I know Twitter is the new thing everyone once a part of but should I focus on Twitter even for my contracting site? Are there actual ways to reach out to those looking for a contractor?

-T

Hey Thanson,

Twitter can be a very powerful tool when used correctly, even for a contracting site.

In my view Twitter can work two ways

- You can built up a good following that helps to drive traffic to your web site
- You can use it as a news feed for people who visit your web site from other methods (i.e. Direct, from search, other backlinks etc) with the use of a Follow Me button on your site. In your situation you could be advertising available contracts (don't forget to link back to your web site to the relevant page for that contract).

The last thing is not to forget other social media and bookmarking sites to help promote your own site. Twitter is great, but its just one of many online tools out there.

Hope that helps for now?

Cheers
Ian

This is helpful Ian. It sounds like I shouldn't focus on one social media source, is this right in your opinion?

Absolutely correct

Different social media tools often have different audiences so if you ignore one of them you could be losing out on potential business. Cover as many bases as possible to ensure that you get the best out of your campaign. It may take a little bit more time and effort but in the long term I am confident it will be worth it.

Keep us up to do date with how you get on.

Cheers
Ian