Since Twitter exploded onto the scene just over three years ago, it has grown to an impressive size and is now one of the most influential social media tools available online. For Web Designers, the advantages of implementing and embracing Twitter on a website are fast becoming an important consideration.
Throughout our own Twitter profile, we update on the latest web design industry news and offer website design tips to our followers (Visit our Twitter Profile).
Recently, we shown you How to Add a Twitter Widget to your Website, but in-fact, throughout the internet there are many Free Twitter Resources available online to Web Designers which can build upon and develop a websites Twitter profile even further.
TWITTERFEED
If your Website or Blog features an RSS Feed, using Twitterfeed you can sync up your RSS feed so that your Twitter profile is automatically updated everytime you make a post/update. It’s a great tool for website designers who are looking to keep a more active Twitter profile with ease.
RETWEET BUTTON
http://www.tweetmeme.com/about/retweet_button
For Blog readers, it’s likely that you’ll be familiar with TweetMeMe’s popular ‘ReTweet’ button. Using this service, Twitter users can easily recommend & promote articles to their friends. Implementing a ‘ReTweet’ button is as simple as a line of code, and TweetMeMe even offer a handy WordPress Plugin.
TWITTERCOUNTER
http://www.twittercounter.com/
TwitterCounter is a simple free service that allows to you to publicly track and keep statistics on a Twitter profiles current Followers, Friends & Updates including future predictions and possible trends.
MAGPIE TWITTER ADVERTISING
If you’re interested in revenue generation, Magpie is an advertising provider that works exclusively with established Twitter users. Paying via affiliate earnings, it’s a fantastic tool to explore.
For even more Web Designers resources, check out my article on Essential Online Tools for Web Designers or alternatively watch our latest Web Design Video Blog on 10 Tips for Dreamweaver Users.
That’s all for now!
