The Ultimate Pimping Profile

The Single Most Effective Way to Attract Tons of Follows in Record Time.
The Annoying Reality

1. Why do some people have thousands of followers (like me)? While others are plain ignored.


2. Celebrity. When you’re famous,you get followers.


3. Ask @mchammer, @therealbritney and @stephenfry.


4. But what if you don’t have a name (like me)?

The 7 Deadly Sins of Twitter

1. NO PHOTO! (Geez).


2. Uninteresting tweets.


3. Generic bio.


4. Boring background.


5. 317 name.


6. Snobbery.


7. Unbalanced ratio.

The Power of the Profile

1. Survey says the main reason for following is a compelling bio (67%) and good tweets (30%).


2. Everything else does not make a difference.


3. Although these 2 are the most important, tackling all 7 will make sure you’d capture prospect’s attention.


4. But before talking bio and Tweets...

The Power of the Name

1. Your Handle is the thing people see the most, so it must be CHOSEN WITH CARE!


2. No ed1435, lisa419, john346... Those are the handles spammers use.


3. Real Name.


4. If already taken, use a Benefit-Driven nick.


5. @emailcopywriter, @leadsking, @barefoot_exec

Your Pretty Picture...

1. WORST SIN: No photo.


2. You look like a spammer and will be ignored.


3. Professional photo. Artistic shot.


4. Cartoon avatar.


5. If you’re hot, flaunt it.

WIP Secret to the Perfect Bio

1. WIIFM. What benefit do I get if I follow you?


2. Intrigue. Hmmm, this one makes me curious. I want to find out what he/she’s about.


3. Personality. This person seems a lot of fun, or edgy, or unique.


4. ALL IN 160 CHARACTERS.

WII FM - Tune in to Their Ears

1. What kind of tweets are you promising them?


2. Are they tips, tricks, advice or secrets?


3. “Marketing tips and tricks.”


4. “Dog training secrets.”


5. Tell them how their lives will improve after following you.

The Agatha Christie Principle

1. Mystery breeds interest.


2. Promise something tantalizing, forbidden, out-of-reach and prospects will follow.


3. Naughty Nickname.


4. High Priest of Mischief. Master of Marketing Mayhem. Puller of Heartstrings and Pursestrings


5. Instant USP.

Hey Mr. Personality...

1. What makes you human?


2. Are you a dad, a mom?


3. What makes you readily identifiable with your prospect?


4. Tone of bio matters. If you’re extroverted, shout it out.

...The Rest

1. Backgrounds => http://twitterbacks.com, http://tweetbacks.com, http://twitterpatterns.com <= My Fave


2. Snobbery => Follow everyone that follows you. Reply everyone that talks to you.


3. Unbalanced Ratio => Pace Your Following.