Using Twitter to Amplify Yourself & Find Clients with Berrak Sarikaya
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 4-21-16
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.
We are so excited to have a very special guest. Please welcome @BerrakBiz from @meshfire #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/s0Nu8eR01k
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
Q1: Why is Twitter an important tool for finding clients?
Q1: Why is Twitter an important tool for finding clients? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A1: It's a digital landscape with endless possibilities. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/cAcONxtGda
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A1: You can have convos in real-time, showcase your skills, and form real connections 140-characters at a time. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A1: You're also able to showcase your skills, position yourself as an expert, and let your personality shine. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A1: Don't forget the search function, and lists! You also never know where a simple conversation can lead! #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A1: It also helps you connect with potential clients all over the world! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ZnsTgMfuW0
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: Through hashtags it makes finding potential clients easier than ever in an intuitive way. #TwitterSmarter
— Mehul (@mehulgohil) April 21, 2016
A1: Twitter enables real time communication with everyone on the platform! #Twittersmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
A1) Real-time conversation occurs on Twitter, people ask for referrals all the time. Be sure to be listening. #twittersmarter
— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) April 21, 2016
A1: Of all the other #socialmedia sites, Twitter allows your content to be viewed by WAY more people than the others. #TwitterSmarter
— Winnie Giang (@winniegiang) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: Twitter allows relationships to build through conversation BEFORE the sales pitch. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/dtGq6vVkYI
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) April 21, 2016
A1) Great for LISTS to organize potential customers you find on Twitter and to monitor your discussions #twittersmarter
— Scott Johnson (@iScottJohnson) April 21, 2016
A1: Your prospects are on Twitter. Everyone says go find them on LinkedIn. Sure, but they are not accessible there. #TwitterSmarter (1/2)
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A1: You can easily reach anyone on Twitter if they are using it. I connected w/big names for my podcast using Twitter. #TwitterSmarter (2/2)
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A1. For serious fun loving #postitive good people @twitter is the fastest way to do business 🙂 #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/pbif0ppzJb
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
WINNING networking strategy "Identify on #LinkedIn, engage on #Twitter and seal over coffee!" #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/fGJ9mseF9r
— Chaim Shapiro (@ChaimShapiro) April 21, 2016
A1: Twitter is the only platform for real time communication in a group atmosphere #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@AnnaMariaSocial) April 21, 2016
A1:
-Customer acquisition for free
-Real-time convos
-Networking where they're already interacting#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/tN6m2BPBmk— GhostBloggerForHire (@GhostBlogr4Hire) April 21, 2016
A1: Twitter is a great way to find targeted clients and build & maintain relationships by being personable and interactive. #TwitterSmarter
— Black Sheep Social (@blcksheepsocial) April 21, 2016
A1: If you're in the social business, showcasing your Twitter savvy lends credibility #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RILyCHGBza
— Beth Tourek (@btourek) April 21, 2016
A1. Twitter is way to keep up w/volunteers, donors & other friends & supporters in real time. We're relationship people! #TwitterSmarter
— BBBS of Eastern MO (@BBBSEMO) April 21, 2016
A1 you can position yourself easily in real-time and get quick access to ppl. Start a conversation and engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 21, 2016
A1. When you interact with people on Twitter, you can help each other out to succeed for the better #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) April 21, 2016
A1) #TwitterSmarter Twitter gives a company a more "personal" feel; like we're actually people and not just a company.
— Pure Plumbing (@pureplumbinglv) April 21, 2016
My clients are on Twitter so my presence here is imperative as part of my brand! #TwitterSmarter A1
— Deborah Thomas (@DTNEtiquette) April 21, 2016
A1: Twitter helps find new clients by using hashtags to find conversations and join them. #twittersmarter
— Randy Everett (@opwhiz) April 21, 2016
#TwitterSmarter A1: Twitter helps Connect with *A List* Influentials: in Real Time.
— Dinesh Kulchandra (@1DigitaLife) April 21, 2016
A1: It it easy to start a quick chat w/ your prospects on Twitter! #TwitterSmarter
— Krystal Galewski (@emagineKrystal) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1 Honestly Twitter is my Linkedin and has always been. There I said it. #TwitterSmarter
— Neha W (@nehaw24) April 21, 2016
A1. Important tool because you can connect with anyone, anywhere. Using search/hashtags, can find those relevant to industry #TwitterSmarter
— Anh Nguyen (@AnhTNguyen) April 21, 2016
Q2: Do you keep your personal and professional brand separate?
Q2: Do you keep your personal and professional brand separate? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A2: I chose to build a professional brand based on my personality, so mine are intertwined. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BCi3WzVBmS
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A2: Even if you decide to keep it separate, transparency is still important. Don't hide behind the logo. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A2: Your brand IS your personal image. Why show something you only provide some of the time. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@AnnaMariaSocial) April 21, 2016
A2: Mine are combined – it's my name and it's also my brand. Works so great if you can do that. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A2. My #personalbrand is unified #brand. What I'm doing in business I'm doing in life & vice versa. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/pCwsj2V9K7
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
A2 Now that I am in the nonprofit world, I have found it's wiser to keep them as one #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Af8Ghfg8qe
— Lisa Davis Budzinski (@lisadbudzinski) April 21, 2016
A2: Yes! My personal brand is much more edgy (metal drummer) than my professional brand. Decided to keep those separate. #twittersmarter
— Sam Landa (@serinlan) April 21, 2016
A2: My personal & professional brand on the same account. They're both connected b/c #SM is what I'm passionate about. #TwitterSmarter
— Winnie Giang (@winniegiang) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: There may, however, be a change of voice between platforms – Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) April 21, 2016
A2: Yes, I separate my personal and biz accounts because they are two separate audiences with different interests. #twittersmarter
— Randy Everett (@opwhiz) April 21, 2016
A2: Think this is a matter of how big the brand is. One-man show? Keep 'em together #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ZxUpmKf8Kh
— Beth Tourek (@btourek) April 21, 2016
A2 I keep them intertwined. It helps me show my biz expertise and my personality and FUN that fills my everyday. Biz = fun #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 21, 2016
Q3: How are you using your bio to help you stand out?
Q3: How are you using your bio to help you stand out? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A3: I incorporate my brand & personal interests. Hashtags are also key – but don't overdo it. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/2n6Ffrqh5J
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A3: The main things stay the same – but if I'm working on different projects, I incorporate those/switch them out. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A3: Your bio is your elevator pitch. A snapshot. The first line of your story. How are you presenting yourself? #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A3: I use all 160 characters to make a compelling statement of who I am and what I do. It must be attention grabbing. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A3: You can tag another profile in your bio and you can put in hashtags. But don't use more than two. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A3: I optimize my bio with keywords and key hashtags. It helps potential followers/clients quickly know what I tweet about. #twittersmarter
— Randy Everett (@opwhiz) April 21, 2016
A3) I couldn't be more clear on who I am, where I'm from, and what matters to me. Simple and concise. #twittersmarter
— Kyle Murray (@TheKyleMurray) April 21, 2016
A3 I use all characters and incorporate hashtags. I also mention both professional and personal facts so ppl see I'm real #twittersmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
A3. My bio starts off quick & clear then elaborates on the part of what I do that I like most #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/JJtDweGaQq
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: Your bio is your ultimate "pinned tweet" – entice them and turn visitors into followers! #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) April 21, 2016
A3: Keeping it simple with easy to read info, links and a sharp logo #TwitterSmarter
— Yelling Mule (@YellingMule) April 21, 2016
A3: For personal branding, your bio avatar should use a professional photo of yourself, not a logo or egg. #twittersmarter
— Randy Everett (@opwhiz) April 21, 2016
A3) #Twitter bio: mix of who I am, what I do, what I love, and how I serve others, sprinkled w/ hashtags I want 2 be found 4 #twittersmarter
— Dagmar Gatell (@DagmarGatell) April 21, 2016
@DagmarGatell A3 Love the "how I serve" component of your bio. "How I serve" and "how I solve" key to communicate. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) April 21, 2016
Q4: What are some ways to announce you’re looking for new clients?
Q4: What are some ways to announce you're looking for new clients? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A4: I tell people! If I'm actively looking, my pinned tweet expresses that. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A4: One thing I've learned is that people always assume you're busy. Sometimes, you have to actually announce & ask! #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A4 160-word case studies or examples of how you solve a problem in their industry. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) April 21, 2016
A4: Keeping communication open on Twitter is a great start. Keep your contacts close and your clients closer! #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@AnnaMariaSocial) April 21, 2016
A4: Create a Twitter list called 'Potential New Clients" & then start adding dream clients to list. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/FfN2sdmpoh
— GhostBloggerForHire (@GhostBlogr4Hire) April 21, 2016
A4 Just tweet it! But don't expect that that alone will make clients. Build relationships & take a #socialselling approach #twittersmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
A4: Figure out the best hashtags that your clients might search for #TwitterSmarter
— Krystal Galewski (@emagineKrystal) April 21, 2016
A4. I don't announce. @twitter gets me clients by having great #content & #influencer 's in my field #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/OQsp6U6UWd
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
A4: Here's one I use to promote my services to get new clients. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/FeLlfHPzc6
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A4: Here's another one I use to promote my services to get new clients. #TwitterSmarter #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/r971hjTmoj
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A4: use targeted content to showcase your success stories #TwitterSmarter
— Dr Jonathan Wilson (@WilsoJS) April 21, 2016
A4: Use advanced twitter search and find pain points. Then use social media engagement to help your potential clients. #TwitterSmarter
— Colin Sumter (@ColinSumter) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4: Essentially, if you establish yourself as a thought leader, that will help win clients in the long run. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4 Usually with a few drinks #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/lGao99JMX1
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) April 21, 2016
A4: Create a lead magnet (something like a quiz or assessment) and drive people to it with Twitter #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xGczUodCkC
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) April 21, 2016
A4: Cont. The best way is to offer value with webinars, blabs etc. and they will come to you 🙂 Re #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— Amel Mehenaoui (@amelm) April 21, 2016
A4 maybe it sounds funny, but listen to the conversations and offer like "Don't be a stranger and reach out if you need…." #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 21, 2016
Q5: How do you step out of your comfort zone?
Q5: How do you step out of your comfort zone? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A5: I jump on different Twitter chats, even if they're not my expertise. I've been doing more livestreaming as well. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A5: I also ask for help. Let people know when I need to step away, and when I'm struggling. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A5: I stepped out of my comfort zone when I cold-messaged @MadalynSklar – and here I am! #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A5. I step out of my comfort zone by doing live streaming on blab, snapchat, periscope and instagram. #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) April 21, 2016
A5 Just jump in! I didn't use to be comfortable on Twitter, but I threw myself into Twitterchats and learned from peers #twittersmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
A5: You have to get out there and just do it. Put yourself out there. Be accessible. Hustle! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/mzH2gzDnLq
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A5: Put yourself out there and experiment with what's on the Twitterverse – like Twitter chats! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GXYocIO1vS
— Yelling Mule (@YellingMule) April 21, 2016
Q6: What do you do to avoid Twitter burnout?
Q6: What do you do to avoid Twitter burnout? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A6: Know your limits. I have a real love affair with Twitter, but even the best couples need their "me" time 😉 #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A6: Also, don't give into FOMO. Let Twitter do the work for you. You don't have to be on 24/7 to make an impact. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A6: Don't tweet just to tweet. If your heart's not in what you're saying, it shows. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A6: I kind of take weekends off. Might schedule a post, or comment about a personal interest, but I try to limit myself #TwitterSmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6 Sometimes it's something as simple as going outside for fresh air #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/NGoBnLY30V
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) April 21, 2016
A6: I don't ever get burned out. I love Twitter. But if you do, go take a break. We'll be here when you get back. 🙂 #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A6: Twitter Burnout…what? Impossible 🙂 Love, love, love this platform. #twittersmarter
— Mike Kawula (@MikeKawula) April 21, 2016
A6: Make sure you enjoy what you're doing & not doing it just because. This will make you less likely to get burnt out on it #TwitterSmarter
— Kristina Kuska (@Knkuska) April 21, 2016
A6: I'm an expert unplugger. I take regular tech beaks so I'm fully engaged when I'm back at it #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/fqOft9KLue
— Beth Tourek (@btourek) April 21, 2016
A6 Don't go running around chasing shiny objects. Keep focus on what's important – conversation and engagement + Qty content #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 21, 2016
A6: Put a cap on how much time you spend on Twitter #TwitterSmarter. https://t.co/7YQiCC2NnF
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) April 21, 2016
A6: try to avoid using Twitter in the late evenings, especially during the week #TwitterSmarter
— Dr Jonathan Wilson (@WilsoJS) April 21, 2016
A6 How do I avoid burnout? Well, I look out window & if it is dark, I say "self, time to take a break." #twittersmarter
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) April 21, 2016
A5: Avoid Twitter burnout through self-control, time management & getting involved in hobbies not related with internet 🙂 #TwitterSmarter
— Bharat (@bharatpc) April 21, 2016
A6) I try to make sure I never miss #SpoofChat on Wed nite. Makes things real. #twittersmarter
— Tom Reid (@GovConSME) April 21, 2016
Q7: Why are trending hashtags important?
Q7: Why are trending hashtags important? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A7: This is where I mention how the Trending screen in @Meshfire helps me keep the pulse on MY audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A7: @MadalynSklar and I had a great convo about this during the last #BlabAboutTwitter: https://t.co/Bw9ilpCg2n #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A7: Twitter is a powerful real-time network. You can easily discover a new audience through trending hashtags. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A7: Always track trending hashtags and follow related ones using @hashtagify. Don't go broad, go targeted. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@AnnaMariaSocial) April 21, 2016
A7: Discover new peeps and know all the hot topics! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/nnsaLiFPqx
— Katie Butler (@thekatiebutler) April 21, 2016
A7 Trending hashtags help me inform future content. I also tune into what's locally trending. In my case, Chicago. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) April 21, 2016
A7: Discoverability, research, tracking, reach. Basically all the good stuff. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/9mupCzaFnt
— Clarissa Fong (@MoCloFo) April 21, 2016
A7. They show up in the right margin of everyone's profile page. That's supreme @twitter-visability! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/WmuFAE2N4Q
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
A7 Trending hashtags can be flash opportunities to attract attention to your content. Not a solid long term strategy, though #twittersmarter
— Katherine Boufford (@kbouffd) April 21, 2016
A7 plus to have super fun with your TW peeps like for example#NationalGrilledCheeseDay right? 🙂 #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) April 21, 2016
A7: Trending hashtags, if done right, can bring you a ton of great exposure, engagement & hopefully relationships! #TwitterSmarter
— Kristina Kuska (@Knkuska) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7) Twitter is all about agility and reaction. Trends help marketers tune into the moment. #TwitterSmarter
— Headway (@HeadwayWFS) April 21, 2016
@JenniferBulandr @MadalynSklar
A7) Trending hashtags is Gold for your #CSR campaign #Twittersmarter— مُحَمَّد الحُمّصِيّ (@MAHsocial) April 21, 2016
Q8: How can you take a break from Twitter without feeling disconnected?
Q8. How can you take a break from Twitter without feeling disconnected? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
A8: Twitter will always be there, guys. You have to sleep. You have to live. Step away so you have something to share. #TwitterSmarter
— Berrak Sarikaya (@BerrakBiz) April 21, 2016
A8: IE – built relationships with @JoelRRenner and others online – talk offline ALL THE TIME #twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (@CBarrows) April 21, 2016
A8 With pen to notebook, I think differently and come up with different content than I might smacking away the keyboard. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) April 21, 2016
A8 Now if I could only tweet directly from my old Royal manual typewriter. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) April 21, 2016
A8: Schedule your tweets! This gives you some time away, yet keeps your account active! #TwitterSmarter
— Kristina Kuska (@Knkuska) April 21, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Why would you ever WANT to take a break from Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yljK6nqKWb
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) April 21, 2016
A8 Schedule Tweets. Turn off notifications. Do something different. #TwitterSmarter
— Nene Odonkor (@neneodonkor) April 21, 2016
A8. Great auto #content keeps #brand alive & have a team member hit you up for critical engagement #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/MZNfFSSDOI
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) April 21, 2016
Thank you to my #TwitterSmarter peeps for a great hour of sharing. #YouRock! pic.twitter.com/ckx2bUkGK1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) April 21, 2016
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