Branding Your Writing Voice On Twitter with Kirsten Oliphant
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 12-21-17
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.
Today’s #TwitterSmarter chat assignment from @MadalynSklar:
Q5: How can Twitter help you find, identify, and connect with your perfect audience and readers.
A5: Use Twitter’s Advanced Search.
Bookmark this:https://t.co/AlblkERngK pic.twitter.com/BH4pZvcQA6
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
Did you miss today's #TwitterSmarter "after" chat livestream with @kikimojo? You can watch the replay here: https://t.co/De0HWiVnmf pic.twitter.com/aocxTAJrSE
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
Please welcome our guest @kikimojo. Topic: Branding Your Writing Voice On Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/V07TxSpfYS
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
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 do I use GIFs on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/0ESY71owAd
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
1|2 To get started, just click the GIF button in your Tweet box. You can search by keyword, or browse categories of different reactions like Happy Dance, Mic Drop, or even Hootsuite! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/I4ggTfGyM0
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 21 December 2017
2|2 The next thing when it comes to sharing GIFs is sharing the RIGHT GIF. Use your knowledge of pop culture to express the emotion in your Tweet with a GIF your favorite TV show or movie ? If you’re anything like us, you like GIFs #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nHjIbeo8qq
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 21 December 2017
#TwitterSmarter Chat
Q1: How can Twitter serve as a platform for crafting your own voice? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/wyMLS3jChs
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A1 Twitter is a great editor because of the character limit. Even WITH the new extras, love ‘em or hate ‘em. 😉 #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A1 Start by typing out a first draft of what you want to say. Then start to cut. Try NOT to use all the characters. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A1 Consider how you can infuse personality into each tweet. Does it sound like YOU? (Or the brand you're representing.) #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A1 We can all think of accounts & brands that have a particular personality. Hiiiii, @wendys! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A1: Twitter is a great place to connect with your community. Because of the character limit you are forced to be concise, which is great. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/7xaE6JkPOk
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A1: By being you and joining conversations… #twittersmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 21 December 2017
A1 Your Twitter bio is your front page & elevator pitch #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) December 21, 2017
A1: No social network is better for thought-leadership & amplification of words. We always talk about IG's social market share, but Twitter still owns actual writing, even over blogs. #TwitterSmarter
— Jack Appleby (@JuiceboxCA) 21 December 2017
A1: It's an opportunity to be yourself now, and later to let Tweeps know what you want them to know about you. #twittersmarter
— YoPedro (@YoPedro) December 21, 2017
A1 Twitter is good practice for speaking in your own voice. Write as you speak, trying to emulate your quirks. From Twitter you can go more long form after you've hit your comfort level. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman $ #LifeInsurance $ Worker #Benefits (@JKatzaman) December 21, 2017
A1. Twitter is definitely a platform to let your personality shine through.
Be quirky, funny, helpful, engaging!
Find what comes most naturally to you (& performs well) and roll with it. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/K4foyVLAWm
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 21 December 2017
A1. You basically practice everyday in providing valuable content to your audience and get better at it in the process #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 21 December 2017
A1 the beauty of Twitter is you can use your voice in more than one way, not just text but use video and my favorite gifs.
But if you want to craft a voice be yourself.#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/aAGhMoHaZl— Tony professional Overthinker (@SirKingofGifs) 21 December 2017
A1: Constraints promote creativity, and Twitter's character limits force me to get a little more creative about how to word things. #twittersmarter
— Craig Wall (@craigtwall) December 21, 2017
A1: Hashtags, video, pictures, graphics, and GIFS let you express your personality to your audience in a concise way. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/jyaLkva1yQ
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing (@FuhsionMktg) December 21, 2017
A1: When it comes to social media in general, you want to craft content that fits the platform. That being said, although your message may be written in a particular style to accommodate the platform, the overall message should reflect your personal style. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) 21 December 2017
A1. Twitter allows you to be yourself. Easily create your own authentic brand & let your personality shine thru via GIFS, Videos, etc. The more personalized the better. It also helps you find like minded communities & reach ur target audience. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/oqwpQZGqiz
— Melissa A ? (@mz_rocko) 21 December 2017
A1. One way Twitter allows us to craft our voice is through engagement. Responding to customer inquiries, partner posts, influencer content in real time. Making those genuine connections. Commenting, or even just saying "Hi!" #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/btLaEM9Xcv
— Marketo (@marketo) 21 December 2017
Q2: Why is it important for a business or brand to define a unique voice, style and branding? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IBED6PAZzP
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A2 To stand out in the constantly updating stream, you need something that makes people pause. Your voice, style, & branding do just that! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A2 If you want to attract your target audience and ideal customer, you need to speak in their language. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A2 Defining your voice helps you to create consistency for your account. Being inconsistent confuses your audience. They want to know what to expect from you! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A2 And let's be honest… gifs are an amazing tool to show personality. #Twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/EFryxLXeVK
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A2: You have to ask yourself, what are you doing to stand out? You can do this with colors, fonts, images, etc. Find a way to stand out and then do it consistently.
Great examples are @RebekahRadice and @PegFitzpatrick. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/tQSLZO5b0c
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A2 Stand out from the crowd – show why you are different #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) December 21, 2017
A2: Consistency is one of the best ways to build confidence and trust with your customers or clients. #twittersmarter
— YoPedro (@YoPedro) December 21, 2017
A2) You must have a voice on Twitter, but first have a listen out there. #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) December 21, 2017
A2 that’s how the public gets to know you. The more consistent you are, the more reliable and easy to find and remember you become #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) December 21, 2017
A2: It's the best way to keep your followers! You can't please everyone, so it's better to focus on branding that you can really work on and build, and continue to draw that specific demographic in that really clicks with it. #twittersmarter
— SumAll (@SumAll) 21 December 2017
A2: A business' target market is a "brand" in itself. A business needs to concisely speak to that market in order to effectively stand out. #twittersmarter
— Craig Wall (@craigtwall) 21 December 2017
A2. Otherwise, how are you going to stand out? So much noise and so many distractions.
Being unique => helps people remember who you are. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PPMdHCjCYP
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) December 21, 2017
A2: Having a unique voice, style, and branding helps you stand out. It becomes recognizable and allows you to attract your target audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) December 21, 2017
A2. Dont get lost in the sea of other brands. Work towards ur creative & ensure to engage. W/o the engagement, you are are static. Be dynamic & truly use Twitter as a 2 way communication tool. This shows you care abt your audience & will increase your conversions #TwitterSmarter
— Melissa A ? (@mz_rocko) 21 December 2017
A2. You want to align your strategy and goals to weave brand, voice, and style to imprint consciously and unconsciously to say I am here for you and my services to go to any length for the customer. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/9bTIwqDX5N
— Dr. Dorrie Cooper (@sittingpretty61) December 21, 2017
Q3: What are your key tips for branding your writing voice on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/BooSAq73qf
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A3 To brand your writing voice, consider creating a style guide. I’ve got a freebie that will help you do this! (Save it for later…https://t.co/3br8EZqkVi) #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3 Think about things like: how personal you are with your readers, whether you are humorous or serious, the kinds of content you share. Even things like whether or not you will use gifs. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3 Start by just typing out the tweet without thinking about voice. Then go back and infuse each tweet with your voice. It’s like microediting! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3 Don’t be afraid to break that voice for important things. It can make a particular tweet stand out. If you tend to be funny, sharing a serious tweet about an important issue can be powerful. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3 Keep evolving! Your voice will grow with you or your brand! Don’t be afraid to experiment a little with finding your voice. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3 Consider your voice even when you retweet and curate content. Think about the kind of content that fits your brand & introduce it using your unique voice. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A3: The key is to be yourself. Like attracts like. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/K8REC7l3Sn
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A3. Listen to what your audience are chatting about #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 21 December 2017
A3 know who you are writing FOR. Have a specific person in mind so you aren’t trying to reach the world-that will help you connect with the target audience. Write like you speak. #twittersmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) December 21, 2017
A3 Brand your Twitter writing voice by being consistent and active. When you write enough, you'll stop thinking about how you sound, which lets the true you pop out. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman $ #LifeInsurance $ Worker #Benefits (@JKatzaman) December 21, 2017
A3: you have to be true to yourself. The fastest way to lose is when you try and be something you're not. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) 21 December 2017
A3. Coming from a personal brand perspective, I try not to define it too strictly…
Otherwise you find yourself too confined when you just want to have a human conversation. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/z2asJWLvzO
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 21 December 2017
A3) Target your ideal followers and show what makes you unique! #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) December 21, 2017
A3.
For organisations, it is key that the online voice and offline voice are in alignment.Understand that you can’t speak to everyone, understand your audience and speak their language.
Authenticity and consistency are important too.#twittersmarter
— Rosemary (@RMAjayi) 21 December 2017
A3: Create your own hashtags, use terms that are relevant in your industry, be conversational to engage with your audience #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) December 21, 2017
A3 Create your style by talking and conversing like you naturally are. Also, good to start a # for content you're creating, so you're easier to track – good pro-tip @NThickett mentioned in one of our conversations #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ihaHh5b6SB
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) December 21, 2017
A3. Be Authentic Brand your hashtags. Make'em unique. Be consistent w/ messages, creative, posting. Engage. Use Visuals. Review your Analytics & Make Appropriate changes. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/NAYNdCxO7H
— Melissa A ? (@mz_rocko) 21 December 2017
A3. Top Tips for Branding:
1. Engage With Your Audience
2. Quality Content that Educates
3. Be Transparent#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NkbMePzRQQ— Marketo (@marketo) December 21, 2017
Q4: What are some ways writing and blogging can help you grow a thriving community? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/x6HGNP12NP
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A4 Writing solid content on your blog and on other blogs as a guest poster can increase your authority and attract your target audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A4 You don’t have to post a LOT on a blog to create quality content that’s shareable long term. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A4 Consider the questions your target audience has and how you can help answer them. Write content based around their needs. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A4 Take your community off Twitter and blog to somewhere you can all hang out. Facebook groups are amazing for that. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A4 Check out the Communities That Convert podcast for more tips on community building! 🙂 https://t.co/qZ2YWmxNPn #Twitter Smarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A4: Writing and blogging is a medium to get your message seen and heard. If you are consistent, people will take notice. It starts slow but once you keep at it, you'll build a great community. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/lVfwBX4c8c
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A4: It allows you to position yourself as a thought leader and add your opinion to popular topics in your industry. Think of it as your ongoing resume that you'll continually update. #twittersmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) 21 December 2017
A4 content attracts and draws people in. We want to learn, relate, feel or escape- the community builds when you can consistently connect in a meaningful way #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) December 21, 2017
A4: Blogging helps you provide value. It's your opportunity to serve your target market with the content they're looking for. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) December 21, 2017
A4: It's an excellent way to reinforce your values without worrying about throwing in attractive graphics or video – and it's something everyone and anyone can do! #twittersmarter
— SumAll (@SumAll) 21 December 2017
A4) Building a community takes time and is all about trust. #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) December 21, 2017
A4 Blogging lets you bring more depth to your brand and personality. Plus, you can become a subject matter expert that will help boost your audience size for the blog, Twitter and beyond. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman $ #LifeInsurance $ Worker #Benefits (@JKatzaman) December 21, 2017
A4. Write about what you care about! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/U6nRvNfnOU
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 21 December 2017
A4. Blogging allows you to craft your unique voice and build a loyal audience over time #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 21 December 2017
A4: Blogging serves as an outlet for you to voice your opinions and leverage your knowledge on certain topics. Plus, it acts as pillar content to which you can create additional pieces like infographics, videos, podcasts, etc. #Twittersmarter
— Flying Cork (@flyingcorkpgh) 21 December 2017
A4: Writing and blogging on a particular subject area is a great way to build trust, generate conversation and grow a community of interest around that subject. We try to use our platform to do that. #Twittersmarter
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 21 December 2017
A4: The first goal is to write blog posts that truly help your audience with whatever challenges they're facing. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/KVUZerDoaC
— Darcy De Leon ? (@darcydeleon) December 21, 2017
Q5: How can Twitter help you find, identify, and connect with your perfect audience and readers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Ry2cgcBREW
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A5 Define your target audience clearly before you start trying to find them! Here’s a resource to help with that! https://t.co/tAOiMST4jZ #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A5 You can use advanced Twitter search or look for hashtags related to your topic. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A5 Check out other Twitter chats where your active people might be hanging out! (like this one…duh.) Or these: https://t.co/QlN557llbd #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A5 Like so many of you have already said today- don’t just try to start the conversation. Join conversations on Twitter that are already happening around your topic or in your niche. Replying can be powerful for making connections! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A5: My tool tools are:
-Twitter Advanced Searchhttps://t.co/AlblkERngK
–@ManageFlitter https://t.co/XnMBi3QrhP#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8NXR6itb7O
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A5 When you find and follow ppl you find interesting, look at their Following lists – great minds think alike #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) December 21, 2017
A5. Twitter is such a great place to engage in real-time interactions w/ people even those that you have never met before. #TwitterSmarter
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) December 21, 2017
A5: This is the hardest thing about Twitter, because really you just have to decide it's worth it and invest the time. Chats (like this) are a great place to start. #twittersmarter
— Paul Balcerak (@paulbalcerak) December 21, 2017
A5: Social listening! Look for certain hashtags and keywords. #twittersmarter
— SEO.com (@seocom) 21 December 2017
A5 the search option helps, especially if you start following specific hashtags. Creating a list based on a topic helps as well. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/lGKdruDl5z
— Tony professional Overthinker (@SirKingofGifs) 21 December 2017
A5.
▪️Follow people with similar interests (and then engage with them).▪️Curate & share content that you find interesting/insightful/entertaining
▪️Take part in relevant Twitter Chats
▪️Publish your own content#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5CSQDnMjeO
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 21 December 2017
A5. The ability to listen on Twitter is perfect for finding people. Twitter provides the freedom to tweet at anyone or join in tweetchats or engage with hashtags without the gatekeepers.#TwitterSmarter
— Rosemary (@RMAjayi) 21 December 2017
A5: It depends on your industry….Your perfect audience may not be on Twitter, and if so, it may be best to focus on other platforms (sadly). But in the marketing world, it's easy to join chats and dive into conversations with other marketers who love to engage! #TwitterSmarter
— Laura Ferruggia ? ? Marketing by laura.lol (@lauregg) 21 December 2017
A5. Twitter is my go2 for connecting. By engaging in conversations on topics you are passionate about or interested in virtual connections lead to RL connections when you are social and yourself. Communication is necessary for connection. #TwitterSmarter
— Marcy Field (@MarcyLField) December 21, 2017
A5. We love to create Twitter Lists to easily curate content and see what's resonating with our audience. We also like to keep tabs on what our competitors are getting traction on to inform us of any gaps we may need to fill. 😉 #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/D74SPg76DK
— Marketo (@marketo) December 21, 2017
Q6: What are ways to use Twitter to establish expertise and authority as a content creator? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/AJh6VeGvgp
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A6 Curating (or sharing) relevant content from other people on Twitter can establish you as an authority, not just your own links. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A6 Consider how you can utilize scheduling and automation together to continually share your evergreen content related to your area of expertise. But, obviously, DON'T STOP ENGAGING IN REAL TIME! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A6 Reply and engage with other experts in your field #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A6 Create a public list with a great name and include experts in the list. They’ll get a notification and it can help you get noticed. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A6: Best way is to host a Twitter chat. Bring in experts in your field. This will boost your awareness in your industry. You will build a community and gain authority. It works! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DWWggVPB0W
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A6: Tweet good things. Show authority through answering questions with good answers. #twittersmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) 21 December 2017
A6: Participating in Twitter chats related to your field can be a great way to establish authority and expertise #TwitterSmarter
— Julie DenOuden (@jmdenouden) 21 December 2017
A6: Make sure your content isn't just trying to sell your audience. You want to have educational content that is beneficial for the audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Allegheny Answering (@Answering_Svc) 21 December 2017
A6: It's a great way to learn how to successfully maneuver the platform. This is only my second month as SumAll's content creator, and we're still experimenting with so much stuff, but it's such a confidence builder when something really works. #twittersmarter
— SumAll (@SumAll) 21 December 2017
A6 On Twitter, you can catch conversations that involve your expertise. Then you can readily jump in with your solutions to problems. You'll become known as the person who brings value. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman $ #LifeInsurance $ Worker #Benefits (@JKatzaman) December 21, 2017
A6: *Highly underrated*: Do a search for a keyword on your area of expertise and add "AND ?" — look for questions you can answer, and answer them. #twittersmarter
— Paul Balcerak (@paulbalcerak) December 21, 2017
A6.
– Use your pinned tweet smartly
– Use the right #s to show your expertise
– Offer valuable content consistently
– Participate in chats consistently #TwitterSmarter— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) December 21, 2017
A6: Share valuable content, join Twitter chats, and start conversations with other people. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) December 21, 2017
A6: A good mix of video (more and more popular) to show who you are, curated content and links to your blog posts #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) December 21, 2017
A6 ORIGINAL CONTENT!! Podcasts, blogs, vlogs, how to videos, photos, etc.! All of that shows your brand off to your target audience. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/YeKPEVvdNo
— Tri-County Young Professionals Network (@tricountyypn) December 21, 2017
A6.
Getting involved in Twitter chats.
Sharing your opinion on industry content
Sharing tips and answering questions e.g. #AskGaryVee
Creating content and sharing on Twitter
Sharing content from thought leaders
Developing a hashtag for helpful content e.g. #TwitterSmarter— Rosemary (@RMAjayi) 21 December 2017
Q7: What are your top go-to tools for writers and bloggers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/9YFTIgID7C
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A7 I’m fairly simple with my tools! I love @Hootsuite, @convertkit for email lists, and @socialquant for growth on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A7 Tools take time to learn, so don’t use too many! The goal is to help you, not bog you down with new things to master! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A7 For book publishing, I love @draft2digital to format and tend to write in Word or Pages on Mac. Scrivener is a great tool as well! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
I'm also going to try a new tool I learned about from @SociallySorted https://t.co/jUOeVBZatN #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A7: I ❤️❤️❤️ tools! My go-to for writing is Google Doc. To get them onto social media is @buffer @hootsuite @SocialJukebox . #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/psESGDoeiU
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A7. I absolutely love @Medium as a blogging platform, even though my blogging journey has been kind of short. #TwitterSmarter
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) December 21, 2017
A7: @HemingwayApp — https://t.co/rlZHco4bSr (I don't work for them or anything; it's just an amazing app.) #twittersmarter
— Paul Balcerak (@paulbalcerak) December 21, 2017
A7. I’m a Photoshop Girl day-to-day, but I use @Canva for my blog cards because of the free stock imagery available. ?? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/0SKd0nqtKG
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 21 December 2017
A7. The number one platform for bloggers is @WordPress because it was formed first as a blogging tool #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 21 December 2017
A7: @Grammarly!!! It's a lifesaver. #twittersmarter
— SumAll (@SumAll) 21 December 2017
A7: @HubSpot's blog topic generator is great when you're in the midst of writer's block. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) 21 December 2017
A7 Pen & paper. Sribbling ideas or capturing them with @evernote or recorder. And consistency in turning them into regular content > here's where we mostly get stuck #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/KtHqQMujxx
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) December 21, 2017
A7: I love the whole suite of Google office products…Doc, Sheets, etc. I love using @buffer and @hootsuite for social media and @trello for staying organized #TwitterSmarter
— Julie DenOuden (@jmdenouden) 21 December 2017
A7: We use @evernote to write on the go (sometimes an idea can't wait) and access it later on another device. @Grammarly is great for spell checks and the Google suite helps us stay organised and productive #Twittersmarter
— Hey Dip Your Toes In (@dipyourtoesin) 21 December 2017
Q8: What is you top advice for anyone interested in blogging as a business? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/SSlxjHTYdA
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A8 If you are blogging for business, you have to define your goals! Know what you want to accomplish and what your monetization streams are. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A8 Blogging can be the center of your business or a support to your business. Know the difference! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A8 All blogging isn’t the same. Follow bloggers in your niche and see how they are creating content, promoting, and monetizing. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A8 Keep the main thing the main thing. Don’t get bogged down in weekly blogging if it doesn’t support your goals! #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A8 Try to ENJOY what you do. Consider how your blogging and your online platform can bring you joy! It’s a gift– don’t let it be a burden. #TwitterSmarter
— Kirsten Oliphant ☕️ (@kikimojo) December 21, 2017
A8: Be consistent. That's it. Do it on a regular basis. Try it for the new year and check back next Dec and let me know how it went. If you are consistent, you will get great results. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/3Y4bqWwZH5
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 21, 2017
A8.
– Understand your business goals & objectives
– Plan your blogging content strategically
– Understand your audience
– Be consistent
– Listen & engage #TwitterSmarter— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) December 21, 2017
A8 Practice and write as often as possible. Becoming a better writer will help make your blogs more appealing to your audience #TwitterSmarter
— Extensis Group (@ExtensisGroup) December 21, 2017
A8 Don't quit your day job until you get to where your blogging business replaces your normal income. Altruistic is good, but you also have to pay the bills. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman $ #LifeInsurance $ Worker #Benefits (@JKatzaman) December 21, 2017
A8 figure out what your visitors are interested in and write based on your experience and expertise. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IRCzEkHEvi
— Tony professional Overthinker (@SirKingofGifs) 21 December 2017
A8.
Determine whom you wish to speak to and what they want/need to hear because you can’t write for everyone.#twittersmarter— Rosemary (@RMAjayi) 21 December 2017
A8: Just like on social media, never be fake. Be yourself! #twittersmarter
— SumAll (@SumAll) 21 December 2017
A8 Be really specific how blogging adds a layer to your overall storytelling & community outreach. And always be precise about how your piece will educate, entertain or help > writing for writing's sake is just a no no #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/neNJgjwZzq
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) December 21, 2017
A8: If you need to outsource the writing, pay for quality. There are so many voices out there, and you're not going to be seen if you pay $5 for someone on a content mill to rehash the other Google results. #TwitterSmarter
— Laura Ferruggia ? ? Marketing by laura.lol (@lauregg) 21 December 2017
A8 Don't sell your product on your blog! With your blog, you want to sell your services to them. Sell how you can help them with whatever they need help with. If they wanted to buy your product, they would have went on your website. Do not be a salesman! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ICa5WHgqc5
— Tri-County Young Professionals Network (@tricountyypn) December 21, 2017
A8: One. Start today if you haven't yet! Two. Have a strategy (what does your audience need / want?) Three. Be consistent! #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) December 21, 2017
For more tips, advice and resources to help you master Twitter and grow your business be sure to follow me at @MadalynSklar. I’m also available for one-on-one and group coaching and consulting. Get details here.
Be sure to join us every Thursday on Twitter at 1pm ET at hashtag #TwitterSmarter.
