Don’t Be Rude: Twitter Etiquette Tips That Woo
Do you know what to say when someone follows or retweets you on Twitter? What about when someone favorites your tweet?
Do you clutter your newsfeed with dozens of "thanks!" and risk annoying your other followers? Or is it OK to, well, do nothing?
It's easy to figure out how to use this chat-based social network (click, type, done!), but knowing how to make a positive impression every time you come in contact with people on Twitter can stump even the most well-intended of us.
In today's blog post I share my online etiquette advice with Lauren, the author of the beautifully wise blog Breathe & Nourish. She writes:
Hi Erika! I have a question as it pertains to Twitter etiquette. If I am mentioned or if someone talks to me, I do my best to always reply, just as I do every comment on my blog. I would also say I reply to about 80% of my retweets. But as a follower, I get annoyed sometimes when my feed is just filled with people thanking other people for following or for tons of retweets. I usually don't welcome new followers. Is this viewed as rude? Should I be welcoming each and every new follower? (Oh and what about favorites??) -- Lauren
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