Twitter Ranking Possible?
When I have been surfing the internet for the latest SEO news, I came across this unique list on how to rank in Twitter for a keyword entitled “5 Steps to Ranking #1 on Twitter“. But I’m wondering what does the author mean for ranking #1. Rank where? The Twitter directory? The search engine? or the top Twitter user list?
The author of the said article indicated five ways on how to ‘increase the ranking’ of a person. He cited the name, username, bio, account activity and number of followers. I agree with him that to be able to achieve maximum potential in Twitter, one must optimize a keyword in all these areas. But what he failed to point out is the different forms of search on Twitter.
Search on Twitter is not one-dimensional. It is not as direct as search engines. Twitter can be searched in various areas such as trends, hash tags, and directories. I think the author failed to point out in the area on which his tips will be more useful.
I also tried the effectiveness of Twitter in ranking in search engines. I have found out how personalities such as Britney Spears, TechCrunch and Kevin Rose have their Twitter profiles in the top 10 rankings when their name is searched.
I have also tried it on myself and yielded the same rankings.
With this, we can say that Twitter can contribute to ranking for certain brands. But how about keywords? I think this can be effective if you put keywords in your username or bio. With hashtag search, you will be associated with a particular term and you may build your credibility on a certain topic based on Twitter conversations. However, I have only tested the search engines on brand search and not on direct keyword search. As for directories, people can control the niche they are associated with because they can freely choose which categories should they belong to.
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[...] Twitter Ranking Possible? – When I have been surfing the internet for the latest SEO news, I came across this unique list on how to rank in Twitter for a keyword entitled “5 Steps to Ranking #1 on Twitter“. But I’m wondering what does the author mean for ranking #1. Rank where? The Twitter directory? The search engine? or the top Twitter user list? [...]
As twotter is increaisng in popularity Twitter search is set to become a marketing activitiy in itself. It will soon become common for businesses to focus on ongoing Twitter marketing to complement any existing Search engine optimisation camipaigns that might be in place.
yes this all seems good will do my own testing and post results
Fascinating, for marketing idea; will have to try to work out steps to Twitter ranking.
I am new to Twitter, but i found that Twitter is really good marketing tools especially to boost traffic to your site.
Cheers..
A few comments each day, and I’ve got people following me on Twitter. Twitter could be good for business!
To be no.1 ranked in twitter is important but the more important is how to get our article with a potential keywords be the first page in the search engine especially google.
yup i agree with you Twitter is a good site to get more traffic on your site.but your site should be rank on google also.
Tweeter is good for stars. Who cares about a nobody what is doing? I don’t, but maybe when britney spears get laid i care! .. anyway its a fake potential activity what she is writting there, is only to manipulate masses oppinion.
I found some twitter accounts that are ranking to very good keywords.
My main use of twitter is for affiliate marketing and I’ve seen several articles that says it’s a great way to earn money. Right now I’m on the way of gaining followers and perhaps use my twitter account to sale stuffs on the net. But never heard of this article before, i’ll try optimizing my blog now using my twitter… your blog is really informative^^ bookmarked it now
Personally, I don’t see a point to trying to rank for a given keyword on Twitter. It’s not a search engine. It’s a social networking platform.
It’s more important to build up a strong following with loyal readers than to place yourself somewhere in the Twitter search.
Personally I’d not want to put effort into promoting a website that you don’t have control over. Twitter could be bought out / changed / go bust and all your hard work would be wasted. Surely it’s better to promote your own domain name / website that you ultimately have control over?
I’m embarrassed to say I have never used Twitter before when I am a university student studying Information Technology. I thought it was just people sending updates to followers on what they are doing, not sure how it can be used for SEO or gaining more traffic for your site. I guess I’ll have to sign up for it and take a closer look.
I have a feeling tweeter will be big in a year or two
I am wondering if anyone out there has had success with this method. I better go try it for myself. But, wouldn’t it be easier to rank high with a blogspot blog and use a link to promote to your main site. Blogspot blogs tend to get favored by google. Or is it just me?
The area on which his tips will be more useful is very important because it is the core of the whole information being given. I suppose twitter user may follow all the leads possible and check which one works best..though that is time consuming.
I thought it was just people sending updates to followers on what they are doing, not sure how it can be used for SEO or gaining more traffic for your site.It’s more important to build up a strong following with loyal readers than to place yourself somewhere in the Twitter search.
I thought it was just people sending updates to followers on what they are doing, not sure how it can be used for SEO or gaining more traffic for your site.My main use of twitter is for affiliate marketing and I’ve seen several articles that says it’s a great way to earn money.
since twitter is realtime search, the tweets which are new are ranked higher if you are searching twitter search. So no point SEOing that part. If talking about brands, then yes twitter results do get a ranking in google. Not sure if we can use it to our advantage.
Somehow i agree with Reshadat