Earlier today, we posted a video of our CEO discussing how affiliates could use twitter. Of course, this was more at a strategic level, so we thought we’d add a few tactical tips for affiliates who are seriously considering leveraging the medium for business purposes. So here you go:

1. Use TweetDeck: this is a desktop client that allows you to filter, manage, and monitor multiple conversations at once. For affiliates, it’s worthwhile checking out because it will let them effectively participate in (1) the affiliate marketing community, (2) the community of consumers they target, and (3) their network of personal friends. This way they can make business contacts, reach out to consumers, and still keep in touch with those closest to them.
2. Get the TweetMe Wordpress Plugin: whether you blog about affiliate marketing or about the products/services you promote, this a great plugin for Wordpress blogs that tweet a link to you latest blog post to whatever Twitter account you choose.
3. Check out the Affiliate Twit List: just like the affiliate AIM list and affiliate Skype list, this is a list of some of the biggest names in affiliate marketing who are on Twitter. It’s a great way to find interesting people to follow, connect with, and learn from — and then you can manage your conversation with them through TweetDeck!

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