Here’s a recap of our fave tweets from this week’s informative and insightful chat. We’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to comment below and share your two cents on these questions.
Welcome! Our guest today is @craigthusiast from @Topicurious. Topic: 4 Keys to Success on Twitter #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kOyNFWXMZk
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
Q1. @craigthusiast, you wrote the “4 Keys to Success on Twitter.” What are the 4 keys? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Wgcox1N1wX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A1) My 4 Keys are: 1) Be compelling, 2) Connect with a lot of people, 3) Tweet more, and 4) Engage! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/qfTGTdqI9X
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A1 Ask – Engage – Honesty – Use Tools #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) February 25, 2016
A1: Knowing and targeting your audience. Consistently sharing updates. Providing value. Engaging! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) February 25, 2016
A1: Engage, Contribute, Support and …. Be Yourself #TwitterSmarter
— Mark C. Simpson (@MSimpson63) February 25, 2016
A1) Twitter Success = Listen, engage, share, network. #TwitterSmarter
— Liliana GH (@Liliholl) February 25, 2016
A1 Mine would be: Be interested and interesting, find 'your' people, chat with those people, Listen/learn 🙂 #twittersmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) February 25, 2016
A1.
1. Listen
2. Post (VALUE)
3. Engage
4. Follow up#TwitterSmarter— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) February 25, 2016
A1: My 4 keys to Twitter Success is: Listen, Engage, Engage, ENGAGE! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/y6Vo7JFOGX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A1: The 4 keys to #Twitter are: 1) Regular Posts 2) Quality #Content 3) #Images & most importantly 4) Meaningful #Engagement #TwitterSmarter
— Kelly Lovell (@kellyalovell) February 25, 2016
A1 – ignite your passion, find your tribe (people who have common interests w/ you) engage w them in authentic conversations #TwitterSmarter
— Jo-Anne Reynolds (@SpikeBeeJo) February 25, 2016
A1: authenticity, creative content, engagement & timeliness ? #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8dmW5SI1Ka
— The Jax Inc (@JacquiCooks) February 25, 2016
A1) 1. Have a proven plan 2. Show consistency 3. Tweet shareable value 4. Engage first inside Twitter, then outside #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) February 25, 2016
A1 Find people who share your passions & inspire you to be better! You can. Build genuine and lasting relationships #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
#twittersmarter A1. You need to be equally compelling, consistent, value-adding, and engaging. Not sure if any will work without the others.
— Neetzy (@NeetzyBlog) February 25, 2016
A1- Be authentic, Listen, Be Consistent and have fun! #TwitterSmarter
— Andres Zilveti (@zilveti92) February 25, 2016
A1. What new ppl may not understand: @twitter=adding real community value thru quality #content & #engagement #TwitterSmarter #socialmedia
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) February 25, 2016
A1: Those are all great rules. Just adding one: Dive in. I didn't learn anything when I sat on sidelines #TwitterSmarter
— Julie Payne (@julannepayne) February 25, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: Even Captain Picard agrees! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LMEJDUjWFg
— Easter Seals Thrive (@ability2thrive) February 25, 2016
Q2: Are all 4 keys equally important, or are any of them more critical to success on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/w1ESzJ9sdl
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A2) It took me many years to believe this, but engaging and building relationships is the MOST important of the 4 keys. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A2 As long as you are engaging, NOT just posting #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) February 25, 2016
A2) Define success. Just trying to make friends/connections? Getting leads? Learning more about your craft? Depends. #twittersmarter
— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) February 25, 2016
A2 I'd say Listening trumps all others – you have to know what people want/need to do anything further #twittersmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) February 25, 2016
A2 @MadalynSklar I’m thinking ENGAGE. 😉 #TWITTERSMARTER pic.twitter.com/o3t4IZ7kTx
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) February 25, 2016
A2 Listening is the most important thing on Twitter followed by meaningful Conversations/connections #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/2DJyiJrqqt
— Varun Kumar (@varunkr842) February 25, 2016
For clarification, listening on Twitter doesn't mean sitting in silence. Show you're listening. Reply. #twittersmarter
— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) February 25, 2016
A2- I think being Authentic is #1 for me. People follow you to get to know you! #TwitterSmarter
— Andres Zilveti (@zilveti92) February 25, 2016
A2
1. Don't listen & you won't add value
2. Don't add value & you're noise
3. Add noise & no one will engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) February 25, 2016
Q3: What are some metrics people can use to monitor and improve their efforts? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/XTQfWWZf2z
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A3) I believe in quality over quantity, so a metric I follow is what I call my social "IQ". Irresistibility Quotient. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3) Social IQ = How many tweets has it taken me to get to X followers? My goal is 1 follower for every tweet sent. #quality #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3) I get most of my insights from Twitter Analytics. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3) Another is what I call my social "SQ". Stickiness Quotient. How many of my followers are actually SEEING my tweets? #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3) My social SQ is around 5% on average. I've heard SQ numbers from others as low as 1-3% and as high as 10% or even 34%. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3) If you want to see how I calculate these IQ and SQ metrics, it's in my recent slideshare here: https://t.co/wxvPTwD1Sm #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3 Mentions and engagement rate are easy ones, no matter your goals. Then tie your metrics back to objectives! #twittersmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) February 25, 2016
A3: I prefer Twitter analytics. They're great! Go here: https://t.co/4v9IHiu7Sd #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/227TFlDX7Q
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A3 using source of traffic via google analytics is a good indicator of success #twittersmarter
— Michael Altiero (@MichaelAltiero) February 25, 2016
A3 How frequently people reach out, who's engaging with your content, cross over between communities #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
A3) Community growth = quality following, Engagement = Replies & long term relationships, Sentiment = Positive impact #TwitterSmarter
— Liliana GH (@Liliholl) February 25, 2016
A3. Important metric: how many @mentions are going on with a given account that lead to greater learning & collaboration #TwitterSmarter
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) February 25, 2016
A3. How many relationships you're taking offline #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/7ZSbm8EGYD
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) February 25, 2016
A3 Lots of great tools but don't forget to also ask your followers directly – strengthens connection/human aspect #Twittersmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) February 25, 2016
A3) Twitter analytics for the data, number of new connections, invitations to speak, new collaborations due Twitter activity #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) February 25, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: I just started using @buffer and it provides #analytics like reach, mentions, retweets, and more! #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) February 25, 2016
A3) Metrics should align w/ your biz social strategy. Make sure you're gathering the info you really need. #TwitterSmarter
— Liliana GH (@Liliholl) February 25, 2016
Q4. What are some ways people can be more compelling on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/dqiL5DAwLd
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A4) To be more compelling on Twitter, start by being more "interested" than trying to be "interesting". #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A4) Tweet cool stuff. Follow interesting people. Be clever. Be positive. Use Lists. Use tools. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/L8Ym5z06lh
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A4: Include more images and video with their tweets. Share added value with the content they curate. #twittersmarter
— Kim Shivler (@KimShivler) February 25, 2016
A4.
1. Create original content
2. Personalize content
3. Use visuals
4. Be accessible to others#TwitterSmarter
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) February 25, 2016
A4: don’t be a douche. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/sbfc3mUpyw
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) February 25, 2016
A4: Info on how to use Twitter video: https://t.co/zAR81jISoh #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A4: Be compelling on Twitter by listening to other people and replying, not just starting your own discussions. #TwitterSmarter
— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) February 25, 2016
A4. Listen first! Otherwise you won't know what your audience wants, what value you should add. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IyhpYlFSBV
— Lenka Koppová (@lenkakopp) February 25, 2016
#TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar create a FREE video ad, which allows way more text, plus a longer video, plus a link, plus a cta. #JensTips
— Jennifer Lehner (@jenrgy) February 25, 2016
A4: Engagement is the most compelling form of communication. If you can get people to talk, then you've got their attention. #TwitterSmarter
— Resume Strategists (@ResumeStratgsts) February 25, 2016
A4. Be yourself and use your own voice #twittersmarter
— Michael Altiero (@MichaelAltiero) February 25, 2016
A4: Be personal. Don't me Mr/Ms Business all the time. The more real you get, the better relationships you build. #TwitterSmarter
— jeff soto (@JS_insidepitch) February 25, 2016
A4 Sharing their truth & passion. Nothing attracts others MORE when you it comes from gut and heart #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/OCltSQEu33
— Sherley aka 'CHO' (@Sherasaurus) February 25, 2016
A4) You're compelling if you share ideas more than yourself. We want to know what you care about. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/F4A6AsemJB
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) February 25, 2016
A4 I abs love tweeps who put ppl first. Who thank & appreciate everyone who engages & takes interest #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/zX1NP5EHKH
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) February 25, 2016
A4: again authenticity & nettiquette goes a loooong way #twittersmarter https://t.co/FdaEPL6eAz
— The Jax Inc (@JacquiCooks) February 25, 2016
Q5. What are some ways to get more people seeing your tweets? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/eO6g2xpwLt
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A5) Easy. Get retweeted by people with many 1000's of followers! 😉 Or… engage more. People will look at your feed. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A5: Join in on the conversation! Follow trending hashtags, join Twitter chats and interact with your followers. #twittersmarter
— lexie carbone (@lexieecarbone) February 25, 2016
A5. Pin your tweet, use @WiseStamp email signature to show latest tweets, embed them in your blog posts, tag where necessary #TwitterSmarter
— Kapil (@KapilJekishan) February 25, 2016
A5.
1. Hashtags
2. RT others! They will return the favor!
3. Influencers
4. Create shareable info. #TwitterSmarter
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) February 25, 2016
A5 Twitter chats are my number one. You learn, meet new people and get exposure #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
A5: Pinning a tweet can do wonders. Pick something important and pin it. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gjQiJRnCpE
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A5 Also, get your website/blog set up for Twitter cards. Will lead to better engagement (if content is good!) #twittersmarter
— Michael Altiero (@MichaelAltiero) February 25, 2016
A5 Tweet WHEN you know the people you've created the content for WILL see it. In THEIR preferred format/platform. #twittersmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) February 25, 2016
A5: Be smart in your hashtags. Tag people when RELEVANT. Be a part of a conversation. Don't just push noise. #TwitterSmarter
— jeff soto (@JS_insidepitch) February 25, 2016
A5) Pining, re-purposing them & using relevant hashtags. #twittersmarter
— Liliana GH (@Liliholl) February 25, 2016
A5 Great content & clever use of hashtags #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/x1gSv0u5lf
— The Jax Inc (@JacquiCooks) February 25, 2016
Q6. Do you have any favorite tools for Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/fE8s9P1JRi
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A6) I use @buffer to sprinkle tweets thru the day, rather than all at once. I stick to Twitter native for general tweeting. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A6) I like Tweetbot on mobile. Faster to get to my Lists. And my own tool @topicurious to discover people and content. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
Pinned tweet trick:
Change out the pin based on the Twitter chat or project you're currently on. #twittersmarter
— Sarah Eggers (@hidama) February 25, 2016
A6: I use @buffer @Hootsuite @nuzzel @Juice by @paper_li @feedly @canva and many more! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A6 actually @MadalynSklar thanks tp yesterday's blab I am loving using manageflitter today. #TwitterSmarter
— Sherley aka 'CHO' (@Sherasaurus) February 25, 2016
A6 Tool time! Got to love @buffer = scheduling, @pocket = storing content, @feedly = finding content, @SproutSocial = data #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
a6 – #twittersmarter "#twittersmarter" @MadalynSklar (she is a tool!! – asset ) #viralchat I am a #postplanner fan
— Robert Leonard (@T4Leonard) February 25, 2016
A6:Don't know if they are a tool for Twitter, but I do like the integration between both Periscope and Anchor and Twitter. #twittersmarter
— jeff soto (@JS_insidepitch) February 25, 2016
A6 Lots of tools @TweetDeck @buffer @hootsuite @Crowdfire @Iftt #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ax8dOra8es
— Varun Kumar (@varunkr842) February 25, 2016
A6: My favourite #Twitter tools are @hootsuite for regular posts & @buffer for images. #TwitterSmarter #SocialMedia #ContentMarketing
— Kelly Lovell (@kellyalovell) February 25, 2016
Great selection. I do love @canva & @feedly! Bit struggling with @hootsuite recently 🙁 #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/zypMdQqdc1
— Lenka Koppová (@lenkakopp) February 25, 2016
A6: Buffer, Hootsuite, website: https://t.co/DFyRiSURAa , followerwonk plus below are worth checkng #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Aki8BuXfDK
— Kapil (@KapilJekishan) February 25, 2016
A6: i have heard awesome things about @Meshfire too – but I’m not the social manager here so i don’t have account. #twittersmarter
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) February 25, 2016
Some A6 #twittersmarter counts:
Buffer: 17
Hootsuite: 14
Feedly: 5
Blab: 3
Canva: 4— Sarah Eggers (@hidama) February 25, 2016
Back to A6: Great recent #blab with @MadalynSklar & @AdeldMeyer discussing top Twitter tools https://t.co/Es9c6stuyG #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) February 25, 2016
Q7. What are some of the ways you use Twitter Lists to improve your effectiveness? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/RqBAx3zLRM
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A7) I have 97 Twitter Lists! Topics, hobbies, cities, people I want to connect with, existing relationships, competitors. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A7) Most of my lists are public. Some private. I built a habit of putting every single person I follow on a relevant list. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A7) Only have time for a handful of lists daily. One called Must-See, and shortlists of people on my Connect, Engage lists. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A7) I use lists to narrow down connections according to engagement priority. Builds strong relationships. #twittersmarter
— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) February 25, 2016
A7: Use Lists to track past and potential clients. Stay updated on their posts and interact with them. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) February 25, 2016
A7: Have attention grabbing list names. I have one called Social Media Smarties. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/yO1itn1H6q
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7: Lists allow me to narrow down topics, people and interests. #TwitterSmarter
— John Birchfield (@jwbirchfield) February 25, 2016
A7. I use Twitter list mostly for content curation. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xoLLaK1oqz
— Lenka Koppová (@lenkakopp) February 25, 2016
A7.
I use lists to organize my friends via interests. That way I know where to go when I want info on a particular topic!#TwitterSmarter
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) February 25, 2016
A7. I use Twitter lists to organize my topics for research and blogging. @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Kim M. Bayne (@mincedmedia) February 25, 2016
I don't use Twitterlists nearly as much as I used saved Twitter searches.
— Sarah Eggers (@hidama) February 25, 2016
A7. I use @twitter #influencer lists for great #content to share + engage with key influencers #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/QRG7mPqqep
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) February 25, 2016
A7 Good article on spying on your competition using Lists CC: @sprout_sarah https://t.co/k0INQS5fXU #TwitterSmarter
— Kapil (@KapilJekishan) February 25, 2016
.@MadalynSklar A7. Vital for social listening, researching for a social media campaign for an event. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Godleman (@MissingATrick) February 25, 2016
A7 @MadalynSklar host a couple of podcasts & have a list called Be My Guest which really works with people we wish to talk #TwitterSmarter
— Sherley aka 'CHO' (@Sherasaurus) February 25, 2016
A7: helps me to hone in & listen to my travel Tweeple amidst the noise & engage better! #twittersmarter https://t.co/S2CbK7gWB4
— The Jax Inc (@JacquiCooks) February 25, 2016
A7: Helps me to group my separate interests and thoughts #twittersmarter https://t.co/S2CbK7gWB4
— The Jax Inc (@JacquiCooks) February 25, 2016
Q8. Talk about the importance of building relationships on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yykdIQWFiE
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 25, 2016
A8) For me, it comes down to building strong relationships. Who is thinking about me offline and recommending me to others. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
This. #twittersmarter https://t.co/gZ0xb5ecEw
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
And this… #twittersmarter https://t.co/kIXyxVum34
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) February 25, 2016
A8) Twitter is a community where you can reach out and be part of it or stay alone in a corner. You get out what you put in. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) February 25, 2016
A8 Relationships are the foundation of Twitter! You talk, connect, share and who knows what it could lead to #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
A8 I've met so many amazing people via Twitter! @AnOrchidInBloom @KDHungerford @MagdaATQ @LUCYrk78 @MoninaW @ChristinKardos #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) February 25, 2016
A8. Having lifetime relationships that matter on @twitter are the key to success! #TwitterSmarter #socialmedia #smm https://t.co/Bq2a3bWyyR
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) February 25, 2016
A8: Relationships are what drive #socialmedia. #Twitter just doesn't work without them. ? #TwitterSmarter #Social
— Kelly Lovell (@kellyalovell) February 25, 2016
A8 The key is determining the right relationships to build. Some are better than others #twittersmarter
— Michael Altiero (@MichaelAltiero) February 25, 2016
A8 Twitter is the perfect platform to build rship. You can start short conversations and shift to longer via email or IRL #TwitterSmarter
— Kapil (@KapilJekishan) February 25, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Forging relationships can lead to your next online class, next customer acquisition, or next #TwitterSmarter chat!
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) February 25, 2016
A8 #TwitterSmarter It is all about building relationships, getting to know people from all walks of life, and understanding other cultures
— Dorothée Lefering (@DoroLef) February 25, 2016
A8 When relationships are built, people aren't talking to a brand anymore, they're part of it. They feel valued. #OneOfUs #TwitterSmarter
— Dane Higbee (@DANETRAIN05) February 25, 2016
A8) True and become your brands advocate as well #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gRNslqfrlA
— Sherley aka 'CHO' (@Sherasaurus) February 25, 2016
For more tips, advice and resources to help you master Twitter and grow your business be sure to follow me at @MadalynSklar. And be sure to join us every Thursday on Twitter at 1pm ET at hashtag #TwitterSmarter.