Twitter is the second-most popular social media outlet, giving businesses another option for promoting their brands and events. Gaining followers is the Holy Grail of tweeting, but how do you woo and keep followers? Here are several tips. 1. Keep your tweets relevant. While it’s perfectly acceptable to tweet an occasional cute photo or a post about […]
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