Posts by Ruth L Snyder
Why and How to Use Hashtags on Twitter 
Let’s discuss why and how to use hashtags (a pound sign with one or two or three words after it e.g. #LearnTwitter) on Twitter. Sometimes hashtags include complete words. Sometimes they’re parts of words, but enough that people know what you’re talking about. Hashtags are kind of like a filing system to use a on…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Twitter Chats
Today I’m sharing an introduction to Twitter chats—what they are and how they work. Twitter chats are like a large group text discussion. They happen on Twitter using tweets and people can have a conversation or a discussion by sharing their opinions and answering questions that the host puts out. The basic structure of a…
Read MoreHow Often Should I Tweet?
“How often should I tweet?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. I have some different ideas around how often to tweet and how to make that happen. Guy Kawasaki’s suggestion Guy Kawasaki, who has 1.4 million followers on Twitter suggests sending out 50 different tweets, each repeated four times every day! 50…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs, Authors, and Bloggers—Create. Launch. Convert.
If you are an entrepreneur, author, and/or blogger, you won’t want to miss this! The last few years have been tough. Many of us have realized the importance of creating additional income streams for ourselves, our businesses, and our families. We are learning how to pivot, to be ready for any changes that can come…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before You Tweet
For many authors, figuring out what content to share on Twitter and other social media sites is difficult. I previously shared ideas for tweets. Today I will share some questions you can ask yourself before you tweet. Who is in my audience? You want to craft your tweets specifically for people who are looking for…
Read MoreCaution! Some Words to the Wise Regarding How You Use Twitter
Today I want to offer a word of caution to the wise. Twitter and social media in general can be incredible tools to use. However, you can also get yourself into a lot of trouble very quickly if you’re not cautious. Remember that using social media is like creating footprints in wet cement. You may…
Read MoreHow to Follow People and Find Followers on Twitter
Once you’ve opened an account and you are starting to post tweets, how do you find people that will follow you and interact with you on Twitter? Follow people who provide interesting information One of the first things that I would do is (it will take some time and you might want to spend five…
Read More10 Ideas for Tweets
I want to share 10 ideas for tweets to help you have a variety that is interesting and will draw your audience to you because sometimes the hardest part of learning to tweet well is thinking of ideas to tweet about. Share what you are passionate about. We all know something and are passionate about…
Read MoreA Great Deal for all Writers!
I want to tell you about a great deal for writers! Ultimate Bundles has put together a fantastic deal that is only available through Wednesday, June 15, 2022. My new course Twitter Spaces for Authors is only one of the many courses available in this bundle. You are able to access over $4,000 of materials…
Read MoreMy Twitter Story: Why I’m So Passionate About Twitter
My Twitter story goes way back to when I had five children ages, one to 11, and I thought that their story should be shared. I entered a writing contest and I won first place and received free registration for a writing conference. So, I flew to Ontario from Alberta, not knowing anyone, and walked…
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