Social networking site Twitter can be a valuable tool for those in the translation industry. The service offers a means for translators to get in direct contact with potential clients all over the globe; in addition, Twitter provides an excellent opportunity to network with other translators. Read on for some useful Twitter tips for translators:
- Before you set up your Twitter account, think about your goals for using the service. Craft your Twitter profile with these goals in mind; other users will determine whether to follow you based on what you’ve written in this brief biography.
- Always be sure to post a link to your website, blog or other social media profile, such as LinkedIn, in your Twitter bio.
- Seek out engaging people to follow, whether they are other translators, translation agencies, people who live close by, or those with the same interests as you.
- Prior to jumping in with your insights, take a bit of time to listen to the buzz of conversation around you. Once you begin tweeting, limit yourself to a maximum of five tweets per day until you get a feel for the service.
- Last but not least, make your tweets interesting! While Twitter is an excellent tool for promoting your translation services, it shouldn’t be the only way you use the site. Share information and ask questions – get involved in the conversation!
