Twitip

By CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd. Follow her @CarolAnnB.

New kid on the twitter block? Then you’ll love this innovative list of twitter ice breaker tweet posts that open lines of communication…and beyond:

1. Adulation. If you want to follow a particular person, then you want to introduce yourself in a genuine approach. For example, if you are interested in following me, you might say something like: Hi @CarolAnnB – I really found your last post on twitter helpful. I’m following u now 2 get the latest twitter tips & related info. Thx!

Sincere flattery will get you into my good graces and on my TwitterExpress!  It’s also a great way for you to get recognition in a sea of endless followers.

2. Animal Attraction. Most people have respect for animals – dogs, cats, horses, monkeys, etc. If you have a pet story you’d like to share to introduce yourself to the twittosphere, use a one-liner that’ll attract potential followers like: Hi @eHorses – love ur horse avatar. What types of horses do u own? I’ve got a black foal named Hercules. He’s a real riot!

3. Poetry. Are you poet and don’t know it? There are plenty of poets and lyricists on twitter pining to meet like-minded writers. You don’t even have to be a poet, per say, but just share a love of reading prose, haiku, parodies, and acrostic verse, among others. As an ice-breaker tweet, you might draw a prospective follower with: #Haiku –> The moment two bubbles/ are united, they both vanish./ A lotus blooms. – Kijo Murakami (RT via @Haikuluv)

4. Comedy. Everyone loves a comedian…okay, most people love a comedian. If you’ve got a funny bone and you have the extraordinary ability to make people laugh, hop to it! You might also enjoy comedy; so a great post to attract a potential comedian to your twitter may go something like this: Hey @MagicMike – feelin’ kind of down, got something funny 2 inspire me?

5. Inspiration. In this economy, anyone could use a little encouragement, so inspirational quotes and passages are a super way to bring people to your twittosphere. If you’re at a loss for words, don’t sweat it. You can facilitate online quote sites like BrainyQuote.com – excellent source for uplifting sentiments.

Remember, when you shine your light brightly, even just a candle’s flicker, you’ll draw more light to you…and more positive followers as well!