Twtvite Updated – Sleek New Features

Twtvite has gone through a major update since I used it last.  In fact, I’m so impressed that I wanted to share with you here.  “Twtvite” (pronounced Twit-vite) allows you to easily create and share tweetups with your followers on Twitter (and beyond).  You can create a tweetup on the fly or plan one well in advance.  If you haven't planned a tweetup before, you may want to read this post first.

In the past, you could add a logo and small banner to your Twtvite event invitations, but the rest of the invite was pretty generic. I’m sharing a screenshot of the tweetup I just created on their upgraded site, plus details on the upgrades below.  If you’re in Charleston, be sure to join us for the September Charleston Ladies Who Lunch tweetup on 9/14 (info).

Click photo above for full-size look

Twtvite Features I love:

• Customizable background adds a sleek look – upload your own or use your twitter background.  I matched the background below to the background from the Charleston Ladies Who Lunch website.  Great for branding!

• Nice, wide header across the top – perfect for your logo or just about anything (measures 940 pixels wide by 100 pixels tall for those designing the graphics)

• Large event photo (600 pixels wide) space just below the header – Perhaps my favorite part! What a difference it makes…
• Event hashtag prominently placed in red (top right) – love it

• Easy RSVP options (plus feature to RSVP for others who may not be on Twitter)

• As always, great Google map, RSVP count and (perhaps new?) invite views

• This was there before, but I still love the event “wall” – a play on Facebook, but still nice!

Ready to create your own Twtvite? Just visit www.twtvite.com and login with Twitter. Then, follow the simple steps to create your event in minutes. (Tips on planning a Tweetup here).  I use the free version and it has served me well.

Laura is a marketing professional and blogger who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or  RSS. Laura can also be found on Twitter (@LauraCatherineO), Facebook, and LinkedIn.

 

Photos and Rollcall from Today's #ChsLadiesWhoLunch #Tweetup

What fun the #ChsLadiesWhoLunch had at our lunch tweetup today! We saw some new faces and got to know each other a little better over a delicious meal at Five Loaves Cafe in Mt. Pleasant.

Melissa & Amanda

The "Charleston Ladies Who Lunch" group has made some exciting moves since our last tweetup.  We continue to use the #ChsLadiesWhoLunch hashtag on Twitter, and rolled out an official Twitter account for us gals!  You can find us at @ChsLadiesLunch on Twitter.  If you've attended a #ChsLadiesWhoLunch tweetup, you're on the official Twitter list for @ChsLadiesLunch here.  Be sure to follow the list and follow each other!  For those of us who aren't tweeting away yet, we also have a home on Facebook. Our website launched last week, www.CharlestonLadiesWhoLunch.com.

Rollcall from today's lunch!
Here's a rundown of the ladies who lunched with us today, as well as a little info about each of us.  If you missed our lunch today, we hope to catch you at one of our upcoming tweetups! Be sure to follow @ChsLadiesLunch or "like" our Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

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Melissa Kovacevic of @MKCallConsult
Twitter bio: Contact Center/#CustServ Training & Ops Improvement; Enjoy Soc Media; Would love to help your business grow & retain customers. Website: http://www.socialoomph.com/profiles/mkcallconsult

Amee, Vera, and Stephanie

Liz DeLoach of @LizDeLoach and @SocialStrateg
Twitter bio: Marketing professional. Les Mills fitness coach, married 40 something mom of 2. Politically savvy. The heart of America! Website: http://www.socialmediawiz.biz

Laura Mixon-Camacho of @lauramcamacho
Twitter bio: Public Speaking and Media Coach. Fearless leader of Mixonian Institute dedicated to getting out your brilliance in a bigger way.
Website: http://mixonian.com

A new face! Amee Davison of @MKwithAmee
Twitter bio: I am a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. In Mary Kay we focus on enriching women's lives one face at a time!
Website: http://www.ameedavison.com

Sherry & Laura O.

Andra Watkins of @AndraWatkins
Twitter bio: business growth strategist...(www.positusonline.com) speaker... writer...(wacky writing at andrawatkins.com) lover of life...
Website: http://andrawatkins.com

A new face for lunch (she's joined us for a happy hour) Vera Thomas Hannaford of @vhanna26
Twitter bio: Obsessed knitter, crocheter, NFL and pro cycling fan, who also loves music, documentaries, science, fashion, Hello Kitty, and tweeting about it all.
Website: http://vhanna26.typepad.com

Amanda Bunting Comen of @amandabc and @c4womenchas
Twitter bio: Mom, pet lover, webmistress, program coordinator at @c4womenchas, @CofC alum, social media maven, diva of details, freebie, sample and coupon junkie.
Website: http://c4women.wordpress.com

Laura M. & Andra

Sherry Swift of @sherryannswift
Twitter bio: Fun loving former Southern California girl who's a Realtor selling homes in Charleston SC. Loves the beach, hanging out downtown, working out,coffee & my hubby!
Website: http://charlestoncoastaltocountry.com

Sarah Nielsen of @smichnie and @fleetlanding
Twitter bio: Board member for @wmdcharleston, SMD & Jill of all trades for @fleetlanding, self-proclaimed foodie & adventurous taster.
Website: http://thefleetreport.wordpress.com/

Vera & Laura M.

Kelly Thiel of @kellytpottery
Twitter bio: artist & sculptor, mother, wife in Charleston, SC just trying to have fun and get it all done in this one lifetime!
Website: http://www.kellythielstudio.com

Stephanie & Sarah

Stephanie Davis of @agentinthecreek
Twitter bio: Stephanie Davis is a wife and mother who helps people buy and sell real estate in Charleston, SC.
Website: http://agentinthecreek.com

Myself, Laura Otero of @LauraCatherineO and @Dreamy_Design
Twitter bio: Marketing Professional / Graphic & Web Designer in Charleston, SC. Loves: Art, Making jewelry (@dreamy_design), Blogging, @ChsLadiesLunch

Laura M. & Andra

Website: http://www.StrategicOnlineMarketingWorks.com  
Until next time!
Be sure to follow @ChsLadiesLunch or "like" our Facebook page to stay up-to-date (like button below).  Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Kelly & Liz

Laura Catherine Otero is a marketing professional and blogger in Charleston, SC who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or  RSS. Laura can also be found on Twitter (@LauraCatherineO), Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

Photos from Today's #LadiesWhoLunch Tweetup in Charleston, SC

Twitter has truly changed the way I do “life”.  I just can’t say enough about the wonderful people I have met through the beauty of a “tweet”! It’s something I’ve talked about in this place before.  In fact, I’m passionate enough about Twitter that I blog about it each and every Tuesday, during our “Twitter Tuesdays” together.

Today’s Charleston “Ladies Who Lunch” Tweetup (view Twtvite) has me on cloud nine.  There were SO many wonderful, talented ladies.  Most (if not all) were entrepreneurs/biz owners, to boot!

This is the third “Tweetup” I’ve helped organize.  The first was with the Etiquette Expert, last summer.  Then we had such fun at Taco Boy just a few months ago.   The best part was how the Tweetup naturally came into place.  Liz, Melissa, and I planned on getting together for lunch.  We decided to invite a few tweeps to add to the fun.  Then it grew. And grew.  We ended up with 17 ladies today! Talks have already begun for a #ladieswhosip #tweetup (whether it be tea or cocktails, smile).

R-L: Susan, Elizabeth, SimplyTopaz, Sherry

Jeni, Sarah, Liz, Melissa

Charlotte, Alesya

Leslie, Laura, Kelly

Jeni, Andra, Sarah

Elizabeth, Laura

I’d like to share a “roll-call” of sorts, showcasing each of the wonderful ladies who joined us today.  If you were there, be sure to follow each of these great ladies, if you aren’t already! If you missed it, don’t worry…we’ll catch you next time, and look forward to it!

Chs #LadiesWhoLunch Roll Call:

Elizabeth of @ChsRealEstateCx ~ www.TheCharlestonRealEstateConnection.com

Melissa of @MKCallConsult ~ www.mkcallcenterimprovement.com

Alesya of @Alesya ~ www.AlesyaBags.com

Stephanie of @AgentInTheCreek ~ http://agentinthecreek.com

Liz of @LizDeLoach / @SocialStrategies (co-organizer) ~ http://socialmediawiz.biz/

@SimplyTopaz ~ http://simplytopaz.com

Andra of @AndraWatkins ~ http://www.positusonline.com and http://andrawatkins.com/

Charlotte of @charlotteephoto ~ http://charlotteelizabethphoto.com

Jeni of @SeaStarArts ~ http://seastarartsblog.com/

Laura of @LauraMcamacho ~ http://mixonian.com

Sherry of @SherryAnnSwift ~ http://charlestoncoastaltocountry.com

Sarah of @DodelineDesign ~ www.dodelinedesign.com

Sandy of @SandyWilder ~ www.LESSllc.com

Susan Lorance (we'll get her on Twitter soon enough!)

Kelly of @kellyTpottery ~ www.kellythielpottery.com

Laura of @LauraCatherineO (myself, also @dreamy_design)

Leslie of @GrillCharmer ~ http://www.grillcharms.com

I have noted a few qualities that I believe my twitter friends seem to have in common.

~ My Twitter friends are upbeat, outgoing, and overall go-getters. I know this because they greet the world each day and engage in thoughtful, thought-provoking, witty, fun conversations. Who doesn’t love that?!
~ My Twitter friends are more likely to live for today…more likely to meet up for dinner, an event, or just about anything else…spontaneous is the word I’m looking for here.
~ My Twitter friends are quick to offer help, whether it’s a tip, link, referral, or advice in general

With the convenience of Twtvite and the use of a special hashtag (#ladieswholunch), we were able to organize, invite, and get the word out in a matter of minutes.  That’s just one of the many things I find super-handy about Twitter.  Imagine the time and preparation that would have been required for a more typical event or mixer?  You just can’t beat the viral and low-fuss nature of the Tweetup!

Laura Catherine Otero is a marketing professional and blogger in Charleston, SC who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or  RSS. Laura can also be found on Twitter (@LauraCatherineO), Facebook, and LinkedIn.