So as Google and Microsoft sign deals with Twitter, now is the time to start becoming a little smarter at getting found in “real-time” searches. Basically it boils down to staying in the “real-time” conversation for relevant topics that people are searching for.

Top tips for Twittering (or other social media chit-chatting) include: using keywords, talking about current events, having lots of followers, starting conversations and getting responses.

It’s like having a conversation with a massive community of people and trying to get as many people interested in what you have to say as possible. Chatterbox away…but keep it relevant.

Expect to hear more about “real-time” searches in future blogs.