Twitter 101 - Everything you need to know about using twitter as your secret ninja weapon on fubar.

We know you wise fubarians are always looking for a way to maximize your fubar experience. With that in mind, we have brought in twitter to compliment your account. Next to your status, you will see a link to your twitter account. Using this you can quickly update twitter along with your status; helping to bring people back to your fubar page and giving you a broader reach to communicate your message! The opportunities are endless! Bring in your peeps, advertise your new photos, ask for leveling help, etc……it has all just gotten easier and faster. On top of that, we will also be running promos on the fubar twitter account that you can access only from there. There are so many ways that twitter can compliment your fubar account, and  I am certain you will be teaching us a few thing as soon as you get it wired!  

Commonly asked Questions or Bitching!

Why do I need a another stinkin’ account?

Your twitter account should and will directly compliment your fubar page. Last week we activated the feature where you can update your status to twitter with one easy click. The following are ideas that I have seen fubar users utilize their twitter account for!

1. Promoting lounges
2. Asking for help to level
3. Professing love to another user
4. Promoting a contest
5. Begging for fubucks, rates, etc
6. Showing off new photos
7. Announcing an upcoming happy hour
8.  I know those wheels are turning….the next best idea is yours!

I don’t know anyone on twitter. Why would I just sign up if no one I know is there?

I can guarantee you that if you set up a twitter account right now and keyword search fubar, fubartweets or ilovefubar1, you will see all the usual suspects. I am absolutely certain they will be happy to follow you when you follow them.
How do I follow someone and what is the point?
Following people on twitter is a lot like being able to see alerts on fubar. You will then be able to follow their updates and see what they have to say. If you follow @fubartweets, you will get all the latest greatest news as it breaks!

What is a tweet?

A tweet is a 140 character message that you post. Basically it’s fancy jargon for you posting your message.

What is a re-tweet or RT?

This is a no brainer. People re-tweet other people’s messages. Because of the 140 character limit, RT is the call sign that the post is a re-tweet. Often times you will see RT @fubartweets ………… This just means the post is a Re-Tweet of fubarttweets.

What are all the stupid little signs for i.e. # @?

The @ sign when used in a tweet @fubartweets serves as a active link to your twitter page when you are on twitter. The # is a hashtag and will helps people find you when they do a keyword search. I always hashtag #fubar when I post. You may want to hashtag #fubar and then @yourname to help people find you.

What is the friggin point! It just sounds like a bunch of extra work?

If you do not see the value in having a tool like twitter to help promote yourself or your cause, then maybe it is not for you. Your twitter page is a great place for you to drive more rates, meet new people or ask for whatever it is you need. The best comparison I can give is twitter is like a bulletin board on steroids. You choose what you want to see or who sees what. This is a great tool for those who have great ideas, know how to play the game and are leading the way.

Do  I use my phone or can  I use my computer?

This is the magic of twitter. You can use a mobile phone and a computer. Whatever tickles your fancy!

For Ninja Twitter Users Only!

Twitter is pretty basic in its functionality. Check out some of the complimentary programs that make the whole Twitter experience way more fun. Here are just a few.
www.hootsuite.com
www.tweetdeck.com

What is a link shrinker?

Often times you will see these crazy little shortened links. Because twitter only allows 140 characters, link shrinkers have become the norm. Don’t be scared of them. They will save your butt when you run out of space.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I was twit-illiterate once too. I am learning every day. Now it is time to get back to business. Be sure to check out the contest we are running. The winner will get one day in the SPOTLIGHT!  Follow @fubartweets and you will learn everything you need to know to win!