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 comes from @AskAaronLee’s tweet.
See tweet here: https://t.co/FRsczMBMoW
Do this:
-Tweet 10 people everyday.
-Send a video.
-Say Hi.This takes less than 10 minutes.
Your first tweet can be a reply to this one. pic.twitter.com/IGgcgG8PAY
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
Did you miss this week’s #TwitterSmarter “after” chat livestream with me and my team: @ZalkaB @alberMoire @aiaddysonzhang? You can watch the replay here: https://t.co/kEkeVN7AHn pic.twitter.com/1tlSwFG5J7
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) December 3, 2017
Please welcome our guest @AskAaronLee. Topic: Tips to Optimize Your Use of Twitter #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6rIqdDCy26
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
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: What is social listening and should I be doing this regularly? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/WcqzOzHJBB
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
1|3 Social listening is the process of monitoring social media channels for mentions of your brand, competitors, product, and any other ideas or themes that are relevant to your business . We strongly recommend you engage in social listening #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/T1sovT1R19
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 30 November 2017
2|3 If you’re not engaged in social listening, its like creating your business strategy with blinders on. You’ll miss out on mountains of actionable insights from real people who are actively talking about you or your industry online—why wouldn’t you want that? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/b2kK3ngIyI
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 30 November 2017
3|3 So, if you want to have your ear to the ground to hear what people are saying about your brand, product, competition, etc, you’ll want to take part in social listening. You can learn how to do it well here: https://t.co/cEiVPIkRJe #TwitterSmarter ?
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) 30 November 2017
Q1: What are the benefits of using Twitter for your business or brand? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/TXlvqqPBEp
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A1. Twitter is like a wave you'll never know coming. When it does, it hits big. That's the fun part of it and makes it the perfect platform for businesses. It's an open and endless platform. #twittersmarter #ThursdayThoughts
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A1. Being able to communicate with a brand in real time on Twitter is PRICELESS. It's the perfect customer service tool #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A1. Building relationships aside, it's just the best platform to get an overview of what people are saying you/your business #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A1. Twitter is what you think it is. 🙂 #thursdaythoughts #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A1: Twitter allows you to connect with people and brands in a way where you can have a real conversation. No barriers like other networks. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DSp4lTpAvm
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A1 It is the BEST way to engage with your clients and customers #twittersmarter
— Chaim Shapiro // Help you MAXIMIZE LinkedIn! (@ChaimShapiro) November 30, 2017
A1 Twitter is a great customer service triage and communication tool #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) November 30, 2017
A1.
Real-time interactions
An open network to expand your brand & enhance your visibility
Community building
Relationship building
Humanize who you are#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/P8TPkxVTfa
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A1. Timely Feedback
Responsive Customer Service
Fast Focus Groups
Brand Personality#WhyTwitter4Biz#TwitterSmarter— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) 30 November 2017
A1: Reaching a very wide audience, up to the second news you can comment on, and being part of a community ☺️ #TwitterSmarter
— Yelling Mule (@YellingMule) 30 November 2017
A1: HUGE part! As a social media professor, Twitter has been the best platform I have used to:
-Create class community
-Network with fellow pros
-Personal branding
-Real time engagement bridging education and practice together online#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/FEPeKcF81e— Karen Freberg, Ph.D., Social Media Professor (@kfreberg) November 30, 2017
A1: #Twitter is a platform filled with diverse users from all over the world. Your business or #brand can get in front of these individuals creating new relationships and audiences. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ZMduYb42go
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) November 30, 2017
A1: #Twitter is an easy way to strike up conversation with others and learn how you can help. Be of value! #twittersmarter
— Laura Denny (@ldcreativemedia) November 30, 2017
A1: Connections, connections, learning, research, connections and more connections. I can't say it enough. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DPQbR9ShXO
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) November 30, 2017
A1) Another benefit of Twitter is that, you can easily find like-minded people through just a couple of simple hashtag searches & start connecting that way.#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Hs1EemuasB
— Jason Schemmel – Podcaster. Speaker. #GSDChat (@JasonSchemmel) 30 November 2017
A1: Twitter is a very interactive platform that allows you to engage with a wider audience or a targeted audience #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) 30 November 2017
A1 benefits of twitter CONVERSATIONS create RELATIONSHIPS which develop COMMUNITIES for life if you want them to be REAL #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/H8hJ2iNs71
— mark longbottom (@marklongbottom_) November 30, 2017
Q2: What are some under-used features of Twitter that can help boost your Twitter presence? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Y4gV3mXFzq
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A2. Retweet your own tweet! Did you know you can retweet your own tweet several times? To do that, copy the link to the original post, write a description and paste the link and it will appear as a quoted retweet when posted. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A2. Retweeting yourself on twitter can get your tweet more exposure. (clicks, retweets, likes etc) #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A2: Twitter Moments, video, Media Studio (what's that you say? No worries. I have an online class coming out where I'll teach you. It's mind blowing). #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/O6Rv0nAiGm
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A2: Twitter in the classroom. Students should get on tweetchats like this one to get a pulse of what is happening. They can learn lots in small chunks #Twittersmarter https://t.co/fWqpVPm58O
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) November 30, 2017
A2: Hashtags! Use them right and you can expand your reach. Use them wrong and it'll just annoy your audience. #twittersmarter
— Gabriella Amanda C (@gabriella_a_c) November 30, 2017
A2 Dedicate your time to tailor your Twitter BIO. Use pinned tweet & Twitter Video and Twitter Moments. Actively engage in chats and discussions on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/OcyK0bGQcp
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) November 30, 2017
A2: Many people don't take advantage of Twitter lists. They're great for cutting through the noise and seeing the updates you're most interested in. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) November 30, 2017
A2. Twitter lists and moments are helpful tools to use.
Lists = organization of #content by industry, topic, etc.
Moments = creating a “story” of information on a topic, event and more.#TwitterSmarter— SourceMedia (@SourceMediaCo) 30 November 2017
A2: Pin your best tweets and rotate them. Watch trending hashtags and interact using them. Share your experience and expertise. #twittersmarter #thursdaythoughts
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) 30 November 2017
A2. Moments! (building one for #TwitterSmarter right now)
Live Blogging at Events!
Lists! (find your tribe)#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/rhUcmhmEma— Su Doyle (@sudoyle) November 30, 2017
A2.
Twitter video => take a look at our #VideoReplyDay to see the power of videos
Twitter moments => i have started to explore this recently thanks to @MadalynSklar for the opportunity
Twitter advanced search => i know i need to be better at it#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/CgxIPdzYwM
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A2:
Polls
Moments
GIFs
Embedded videos#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Uq9YZI720z— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) November 30, 2017
A2: I would use more often #TwitterChat of all sorts. In addition, #TwitterMoments and #Twitter lists can help gather top contributors / quotes / news and than used for publishing #TwitterSmarter
— Benny Gelbendorf (@BGelbendorf) 30 November 2017
A2: hands-down the most underutilized future of Twitter: ?!
That's changing thanks to @MadalynSklar's #VideoReplyDay revolution ?#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/pogfiLZgGo— Stacey DePolo – save #NetNeutrality (@sdepolo) November 30, 2017
Q3: What types of content can help you get more traction on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kQgIxIxOFz
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A3. Trending content/hashtags, find out what's trending and be a part of it. You'll be more likely to get better traction for those tweets. Do your research about the tweet first and make sure it's not a controversial/political trending content. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A3. Find out what's trending on that day, ie: #thursdaythoughts for today and see how you can build your content around it. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A3. Bullet point tips tweets are pretty awesome too. They stand out and gets shared a lot.
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A3: I'm a big advocate for videos on Twitter. If you want to gain traction, this will do it. Video length on Twitter is 2 mins 20 secs. I would do shorter though. That's what gets attention. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/4o5DIJemsb
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A3: #VIDEO!
But …. keep it between 30-60 seconds. The limit on #Twitter is 2:20, but sometimes that is too long. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/3R3zyAaInY
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) November 30, 2017
A3.
*Trendy topics
* Breaking news
* Understand your community => provide content of value to them
* stories that evoke emotion & add value
* Influencer collaborations#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kRvH1lg0eO
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A3 No matter the format, ensure the content matches the interests / helps your followers #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) November 30, 2017
A3: Visuals are huge! Images, memes, micrographics, short videos. #twittersmarter
— SEO.com (@seocom) 30 November 2017
A3. 1.) Content that is humanized 2.) Newsjacking 3.) Thought leadership #TwitterSmarter
— Arine Fereshetian (@AFereshetian) 30 November 2017
A3: Video optimised for the Twitter feed.
▪️ 1:1 Format
▪️Works with sound off
▪️15-20 seconds
▪️Catches your attention in first 2-3 seconds
▪️Branding threaded throughout#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/eFDNnQ9rQh— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 30 November 2017
A3: People LOVE video! The videos I post outperform my other branded content. Tagging people in photos works well too (when used with caution). #twittersmarter
— Meghan Monaghan ? (@MeghanMonaghan1) 30 November 2017
A3 what gets more traction on Twitter – YOU, your real voice and experiences make it valid and relevant for your audience not your neighbours or competitors #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ZpuNEmZ7ZK
— mark longbottom (@marklongbottom_) November 30, 2017
A3. #TwitterSmarter
Valuable ?
⤵️
Visual (Images, Infographics)
Interactive (Video, Live)Make your content concise, precise, with call to action – use emojis, GIFs to make it more appealing https://t.co/DvujAOkcCy
— Natasha G. (@nplusg) November 30, 2017
Q4: How can content creation and curation help you build influence and reach with Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/wTPuEtEWUT
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A4. Content creation/curation adds value! When people are able to take what you say, apply them and change/imrpove something. They remember you. That's why chat's like #twittersmarter rocks
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A4: it helps to establish you as a thought leader #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) 30 November 2017
A4:
Creation showcases your expertise and thought leadership.
Curation showcases your ability to engage and build relationships with your audience. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/GshU6rtUEB
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) November 30, 2017
A4: Find valuable content to share and you'll build trust with your audience. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/yZ4zAo8pzV
— Gabriella Amanda C (@gabriella_a_c) November 30, 2017
A4. #Content creation builds thought leadership within your industry, expanding your reach as you gain more followers who engage with your content. #TwitterSmarter
— SourceMedia (@SourceMediaCo) 30 November 2017
A4: Builds on establishing yourself as a resource for people to connect with. It's important to share not only your original content, but others as well.
For my #SM classes, we use Twitter + I make sure to share my student's work + blogs for others to see. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/hUBL5G1QF7
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D., Social Media Professor (@kfreberg) November 30, 2017
A4 Some of the best content is often: "THANK YOU!" #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) November 30, 2017
A4 Being FRESH and less repetitive content keeps your brand front of mind with those you wish to connect with. #twittersmarter
— YoPedro (@YoPedro) November 30, 2017
A4. Customers don't just want to see all promotion. They are looking to you for information within your space. This is a must provide for any brand to build true social relevance. #TwitterSmarter
— J. Nolfo ? (@jnolfo) November 30, 2017
A4. Curation helps to build a balance between shouting about your own brand non-stop, and providing additional content of value to your audience from other sources. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/yCPU2iswb2
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 30 November 2017
A4) Here's the formula: Discover, read, share! Right @buffer #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) November 30, 2017
A4: Content curation motivates a community around smart content by showing you’re engaged with what’s out there, and willing to promote it.
Content creation reinforces brand look and feel, and helps establish/maintain thought-leadership. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/lLtNk6tZSS
— OverdriveInteractive (@ovrdrv) 30 November 2017
A4: Good content curation can build trust among your followers. I want to make sure I am respecting my reader’s time by offering good content. #TwitterSmarter
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) 30 November 2017
A4: Generating or curating content is an opportunity to build thought leadership.
Quality content creates value to your audience, builds trust n impacts loyalty. Content that educates, entertains, inspires and helps, gets shared and liked, which increases reach #TwitterSmarter— BiaValle (@BV_DigitalBuzz) 30 November 2017
Q5: What tools can help you maximize the effect of your Twitter activities? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/CcIptTFGbl
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A5. It's biased, I recommend @Agorapulse. The inbox allows me to review every single tweet I get. I can also set moderation rules to filter out certain tweets with words like "following", those get reviewed automatically #TwitterSmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A5. I'm a huge fan of using automation to my advantage but not forgetting the human element. I schedule stuff, set moderation rules to my tweets but I always respond to people. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A5: Tools to help you maximize Twitter:@hootsuite @buffer @ManageFlitter @tweet_jukebox @AdobeSpark @canva @nuzzel #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/3n1E8Mq1Ol
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A5: Use tools that help you schedule, monitor and analyze. My favorite tools are @Sprinklr and @simplymeasured #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/7CNzPhsfb2
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) November 30, 2017
A5: We rely on @MeetEdgar for scheduling. Being able to easily repurpose posts with their library feature means we get the most out of the content we create. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) November 30, 2017
A5. I actually do lots of things on Twitter natively. Amazing how much you can accomplish with what you already have. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/VA9RQVxAlt
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A5) My favorite tool on twitter is still using Twitter Lists! You will get lost if you don't use them. #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) November 30, 2017
A5.
▪️Analytics (whether on the native account or through your SM management platform)
▪️Learn from your better performing content
▪️Review what other brands are doing well#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nGBkl5QMeZ
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 30 November 2017
A5: Scheduling platforms, such as @Hootsuite or @Sprinklr, (or our in-house version, SocialEye) help create a cadence and social drumbeat for your content, so your audience knows what to expect. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/52asQZr9Vg
— OverdriveInteractive (@ovrdrv) 30 November 2017
A5. Too many to mention. Faves: @ManageFlitter for activities and @canva for multimedia. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/totYLjz6BD
— Sheila Mae Gomez (@shemaegomez) November 30, 2017
A5) @hootsuite @buffer @AdobeSpark @flexitive @canva @SproutSocial to name a few for different reasons #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/MvjxnTnmYw
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) 30 November 2017
A5:content curation tools like @drumupio or @Moz buzzsumo have helped me tons! I also schedule out using @HeyOrca , @buffer and @hootsuite #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) 30 November 2017
A5. @AgoraPulse to make sure you did not miss a tweet especially with a twitter chat #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 30 November 2017
Q6: What tips can help you build a strong following on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/W1ssNyHXzI
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A6. Find a large group of people that is relevant to you, follow and connect them. Pay attention to what they do and be part of it. Ask them how you can help if you have time. It's who you know that matters. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A6. If you have the time, talk to 10 NEW people everyday. Send them a video, say hi, etc. Takes less than 10 minutes. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A6: I put together what I call my Twitter Secret Sauce that helps me build a strong following.
*tweet daily
*use Twitter lists
*participate in chats
*engage. engage. engage!Sign up for my free mini-class where I walk you through this:https://t.co/ZKybfZtKEX#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/D1a5kROJTk
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A6: Focus on quality of followers (block bots and fake accounts), engage in ? over time, be true to yourself, and be generous w/ your resources. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/wwy97226H0
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D., Social Media Professor (@kfreberg) November 30, 2017
A6. Stay active. Be engaging. Join Twitter Chats (of your niche). And the ever undying tip of "be human". #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/keMV8yKDGC
— Sheila Mae Gomez (@shemaegomez) November 30, 2017
A6.
* Be real & authentic
* Don't automate engagement
* Participate in Twitter chats like #TwitterSmarter
* Be consistent
* Listen & listen more
* Engage & engage more#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ZjNhBRzbkE
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A6: Get involved with great Twitter chats! #HootChat and #OrcaChat have great, engaging communities. #TwitterSmarter, of course, has a rocking community as well. pic.twitter.com/zCBcIEJBWZ
— OverdriveInteractive (@ovrdrv) 30 November 2017
A6. A sense of dedication to and desire to learn the platform. It’s easy to just say Twitter doesn’t work and bail. Learn the ropes via chats like #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership & Management Consulting (@GenePetrovLMC) 30 November 2017
A6. Using the right hashtags, images, and content that doesn’t overflow the post. You want to get the message accross efficiently, so your audience is willing to engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Arine Fereshetian (@AFereshetian) 30 November 2017
A6) Post engaging content and network with micro-influencers (lots of knowledge) are a couple of ways. #TwitterSmarter
— James Mann ♉️ (@jamesmann23) November 30, 2017
A6: Retweet content of value, build a list of advocates and fans and engage with them. Give credit and comment on retweets to the originator #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/2XXhqHiEgT
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing (@FuhsionMktg) November 30, 2017
A6: Engage, engage, engage! If you want to build a following, you need to start conversations with people. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) November 30, 2017
A6
Be interested.
Be engaging > talk, GIF and connect with ppl.
Share stuff that inspires, makes ppl laugh, learn and want to come back for more.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/aLVjXjky83— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) November 30, 2017
A6. Listen to your audience and what they are chatting about #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 30 November 2017
A6: Be honest and engage. Don't go months without a single tweet. #twittersmarter
— Gabriella Amanda C (@gabriella_a_c) November 30, 2017
A6. Be involved, Be consistent. Provide value. Oh, and have a little fun. #TwitterSmarter
— J. Nolfo ? (@jnolfo) November 30, 2017
A6
▪️Get involved in conversation with your followers/community
▪️Let your personality come through
▪️Share interesting, educational or entertaining content
▪️No trolling#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/4dLdFVhqaU— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 30 November 2017
A6 Show up, be there when possible. Too many Tweeps have drone accounts and are inactive, creating distrust and clutter. #twittersmarter
— YoPedro (@YoPedro) November 30, 2017
A6: Stand for something. Take a position. In these crazy times many see the need to #VoteWithYourWallet. Brands that #takeAStand earn my business and engagement, and that’s the tribe I’m building. #TwitterSmarter
— Stacey DePolo – save #NetNeutrality (@sdepolo) 30 November 2017
Q7: How can Twitter help a business or brand build authority with a specific audience? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Xxn8ZueYCz
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A7. Twitter is open, it's is more natural to help expand the reach and build a more significant community around your brand. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A7: I have used Twitter chats to build my authority in the social media business, especially niching down on Twitter marketing. Building community allows you to be seen as an authority in your field. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PxPOSF4hxs
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A7. If you are being very social on twitter in your niche, you can build your business here #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 30 November 2017
A7: That comes with time. Be consistently correct and you'll be able to build that credibility. #twittersmarter
— Gabriella Amanda C (@gabriella_a_c) November 30, 2017
A7: Being relevant and consistent is the key, always deliver outstanding content that can help your audience #twittersmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) November 30, 2017
A7. Twitter is a great way to build communities and to establish yourself as a thought leadership and go-to person in your field.
Understand your tribe & be consistent w/ content creation.
Engage
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A7: Twitter does a great job at allowing you to find optimal target audiences. It is also a very interactive platform #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) 30 November 2017
A7: I think being passionate and genuine within your niche. I feel many people go broad. Go deep instead. #TwitterSmarter
— Joe Morecroft (@JoeMorecroft) 30 November 2017
A7. Take ownership of the narrative and be able to directly communicate w/ an audience. Many brands use Twitter to engage in social care, helping to build strong relationships + listening skills #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IWUit21eqb
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D., Social Media Professor (@kfreberg) November 30, 2017
A7. #TwitterSmarter
IMO it is a more direct channel (plus asset of brevity), offers human centric interaction & is a solid engagement platform which consequently helps you build trust and loyalty with audience. https://t.co/qvMWMV0qFX
— Natasha G. (@nplusg) November 30, 2017
A7 Twitter will help a business if a business wants to be helped and that business isn't in a rush to get number and tickboxes filled #TwitterSmarter life takes time https://t.co/nJgSYonUJ9
— mark longbottom (@marklongbottom_) November 30, 2017
A7: Use lists to segment users who you want to engage based on business interests; use saved searches to do the same for topics of interest you want to stay abreast of. #TwitterSmarter
— Javier Sanabria (@SanabriaJav) 30 November 2017
Q8: What are your best tips for using Twitter to stand out and create impact for your business? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/oCUJoRbuYw
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A8. Have a personality! That's why @wendys does well. You don't have to be them, just have a personality & don't be boring. #twittersmarter
— Aaron Lee (@AskAaronLee) November 30, 2017
A8: Learn how to use Media Studio which allows you to add meta data to your video tweets. It will blow your mind. DM me if you'd like to learn more about this. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/EkXNAKX6Mj
— Madalyn Sklar ? Speaker. Podcaster. Chat Host. (@MadalynSklar) November 30, 2017
A8: Hone in on what makes you unique and then deploy that against what’s trending. Adding your own spin on content is what will set you apart from the rest. #TwitterSmarter
— Flying Cork (@flyingcorkpgh) 30 November 2017
A8. Personality, content and customer service (or community building depending on your goal) #TwitterSmarter
— Lisa ??? Social Media Manager (@lisaboylesmedia) 30 November 2017
A8.
* Be constant
* Don't automate engagement
* Serve & give
* Listen
* Engage— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D ? Edu Tech Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) November 30, 2017
A8. Share your competitor’s content which resonates with your audience #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) 30 November 2017
A8 everaging tweet chats is super important. Helps build awareness & authority. Content diversity is also SUPER important. Don’t post the same thing all the time. Do different. Be different. Be personable and not constantly promotional and you can create impact. #TwitterSmarter
— Tawanna B Smith, MPP (@TawannaBSmith) 30 November 2017
A8: Connect with your audience. Be authentic and provide value, Your audience will grow and you will gain influence. #twittersmarter
— Laura Denny (@ldcreativemedia) November 30, 2017
A8: Make sure you publish your own #content.
It does not have to be an academic article or 30 minutes podcasts. Even two liner posts on #twitter is enough to engage. #TwitterSmarter— Benny Gelbendorf (@BGelbendorf) 30 November 2017
A8: Be true to yourself. Be a resource. Be kind to others. Listen to what others have to say. Be an active and authentic voice in the community.
And take initiative and pay it forward. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HEdVVlhVPo
— Karen Freberg, Ph.D., Social Media Professor (@kfreberg) November 30, 2017
A8: Be authentic. That resonates with everyone. #twittersmarter
— Gabriella Amanda C (@gabriella_a_c) November 30, 2017
A8 Don't use Twitter just as another channel to publish things. Learn the #TwitterSmarter ways and use it to deliver super-tailored content & conversations between your brand & audience. https://t.co/mPKSMkQ1lx
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) November 30, 2017
A8: Educate your audience and show your human side! There’s a person behind every (genuine) account, let’s see their (or their brand’s) personality! #TwitterSmarter
— Joe Morecroft (@JoeMorecroft) 30 November 2017
A8. 24/7 online presence is highly appreciated! As a customer, I also wanted someone to respond to my concerns as soon as possible. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/MVhzfiQ4Ap
— Sheila Mae Gomez (@shemaegomez) November 30, 2017
A8 Not certain if it’s best, but sometimes Humour can brighten the day.
For example, I use bunny rabbits in #genealogy or family history #TwitterSmarter SLR?? pic.twitter.com/UbecIYB12g— SirLeprechaunRabbit®???? (@leprchaunrabbit) 30 November 2017
A8. #TwitterSmarter
Be present.
Listen to your audience and deliver
Engage. I know companies that popup in convos and make an impression and establish connections making you feel heard and valued
Customer Support. Enhance experience which leads to customer retentio— Natasha G. (@nplusg) November 30, 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.
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