Tools & Tips for Optimizing Images for Twitter Posts with Jeff Sieh
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 8-11-16
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 @jeffsieh. Topic: Tools & Tips for Optimizing Images for Twitter Posts. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/plwCOC7r86
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
NEW! Ask @hootsuite:
We invited our friends from Hootsuite to come on the chat and kick it off by answering one pressing question about Twitter marketing.
Ask @hootsuite: How can Twitter lists help me curate the perfect Twitter feed? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yU4bOWiFwq
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
1/5|Twitter Lists offer a great way to organize and curate feeds and make it easier to digest relevant content @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
2/5| Use Twitter Lists to help curate the perfect Twitter feed by: Creating lists organized by theme or topic @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
3/5| You can also create a private list of competitors as well as subscribe to other users’ lists @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
4/5| Use Hootsuite to save time and energy by setting up streams for your lists to view them side-by-side. @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
5/5| For more info on how to curate the perfect Twitter feed, check out this post: https://t.co/duVzT1Lz50 @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
#TwitterSmarter Chat
Q1: How do you make images stand out on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Hj1Ch7X1xy
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A1: I love templates and apps but I always try to mix it up so my images don't look like everyone else's #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A1b: Remember any text overlays on the image need to be readable on mobile. Avoid scripty fonts if possible #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1. If your images brings a strong problem solving message, then you can make your images stand out on Twitter #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) August 11, 2016
A1: I take my own photographs instead of using stock, when I can. #twittersmarter
— Kim Shivler (@KimShivler) August 11, 2016
A1: First and foremost, make sure your image is the right size and quality! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gXPF8bjrs9 pic.twitter.com/4mI78NcydR
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) August 11, 2016
A1: Images that have emotional connections to the audience. Images call out for actions. #TwitterSmarter
— Ai Zhang (@aiaddysonzhang) August 11, 2016
A1: Eye-catching images that make the viewer think. Even better: Use GIFs or video. Movement helps. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/jgVFAKOWmo
— Proteus Technologies (@proteuseng) August 11, 2016
A1: I use visuals that stand out like professional photos of me when promoting my services. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A1: If a picture says a 1,000 words and you only have 140 characters, choose pictures that help tell your story. #twittersmarter
— Angela Oberer (@AngelaOberer) August 11, 2016
A1: you need good quality images that are relevant to your brand and message. Don't get too complicated but make it unique #TwitterSmarter
— Heather Found (@HeatherFound) August 11, 2016
A1 Make sure that they're consistent! Same font & similar style so that people instantly recognize your content #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) August 11, 2016
A1 recently I've started using @AdobeSpark with my own images and words. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/BLgf7oTwUT
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) August 11, 2016
A1 Make images that attract the eye. Doesn't have 2b super polished, but a great combo of colours & text & timing, it works #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) August 11, 2016
A1) You can use either @relaythat or @canva to create awesome custom images to share on Twitter! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/rWmTJWpJlC
— Aaron Kilby (@kilby76) August 11, 2016
Q2: How many photos can you put in one tweet? Is there a benefit to more than one? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/gE095WIIpF
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A2: You can put up to 4 for destop and mobile. I usually do just a main one if it is for a blog post. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A2b: BUT if it is a product for a client I like to have more than one image w/ multiple angles or layouts #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
.@MadalynSklar A2: I prefer either 1 or 4 pictures. 4 pictures tend to give higher engagement rate. #TwitterSmarter
— Nilesh Surana (@nileshsurana) August 11, 2016
A2: I don't like putting more than one image, unless I'm trying to tell a story or how-to. #twittersmarter
— Bakari Chavanu (@bakarichavanu) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2 I think you can put multiple if theyre related, if you have one significant image it makes a bigger impact #TwitterSmarter
— InnSuites Hotels (@InnSuitesHotels) August 11, 2016
A2: You CAN put a few images, but only if they tell a common story. Stick w/one mind-blowing photo. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6ojixILbGJ
— Proteus Technologies (@proteuseng) August 11, 2016
A2) One HUGE benefit to multiple photos is your can tag up to 10 users in EACH image! #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) August 11, 2016
A2 Maximum of 4 images – I think using all 4 is great for events/highlights. But better to use 1 or 2 for blog posts #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) August 11, 2016
A2: My business hosts events, so sometimes we'll post multiple pictures from an event, but generally I only use 1 pic. #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle McFadden (@DMcFaddenLowell) August 11, 2016
A2: You can upload up to 4 photos into one tweet. It's a nice way to showcase your images at once. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: I love the multiple photo feature. When used correctly, it can tell a story or communicate a process. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: For example? We might use 4 pics to show the power of "NOW" as an eye magnet word. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GxdmkKpvl3
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) August 11, 2016
Q3: What do you think of Twitter’s photo filters? Is this the best way to dress up my photos? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/dc55yILkRB
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A3: They are decent. I do like the autoenhance but I usually tweak the photos in another app before sharing. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A3b: I really like to have my text pop on an image. One of my secret sauce apps is called Enlight #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A3c: The best way to explain Enlight is that its like Photoshop for your phone. Very powerful. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A3a: I usually take my photos in Instagram first and use filters there because there are more options. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A3b: I'll then take the Instagram photo that's now in my camera roll and tweet it separately there. Just my preference. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A3 I filter first in @AdobeSpark @instagram @Aviary @Flickr then tweet. #TwitterSmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) August 11, 2016
A3:Twitter filters can be fun but I think it's more effective to use @canva or @photoshop. Instagram filters tho are amazing #TwitterSmarter
— Jessie Simms (@JSimmsSocial) August 11, 2016
A3. Not really a fan of filters anymore. Love seeing photos as they were taken…or in black&white. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/iIR8UyGqdb
— Angelica Mata (@matageli) August 11, 2016
Q4: Is there a benefit to using Twitter’s new photo stickers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Dl28wMwtmB
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A4: I think they can be fun and help your photos to stand out if used correctly. It's ok to share your fun side! #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A4: I haven't seen too many people using the new Twitter sticker. They are cute but not too useful. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A4: still messing around I feel like it's very snapchat esq. It's fun and playful so it really depends on your brand goals #TwitterSmarter
— Jessie Simms (@JSimmsSocial) August 11, 2016
A4: Be careful when using filters and stickers not to drift too far from your branding efforts.
#twittersmarter— Angela Oberer (@AngelaOberer) August 11, 2016
A4 I don't personally use them, as I think it can devalue your content. But I'm sure it's beneficial to a younger audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Father. Food. Fun. (@FatherFoodFun) August 11, 2016
A4 Yes! What's better to add some fun stuff to show your emotions to your photo ?? I've been using them a lot #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) August 11, 2016
A4 I don't know. What do you guys think? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/jJm7aBojc5
— Sara Tambascio (@SaraTambascio) August 11, 2016
Q5: What photo editing tools do you recommend? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/0irs6YqgxK
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A5: Really like to use @Canva and the new Adobe Spark Post for quick images. Also getting a lot of traction with Ripl. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A5b: I do use Photoshop a lot. Don't be intimiated by it. Never had any formal training. It can be learned! #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A5: VSCO, Facetune, Afterlight, and Google Snapseed are my top 4! #TwitterSmarter
— Winnie Giang (@winniegiang) August 11, 2016
A5: I love @canva! They just came out with a mobile app too. #InLove #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A5: Started with Photoshop yrs ago. Have used @canva and like it – but right now @PicMonkeyApp is my go to. #twittersmarter
— Kim Shivler (@KimShivler) August 11, 2016
A5) I'm all Photoshop, but for @Canva is great. I love this free tool too: https://t.co/PC1C3dC6rd #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) August 11, 2016
@madalynsklar @jeffsieh A5. Agreed, we use @canva for all of our #HootChat promotional material. So quick and easy! #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A5: Photoshop is ideal for editing, but if you don't have it, @pixlr can do wonders. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1GNMrh0qGe
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) August 11, 2016
A5: I prefer to use GIMP and Inkscape for photo editing and vector graphics #TwitterSmarter
— Bharat (@bharatpc) August 11, 2016
A5 Pixelmator is a great alternative to Photoshop. Easy to use. #TwitterSmarter
— Sheldon Pearce (@sheldonpearce) August 11, 2016
A5. @camerapluspro, @AdobeSpark, @canva, @skitch, Stitch It!, Ripl #TwitterSmarter
— Angelica Mata (@matageli) August 11, 2016
A5: Trying @relaythat Easy images autosized for diff social platforms https://t.co/6a0woyjFEA Met some of the team Cool guys #twittersmarter
— Kim Shivler (@KimShivler) August 11, 2016
#TwitterSmarter A5. @VismeApp is good for infographics, slide decks, wireframes, etc. pic.twitter.com/qGKJvgij6A
— Rohan Ayyar (@searchrook) August 11, 2016
A6: Actually wrote a little piece on how to do it if anyones wants a peek! #TwitterSmarter S/O to @giphy https://t.co/06viqYUfCD
— Jonathan Flynn (@JPFlynn) August 11, 2016
Q6: How can I make my own GIFs on my phone? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/tKkK2f1Vj3
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A6: I like Boomerang for how lean it is. If you are familer with VSCO, DSCO is a great app as well. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6 Using @giphy ! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/m4xPefHA7u
— WP Site Care (@wpsitecare) August 11, 2016
.@MadalynSklar A6: Boomerang is a good one for GIFs #TwitterSmarter
— Nilesh Surana (@nileshsurana) August 11, 2016
A6: For my iPhone I use DSCO by @VSCO to make GIFs It's sooooo easy!! Check it out here: https://t.co/ey9w5fRjdr #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: use apps like @giphy , giffshop, giffmill , #TwitterSmarter
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) August 11, 2016
A6. For making GIFs from your mobile check of vhoto & Ripl. https://t.co/NjNvRDoYEl https://t.co/QWyNegvpjF #TwitterSmarter
— Angelica Mata (@matageli) August 11, 2016
Q7: Is there an easy way to get Instagram photos to show up on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/d3yDzhQ61h
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A7: Not that I've found. If you try to do it in the IG app it just shares the link not the image. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A7b: I just usually add the creation of a Twitter optimized image to my workflow. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A7 @Hootsuite to schedule to both locations #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) August 11, 2016
A7: Share your Instagram photos as native Twitter photos with this from @IFTTT https://t.co/PaEifPbHMe #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A7: You can set up an @IFTTT recipe to easily cross-post. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) August 11, 2016
Q8: What’s your best tip for optimizing your Twitter posts? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/gKBZOdKfV3
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
A8: Don't be afraid to experiment to find a style that works for you and don't be afraid to change styles. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A8b: My style eventually landed on "retro" or "vintage" style. But it took a lot of time to get to where I wanted to be. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A8c: A lot of my early images were horrible! But just stick with it then be consistant once you figure it out. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
One of my most recent images: https://t.co/gtaGsADF6D pic.twitter.com/lr7ywrE7rR #twittersmarter
— Jeff Sieh (@jeffsieh) August 11, 2016
A8 Always listen to your audience and see what they like or can relate to. #TwitterSmarter
— Sheldon Pearce (@sheldonpearce) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: An effective title, a creative image along with tagging required people if necessary & hashtag #TwitterSmarter
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) August 11, 2016
A8: @MadalynSklar I go by the old adage “Brevity is the soul of wit”. #keepItSimpleStupid #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/PMsRbUmcYJ
— robchristianson (@robchristianson) August 11, 2016
a8: Make sure Twitter cards are set up for blogs. Make visuals compelling, and good hashtags. #TwitterSmarter
— Jessie Simms (@JSimmsSocial) August 11, 2016
A8: My best tip is to share really great images and be engaging in your tweets so people will respond and chat with you. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Be clear. Be concise. And include visuals as often as possible. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6FU09ursi3
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) August 11, 2016
A8: post great quality and interesting content and make it interesting! Use photos, humour and relevant topics! #TwitterSmarter
— Heather Found (@HeatherFound) August 11, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8 Tip for optimizing #Twitter posts: One message. Check spelling. Be direct. Be courteous. #TwitterSmarter
— Michael Roach (@mr0ach) August 11, 2016
A8. Get to the point…use proper #'s don't spam a trending one just for attention…images help a LOT! #TwitterSmarter
— Christie C. (@PromoSocially) August 11, 2016
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