How To Be a Better Person (via @Twitter)

Twitter

Even though keywords in your tweets are now showing up in Google’s real-time search results, people are still skeptical about the value of using Twitter.  Webcopyplus is here to tell you that in addition to increasing your social media ROI, Twitter can help make you a better person.  In fact, we’re going to show you how you can use Twitter to become a charismatic, hilarious, philanthropic superstar — without every having to leave the comfort of your glowing screen.

Socially Awkward? No Problem!

By following random fact generating Twitter accounts, you can arm yourself with a plethora of tools for breaking awkward silences.  Accounts like @OMGFacts and @Foodimentary, for example, offer daily tidbits of fascinating information to help you become an expert awkward silence buster.  Just make sure you’ve got the best ones saved as favourites in your mobile Twitter app so you don’t have to write them on your hand.

Some riveting conversation starters:

@OMGFacts
OMGFacts 2 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@Foodimentary
Foodimentary 2 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Be The Life of The Party

A wide selection well-known and lesser-know (but equally hilarious) comedians use Twitter.  Why not follow some of them to get daily jokes to try out on your friends at parties?  Just don’t forget to give credit where it’s due (or not, if you’re okay with being a joke stealer).

David Spade
David Spade Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Bad Banana
Badbanana Tim Siedell 1 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Rob Huebel
Rob Huebel 1 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

The Sulk
Alec Sulkin 2 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman 1 Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Keep Up With Current Events

News organizations all over the world are tweeting breaking news faster than they can print it.  So you can really be the first to know what’s going on in the world.  Depending on your political views and what you consider a credible news source, they’re tweeting the news you need to know as it happens.

@nytimes
New York Times Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@bbcbreaking
BBC Breaking Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@peoplemag
People Magazine Web Copywriter Blog Article

Find Out Famous People Are Just Like You

With more and more movie stars and well-known public figures turning to Twitter to connect with fans, it’s becoming alarmingly apparent that some of them don’t have their publicity teams pumping out tweets – they’re doing it themselves.  The best part about this is that they make spelling mistakes and say stupid stuff all the time just like you and me.  Reading their tweets can bring you a little bit of comfort that these people we put on pedestals are actually just regular folks too.

@THE_REAL_SHAQ
Shaq Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@johncmayer
John Mayer Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@taylorswift13
Taylor Swift Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Donate To Charity and Promote Worthy Causes

Add another dimension to your social media personal development by donating to charities and promoting worthy causes via Twitter.  By following the Twitter accounts of non-profit organizations, you can learn about how you can help make the world a better place, and teach a little something to your friends too.  Best of all, social media makes philanthropy easier than ever.  You don’t have to build a house in a third-world country to make a difference — it can be as simple as a click of your mouse.

@nonprofitorgs (a great resource for finding non-profits on Twitter)
Non Profit Orgs Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@WildlifeRescue
http://twitter.com/WildlifeRescue/status/12303228370

@greenpeaceusa
Green Peace USA Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

@RedCross
Red Cross Twitter Web Copywriter Blog Article

Find the Twitter Self-Help Plan that’s Best For You

If the above suggestions aren’t striking your interest, try searching a Twitter user directory like wefollow to personalize your feed according to your taste.  You’ll find endless lists of Twitter users separated into the above categories and more.

Got thoughts or stories about Twitter? Post a comment!

2 responses to “How To Be a Better Person (via @Twitter)”

  1. Carl says:

    Will Ferrell just joined Twitter…he’ll have to be on the next list. :) http://twitter.com/WillFerrell

  2. Kelly Brice says:

    Tracy Morgan is nuts!! Funny but nuts.

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