![]() If I don’t see your Tweets in my timeline, I probably won’t even notice, but if you are actively and purposely advertising on your website the fact that you haven’t Tweeted for a week, and are socially unengaged, that’s a huge turn off. You Can Appear Unengaged – Unless you are posting on Twitter on a regular basis (meaning at least 5 – 10 times a day), a Twitter feed on your website can make you appear like you dropped off the face of the earth.I will very likely never even take a second-glance at your widget. What I would rather see is what you are blogging about ( you are blogging, right?), or if you have a special offer, or if you are giving something away, or if you have an event coming up … something that engages me. There Are Better Elements To Put On Your Website – A Twitter feed on your website is, quite frankly, a waste of space.I may, however, do business with you if I build a two-sided relationship with you on Twitter (or other social network), but that is not going to happen because I see a widget on your website, it’s going to happen because you are producing (and Tweeting) content that I find valuable. I’m not going to do business with you just because you have a Twitter feed on your website. ![]() To engage in Social Media, you have to be on Social Media. Twitter Conversations Belong On Twitter, Not On Your Website – Viewing 3 or 4 one-sided tweets in a website widget does nothing to tell me who you are, either as an individual or a brand.It’s fairly easy to do, but should you do it? My answer is no. You have no doubt seen websites that have their Twitter feed embedded in their website, generally in the footer or sidebar. Twitter is a great place to connect, share information, and build relationships. If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I am a fan of Twitter.
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