When creating a Twitter profile, there are enough bio do’s and don’ts to make your head spin. It’s amazing, really – especially considering how limited the space is. But the brevity of it is what makes it SO important to get right. Every word will stand out – so will every typo.

It’s kind of nerve-wracking to think about it that way, hmm?

Before you fret over word choice though, we have some (more) helpful info to cram in your overburdened mind – and this stuff is kind of fun. We’re going to show you some popular Twitter profile photo options, which you can copy, ignore, relate to or laugh at. It’s Friday after all, you deserve a little mindcation (vacation for your mind. Yes, some words should not be combined.)

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Social media had its biggest-ever year in 2012, with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest each reaching new heights in size and importance.

So what are you doing to capitalise on this success in 2013? Does your business have a social media plan?

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You probably know that Twitter is a powerful communication tool, but many just don’t really get how to use it. If you want to master Twitter, you need to understand the Tao of Twitter – or the way it works.

So if you’re struggling, you should be thrilled to learn that Mark Schaefer wrote this book just for you (in a cosmic sense).

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Whether you’re a Twitter power user or a nervous neophyte, there are some words you’ve just got to know in order to interact on Twitter. We’ve compiled the essential Twitter dictionary so you can tweet with confidence, @mention frequently, and sift through your followers and friends without getting them mixed up.

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Have you updated your Twitter header image yet? Well, you should – you look silly (we’ve all noticed). And TwitrCovers offers fantastic (and free) photo options pre-sized for your uploading pleasure.

You’ll be amazed by how easy it is.

And even if you already have a cover image, you’ll want to check these out and consider downloading a better one. Trust us, they have an awesome selection.

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If you haven’t updated your profile cover photo yet on Twitter, you’ll benefit from reviewing a few tips on the topic first (trust us).

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Your brand has heard all these great things about social media. It sounds fantastic. The places you could go!

You excitedly register your company on LinkedIn, and grab your Twitter profile, Facebook Page, YouTube channel and Pinterest board. And heck, why not Google+ as well, just in case it actually takes off. Stranger things have happened.

Everything looks really, really plain, but that’s okay – you just have to upload all the images that each of these channels needs. So, uh, does anyone know the sizes for all of this stuff?

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When you set up a new website it can be tempting to bolt on every single social sharing button in existence – after all, you want to maximise traffic and exposure, and what better way to do this than by letting your visitors share your content any and everywhere?

This sounds like a good idea, but it’s actually a mistake. Not only do dozens of share buttons risk making you look a little desperate, but by giving your visitors too many options you can actually trigger choice paralysis – with so many possibilities available to them the decision becomes overly-complicated and, frustrated, they often end up choosing none. By giving them less choice, you’re actually far more likely to get the outcome you desire.

Moreover, the different social networks are popular with different types of demographics, and not all of them will have a general interest in your business. So how do you know which share button is right for you?

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Do you like birds? No, not just Twitter’s little blue bird and not Angry Birds (we already know you like those) – we mean real BIRDS. Do you like to find a nice spot to sit and silently watch birds do bird stuff in their natural habitats?

Neither do we. And fortunately, that is not a requirement to appreciate Twitter’s new field guide, released earlier today – though you should have at least a passing interest in the development side of the platform (or you may not find it very interesting).

And if you’re an Ornithologist you will appreciate it that much more as it pays homage to John James Audubon’sBirds of America.
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Twitter is a wonderful marketing, networking and lead-generating tool for new and seasoned freelancers. We’ve prepared a guide to Twitter for freelancers, so you can navigate the waters of @replies and lists to get ahead in your freelancing career.
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