Build Links and Connections by Going Local on Twitter
Going local is the most effective way to build links. People are most likely to be interested to cover local event or start-up and link back. Thus, when starting a new link building campaign, make sure you’ve made the most of your local blogs, forums and newspapers.
Twitter is a great tool to find folks covering local events. By going local on Twitter you will both build long-lasting relationships with local bloggers and journalists and get numerous local links.
Let’s discuss some ways to search for local bloggers on Twitter:
Advanced Search:
Twitter advanced search allows to search for Tweets near the specified place (near:) or within the set distance from any area (within:).
Using Google advanced operators may also help – search [site:twitter.com keyword location] to see the list of Tweets mentioning your location.
Local Twitter Tools:
Twitter Local is the desktop application that takes a location (postal code or a state), together with a mile radius, and creates an RSS or XML feed with Tweets from that area.
ChirpCity.com: for any specified location the tool will display most recent Tweets near the location and most recent Tweets about the location.
NearbyTweets.com searches for Tweets from the location as well as for members Twittering from the location (kudos for the find: hyperlocalblogger.com).
Local Twitter directory:
Local Twitter Directory lists weekly and monthly local Twitter members, local hashtags and URLs linked from local Tweets.
Do you know of any other ways to build local links with Twitter? Let’s discuss them!
Ann Smarty
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Awesome post! I’m always looking for new twitter tools and was just discussing the use of local twitter search on a webinar last week.
I’m adding chirpcity.com to my list, thanks alot.
Local search on twitter is awesome, topical search is awesome period when it comes to twitter and building the right connections.
thanks.
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Great stalker tool
Loren Baker Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Thanks Michael, we love stalking on Twitter to build linking partnerships
ah ha, killer local seo tip! I somehow missed Matt McGee’s post about it but found it here instead, searching on twitter, no doubt.
Going local on twitter is indeed a great way of meeting a more targeted audience for your business!
I personally use Tweetie on my iPhone. It uses the GPS module of the iPhone to localize twitter if you wish.
Loren Baker Reply:
April 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been looking to buy an iPhone (or a new Blackberry Storm) and this seems like another reason to do so
That’s so cool. I had no idea you can pull geotargeted searches out of twitter. I’m not sure about link building but I did find somebody selling some good cubs tickets!
If you live in a noteworthy place, you can also use a hashtag for your location and may find some of the ‘movers and shakers’ in the locality. For example, I check out #vancouver each morning just in case.
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Twitter is a great tool, thanks for the information. Here is the link for “Best Twitter Tools” featured on CNN http://www.thepicky.com/internet/best-twitter-tools/
that’s cool, but i agree kinda stalking… also great when you have an iphone with an twitter app and get lost and can ask strangers who live in the area how to get home.
Great tip Ann, didn’t know about the local search operators on Twitter, will certainly be checking it out.
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very good information about twitter for local search optimization.
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This is a really great tool for geo targeting customers. I just tried it an it seemed a little buggy but I’m sure it will get fine tuned eventually.
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Fantastic idea! I have never thought of building links with the locals. I guess I will see how that works out. With all the worldwide access it is easy to forget your neighbors.
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I suppose I never really thought about trying to get local links for my Ameriplan Blog, let alone using Twitter. Great info, thank you!
Good tool for Twitter local. I bookmark these tools. Thanks.
Wow, Great information. I was really thinking the same thing about twitter before. Will surely check it soon. Thanks
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I have a friend who is trying to develop an app for Twitter so that he can narrow down his followers based on their location. In his specific situation he thought it would be nice to know which of his followers were in Atlanta as he thought he’d try to reach out to them when he was at StomperNet.
Personally, I love to connect with other local people and don’t think it stalking at all!
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Chirpcity looks pretty dang cool. I’ve got to check that out. And… I should be on Twitter more than I am. Thanks for the great info!
Twitter is extremely useful in local link building. It is often overlooked by the flashier social media sites but it gets the job done without all the fluff.
Twitter always be excellent platform for local businesses to send information out. Thx for all the great info and links.
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