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New & Improved Twitter Profiles are on the way...5 Tips to Optimize yours.

The Twitter redesign has a lot of similarities to Facebook, not a bad thing. I for one, am glad they're rolling out a new look and feel for all us Tweeters. 

Their changes are being rolled out over the next few weeks, so if you haven’t received the new profile yet, be patient. 
TIP: New users will start with the redesigned profile, so if you don't have the patience to wait, create a new account and give it a try. 

Here's the scoop on what's to come:

• Larger profile photos. 400 pixels by 400 pixels, the same aspect ratio as before but with larger dimensions, so smile and say Tweet!
• Customizable header image. This main image spans the width of the browser, you can now upload a 1500 pixel by 500 pixel image. Your current header image might fit, just make sure you have enough resolution so it looks sharp.
• Best tweets. Tweets with the most engagement will appear in a larger text size inside your updates stream.
• Pinned tweet. Just like Facebook, you can pin one of your favorite tweets to the top of your profile page.
• Filtered views. When visiting someone else’s profile, you can choose how to view their tweets: tweets only, tweets plus replies, or tweets with photos or videos.
• Pinterest-style grid view of your followers, who you’re following, and your visual content.

TIP:  If you have a tweet that you want the world to see, do not start the tweet with an @ symbol. Twitter recognizes this as a reply to a larger conversation. Adding a period in front of the @ will solve that problem though. HAPPY TWEETING!

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When are the best times to post on LinkedIn?

To reach the largest number of users with your content avoid evenings, late afternoons, and weekends.
It only makes sense to publish when people are around. LinkedIn has found their busiest times to be morning and midday, Monday through Friday. 

That's not to say other times during the work week aren't going to work for you. These are just guidelines to help you achieve higher viewership, so give different times a try and test your success.

When others say bad things about you what should you do?

We may want to yell and scream, telling them it's not true. 

WILBUR SAYS:
Evaluate what they said, and if they have it all wrong: the real way to get back at them is to PROVE THEM WRONG!

Let’s be honest, we all get our panties in a bunch when hit with bad comments, especially if it’s not the truth.

Happy Spring! 5 things to do that will have a positive effect on you and your business.

"Let your past be your Spring-board, not your quicksand."

Steve Maraboli

We all wait for Springtime, that time of year when things grow, bloom and prosper. We should do the same thing. The cold days of winter at an end (hopefully) and we are ready to tear off those coats and GET OUT THERE!

Here are a few ways to GET OUT THERE that will have a positive effect on you and your business:
1. Attend a networking event. Go to it with a friendly open demeanor, welcome those you meet as if you are welcoming them into your home. Try it, it works!
2. Go out in the sunshine during the day to clear your head, even a few minutes can reset your attitude.
3. Find a group of people with common interests through Meetup, etc. When we surround ourselves with like-minded people we feel connected to others in a fun and positive way.
4. Exercise, I know I said that nasty 8-letter word, but getting those juices flowing can have a positive impact on your day. I get my 50 minute walk done in the morning, because I know once the day begins all good intentions of "getting to it later" fly right out the window.
5. Take your laptop outside and get some online business building done. Why not go to a coffee shop with a great outdoor patio? This way you won't feel so guilty huddled inside at your computer making connections on LinkedIn.

The future is in our hands and each day is a new opportunity to make it awesome.