Sometimes the hardest part of adding something new to any marketing campaign is simply the fact that people don't know how to begin. With Social Media moving as rapidly as it is, businesses need to begin getting serious with their Online presence. Whether you're goal is to use specific platforms to promote sales, use it as a customer service tool or to become the leader within your industry; one thing will always be the same for everyone.... You have to create an account. I am going to walk you through the basic steps to setting up a Twitter account. In future blog posts we'll go more in-depth with strategies and ways to utilize the platform.

Step 1
Visit twitter.com.

Step 2
Follow the instructions to create a new account.

Step 3
Choose your username (Twitter handle) and make sure all other information is correct.

Step 4
Twitter will suggest users for you to follow. You do not have to choose anyone from this list if you don't want to.

Step 5
Choose topics/keywords to find new people to follow.

Step 6
Click the Twitter logo to go to your timeline.

Step 7
a) Make sure you confirm your email.
b) Compose your first Tweet. Let everyone know that you're new.

Step 8
a) Upload an image - if you're using Twitter for your business use your logo.
b) Add your name (business name)
c) Where are you located?
d) Do you have a website? Link it here. If not, what about Facebook?
e) You have 160 characters to explain/describe who you are and what you do.

Stay tuned for more Twitter and other Social Media Marketing tips...