Dear Web Marketing Fear Specialist- I Need Help Managing Multiple Twitter Accounts!

Amy Dunn

June 18th, 2009
by Amy Dunn

 

This is a common question that I hear from super busy people trying to optimize their Twitter accounts and manage their precious time…

Dear Web Marketing Fear Specialist-

I do not have time to update Twitter until very late at night and in the wee hours of the morning. I would like for people to read my Tweets during some of the more productive times- perhaps during the day, but cannot find the time! Also, I am getting tired of logging into my personal Twitter account to post updates and then my business Twitter account to post updates. It is just too much! What can I do?

Sincerely,

Twittered Out in Toronto

 

Dear Twittered Out-

Fear not. Twitter is used by millions throughout the world in all time zones. However- it does make sense for you Tweet during business hours. I advise using HootSuite- the ultimate Twitter Tool Box.

This is another free application that will allow you to manage your multiple accounts AND schedule your Tweets to post during optimal dates and times. For instance, if you would like to share info about an event that you will be participating in with your community- but feel you will be too busy to do so in real time, you can schedule your Tweet to post at the time you wish to share the information.

Posting a Tweet in Hootsuite is very simple, plus you can view any @replies to respond to or direct messages.  Hootsuite makes it very easy to reply and Retweet (a practice that is very valuable to building your network).

What I love the most about Hootsuite is it makes very simple to shorten a url if you wish to share a link with their ow.ly url shortener. When you use this wonderful tool- it enables you to pull stats and see how many people clicked on the url (useful information indeed!).

So Gentle Reader, it is not so difficult to share your updates and links with followers at the time and date of your choosing. With wonderful sites like HootSuite, even the busiest of Tweeple may find the time to utilize their accounts in Twitter.

Hope this Helps!

Sincerely,

The Web 2.0 Fear Specialist

 

Got a social media question or fear to overcome?

Email: amy@webmarketingtherapy.com (Please include WMT Question in the Subject Line)

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Comments:

  1. Kate
    (June 18th, 2009 at 6:46 pm)

    Hey Amy,
    Thank you so much for recommending HootSuite! We’re thrilled you use, and support our services. If you ever have any questions, please let us know. You’re the best! Kate.

  2. Amy Dunn
    (June 19th, 2009 at 5:15 pm)

    Kate-

    Thanks for reading the post (so flattered)! I am such a fan of Hootsuite. I log in every day to manage my Twitter usage- honestly; you guys make it very easy to do! Thanks for the great work that you do!

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