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 @Carol_Stephen. Topic: Tweeting for Engagement: Links Versus Text. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Pwp0ovJvF4
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
We invited our friends from Hootsuite to come on the chat and kick it off by answering one pressing question about Twitter marketing. Let us know if you like this new feature.
NEW! Ask @hootsuite: What are the best times to tweet? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IbD3vbHoSR
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A1a| This isnβt as clear cut as we'd like it to be. Each audience is unique and that changes ideal tweet time @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A3b| In our case, weβve found that our Tweets have the most reach and engagement between 6am and 1pm PST @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A1c| We recommend testing at different times to find what garners the most engagement & schedule accordingly. @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A1d| Or you could just use the Hootsuite Auto-schedule function for optimal impact, of course π @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
Q1: Would you like more conversations on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/QKAbJQWjf1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A1. For more conversations, search for any topic youβre interested in. Maybe start a column in Hootsuite with your topic. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A1: I enjoy conversations thru DM, not necessity for public consumption on my TL #TwitterSmarter
— Whats His Face (@infieldflguy) June 16, 2016
A1: Absolutely!! I'm always up for intellectual debate & convos! #TwitterSmarter BTW, hi everyone!! https://t.co/PRGg3ejhbj
— Helen Hensell (@hhensell) June 16, 2016
A1: More conversations on Twitter would be very nice. You see it most here on chats. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A1. Let's form a group that helps new @twitter users & old get into "the conversation" on Twitter! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8KKehluhKk
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) June 16, 2016
A1: Yeah, we should think of using Twitter more beyond sharing links and driving stable conversations #TwitterSmarter
— Kapil Mudholkar (@s4socialmedia) June 16, 2016
A1: Who wouldn't want more conversations? Social media is meant to be social. You should engage with your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) June 16, 2016
A1 Conversations are my fave part of Twitter. Learn, engage, connect all a result. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/vivektweetsso/status/743494393454174209
Q2: 1-10 how tired are you of seeing all tweets with links on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yf2KAjaB9K
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A2. Weβd probably all spend more time on Twitter if there were more conversations. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A2 1. Only because I don't get bothered by many things. Except fruit on pizza #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/9mEeDNLKoU
— SiteCare (@gositecare) June 16, 2016
A2. Not tired at all. I get my #RealTime industry, and #News info from @twitter! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BgSDvxfsLL
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) June 16, 2016
A2 I'm not sick of links… But I'd love to see people creating great visuals such as infographics to present their posts #TwitterSmarter
— Jade Buffong-Phillips (@originaljadep) June 16, 2016
A2: I think Twitter has a good mix. I haven't really thought much about this. But eager to see what everyone says. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A2: 1-2, quality links from influencers never get old – it's always nice to see what they deem "shareworthly" #TwitterSmarter
— Brafton (@Brafton) June 16, 2016
A2 I don't mind links/tweets as long as they add value. No real need for fluff or accounts that automate EVERYTHING. #TwitterSmarter
— Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA π· She/Her (@ShereeseMayMba) June 16, 2016
A2: Depends on links and frequency. I do look for a nice mix of links and original thought. So…5.7538 #TwitterSmarter
— Whats His Face (@infieldflguy) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/andreamv/status/743495884306944000
Q3: Are you afraid that people will respect you less if you tweet without a link? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/MLBLzAG8A2
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A3. Tweeting without a link might sometimes feel like climbing without a net. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
Exactly. @hootsuite A3. Nope! As long as there is value to the tweet then it shouldn't NEED to have a link. #TwitterSmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A3) Not at all. As long as you're providing some value, which can be a challenge without a link, but not impossible #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) June 16, 2016
A3: I don't worry about what people think. Period. Listen, you make the rules. Tweet however you want! π #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A3: it depends on what you're tweeting about! If you're sharing a stat, it's always nice to have a link #TwitterSmarter
— Brafton (@Brafton) June 16, 2016
A3. Nope! As long as there is value to the tweet then it shouldn't NEED to have a link. #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A3. Not at all. But then again, I've been lovin' on @twitter & #TwitterCommunity for 7 years now. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/eIThnoLJ5t
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) June 16, 2016
A3 If I know my community benefits from the message then who cares what others think! #TwitterSmarter
— Jade Buffong-Phillips (@originaljadep) June 16, 2016
A3: @MadalynSklar No. I think sharing thoughts and inspirational quotes are what shows your personality online. #TwitterSmarter
— Natx Wang πΈπ¬π (@natxwang) June 16, 2016
A3: Links aren't always necessary, so it doesn't worry me #TwitterSmarter
— π₯ Natalie Fields (she/her)π₯ (@natalierfields) June 16, 2016
Q4: Do you think a tweet without a link is less commitment for your followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/TeJ30tKKz1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A4. By "commitment," I mean that in order to respond, the person needs to go to the link and see what's there. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A4. Iβd say a tweet without a link is a better opening for a conversation. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A4. No. Especially if it's a #conversation tweet to them! π #TwitterSmarter #engagement #smm https://t.co/3DOOadUgtn
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/vivektweetsso/status/743497281299636224
A4: No, it's about what you say, not a link to elsewhere. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A4: So many different ways to tweet…not having a link in every single one makes you look less spammy! Creates conversation #TwitterSmarter
— Brandie McCallum (@lttlewys) June 16, 2016
A4) Not necessarily. Links by themselves have no intrinsic value. #TwitterSmarter
— Headway Workforce Solutions (@HeadwayWFS) June 16, 2016
A4: Definitely not. A great link will add value and it's up to your audience if they choose to act on it. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) June 16, 2016
A4. It's about how you share information not about the link. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/EPMfmnrHTY
— The Lovell Group (@TheLovellGroup) June 16, 2016
A4 Narrative tweeting to me = Creating tweets that stand alone, but build meaning when taken in context. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
Q5: With fewer people engaging, how does a tweet without a link make you stand out? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GJs9lRUUP1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A5. You stand out way more if you tweet without links, at least some of the time! #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
Of course! @MadalynSklar I just want to say wow, what a great convo/topic this is. Thank you Carol_Stephen! #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A5: Simply by how you weave magic with the words. π#TwitterSmarter
— Mehul Gohil (@mehulgohil) June 16, 2016
A5. you have to be clever and know your audience – the same way you stand out in any conversation! #TwitterSmarter
— Brafton (@Brafton) June 16, 2016
A5: Tweeting an image/GIF can help you stand out in a crowded feed. It's all about catching a reader's eye! #TwitterSmarter
— lotus823 (@lotus823) June 16, 2016
A5: Share things that interest your community, create questions that people want to talk about and use a fab image #TwitterSmarter
— Brandie McCallum (@lttlewys) June 16, 2016
A5 A tweet without a link can look genuine, like you're not a robot #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/K2Z4gJ5qhQ
— SiteCare (@gositecare) June 16, 2016
A5: Share something of value. I do it all the time. I talk about my Twitter Secret Sauce. Tips. Info. Me. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A5: Be the change. Engage. Say hi to someone. #Twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (see me on Threads) (@CBarrows) June 16, 2016
A5: Tweeting without a link can encourage conversations. Pose a question to your followers to get them involved. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) June 16, 2016
A5 Check @markfidelman tweets w/o links – He is well above the link crowd #twittersmarter https://t.co/OWps23J92S
— Varun Kumar πΆ (@DigitalVK) June 16, 2016
A5. We know our friends at @wpsitecare enjoy using gifs. It's a fun way to stand out from the crowd #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/andreamv/status/743499805498867712
A5: By asking questions, tagging people you wanna talk with, GIFs π lots of ways! #TwitterSmarter
— π₯ Natalie Fields (she/her)π₯ (@natalierfields) June 16, 2016
Q6: How does a link-less tweet make you more spontaneous? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/UCBsFboJFP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A6. Spontaneity on Twitter? Yes, itβs really possible. #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A6) It doesn't really. I can schedule a link-less tweet. But it may make you LOOK more spontaneous. #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) June 16, 2016
A6 because I can do this without strings attached #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/4rthP0tjwt
— SiteCare (@gositecare) June 16, 2016
A6: Along with spontaneity, a tweet w/o a link may be part of a more thoughtful content plan. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
A6: A link-less tweet doesn't require as much thought and set up. It is easier to go no-link. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A6. A link-less tweet can come across as more authentic. You're not trying to push your audience to anything. #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A6: I've often scripted a batch of #sixwordstories and tweeted them in a series w/o links. #TwitterSmarter @sixwords
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
A6: It's a great way to mix in personality & be conversational instead of "consume this content!" #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/9XJCihf2fJ
— 3C Comms (@3Ccomms) June 16, 2016
A6: Sometimes an image/GIF can express an emotion/mood better than a link! #TwitterSmarter
— Natx Wang πΈπ¬π (@natxwang) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/LiftecForklifts/status/743501275699027968
https://twitter.com/flylikeaJC/status/743502688160088065
Q7: Want to know how to search for tweets without links? Use -http in your search! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6JJx3JdSDk
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A7: This is excellent advice @Carol_Stephen! Go to Advanced Search: https://t.co/AlblkF8Y8i #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A7: I had no idea! Awesome! #TwitterSmarter
— Breeze (@breezeleonard_) June 16, 2016
Q8: What other tips do you have for friendlier, more engaged tweets? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FvunxZGnBb
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A8. Give other people shoutouts. Be generous. Talk to people. Ask questions! #twittersmarter
— Carol Stephen (@Carol_Stephen) June 16, 2016
A8: Listen to your audience. Read books, watch movies, be abreast with the times. #TwitterSmarter
— Mehul Gohil (@mehulgohil) June 16, 2016
A8: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there by starting conversations with people. Social media should be SOCIAL. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) June 16, 2016
A8: And honestly, please, just take the time to say hello to people. Business or person, it matters. #PeopleFirst #twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (see me on Threads) (@CBarrows) June 16, 2016
A8 I obsess about my Twitter audience. What are they interested in? What do I have to share that's relevant? #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
A8: Refer to people by name. Be cordial. People LOVE that. It always makes for more engagement. Try it and see. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
A8 Also like to track what my top interactors & fave tweeps are talking about and join their conversations #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
A8. Be true to yourself and make others feel awesome about themselves for better #twittersmarter
— Cheval John, Social Media Professional (@chevd80) June 16, 2016
A8 Must remember, if I want to build and grow relationships it should NEVER be all about me. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) June 16, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Be kind, be nice, be yourself, be sincere, have a giggle, acknowledge others π #TwitterSmarter
— Carrie Eddins (@blondepreneur) June 16, 2016
A8 Sounds crazy, but Hi, how are ya? Works. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8MqoPA3OwK
— Beth Staub (@AdventureGlass) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/andreamv/status/743503063667736576
A8. This might be obvious but be REAL. your followers are normal people, start a conversation with them π #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite π¦ (@hootsuite) June 16, 2016
A8: Reply to tweets that stand out to you. Ask them a question or make a comment to spark a conversation! #TwitterSmarter
— tomo360 (@tomo3603) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/flylikeaJC/status/743503587964182528
This was my A8) #TwitterSmarter π Forgot to add the hashtag! hahaha https://t.co/E2ig6DQScQ
— Lili π¦ (@Lili_PGH) June 16, 2016
A8) π pic.twitter.com/LCXqtVbJTj
— Lili π¦ (@Lili_PGH) June 16, 2016
After the chat I decided to spontaneously livestream and talk about the chat. Let me know what you think. I’d love to hear your feedback. Either comment below OR click on the tweet’s timestamp and tweet a response.
LIVE on #Periscope: #TwitterSmarter Twitter chat recap: Tweeting for Engagement https://t.co/vD68gVehy5
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) June 16, 2016
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