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.
This week’s #TwitterSmarter chat assignment from @iagdotme:
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?️ @AgoraPulse
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? @AdobeSpark #TwitterSmarterAssignmentSee next tweet for video recap ??? pic.twitter.com/OxgKz0puI7
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 13, 2018
Watch the #TwitterSmarter "after" chat replay:https://t.co/vL1kvIaDQt
And be sure to catch the #TwitterSmarterAssignment. Go to the 11:20 mark in the video to hear @iagdotme share this week's assignment. pic.twitter.com/mHe9x4nTVx
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 13, 2018
Please welcome our guest @iagdotme. Topic: Creating Meaningful Social “Thank Yous” on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/DRfmv2mg2d
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
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 are some Twitter video tips and ideas for business? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/PBd0jbuT4w
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
1|2 Video is an exciting feature that helps you express your brand. Get creative and do something worth watching! Every business has something that people want to know about. Behind the scenes videos, anyone? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vdFAH86n8r
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) July 12, 2018
2|2 One thing we've seen lately that has been cool is video replies. @MadalynSklar and many people on Twitter even take part in #VideoReplyDay to encourage that action! Learn more here: https://t.co/oo1NMLcrbE #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/itIjwxLB3M
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) July 12, 2018
Q1: What makes Twitter a great platform for understanding your core community? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1Y5OlVUd9u
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A1: Twitter is still one of the most open networks out there – mainly due to Twitter Search. You can search what people are saying and get an idea of how they think and what they like#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A1: I love using tools such as @ManageFlitter to add engaged people to a Twitter list, and @agorapulse shows me who are my ambassadors, engaged and influencers#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/7OHLekVv3f
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A1: You can build a Twitter list of all the people who really engage with you – your ? super fans!#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A1: Twitter is the best platform for connecting with your community. It's open and it's transparent. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/bXpiiYKcKw
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A1. It’s a very open platform, and hashtags are so searchable! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/zr2Fxc5QJu
— Lisa ???I like big gifs & I cannot lie (@lisaboylesmedia) July 12, 2018
A1: Everyone tweets. Happy, frustrated, confused, or even worried about a social situation, people know that tweeting it out is the best way to get attention. And it's all public, so amazing to observe, learn, and understand. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A1: With constant conversations and the use of hashtags, it's easy to figure out what's happening in your niche! #TwitterSmarter
— Alexis Davis (@yeahitslex) July 12, 2018
A1: Personally, I feel like it's easy to have conversations with people here on Twitter. And when you can just talk to them, it's easier to get to know them and their needs better. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) July 12, 2018
A1. I immediately thought of Twitter's native analytics. One thing I like to do is download the monthly spreadsheet and sort it by engagement rate. Then I can see what content resonates with the core community #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership 4 Social Media Marketers (@GenePetrovLMC) July 12, 2018
A1. Twitter is the best listening tool – you can easily find conversations that your prospects, customers and the rest of your community are having – and learn more about their pain, needs and wants! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/zBjtd2z7Ua
— Lenka Koppová (@lenkakopp) July 12, 2018
A1: Quick feedback! This platform is the best IMO for asking for lightning takes. People are comfortable shooting off a short Tweet. On Facebook or Insta it could seem disingenuous. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/RZnlE6ffZL
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A1.
– I LOVE how open & public Twitter is
– Twitter is searchable
– Twitter makes it easy to practice social listening & monitoring
– Hashtags serve as a glue to bring ppl together #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/OTuo61zVAX
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D Digital Learning Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) July 12, 2018
A1 On social media, Twitter is the closest you can get to active, instantaneous interaction that brings out people's personalities — even without a snark button. Knowing your audience gets you to the pain points of your core community. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) July 12, 2018
A1: Twitter is such a fast-paced platform that allows you to clearly and quickly see the tide shift when it comes to where your Target audience is paying the most attention. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) July 12, 2018
A1: Because people come here to receive and share information. It can be entertainment, business, personal development, etc. You can search hashtags, meet like-minded people, and ask questions, so you're surrounding yourself with people who have the same goals. #TwitterSmarter
— Terry Schilling (@tschill86) July 12, 2018
A1
Echoing those who mentioned openness, accessibility and visibility.
You don't need to send a request to get in touch with people, search through conversations and discover different communities. And especially in TwitterChats people are open, welcoming #twittersmarter https://t.co/J6MzCTv33v— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) July 12, 2018
Q2: How can you find out why people are sharing and engaging with your content? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/dycbPSw6Ym
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A2: You can look back at the history of what people have shared, but the best way to find out is to ASK! 🙂#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A2: It’s so easy to just reply to people who have retweeted or shared your content, but why not ask them =>⁰✅ What did they think of it?
✅ How they came across it?#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A2: When people share your content, ask them for feedback. Start a conversation.
Don’t just like or just say “Thank You”.
Aim to serve them. #TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A2: I regularly review my Twitter analytics. In a browser at https://t.co/NqmXpXHlPH go to the pull-down menu at the top right side of the page. Or go here: https://t.co/8WRP5jPRDG. You'll get lots of data here. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/df9sPprsF3
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A2: two ways: listen. Pay attention to what your audience is saying. Two: ASK. Give your audience the platform to voice their opinions. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) July 12, 2018
A2: Twitter has strong insights that you can easily access on your account. You can see what type of content gets higher engagement, liked, shared, etc. It's easy to pivot and create new content. #TwitterSmarter
— Terry Schilling (@tschill86) July 12, 2018
A2. Using the built-in #analytics is a good start to see if certain types of content resonate. #TwitterSmarter
— J. (yes just the letter) Nolfo-Content Manager ? (@jnolfo) July 12, 2018
A2: Actively ask- feedback is always appreciated and often times, necessary! Polls are a great way to ask! Listen to what people are saying- that is always a good way to indicate why. #twittersmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) July 12, 2018
A2: Take a look at the post that is getting at the engagement and compare it to the posts that don't. Most of the time you can tell the difference right away! And sometimes you just hit the jackpot with the day & time you posted! #TwitterSmarter
— In The Event (@weareintheevent) July 12, 2018
A2)
Follow, engage with their content, and Build GENUINE Relationships. It won't hurt you.
#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/qTRWXmDjZM
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) July 12, 2018
A2 Analytics will tell you what they share of your content. For the why, watch for replies and comments on retweets. When in doubt, thank them for the share and ask what struck a nerve with them. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) July 12, 2018
A2: How they share! A like tells me: “I like this topic/article and/or you as a human.”
A retweet tells me: “Others should see this and I want to make sure they do.”
But a quote tweet is the best. They tell me why they share! And add their opinion. #TwitterSmarter
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A2 Reach out, introduce yourself & go ahead & ask them exactly that question – let them know their input is valuable to you #twittersmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) July 12, 2018
A2: I’ve recently started using Sumall, which tracks my most active users within the week. I then look back and see where they’ve been most active and can more or less see why. #TwitterSmarter
https://t.co/VatwWChpBv— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) July 12, 2018
a2 If people are Engaging in your content – they're finding VALUE in it. That can also be seen in Analytics & In G-Analytics if You're Sending them to a Landing Page & they're converting. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
A2 do a deep dive into analytics and advanced search. See what keywords people are attracted to. And ASK them! Engage with people who engage with your content! #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) July 12, 2018
Q3: Why is it important to have a strategy of acknowledging your high-value, engaged community members? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/xNihmsGuVD
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A3: We all LOVE to be ❤️ loved.
One of the 5 Love Languages is “Words of Affirmation”.
Acknowledging your high-value fans makes them feel loved.
They’re more likely to recommend you and buy from you and become super-fans! #TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A3: If you don’t have a strategy, you’re just adding to the Twitter noise and you will have no way of knowing if your social media efforts are making any difference to your business.#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A3: No strategy means you’ll probably not get round to it. Or not see the value in acknowledging your high-value, engaged community members!#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A3: It's important to let your most engaged members know you care about them. Show them ♥️♥️♥️ regularly. Like for instance, I tweet my appreciation to my #TwitterSmarter chat team during the chat each week. They know I ♥️ them. https://t.co/grW1wL3dns
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A3. People will stay engaged and are more likely to stay loyal to you if they feel APPRECIATED! ?? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/q2KkJj71ju
— Lisa ???I like big gifs & I cannot lie (@lisaboylesmedia) July 12, 2018
A3: Just like in real life relationships, those who feel undervalued or underappreciated will go elsewhere. You will lose connections and you’ll lose your momentum. #TwitterSmarter
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A3: If you don't someone else will.
We all have limited time and we tend to spend it where we feel most valued. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/heJLdfpwe8— Stacey DePolo ? (@sdepolo) July 12, 2018
A3: Without a strategy, how do you know what success looks like? Having a strategy for the high-value/engaged members is important, but the others are also! What we notice can be adjusted/fixed/repeated. #twittersmarter https://t.co/5T7XMBkBYQ
— Powers of Marketing? (@meganpowers) July 12, 2018
A3. If you have access to it, check out @PatFlynn keynote from #SMMW18. He explains the value of raving fans. So important to your brand/biz. They do most of the selling and connecting for you if you create the community. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership 4 Social Media Marketers (@GenePetrovLMC) July 12, 2018
A3.
– Your community members are your best advocates. People trust their storytelling a lot more than your own
– Value every single one in your community. Surprise and delight them
– Without people sharing your content, your content brings little value #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RNzHsEuyau
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D Digital Learning Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) July 12, 2018
A3: You want to let them know you really appreciate them, it doesn't cost any money or time but it goes a long way – Research also shows that giving is more beneficial than receiving ? #TwitterSmarter
— Sabrina Cadini (@SabrinaCadini) July 12, 2018
A3 If you don't acknowledge them, they will stop engaging #twittersmarter
— jasgraff (@jasgraff) July 12, 2018
A3: If you're not acknowledging your community then are you really trying to build one? It will show you just want to post content to get followers. I'd rather have 1,000 followers of people who care about each other's success than 10,000 who never engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Terry Schilling (@tschill86) July 12, 2018
A3: Because they have:
1. Acknowledged what you are doing.
2. Are invested in what you are doing.
3. And what you are doing has captured their interest, which means they are supporters. #TwitterSmarter
— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) July 12, 2018
A3: Yep. Good example, @MadalynSklar. Love getting your tweet of appreciation every week – even on days I can't make the chat. It goes a long way to making me feel valued as a #TwitterSmarter team member. https://t.co/sbiArZcYsT
— Darcy De Leon ??? Blog Editor (@darcydeleon) July 12, 2018
Q4: What are your tips for creating alternatives to repetitive “Thank You” types of replies? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/xPpFAD4H42
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A4: I recommend creating your own “Thank You Replacement List” =>⁰https://t.co/xCkQ5JiFPo#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/go7S7VSzAQ
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A4: Don’t just copy and paste replies. But create a list of “saved replies” that you can use as a template. I love the saved replies feature in @agorapulse#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A4: Be human and conversational. Imagine you’re chatting with people in real life. It’s all too easy to lose that human connection behind your phone or computer screen. #TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A4: It’s not all about you! ?
Try and ask questions and find out more about them. Remember to try and help and serve your audience!#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A4: Watch this video for my tip on a creative alternative to a boring “Thank You” tweet. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FWeKFzrNwY
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A4. Change up the content and format it’s presented! Videos, branded graphics, shout outs, and tags (Twitter, FB, Indra, etc). You want to give them credit and praise for making an impact on you! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RQ8dfnqNaT
— Karen Freberg, PhD • #SMprof, Consultant + Author (@kfreberg) July 12, 2018
A4: Include responses to what they actually said – acknowledge that they took the time, and also take that time to reply AUTHENTICALLY. 🙂 #twittersmarter https://t.co/IgHNfLwYBQ
— Powers of Marketing? (@meganpowers) July 12, 2018
A4: Recognition. Instead of just hitting advocates with textual thank you, we could showcase their work, brand them as loyalists, send a token of appreciation, mail a handwritten postcard or letter. Just being personal goes a long way. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A4 Along with thanking, mention what you liked about what they said or note something about their profile, etc #twittersmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) July 12, 2018
A4: Make it personal! Videos, Gifs, Images! Get creative with it! #TwitterSmarter
— In The Event (@weareintheevent) July 12, 2018
A4. Maybe some personalized thank you videos that mention exactly what you are thanking them for/how much they mean to you. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership 4 Social Media Marketers (@GenePetrovLMC) July 12, 2018
A4: Thank you for…
1. Your support
2. Reading (can build on this)
3. Sharing (can build on this)
4. Your thoughts (can build on this)
5. Your time
6. Your reply (can build on this)
7. Your enthusiasm #TwitterSmarter— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A4. Get those emojis and gifs in there! Be clear about WHAT you’re thanking them for. Ultimately, DO NOT copy and paste! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/zLQnAuaKem
— Lisa ???I like big gifs & I cannot lie (@lisaboylesmedia) July 12, 2018
a4 The BEST Twitter Thank You, I've Received Was A VIDEO – Welcoming Me As A Connection! @ChrisStrub ROCKS THIS! #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
A4: I used to add people that connected with me to a "Highly Engaging People"
Twitter List. I need to start that up again. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/pHSomNTbba— Kami Huyse (@kamichat) July 12, 2018
A4: #TwitterSmarter dig a little deeper. WHAT did they do (to help you?) WHY (did you need their assistance?)
Think: an apple ? for the Teacher! It isn’t a bribe (or is it??), it’s a sincere compliment
SLR?? https://t.co/2AYjGGSfT1— SirLeprechaunRabbit®?? (@leprchaunrabbit) July 12, 2018
Q5: What are some ways we can replace "Thanks" in our tweets so that we achieve meaningful engagement? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1M8hZIQptL
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A5: Try and be different and reflect your personality. Be creative and try not to follow the herd. Use videos, GIFs, emojis or put some of your humour or personality into your replies.#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: Saying “Thank You” is great. But don’t JUST say thank you. Always try and add value. #TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: Hardly anyone does video on Twitter – and it’s so easy. Send a personalised video to them. You’ll make their day. And don’t try and make it perfect. Just do it!#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
I totally agree. Video replies are the best way to engage! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/x69TZZ1QDj
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: Do things that don’t scale to some of your audience.
As well as video, find out more about them and ask how they are doing and share their stuff!#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: Be a connector. Introduce them to someone else. Just one person. Don’t stuff loads of other Twitter screen names. Think small – be intimate – be conversational.#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: We all need encouragement (remember one of the 5 love languages – Words of Affirmation)
⁰Make their day and share one attribute you love about them. ⁰Don’t make it up – do your research – and mean it!#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A5: Use emojis and GIFs that reflect your personality. Like for instance I use these emojis a lot: ????? ♥️#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/1rLsUfblpV
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A5: I've been on a mission, as I see you are too, to teach people to use video on Twitter. It can be done in the same manner as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, etc. I think Twitter video is underutilized and misunderstood. It's time to change that! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A5: Dive a little deeper! Bring in a personal element that connects you beyond surface level. #twittersmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) July 12, 2018
A5: Taking the time to do a personalized thank you video reply will really show how much you appreciate them #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IYkN3ovxZL
— Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing #SoMe trainer (@FuhsionMktg) July 12, 2018
A5: We value you. We're proud of you. We love you. Your next coffee is on us. Check your email. Visit our office. Have you met…? Here're our best resources. Tell your story at our event. Guest blog for us. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A5: I like “Glad you enjoyed” “Appreciate it” and “Thanks for the love” A few more characters go a long way! #TwitterSmarter
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A5. "Your support means a lot to me" is one way I like to express my thanks. Especially if someone has spent the time to read and reply to an article I wrote or post I created. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership 4 Social Media Marketers (@GenePetrovLMC) July 12, 2018
A5: Still thank them but provide a relevant call-to-action or helpful resources that bring more people "into" your brand. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexis Davis (@yeahitslex) July 12, 2018
Follow up later. Tell them what you did with what you're thanking them for. #PLN #TwitterSmarter A5 https://t.co/CMOOuPMEZn
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) July 12, 2018
A5 Mads – I remember when I joined #Twittersmarter you tweeted that I was "awesome" and a "rock star" – that really made a difference!
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) July 12, 2018
a5 Videos are GREAT! It has also been advantageous to set up a Skype / G-Hangout Meet & Greet Coffee time, so you actually get to KNOW the person beyond their tweets. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
Q6: How can you take conversation beyond just text tweets? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/JvkhGu0iSu
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A6: Twitter isn’t just about 140 characters anymore. It’s not even about just 280. You can use images, videos, audio and more. Engage by creating videos, photos, screenshots and polls. By creative and stand out! #TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A6: Twitter is a great conversation started, but sometimes it makes sense to move onto another platform such as Facebook or email, or chat face to face on Zoom or Skype.#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A6: Why not create live video content by going live on Twitter Live or Periscope? Or hop on to Facebook Live and bring in some of your Twitter audience live on Facebook Live?#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
Oh, I love @wavve and all those other apps. Also, Apple Clips is great as you can get the captions. Also, @wave_video is pretty awesome #TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A6: VIDEO. VIDEO. VIDEO!
Get creative.
I use @wavve to create waveforms from my podcast. You can create cool photos and videos using @AdobeSpark, @canva, @Quik_App. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/mjhspz3FNG
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
OMG, Apple Clips is mind blowing. I ♥️ that app. Love the auto-captioning. So cool! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A6: Visit them! 🙂 haha #twittersmarter
cc: @ZalkaB https://t.co/e14rmVrKVS— Powers of Marketing? (@meganpowers) July 12, 2018
A6: GIF-off. Seriously. The #AdweekChat community ?? has this down to a science and it’s always a riot. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/7l34vgl1Bs
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A6. Gifs, personalised videos, hand written notes, photos. Get creative with it! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FzhEbtnorf
— Lisa ???I like big gifs & I cannot lie (@lisaboylesmedia) July 12, 2018
A6. I think there are incredible conversations happening in DM. Outside that, maybe connecting with people via phone, skype, video are great ways to deepen the relationship. and of course a conference is a big deal! #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Leadership 4 Social Media Marketers (@GenePetrovLMC) July 12, 2018
A6: GIFs, video replies, surprise visits, surprise package deliveries, audio calls, Twitter live videos, tweet chats…#TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A6
Use your imagination.
Study what triggers different audience.
Try out stuff – like personalized videos, GIFs, crafted messages, you can even pull up a quote that associates you with the conversation and create a graphic.
Put the time & effort in – it shows!#twittersmarter https://t.co/uidb4r2juF— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) July 12, 2018
A6: DMs, calls, other social platforms, meetups- there are plenty of ways to network and engage offline! #twittersmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) July 12, 2018
A6. Create a Meetup.. ✊ #twittersmarter
— DearMishuDad✊?? Do #InfluencerMarketing Right (@DearMishuDad) July 12, 2018
A6.
– Create a twitter list of ppl who engage w/ you a lot; & check on them regularly
– Use DM to initiate deeper conversations
– Schedule virtual hangout
– Connect on other platforms
– Engag/share their content #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HI5COmmAH7
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D Digital Learning Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) July 12, 2018
A6 meet up with people you tweet with when you travel or vacation #socialroadtrip encourages this a lot. #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) July 12, 2018
A6)
Break Bread with each other and talk about life. No Business allowed
It all goes back to Building Genuine Relationships.
In the words of my good friends: @Bucket826. Hug People's Necks.#twittersmarter
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) July 12, 2018
a6 SAME THOUGHT:
It has also been advantageous to set up a Skype / G-Hangout Meet & Greet Coffee time, so you actually get to KNOW the person beyond their tweets. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
A6.) Yes! Direct Messages can lead to e-mail exchanges and I've even met a few fellow #travelbloggers in person as a result of "meeting" on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— pubclub (@pubclub) July 12, 2018
A6: Get chatting in DMs and other platforms and then maybe meet in IRL #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) July 12, 2018
Q7: What are your favorite tools to help you engage meaningfully with people sharing your content? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kD6gZGt2AV
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A7: Sometimes SIMPLE is best (and I'm an expert at overcomplication!) – Just use the mobile Twitter app!
It’s so easy to create videos, gifs and more!#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A7: I couldn’t do without my favourite social media management tool, @agorapulse – I can work through my mentions and replies so easily (sometimes using saved replies) and moving on, one by one. And I can get down to Inbox Zero quickly!#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A7: Again, with @agorapulse, I have a search set up that shows people who have saved my blog posts but not actually mentioned me. I can engage with them, thank them and start a conversation.#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A7: And then you can use so many amazing visual apps such as @canva, Apple Clips, Boomerang, Vine Camera, Adobe Spark, Giphy, Lomics. I could go on! #TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A7: I ♥️ apps & tools!
Faves that relate to Q7:@ManageFlitter @AgoraPulse @hootsuite @AdobeSpark @wavve #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/tBa8gVBCV3
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A7: Still small-scale, still Tweet Deck. Works fine enough.
And Twitter native, because that's always better for analytics and GIFs. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A7. @hootsuite is of course a favorite of mine! There are several great metrics tools I use to analyze my engagement score + community. Very useful! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/6Ws2BusPlO
— Karen Freberg, PhD • #SMprof, Consultant + Author (@kfreberg) July 12, 2018
A7. Happy to take recommendations here. I dip into https://t.co/XOfDViyv7E but I haven’t fully warmed to it. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Sd6LL7Epwq
— Lisa ???I like big gifs & I cannot lie (@lisaboylesmedia) July 12, 2018
A7: This seems basic busy so few do it. Like PLUS Reply. It’s getting ice cream with sprinkles instead of a plain scoop. You notice when both are there! #TwitterSmarter
— Rachel Wendte (@rkwendte) July 12, 2018
A7: I like @TweetDeck because the columns help me keep up with notifications and our chat hashtag. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) July 12, 2018
a7 Personalization – directly reaching out – without automation. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
A7: @SproutSocial is a gem! #TwitterSmarter
— Alexis Davis (@yeahitslex) July 12, 2018
A7.
– i LOVE simple & free tools
– @TweetDeck @hootsuite @buffer
– @planoly has become my favorite, thanks to @SueBZimmerman #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/jMnIjTslUs
— Ai Addyson-Zhang, Ph.D Digital Learning Evangelist (@aiaddysonzhang) July 12, 2018
A7)@AdobeSpark @canva @pixabay @Filmora_Editor (vlogit & FilmoraGo)@hootsuite@vidIQ
— Andre M. Powell, CC (@andrempowell) July 12, 2018
Q8: What are conversation tactics that many use but are least effective or look like automated responses? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/IHWp1jcG9G
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
Question 8 is my fave. I'll try and not get on my soap box now! 😉 #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A8: There are so many. Automated DMs that are sent when you follow them. These have been shown to increase your unfollow rate. Not only does this go against Twitter’s terms and could get you banned, they just look like spam!#TwitterSmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A8: I LOVE automation. But only intelligent and selective automation.
I don’t think there is ever a reason to use ?automation to engage.
It can actually hurt your brand.#TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A8: Don’t be monosyllabic!
If you can’t reply with more than one or two words, don’t bother.
Add value – not noise.
Otherwise, you’ll just appear like a ? robot! #TwitterSmarter— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) July 12, 2018
A8: Using DMs inappropriately. Don't use it to sell something. You need to build up know, like and trust first. I get frustrated at how many people use DM in the worst way. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/OcZ1X0FDmy
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
A8: "Here's my free e-book…just for you!" #TwitterSmarter
— J. (yes just the letter) Nolfo-Content Manager ? (@jnolfo) July 12, 2018
A8: Having an identical answer to unique problems. Personalize each response with a name if possible and something to make the customer realize that you care. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexis Davis (@yeahitslex) July 12, 2018
A8 Using a lot of exclamation points and vague acknowledgements, e.g., "Your comment was awesome!!!" w/o giving specifics #twittersmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) July 12, 2018
A8: offering free stuff for e-mails etc doesn’t work as well as it did if no previous connection on Twitter #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) July 12, 2018
a8 The DM that says "Thanks for the follow, here's a free whitepaper download" Not enticing. #twittersmarter
— Debi Norton (@BRAVOMedia1) July 12, 2018
A8 I love the #FF or other shout outs that come labeled as generated by a bot. Nothing hidden there. The classics are the #FF's from those who haven't followed you. That turns Twitter into LinkedIn. I don't bother with those. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) July 12, 2018
A8: Always making the conversation about them, whether intentionally or not. Don't respond for the sake of responding or for boosting your own ego. Listen! #twittersmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) July 12, 2018
A8:
– DMs, of course. They get a bad reputation because of so much of the automated spam in there.
– Over-use of exclamation marks. Sometimes it looks weird, as if we're trying too hard. #TwitterSmarter— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) July 12, 2018
A8. These automated DMs that accounts send when you follow them. They are so annoying and intrusive#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gkDjhpDpbF
— Rosemary (@RMAjayi) July 12, 2018
Thank you everyone for a great hour of sharing. #YouRock! We'll see you next week on the #TwitterSmarter chat. pic.twitter.com/evR4x7XsYO
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
We have another great #TwitterSmarter chat guest lined up for next week. Mark your calendar. Our guest will be @Stellar247. pic.twitter.com/jvg7a0GOAj
— Madalyn Sklar ? Learn to Video Like A Rockstar (@MadalynSklar) July 12, 2018
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