Twitter Automation: The Do’s & Dont’s with Tim Fargo
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 3-3-16
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 @alphabetsuccess. Topic: Twitter Automation: The Do's & Don's. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FYsDjGq0ny
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
Q1. Why automate on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/k38E6YXqH8
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A1. Automation saves time and eliminates a lot of pointless administration for certain types of accounts. #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A1 Well, my name is Beth! and I'm a spaz – If I didn't automate, my followers would HATE me. LOL #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/bzVxfv12Kz
— Beth! (@APhotoStudios) March 3, 2016
A1 To be available 24*7 to extend our reach to different ppl in various time zone + time saving #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/SXxjx6Is4w
— Varun Kumar ☺ (@varunkr842) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: I guess there are some things that can be automated but I am personally not a big fan of automation #TwitterSmarter
— Cee (@CeecesTravel) March 3, 2016
A1: I read lots of articles in one sitting and want to share it on Twitter. Automating makes sense. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/sDmTgAFeWX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A1: Since i’m not a soMe mktr, i dont. If I did i’d have to overcome my fear of robots. Got a @roomba now, so baby steps. 😉 #twittersmarter
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) March 3, 2016
A1: Automation allows you to plan updates in advance & schedule for optimal times. It ensures you're consistent with posts. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) March 3, 2016
A1 Automation allows you to be in touch with your audience when you need to be someplace else, but use automation sparingly #TwitterSmarter
— Shereese Maynard, MS (@ShereesePubHlth) March 3, 2016
A1: I don't want to push out lots of info at once. Scheduling it out is better. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/sDmTgAFeWX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A1: Automated content needs to deliver high, relevant value with an authentic voice. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) March 3, 2016
A1 Automation is great with content! It saves time and allows you to provide value regularly #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) March 3, 2016
A1. There's a big difference between good & bad automation! Pre-scheduling tweets – YES, automated DMs/follows, etc – NO. #TwitterSmarter
— Lenka Koppová (@lenkakopp) March 3, 2016
A1: Some automation allows you to spend your day on other tasks while maintaining a strong presence #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/9qJ867mf89
— Washingtonian CM (@WashingtonianCM) March 3, 2016
A1) Automation helps to make your followers aware of your great content who didn't see it posted the first time #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1. It depends on ur business needs. Automate to reduce ur manpower costs. Automate to target different Geo.#TwitterSmarter
— ⒶⒷⒽⒾⓈⒽⒺⓀ (@digitally_urs) March 3, 2016
Q2. What is the biggest misconception about automation? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/HUC9w4Fa7d
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A2. The biggest misconception is that it releases you from engagement. It SHOULD FREE you for engagement. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A2 Biggest misconception would be that you HAVE to use it & that everything can be automated #TwitterSmarter
— Caitlin Waters (@Cait_Waters) March 3, 2016
A2) That automation brings you followers and engagement. Automation helps to hold your followers informed. Period. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A2: Biggest misconception is that it replaces engagement. It does not! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/tspuYxJfCg
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A2: That it's engagement. It isn't engagement at all. It's one way pushing of messaging. #twittersmarter
— jeff soto (@JS_insidepitch) March 3, 2016
A2 Automation isn't supposed to replace teal time engagement – it is an aid and shouldn't be used as a substitute #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) March 3, 2016
A2 Misconception about automation. Is that it should be done. #TwitterSmarter
— Stephanie (@thestephdavid) March 3, 2016
A2: Misconception: Once you schedule, you can leave it be. But you should always double check your scheduled tweets! #twittersmarter
— Kyna (@kynagarrett) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: It replaces organic engagement – not true! Automate to draw them in, engage to keep them coming back #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) March 3, 2016
A2 – Automation doesn't attract followers. It keeps your followers informed about your activities. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PoUgZRvFFS
— Shweta Mallapur (@ShwetaMallapur) March 3, 2016
Q3: What is “evergreen” content? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/uiPvrxuUZE
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A3. Evergreen content is anything that isn't time sensitive. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A3) Evergreen content is relevant to the audience/field, but isn't based on timely subjects like trends and events #TwitterSmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) March 3, 2016
A3 Evergreen content has no expiration date! It's full of useful advice that can be reffered to long term #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) March 3, 2016
A3: Evergreen content is content that continues to remain relevant to your audience. It's not time sensitive. #twittersmarter
— Kyna (@kynagarrett) March 3, 2016
A3: "Evergreen" content is something that is not timely. It's information that has lasting value. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8JNNzN8p8h
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A3: "Evergreen" content is something I can tweet today, a month from now and even 6 months. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8JNNzN8p8h
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A3: Content that is still valuable & updated (perhaps written 2 years ago but still correct and refreshed with new content) #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
Q4: How important is the best time to tweet? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/bV0Lydv34g
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A4. The best time to tweet is amazingly overhyped. It's also the noisiest time to tweet. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A4) Figuring out the best time for your tweets helps engagement. Easier for global reach, for local audience very crucial. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A4 Your content is seen when people are around. Its like that saying, if a tree falls and no1s there did it make a sound lol #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) March 3, 2016
A4: I think it's best to tweet when you tweet because someone is always listening. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/EShduTzDLz
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A4) Unless you have one clear time when your audience is online/unless they follow many people, I don't think it matters. #twittersmarter
— Sam Landa (@serinlan) March 3, 2016
A4: i think the only “best time” is when someones listening. Else, who cares? #findYourMarket #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/QI4aa660XG
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) March 3, 2016
A4. @MadalynSklar The best time to tweet seems to change everyday, and it's different for everyone. Know your audience! #TwitterSmarter
— Ariel Valley (@ariel_valley) March 3, 2016
Q5. How do you feel about auto-DMs? Is there a right way to do it? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/uCo5lOUlsk
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A5. Not a fan of the auto DM. Some targeted usage is OK. Main issue? Hard to clear them out. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A5: the way I feel about auto DMs is best explained by the look that's always on Kanye's face #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/itCCXJMPjr
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) March 3, 2016
A5: There is no right way to use auto-DM. It's automating engagement and that is wrong! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/VgDu4Q95gP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A5) Unfortunately I don't believe the message in an auto DM anymore. Presents lost credibility for me. Most is spam anyway. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A5 Here's my DM slogan: "Just don't do it!" #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IQxx3GoDYg
— Shereese Maynard, MS (@ShereesePubHlth) March 3, 2016
A5: I remember when DMs were REAL conos 🙁 sniff sniff #TwitterSmarter
— Ivana Taylor (@DIYMarketers) March 3, 2016
a5 – auto DMs Bad Bad Bad Bad Bad #TwitterSmarter – Let me tell you how I really feel.
— Robert Leonard (@T4Leonard) March 3, 2016
A5 don't send me a DM after I just followed U telling me to follow U elsewhere or asking me to buy #twittersmarter https://t.co/yz1K9Fto37
— Christy Soukhamneut (@chrisellaloans) March 3, 2016
Q6. What’s the line between being authentic and being spammy? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/4gHHlC75lX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A6. The line between authenticity and spam is decided by your followers. It's their opinion that matters. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: Being authentic is asking me questions of relevance, being spammy is telling me stuff I havent asked about #TwitterSmarter
— Cee (@CeecesTravel) March 3, 2016
A6 For self-editors, it's a hard line to discern. It's usually when you stop being informative and become preachy #twittersmarter
— Terry Lo (@calgarydreamer) March 3, 2016
A6) Actually caring. Actually responding. Not sending the same response to everyone. #twittersmarter
— Sam Landa (@serinlan) March 3, 2016
A6: Any time you aren't providing value, you're basically spamming. Ignore the audience wants, you create spam! #twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (@CBarrows) March 3, 2016
A6 don't tag ppl because they have a following, make it relevant. I see tagged spam Hoping for RT. Don't beg for engagement. #twittersmarter
— jeff soto (@JS_insidepitch) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: Don’t sound like a broken record. Be genuine. #TwitterSmarter
— John Birchfield (@jwbirchfield) March 3, 2016
A6: To be authentic, you should provide value to your audience, listen to what they have to say, and engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) March 3, 2016
A6: Have the @garyvee mentality of give, give, give, take, and you'll win every time. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PtgIZaKLRm
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A6 The real issue is that once you get to a point where your message actually ANNOYS your audience, you've crossed it #twittersmarter
— Terry Lo (@calgarydreamer) March 3, 2016
A6: Authentic=serving others' needs. Spammy=serving your own needs #TwitterSmarter
— Suzan A Abdurrahman (@Suzans411) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: Talk WITH people, don't just talk AT people #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) March 3, 2016
A6) Listen 2 your gut feeling. Your gut will tell you & know what's authentic & what's spammy. It just doesn't feel right #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A6: Make it less about you. Help others. Care. Listen. Stay on the authentic side of the line. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PtgIZaKLRm
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A6. Article by @AshleyStahl: How To Network On Twitter (Without Looking Like A Creep) https://t.co/rgXT5yhzeT Some good info #TwitterSmarter
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) March 3, 2016
A6. Spam is somewhat opinion based, but If your tweets don't have value or show your personality, then why post it? #TwitterSmarter
— Ariel Valley (@ariel_valley) March 3, 2016
A6: Authentic: being personal and caring about your audience. Spammy: you aren't putting your audience first. #twittersmarter
— Kyna (@kynagarrett) March 3, 2016
A6 Authenticity is about giving! Spam is over promoting and "all eyes on me" #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) March 3, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: spammy is when u tweet links to ppl u don't know to get traffic #TwitterSmarter
— Nisha Varghese (@Nisha360) March 3, 2016
A6) Self-serving conversations serve no one in the end. Care about genuine, fun convos and ppl will look into who you are. #twittersmarter
— Jordan (@cavejordans) March 3, 2016
A6: A conscious, obsessive effort to consider my content's value to my audience keeps me on the right side of that fine line #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) March 3, 2016
A6 – I think it depends on follower to follower. Let them decide what is spammy or authentic. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Ikpts2fWnl
— Shweta Mallapur (@ShwetaMallapur) March 3, 2016
A6 – #socialmedia is like a party. Don't be that person who speaks non stop without listening to what others are saying #TwitterSmarter
— Sarah Kerrigan (@ThatSMGirl) March 3, 2016
Q7. What tools help you automate on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/gMn34OWWLz
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A7. I use my own product https://t.co/1AYX7yoZjn as well as Hootsuite for listening via mobile. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A7) I use @hootsuite & @buffer. Perhaps boring for some & there are many more tools. But 4 me simplicity is the new perfect. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A7 I use @drumupio @IFTTT @Buffer @nuzzel #TwitterSmarter
— Shereese Maynard, MS (@ShereesePubHlth) March 3, 2016
A7: @hootsuite and @Tweetdeck are a couple. Currently using @SproutSocial for scheduling! #twittersmarter
— Kyna (@kynagarrett) March 3, 2016
A7: Tools are @PostPlanner and @SproutSocial – but in real-time. Exceptions to the rule for @WhyISocial from time to time #Twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (@CBarrows) March 3, 2016
A7: I have a process I teach in my courses and one-on-one training: @feedly @nuzzel Juice from @paper_li to @buffer. #BAM! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
Q8 (last question). What is your best automation tactic that gets results? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/X2eElJyhTm
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A8. The best tactic is always providing something valuable to your audience. The automation is irrelevant. #twittersmarter
— Tim Fargo (@alphabetsuccess) March 3, 2016
A8: @Feedly @Nuzzel & Juice (@paper_li) to @Buffer or @Hootsuite. Works great! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/mmTWdaP2Gq
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) March 3, 2016
A8) Automation tactic: Create excel sheet w/ engaging posts (text, video, images). Measure results. Tweak and repeat. #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) March 3, 2016
A8: Pat answer? To trust our social rockstar @kelskruz so I don’t have to. #twittersmarter #thereCanBeOnlyOne pic.twitter.com/Sd7M1odKAi
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) March 3, 2016
A8. My only tactic is to provide my audience with value. That simple. #TwitterSmarter
— Ariel Valley (@ariel_valley) March 3, 2016
A8: Make sure to give your audience valuable, consistent content. #twittersmarter
— Kyna (@kynagarrett) March 3, 2016
a8 -schedule tweets so individual tweets appear at different times & intermix with real live tweets – ur library & U live. #TwitterSmarter
— Robert Leonard (@T4Leonard) March 3, 2016
A8 Automate FAQs, insider tips on using your product or service, answers to questions before they are asked. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) March 3, 2016
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