The world of Twitter users is abuzz with news that the “king” of Twitter, Ashton Kutcher, may be overtaken by pop princess Britney Spears as she slowly starts to gain more followers than the uber-popular actor.

Why is this important? The article notes several reasons as to why this is happening, and it can serve as a valuable lesson on how to conduct your Twitter page, or more accurately, how not to. If you do start a Twitter page, it’s important to update it often, and it’s just as important to interact with your users.

After all, Twitter is an example of social networking, and if you don’t interact with your followers, they’ll go to someone who will.

Now, it’s not likely that many of us will see as many followers as Kutcher or Spears, but the principles are the same. Update your Twitter page often, and don’t bog down your followers with constant sales messages. Put some personality into your tweets, and if someone replies to you, asking a question, do your best to respond. This will show your followers that you know it’s not all about you.

While the Kutcher-Spears battle isn’t exactly the news of the hour, it can show the right way and the wrong way to run your Twitter page.

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