this isn't Rebel Public Relations creating another Twitter application that will promise you thousands of followers in one day. This is about creating organic traffic by attracting people to you because you have something to offer. Novel, huh?

If you are looking for more people to find you,follow you, and most importantly, buy from you then there are a few rules of the internet that you may want to follow.

Most people will buy from those they trust, right? But all too often I run into websites, blogs, or lenses that are attempting to sell to right off the bat. Nothing turns away your perfect prospect faster than a snake oil salesperson.

So the fastest way to get people to follow and trust you...give something to them first! Give them something of value. Share with your perfect prospect information that will make their lives easier.

Recently I created a video for my Marketing Minute program that answers the question of how to get more people to follow you.

It's always going to be about trust. So give your perfect prospect value and you will earn their trust.

To Your Success!

-Tony Estigoy
-Vp, New Media
-RebelPR.com

Facebook vs. Twitter

Well, has the war begun between Facebook and Twitter? According to a recent article, http://tinyurl.com/amazmg , Facebook is making some changes to its social networking site that closely mimics Twitter. Now, as a fan of both, I will get to benefit from these changes as these players continue to manuever to keep its respective and growing fan bases.

Enjoy the article!

To your success,

Tony Estigoy
VP, New Media
Rebel Public Relations

Twitter and Social Media

If you are not taking advantage of social media or are not currently on Twitter you're missing out big time!

Get on Twitter asap. Start looking for people who have the same interests as you or how about getting some news flash's from CNN or your local news outlet? With companies like Dunkin' Donuts, Southwest Airlines and Expedia using Twitter it only makes sense for you to be on there too! What are you waiting for?

Twitter will help you drive traffic to your website. There are other social media bloggers who are claiming 800 additional views per day to their website. I don't know, can you use 800 more views per day on your site? I know I can!

Twitter is not complicated and it's a great tool to start meeting like minded business people. You get 140 characters to work with in your mini-blog. Get creative and learn how 2 shortn txt. Every character counts.

Social media is all about transparency. Be real. Don't sell. Make friends. Don't make it complicated. Have fun.

Get on Twitter now and start sending your tweets. Your marketing will never be the same!

Here's to a successful 2009!
Tony Estigoy VP, New Media
Rebel Public Relations
tony@rebelpr.com

p.s.Below is a self-serving video that shares testimonials from my last social media seminar.