Then later in the evening you can catch me again on the 11:00 News on CBS Channel 8 (SD) with my favorite reporter Jeff Zevely; I’ll be chatting with him about How to use Twitter for Dating and Twitter-Dating & Twirting Do’s and Dont’s to ensure you snatch your romantic Twitter prospects and avoid getting “un-followed.”

Twitter is hot right now and if you’re not on it, you should jump on it! I’ve been recently turned on to it and I’m a big fan. It’s potential is amazing for networking and business, but of course I see the potential for dating as well given what I do! So I’ve come up with a list of tips for how to utilize it for finding love as well.

Why Twitter is Unique:

• You cannot search through dozens of profiles & photos the way you can on Facebook, Myspace, and online dating sites.
• So the relationships build & sought out are less superficial, and more about actual content and quality, not just based on people’s physical appearances.
• There’s a 140 character limit to what you can message or “Tweet.” This forces you to be concise and memorable. Great practice for learning how to pique peoples’ interest in few words.
• People’s guards are down because they are not in a typical singles “meat market” environment, and they don’t expect to get ‘hit on.’  They are there to build relationships.
• “Follow” me! My Twitter Username is TheeDatingCoach
• Seeing’ people on a continuous basis as you do in Twitter gives you ample opportunity to “Twirt,” (flirt)

How to use Twitter for Dating!

• There’s a rule in dating that states that the more times you see someone, the greater chance you’re going to like them, and the more potential there will be for a romantic connection. So use this to your advantage in Twitter and Tweet often and well, letting people and romantic prospects get to know you and your personality over time, then slowly taking things in a romantic direction with the ones you’re interested in and sending increasingly flirtier Tweets & Direct Messages.
• Create an interesting profile and Username, and throw a good photo up.
• Use the Twitter Search function and type in different words (called “tags”) to locate people who you may be interested in. Try typing in keywords like “San Diego,” or “hiking,” “surfing” or anything that you’re interested in. Then “Follow” those people that seem interesting.  Also search “single” and “dating” to try to find other singles.
• Browse through other people’s “Followers” too and follow anyone that looks interesting. Start building your network.
• Follow other dating experts who often Tweet great dating tips (Follow me; I Tweet daily dating & attraction tips – Twitter.com/TheeDatingCoach)
• Tweet interesting, relevant, useful or funny things on a daily basis, and people will start noticing you. Put links in your Tweets to interesting or funny videos or news clips, whatever.
• Bring something of VALUE to the table! Ask people how you can help them, or offer tid-bits of advice or tips to people, especially in areas that you have a lot of knowledge in.
• Don’t Tweet boring or mundane things often, like “I’m about to eat a nice sandwich.” That gets old quickly and people will “un-follow” you.
• Don’t directly hit on someone right off the bat like you might in other settings. This doesn’t work in Twitter! If you notice someone in your network that you like or find cute, offer something of value to her/him first, come at it from more of a friend or business standpoint (I noticed you’re into ___ I love that stuff too, we should talk sometime” or “I’d love to see how we can collaborate with our businesses somehow” or even, “Nice to see have another San Diegan in my network; where’s your favorite spot to surf/get a drink/golf/_____ around here?”) and so on….Then once that person starts getting to know you, you can start being flirtier with him/her.
• Check out different local “Tweet-ups”in your city (They are events where people can meet up with other Twitter-ers in person)
• Finally, to meet a whole bunch of other singles all in one place and time, attend my virtual “Tweed-Dating” (Speed-dating) and “Singles Mixers” on Twitter! I will be hosting these 1-2 evenings a week (usually Mondays and Thursdays), and they will be lots of fun! Follow me at TheeDatingCoach and sign up for my free newsletter so you can be informed of the days and times of upcoming ‘virtual’ singles mixers for different age groups, and instructions for how to enter them.

Yes, the week of May 4th – May 9th is officially ‘National Dating & Life Coach Recognition Week’…(You haven’t heard?) So in honor of the holiday, I decided I’m going to whip up a BIG campaign, one that I intend to seriously ‘Stimulate’ the economy in ALL areas. I’m calling it Date for a Cause ® And I’d really love it if you would participate! I need your help too.

My Campaign Goal for the week: To Create 1,000 Dates across the country – for a good cause!

WHAT does that mean? I mean that I want to pledge to stimulate at least 1,000 dates, starting here in San Diego, and trickling all across the US (and even further if I could)! I want to make these dates happen through several different vehicles of my Date Coaching & Advice: Through my daily Blog and Video Blog Tips I’ll be posting on my website each day, through Social Media outlets Twitter, Facebook & YouTube, and also through my one-on-one Date Coaching sessions I’ll be giving during the week at a VERY discounted rate (Sign up for yours here to reserve your spot!), and also through the help of YOU guys and other great Dating & Relationship Experts in other places in the country that will help spread the word and reach our goal! (If you’re a Dating or Relationship Expert and you’re interested in hopping on the campaign with me and being featured, contact me so I can give you the details)

HOW? It’ll be easy! Each of those 5 days (M-F) I’ll record & release a new set of Dating, Approaching & Attraction Tips targeting different key skills each day that that will make it as easy and even enjoyable as possible for every person to get or go on at least one date next week, whether you’re a girl or a guy. With our excellent dating tips, there should be no excuses not to!  I’ll be releasing the dating tips in the form of short 3-minute video clips and written blog posts each day next week right at 8:00am (PST); Find them here on my website, on Twitter and YouTube. Keyword to use when searching: “Dating Stimulus.” Through the effectiveness of our combined Coaching, Tips & Strategies, and the power of social networking & viral communication, with everyone spreading the word to all their different networks, getting just 1,000 people to set up dates should be easy to attain! 

Campaign GOAL: To get at least 1,000 people to go on or set up dates across the country. You don’t have to physically go on the date next week as long as you at least have asked them out and set the date, or have been asked out. And, you do NOT have to be single to participate! If you’re in a relationship, your “date” can be with your spouse or significant other. Because it’s so important that you still make time to date when you’re in a couple, too, which is a crucial key to long-lasting relationships that unfortunately a lot of people forget about!

How will the Dates be Counted? I will be posting up a simple form later this week that will be visible on my homepage so that people can easily update it if they have a date set up and it will keep a running tally.

WHY? Times are so tough right now economically, and this country needs a little lift… and a lot of love! Dating is good for the economy, it’s good for ourselves, and it’s beneficial to your married and relationship. Whatever it is that’s holding you back from dating – whether it’s shyness, finances, stress, lack of dating skills, or what have you, are just mental roadblocks and can be quickly overturned if you really want. Over the next week, myself and other great Dating & Life Coaches will give you strategies & tips that will show you how to get over all those roadblocks and get what you really want. So take this next week as your perfect excuse to make an effort, take action, and go after the love that you really want. PLUS…all the proceeds are going to a great cause. So get your mind off of whatever’s been stressing you back and let’s have some fun!

I’ll post more details in the next few days as I confirm everything, but here is my tentative schedule next week: May 4th-May 9th: National Dating & Life Coach Recognition Week! Make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter or following me on Twitter or Facebook in order to get the most up-to-date details.

Sign up for any or all of the events or activities above for the week by filling out the contact form below! In the message, please specify if you’re signing up to reserve your Date Coaching Session next week, (limited spots) or to sign up for my Teleseminar on Wednesday, or simply to request more info about the week and how you can participate. I will confirm with you once I receive your email. Thank you for participating, and please spread the word!

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