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Top 10 Mistakes Made/Lessons Learned on Twitter

I joined Twitter in July of 2007. Learning how to effectively use Twitter to connect with friends and meet new people was certainly a work in progress for me. If only I'd known then just what a powerful networking tool Twitter was! Looking back at my own twitter journey, there are a few things I wish I’d known before I started tweeting. I’m a big fan of lists, so here goes… Top 10 Mistakes Made/Lessons Learned on Twitter 1. First Impressions First: You make a first impression with your Twitter profile/page in a matter of seconds, if that. If you haven’t taken the time to “brand” yourself, be sure to put the thought, time and effort into creating this brand BEFORE you attempt to make connections on Twitter. 2. Your Background Counts (twitter background, that is) Your twitter profile background makes up a significant part of your first impression. If you’re skilled at Photoshop, you may choose to carefully design your own, otherwise, it may be best to go with a twitter backg