RSS to Twitter Script
Writing content every single day and posting it to Twitter can be demanding, but there is an automated system that can help reduce the burden. However, it should only be used to augment personally written content and not to replace it altogether.
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The Importance Of Twitter Content
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Today, many use the social power of Twitter to build a presence or a brand on the internet. However, cultivating a large number of Twitter followers depends on creating quality content every day. This is demanding if done manually, but there is an automated method that works great.
Setting Up RSS Feeds
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The first step in creating automatic Twitter content is to set up a really simple syndication (RSS) feed. This can be done by setting up a Google Alert. Any keyword can be selected and the alert can be sent to a feed instead of an email address.
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Shortening URLs For Twitter
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The next step is to take the feed URL, which will be extremely long and shorten it for use in Twitter. This can be done by setting up a free account with Bit.ly and entering the feed URL.
Setting Up Twitterfeed
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The final step is to set up an account with Twitterfeed. Enter the user name and password of the Twitter account and then set up the Twitterfeed by entering the shortened URL feed from Bit.ly.
Turning The Twitter Content Crank
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To start generating content, simply activate the feed that was created in the Twitterfeed account. The feed has several options such as how often to send content and how much to send. The most effective way to use this system is to blend automated content along with personal content.
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References
- "Twitter Power 2.0: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time"; Joel Comm; 2010
- "Twitter Marketing For Dummies"; Kyle Lacy; 2009
- "Return on Engagement: Content, Strategy, and Design Techniques for Digital Marketing "; Tom Fricke; 2010
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