Twitsig is a Web-based service that allows you to display any of your favorite Twitter messages in image form. You can then use it in a Twitsig ad, as a signature line, or display it on a blog. The term 'twitsig' is a short nickname for "Twitter signature."

The Twitsig is a great way to get attention. It can be used as an attached-once signature line that can show off your latest updates (Tweets) to anyone you email and anyone set up to use your forums. Twitsig isn't just lines of text. You can mix it up.

1. You can add a picture (twitpic) of yourself to your Twitsig.

2. You can add cool magnets to your Twitsig - those single-word magnets that folks sometimes have on their refrigerators to move around and make funny sentences.

3. You can add a picture other than a head shot (bkite) to your Twitsig.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Create your Twitsig image

Before you can create a Twitsig image to represent the Twitter text or your Twitter status, you need to have a Twitter account. Once you create your Twitsig, it can be used in Twitter, email, or even on MySpace.

I recommend: Create your free Twitter account by creating a username and password on the Twitter.com website. Once your Twitter is up and running and you are ready to turn your signature line or status into an image, go to the Twitsig site and type in your Twitter username. The next page will show you the Twitsig, and the code to use. Check out the Twitsig FAQs if you're having any trouble and need Twitsig help.

Find Twitsig information and helpful resources

If you're stumped about how to get the most out of Twitsig and you'd like Twitsig advice, find online assistance through some specific resources.

I recommend: Use the Twitter Help site to ask any questions you have about Twitsig. Access the online Twitter customer service and support area to get Twitsig help from a Twitter employee.

Don't be shy - create and show off your perfect Twitsig

The biggest part of creating a Twitsig is having a well-written Tweet to share with your followers. Once you have your message, Twitter has a lot of cool tools that can help you, a Twitter user, get your message noticed. Choose tools to help you organize your thoughts, organize your followers and organize the messages you'll turn into a Twitsig.

I recommend: Get Tweet writing tips from Grammar Girl's Strunk and Twite: An Unofficial Twitter Style Guide. Once you have the Tweet written, show if off as your favorite Twitsig by creating your own Twitsig mug. With the ability to place your Twitsig in just the right spot on the white mug, you will always want to have it within reach.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Set up a Google Alert with your Twitter ID to be notified of any Twitter conversations, or Twitsig messages, that carry over into blogs.