How to Import Contacts on Twitter

Did you know you can import contacts from Yahoo, Gmail, LinkedIn, and Aol on Twitter? It’s “Twitter Tuesday,” and I would like to give a shout-out to a brand-new Tweeter, @NapkinWizard, before I share a handy tutorial on how to import contacts on Twitter.

It’s been so much fun for me to help Jimmy (@NapkinWizard) discover the many great features of Twitter.  I’ve written about getting started on Twitter here before, along with nearly 30 other Twitter-related posts, so you can tell it’s something that I truly see the benefit in and enjoy using.   I set Jimmy’s Twitter account up for him, and then we spent a little over an hour on the phone walking through the various features of Twitter so he could begin to feel comfortable with tweeting.  It was such fun to hear him “get it” when walking through the space.  

One thing we talked about was how to “find” people to follow on Twitter.  Where do you start? I recommend looking for your personal friends/colleagues on Twitter first.  Have you done this? If you started tweeting some time ago, it may be a good idea to visit this feature again, since Twitter may have added a few new import options since you joined (such as LinkedIn, etc.).

How to Find Import Friends (Contacts) on Twitter:
Locate friends, family, and colleagues on Twitter with it’s one-click import feature. Steps below.

  1. Visit this page: http://twitter.com/#!/who_to_follow/import to discover which of your friends are already using Twitter. It will help you import your contacts from Gmail, Hotmail/Messenger, Aol, Yahoo, and even LinkedIn.
  2. Choose the service you’d like to import contacts from.
  3. Login to the service (if promoted) or grant access
  4. Follow friends by clicking on the “follow” button.
Twitter added LinkedIn import since the last time I searched for friends, so I found a few new folks to follow.  I hope you also have great success with this neat tool. Be sure to follow @NapkinWizard if you're on Twitter.  He's a friend of @EtiquetteExpert (another must-follow!). 

Happy Tweeting!

Laura

Laura Catherine Otero is a marketing professional and blogger in Charleston, SC who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or  RSS. Laura can also be found on Twitter (@LauraCatherineO), Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

10 Tips to Developing a Cohesive Brand Online - {As shared on Jacqueline Whitmore’s call 1/18/2011}

Image
I had the honor of hosting a social media call with Jacqueline Whitmore this week. What a wonderful group of talented folks!  During the call, I walked through my “10 Tips to Developing a Cohesive Brand Online”.  I’m sharing these tips with you below for our " Be Inspired Wednesday " together.  If you joined us on the call, don’t hesitate to contact me with any additional questions.  You'll notice my Twitter and Facebook info is found on the right-hand side of this blog (and on my contact page ). I look forward to connecting! 10 Tips to Developing a Cohesive Brand Online 1. Carefully name your business and include your company logo where possible .  Your business name and logo will help brand you online. Work hard on these two things! 2. Develop a compelling and concise branding statement that clearly states who you are / what you do .  It will come in handy (big time) across many social sites, such as Facebook/Twitter/Blogger/Wordpress/Flickr/e...
Read more

visit here to make your own shirts

With the growing popularity of custom t-shirts, demand-responsive t-shirt designers online application will be heavier than before. Most site owners use these rich Internet applications (RIAs) on their fully functional ecommerce website more interactive and customized for the site.  A good integration of the tool design t-shirts that will increase web traffic for up to 20 times higher, the presence of a secure website on the Internet is clearly on the rise. Some of them may already be using software applications t-shirts online, but if you are the people who invest in custom t-shirt designer and are looking for some real guidance as my friend techniques this article for you. Here are some of the most valuable aspects that you should keep in mind when buying a t-shirt online ecommerce website design for you. visit here to make your own shirts
Read more

How to Get the New Facebook Timeline Layout BEFORE it Rolls Out

Image
If you've been following Facebook in the media this week, you're already aware of some pretty big changes.  Some are already here, and others are on their way. If you need to get up-to-speed, read this article about the newest changes. One of the new changes that especially intrigued me was the new "Timeline" layout.  The video below does a good job of explaining this new layout. I was able to roll-out the new "timeline" format on my Facebook profile BEFORE it rolls out to the general public by following the steps outlined in this Mashable article .  It's 8 steps and takes a few minutes, but if you're eager to give the features a test-drive, it will get the job done.  I'll be checking out the new features today! My next post will walk you through some of the features. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at what my new profile looks like: Have a great day, and remember to visit my personal blog, LauraCatherine.co if you're lookin...
Read more