100 Retweet Targets for Web Professionals

Mike Phillips — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:48:00 GMT

There's no question that Twitter drives website traffic. This is particularly true when one of your updates (blog post, special offer, etc.) is retweeted within the industry. And the effect is two-fold: You not only get a good dose of traffic to your site, but will also likely gain new Twitter followers as a result. This will help with future Twitter marketing and can even land you on other users' lists.

Also, take into account a September, 2009 study by Middleberg Communications and the Society for New Communications Research, that found 70 percent of journalists said they use social networks to assist in reporting - up from 41 percent the previous year. In all, social networks, including Twitter, can be a very powerful way to get your message and your brand in front of people who are seeking news stories and resources to share with their audiences.

With that in mind, Website Magazine conducted a little research to come up with a list of 100 Twitter accounts for Web Professionals to follow, and target as retweet prospects. This list is in no way scientific and it is not all based on the accounts' number of Twitter followers. In some cases, the account's willingness to retweet has been weighed along with total followers. We cannot guarantee that each account is an expert in the industry, or that they will follow you back - some will, but some will not. However, even if they don't follow you, consider an occasional "@" tweet to get their attention - just make sure it's a quality update that is relevant to their interests. The following list is in no particular order. Of course, you will want to start by following @WebsiteMagazine. Good luck.

BLOGGERS

twitter.com/shoemoney
twitter.com/SalesBlogcast
twitter.com/problogger
twitter.com/Scobleizer
twitter.com/copyblogger
twitter.com/TheNextWeb
twitter.com/ryan
twitter.com/socialcitizen
twitter.com/StartupPro
twitter.com/chrisharrington

MARKETING

twitter.com/adage
twitter.com/SocialMedia411
twitter.com/MarketingProfs
twitter.com/danschawbel
twitter.com/HarvardBiz
twitter.com/PublicityGuru
twitter.com/RickM
twitter.com/ducttape
twitter.com/eMarketer
twitter.com/JoeTrippi

SEO

twitter.com/dannysullivan
twitter.com/reelseo
twitter.com/SeanSEO
twitter.com/leahsoleil
twitter.com/briancarter
twitter.com/AussieSEO
twitter.com/SEOTipADay
twitter.com/fadisemaan
twitter.com/the_gman
twitter.com/theDukeOfSEO

INTERNET MARKETING

twitter.com/ShawnRobinson
twitter.com/ezyhelper
twitter.com/atniz
twitter.com/joshlam
twitter.com/AlexGoodall
twitter.com/Bullhunter
twitter.com/tomsebastiani
twitter.com/shawnafennell
twitter.com/Pat_Lorna
twitter.com/giaiphapso

PR

twitter.com/prnewswire
twitter.com/steverubel
twitter.com/Steveology
twitter.com/wearesocial
twitter.com/MagicSauceMedia
twitter.com/PublicityHound
twitter.com/Kathy_Johnson
twitter.com/ereleases
twitter.com/PressAbout
twitter.com/justinkistner

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

twitter.com/leeodden
twitter.com/BrandRepublic
twitter.com/iMediaTweet
twitter.com/larrybrauner
twitter.com/smmguide
twitter.com/ideas4rent
twitter.com/SocialNetDaily
twitter.com/socialmediamind
twitter.com/brandyou
twitter.com/jaybaer

DESIGN

twitter.com/smashingmag
twitter.com/DesignerDepot
twitter.com/inspiredmag
twitter.com/naldzgraphics
twitter.com/DesignNewz
twitter.com/designfollow
twitter.com/Design_Innovate
twitter.com/Reencoded
twitter.com/nishanjoomun
twitter.com/Minervity

AFFILIATE MARKETING

twitter.com/bigmouth_aff
twitter.com/affmeter
twitter.com/affiliatetip
twitter.com/MissyWard
twitter.com/webaffiliates
twitter.com/affiliatesummit
twitter.com/btabke
twitter.com/affiliateapps
twitter.com/affbuzz
twitter.com/robertbarry

TECH

twitter.com/kevinrose
twitter.com/google
twitter.com/LeoLaporte
twitter.com/Veronica
twitter.com/timoreilly
twitter.com/guykawasaki
twitter.com/engadget
twitter.com/mollywood
twitter.com/BBCClick
twitter.com/rww

WEBSITE MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS

Geno Prussakov: twitter.com/eprussakov
Bryan Eisenberg: twitter.com/thegrok
Tim Ash: twitter.com/tim_ash
Heather Lutze: twitter.com/Heatherlutze
Dante Monteverde: twitter.com/SEOcorner
Kim Krause Berg: twitter.com/kim_cre8pc
Ann Smarty: twitter.com/seosmarty
Karon Thackston: twitter.com/karonthackston
Jordan Kasteler: twitter.com/JordanKasteler
Cindy Krum: twitter.com/suzzicks

BONUS: BIG MEDIA

You might not stand much of a chance being retweeted by these, but it's worth a shot due to their sizable audiences.

twitter.com/cnnbrk
twitter.com/nytimesbits
twitter.com/Newsweek
twitter.com/BreakingNews
twitter.com/bbcbreaking
twitter.com/TechCrunch
twitter.com/huffingtonpost
twitter.com/WSJ
twitter.com/wired
twitter.com/nytimesbusiness

Stay up to date on the latest Internet trends:
Request a professional subscription to Website Magazine,
the most popular print publication on Web success.

'Net Features : retweet

100 Retweet Targets for Web Professionals