Mrs. Mecomber's Scrapbook Talking technology, computers, and the Internet… for the average computer user

I’ve been on Twitter for a good two weeks, and already I’m “speaking the language.” And I’m discovering that a healthy roster of followers gets the attention of affiliates, marketers, and advertisers (not to mention that you get to meet and know some really neat people!). Therefore, Twitter is becoming more diverse, as people look for ways to monetize their accounts; it is a very, VERY difficult task, I think. But without a doubt, what necessary (whether you monetize anything or not) is gaining a large and diverse group of “followers,” or those who await with baited breath your every TWEET!

Well, it’s not THAT exciting. But having a lot of followers is neat. If nothing else, you feel great because you’re so popular! And if you’re trying to monetize your online social networking, well, you just can’t do it without a following.

I’ve come across various schemes, ploys, and Twitter groups that help you promote yourself and gain more followers. Such is the new group, Huge Following. This is from their website:

Huge Following helps you get more Followers on Twitter. To Join: Login via the Twitter Login box above and then Follow 20 Random Regular Users and All VIP Users. You are then added to Huge Following and everytime someone logs in, you have a chance of appearing as one of the random 20 accounts that they must follow. If you want to be added EVERY time someone logins in, then buy a VIP package and you will be added every single time! Login to your account to find more information about VIP Accounts.

Sounds reasonable. A Regular Account is free, so for the average Twitterer (like me), it’s a great way to get the word out about what wonderful and inspiring tweets you toot. And if you are serious about becoming a master Twitterer, the VIP program has what it takes. It will be interesting to see how Huge Following develops. Let me know if you decide to join. We can follow each other.