Twitter Strategies To Improve Engagement with David Cuevas
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 5-12-16
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.
Please welcome our guest @DCuevasIM. Topic: Twitter Strategies To Improve Engagement. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/iDYEpFuAuA
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
Q1: What are your best engagement tips? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GIgdB5BNOC
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A1: Learn to stand out from the crowd, too many mailing it in on Twitter these days. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1: Always be AUTHENTIC and true to your personality and voice. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1: Go beyond the generic thank you to drive engagement. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1: I frequently use animated GIF’s …. sparks playful conversation. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1: There is also power in personal video replies, makes you human. HT to my friend @MikeKoshko for introducing me. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1: For example, here's a video reply for you all from my niece Gracie. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kqF4rmrcOx
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
Expert Tips To Rock Engagement on Twitter https://t.co/fXVI1165LU Featuring @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/DQKpNcWR0T
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A1) Best Engagement tip on Twitter is as @KimGarst said in her awesome book: #BeYou #twittersmarter
— Mike Kawula (@MikeKawula) May 12, 2016
A1: Make a list and call it “Awesome People”. You’ll get great engagement when you add people to it. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A1: Be friendly and real. Engaging content is a great launchpad for generating conversation too. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/1y3SmpxfAy
— Hootsuite Community (@HootCommunity) May 12, 2016
A1: Be interested in what others have to say and how you can HELP them, not SELL them. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NXkKxdAWlG
— Gary Karr (@garykarr) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar To get the #ShamelessPlug in — 10 of them are right here: https://t.co/uHFeNkScov #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/OKsMjyiqkr
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: Most importantly, to get engagement on social, you MUST engage with your audience. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yHXYkYJtE8
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 12, 2016
A1: Talk to people, make a list of those who interact so you can speak with them regularly. #TwitterSmarter
— Justine Perry (@justine_perry) May 12, 2016
A1 Use photos, hashtags, links, strong calls to action #twittersmarter
— Kathy Kopacz MS (@kkopacz1) May 12, 2016
A1) Don't forget about tagging people in pics – helps engagement tremendously! #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) May 12, 2016
.@MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter A1. Find like-minded people, potential influencers and power users and engage with them.
— Pratik Mohapatra (@mohapatrapratik) May 12, 2016
A1 Multi-modal approach: "Identify on #LinkedIn, engage on #Twitter and seal over coffee!" #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8GyR1B7t9e
— Chaim Shapiro (@ChaimShapiro) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: Be honest and authentic about your interests;like-minded people will engage accordingly. #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Boot ∞ (@Polymathically) May 12, 2016
A1: Radiate p o s i t i v i t y. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/hZ52slxaef
— HeySuccess (@HeySuccess) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1. Talk to ppl like u'd talk to ur good buddy. Share relevant info, show interest, start convos, reciprocate! #TwitterSmarter
— Natalie Palombi (@NataliePalombi) May 12, 2016
Q2: What “voice” (funny, professional, etc.) resonates best with your followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ubs7kxEhsk
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A2: Knowing your voice is important. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A2: Are you tweeting as an individual, a brand? It is important to stay true to your own voice. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A2: I tweet as a representative of my company, but also as an individual. I like to keep things light. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A2: For me, my professional voice comes out with the content that I write, but my humanity helps people find it. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A2) Trustworthy and informative #twittersmarter
— Scott Johnson (@iScottJohnson) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2 Humor is the best "voice" for my followers. It's really all I know #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/pEawo0HSAb
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) May 12, 2016
A2: I find my professional voice resonates best with my followers. I love giving advice so I like to keep it professional. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A2: I think my not-too-serious, not-too-hype-y but eager-to-help voice? #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/bE9uabHrDW
— Gary Karr (@garykarr) May 12, 2016
A2) Best voice is being who you are in the moment. I'm serious, silly, funny, professional…Dr. Seuss "be who you are" #twittersmarter
— Mike Kawula (@MikeKawula) May 12, 2016
A2: Twitter is generally informal. It's not LinkedIn. Funny works. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/wYEYhxQ9qj
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) May 12, 2016
A2) Completely depends on the client. I think any company account that can balance humor w/ professionalism gets an A+ #TwitterSmarter
— Rachael Paul (@Rachael__Paul) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: A blend of professional and enthusiastic voice – I'm just as excited to learn & engage as my followers! #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) May 12, 2016
Q3: What engagement goals do you set for yourself? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Ccz7JoLxL0
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A3: I track and set goals monthly with impressions, Tweet engagements, new followers with Twitter Analytics. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A3: I have learned that engagement is key to increasing traffic to blog. The more I engage = better the results. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A3: I spend time consistently every day engaging with my community on Twitter. It is so important. Make it a habit! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A3: We make sure to participate in multiple chats per week and engage with others regularly. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 12, 2016
A3. Respond to every @ mention and engage (like, RT, comment) w/my lists once per week each #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ojLDmqrnXp
— Christy Soukhamneut (@chrisellaloans) May 12, 2016
A3: Share one piece of content on LinkedIn, Twitter ea day. Engage on SnapChat & Twitter. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Cg1UVYy1O8
— Gary Karr (@garykarr) May 12, 2016
A3 Meeting real people and trying to be useful and making a difference are my goals for now. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Fxp0Yb4r8C
— Mim Berlin (@MimBerlin) May 12, 2016
A3. Now, I'm able to dig in to robust analytics to help me focus on engagement. #TwitterSmarter
— Angelica Mata (@matageli) May 12, 2016
Q4: Do you schedule time daily to live tweet – if so, how much? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/sor4p2cpwG
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A4: Live Tweeting is so important IMO #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A4: I try and schedule at least 30 minutes to Live Tweet per day. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A4: Doesn’t always happen, but you need to stay engaged. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A4: I spend another 30 or so minutes to respond to non-auto DM’s, RT’s and Mentions #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A4: Usually that is during down time. Waiting to pick up kids, etc. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A4: Yes, I live tweet multiple times each day. Make it a daily routine. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4 I'm always available to live tweet. At the office or at home #TwitterSmarter #beyoncegifs pic.twitter.com/bNW92YZBV8
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) May 12, 2016
A4: We schedule time to be in chats on a daily basis during the week. It's really the best way to engage! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 12, 2016
A4: If you're using Twitter for Marketing, you have to Live Tweet Daily to see the best ROI #twittersmarter
— Mike Kawula (@MikeKawula) May 12, 2016
A4 I always make time to tweet live! Automated posts are to share content (Not start conversation!) #TwitterSmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) May 12, 2016
A4: I make sure to check in periodically to see what is happening and watch my notifications to respond right away! #TwitterSmarter
— Kristina Kuska (@Knkuska) May 12, 2016
A4 Participate in at least one or two twitter chats per day and/or a blab. #twittersmarter
— Kathy Kopacz MS (@kkopacz1) May 12, 2016
.@MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter A4. I live tweet multiple times a day plus try to participate as much in twitter chats as possible.
— Pratik Mohapatra (@mohapatrapratik) May 12, 2016
Q5: What ratio of broadcast tweets to live tweets works best for you? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/rRPNNVb8fe
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A5: As a content creator, I schedule about 3 Content Tweets per day. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A5: I use Hubspot and Buffer for scheduling. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A5: I try and curate about 2-3 articles per day from other sources. Doesn't always happen. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A5: I try for 1:1 ratio of broadcast vs live tweets. I do lots of both! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A5 It's pretty much 50/50 but most of my live tweeting takes place during Twitter chats -which is a perfect chance to engage #TwitterSmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) May 12, 2016
A5 My live tweets are atleast 2X of broadcast ones. Real time communication adds more value #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/pXuihhvqMP
— Varun Kumar (@varunkr842) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A5 I schedule content once an hour but I'm always around to engage with people #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/qLAKfk8U6h
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A5: ratio of Live vs. Scheduled tweets depends on topic, audience + geographic location (esp. traveling) #TwitterSmarter
— Rebecca Murtagh (@VirtualMarketer) May 12, 2016
A5: A lot more live tweets! I use broadcasts for important content I need to go out at a set time, then live tweet after! #TwitterSmarter
— Kristina Kuska (@Knkuska) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A5 I aim for a 50/50 split, but it's more 60/40 #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/sVuCoRA4yr
— Sir Leprechaunrabbit (@leprchaunrabbit) May 12, 2016
A5. Live tweeting takes the cake for me. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/dmclv46ogy
— Miki Gajic (@1MikiG) May 12, 2016
A5: 70% live tweeting, 30% scheduled tweets. #TwitterSmarter
— Justine Perry (@justine_perry) May 12, 2016
Q6: Do you engage with non-followers who favorite your tweets, if so how? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/wor9uwdL8U
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A6: Always a great way to strike up a conversation #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A6 #Engagement is key but with the RIGHT people – Look through bios & act accordingly #twittersmarter @MadalynSklar https://t.co/X5zTcyuqZp
— AllThings Networking (@ATWNetworking) May 12, 2016
A6: Yes, I like engaging with people who take the time to connect with me via RT, reply and favorite. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A6: Sure! Every stranger is a friend you haven't met. Start with "Hi and thanks for the fav! How are you?" #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— Hootsuite Community (@HootCommunity) May 12, 2016
A6 I check receive engagement from everyone on #mobile, and try to get back to everyone. #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/78Y1ldQJT8
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 12, 2016
A6 Yes. If they like your tweets then I've provided something of value to them. Engage! #twittersmarter https://t.co/cRHLXYtJ3r
— Kathy Kopacz MS (@kkopacz1) May 12, 2016
A6: Usually engage almost every interaction. For likers, usually go to their page & like tweets. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ZlRYDtn1QG
— Scott Ontiveroz (@ScottOntiveroz) May 12, 2016
A6: Yes! Engaging with people, whether they follow your or not, is important. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 12, 2016
A6. Always tweet them. This gives you opportunity to be social on this thing called social media. #TwitterSmarter
— Jordan (@cavejordans) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: Check them out – if your interests overlap, then say "hello", follow them or return the favor. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: Absolutely! I will at least like or retweet, and often engage and build a relationship from there! #TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) May 12, 2016
For anyone who engages with my tweets, I want to make sure they know they are appreciated! #TwitterSmarter A6
— Deborah Thomas (@DTNEtiquette) May 12, 2016
A6 Of course! Engage w. anyone who shows genuine interest in your work.A simply "hey" is all you need to build relationships #TwitterSmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) May 12, 2016
Q7: How do you handle Auto DM’s? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/0j1a8jvTFC
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A7: Let me start by stating that I am on Team HATE Auto-DM’s. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A7: There is possibility for creative DM's #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A7: Had a girl Auto DM me yesterday and we ended up having a great conversation. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A7: She was creative and smart, and most importantly she engaged. Made a big impression on me. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A7: Lately I reply with a link to this article https://t.co/BttjWMYZ9c #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A7) Hate Auto DM's, but I do reply #twittersmarter
— Scott Johnson (@iScottJohnson) May 12, 2016
A7. I generally click on "all read" However, I also monitor for creative Auto-DM's & real DM's #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/AlFjihB0zY
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 12, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7:
Immediate DM from a real person: read and respondBlatant Auto-DM: STOP#TwitterSmarter
— Rick O'Leary (@rfoleary4) May 12, 2016
A7. I shake my head and then unfollow who ever sent them #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HmXSawCGL2
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) May 12, 2016
A7 I read them, but mostly ignore them. I wish @Twitter offered a way to filter them! #twittersmarter https://t.co/orpNqKZgVo
— Kathy Kopacz MS (@kkopacz1) May 12, 2016
A7: I want to know who told people it's okay to do Auto-DMs. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A7 I pretty much treat it as noise. Too busy engaging live friends and followers. #twittersmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) May 12, 2016
A7) AHHHHH I hate auto DMs!! ? Ignore! I just click on them to get rid of the notification #TwitterSmarter
— Rachael Paul (@Rachael__Paul) May 12, 2016
A7: An auto DM is tough to successfully pull off. We have yet to see one that works well. Anyone have a good example? #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite Community (@HootCommunity) May 12, 2016
A7. I hate to say it but I ignore them. I often unfollow as a result. Auto DMs are very impersonal. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xxtA5K4Doy
— Miki Gajic (@1MikiG) May 12, 2016
A7: Not a fan of auto DMs though, but as a rep, I still answer it in a simple yet cheerful way. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/WhQ2z6xNPn
— HeySuccess (@HeySuccess) May 12, 2016
Q8. Who are YOUR must follows on Twitter – Great Engagers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/TWHc1Tqsd9
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A8: Two of my favorites are Melonie Dodaro @MelonieDodaro of Top Dog Social Media and @Carol_Stephen. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A8: .@MelonieDodaro has a huge following, but takes the time to personally engage. Love Her!! #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A8: @Carol_Stephen is very down to earth and very wise. One of my favorites. #twittersmarter
— David B. Cuevas (@DCuevasIM) May 12, 2016
A8: Well this is easy ? @MadalynSklar. You can already tell in #TwitterSmarter. She's leading #HootChat in an hour as well!
— Hootsuite Community (@HootCommunity) May 12, 2016
A8: Twitter Must Follows: @garyvee @SMExaminer @BrianHonigman @AdeldMeyer @PegFitzpatrick @markwschaefer @MariSmith #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
A8 @MadalynSklar @DCuevasIM @alphabetsuccess @HootCommunity @NealSchaffer @AdeldMeyer @justine_perry #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Uq3whqZSul
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 12, 2016
A8:SO many. Love our #FoodTravelChat family! @FoodTravelist @ant_kneee @kathybiehl @s_poet82 @ourtastytravels & @The_Jenius #TwitterSmarter
— Backpacking Britts (@BackpackBritts) May 12, 2016
A8 so many @JodiOkun @DagmarGatell @AdeldMeyer @problogger @deb_talk & of course @MadalynSklar & that's just a start #twittersmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) May 12, 2016
A8 I really love @coolcatteacher and @DitchThatTxtbk #TwitterSmarter
— Stryker Ostafew (@heystryker) May 12, 2016
A8. @MadalynSklar @pjmcginnis @BillSimmons @patrick_hruby #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Lg9Wxg0brL
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) May 12, 2016
A8 #twittersmarter @chrisyates11 @ZalkaB @SFerika @emitoms
— Rob Christianson (@robchristianson) May 12, 2016
Looking for Twitter tips from the pros? You'll find it at my #TwitterSmarter podcast. https://t.co/K6PBAyFeHt pic.twitter.com/LO35OUUX9r
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
Keep watching this #TwitterSmarter hashtag daily. I'm always posting helpful articles about Twitter. pic.twitter.com/TRBahkzJEX
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 12, 2016
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