Jaiku

What is microblogging?

Microblogging is a type of blogging similar to Twitter. You can share links, images, quotes and general information about your website(s). Mico blogging gives customers a little window into the person behind the business.

• Go to Jaiku
• Click on Join Now
• Fill out the form
• Click on Sign Up – this will take you to a log in page.
• Log in --Once you log in you will be directed to a new Jaiku window that says you have 3 steps to complete.
• Click on Start Add your photo or a picture you prefer
• Chose the option of being able to send messages from your cell phone. If you know how to send a text message from your phone you will need to send a text message to 30300. The text message should read
  Sign in {your screen name}{password}
  Click on Send
• Add your friends and contacts from your email
• Click on Start using Jaiku

Don’t forget to confirm your email address.

Here are a few tips to help you get started with micro blogging.

Build a Strong Network of Friends

Post updates to your website

Fill out your mico blogging profile with your website and business information

Network / talk with other micro blog users

Be personal

Post quality links and resources

Add quality micro bloggers as a Friend / Follower

Invite contacts from your email or networking group

List your micro blog profile address to your business card

List your micro blog profile address to other communities you belong to such as MySpace.

10 Blogs to Write Today

I really like #1 and have thoughts of creating my own for a up coming posting.


From Entrepreneur.com


1. Write a tribute to your mentor.

2. Ask an insightful question, and let your readers write a post for you--via their comments.

3. Show your employees having fun.

4. Hold a contest for customers to win one of your products by answering a question in your post.

5. Give a tour of your office.

6. Post photos of customers using your products.

7. Join or start an internet meme--like posting eight things people may not know about your business; then ask other business bloggers to join in.

8. Highlight how you're giving back to your community.

9. Answer reader and customer questions.

10. Spread some link love to blogs you read and companies with which you do business.

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