Keeping Your Twitter Content Fresh with Nancy Rothman from MeetEdgar
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 8-2-18
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 @nancyrothman at @MeetEdgar:
📈 Check your Twitter analytics regularly
Go to https://t.co/NqmXpXHlPH in browser, click on the pull-down menu, click on Analytics.#TwitterSmarterAssignment
See next tweet for video recap 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/SDX4Njv1Tg
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
Watch the #TwitterSmarter “after” chat replay: https://t.co/yxWbGuRMw2
And be sure to catch the #TwitterSmarterAssignment. Go to the 17:25 mark in the video to hear @nancyrothman from @MeetEdgar share this week’s assignment. ? pic.twitter.com/EAWT7YeHQs
— Madalyn Sklar ? Digital Marketing Coach (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
Please welcome our guest Nancy Rothman of @MeetEdgar. Topic: Keeping Your Twitter Content Fresh. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Lcmfd41zJ1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
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: Should we have a GIF strategy? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/XJNjfuwlk7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
1|2 Yes, and believe it or not, you probably already have a GIF strategy. Think about it, are there GIFs out there that you wouldn’t share from your account? That’s already the start of a GIF strategy! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5T6kesfEzD
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 2, 2018
2|2 To formalize your strategy, especially for a business account, write out some do’s and dont’s for GIF usage.
AKA “No political GIFs” or “If you don’t know the context, don’t use that GIF” or “Owly GIFs only!” ? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/W0lmkx1Xoq
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) August 2, 2018
#TwitterSmarter Chat
Q1: Why is it important to keep your Twitter content ideas fresh? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vpWauY640K
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A1: The real-time nature of Twitter means something you posted yesterday isn’t necessarily going to make it into your followers feed – mix it up! #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A1: It’s also important to keep your content timely. News from 3 weeks ago won’t get served to your audience again like it would on Facebook #twittersmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A1: Fresh content should be a best practice across your social channels, not just Twitter – but there are definitely nuances to Twitter (see previous answers) @MadalynSklar #twittersmarter #marketsmarter
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A1: People are looking for great content. Keeping it fresh is important so that people will continue to view what you put out. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/lHOOFoYwoq
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A1: Just look at your feed—it’s fleeting. Unless we have something fresh and useful, we can’t stop people from scrolling. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A1: No one will want to follow your account and engage with your content if you're posting the same old stuff all the time.
You have to change it up and create content that grabs their attention. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025069232642506752
A1. Its just like any other social platform: people will get weary of seeing the same things over and over again. That’s why it is good to mix up the strategy a bit. Vary the content across the spectrum – text, pics, links, videos, infographics, etc. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Excited to be going to #Inbound18 (@GenePetrovLMC) August 2, 2018
A1. Ever-changing times call for ever-changing content! Keep things fresh to not only keep people entertained, but also keep your audience enlightened with new concepts that were unfamiliar to them. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/QjZrE4rY7N
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
A1: You have to roll with the punches. If your content is stale, people will look right past it and that’s when you get knocked out. You have to ensure we keep our audiences engaged whilst providing them with relevancy and value #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A1 Just as with fruits and vegetables, you need to keep your Twitter content ideas fresh. They keep readers interested and coming back — even for the broccoli. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A1 Twitter is the fastest paced platform out there and users expect up to the moment, relevant content. If you are recycling content, be sure to go through and clear out anything that’s out of date… such as articles titled “The best ______ of 2017” #TwitterSmarter
— Mira Joleigh | Life Coach?Los Angeles (@MiraJoleigh) August 2, 2018
A1: Your content is a living, breathing entity. Every post plays a part in its interaction with your audience. Static content without updates of any kind may be viewed as a "dead” entity – with no life & nothing new to offer #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DM3RcZStFc
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) August 2, 2018
A1.
✤ Stale or old content isn’t going to attract your audience
✤ Try and share content that is relevant and topical
✤ Evergreen content would be the exception to the rule#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) August 2, 2018
A1 As much as we do not like stale food or coffee (except for cold pizza perhaps? 😉), we don't like outdated content, ideas or tips (from year 2015). Stay in the know & provide information that can be useful, entertaining and fun.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IaeDDRVNlG
— Zala Bricelj – 🇸🇮👩💻🐕📚 #EduTech is my jam (@ZalkaB) August 2, 2018
A1
If you don't bring fresh ideas, you become noisy, spamy an boring.
You can't do the same joke at every party XD#TwitterSmarter
PS except is people ask for it 😉 https://t.co/zf8Z4wlEK3
— Alberto Gómez (@alberMoire) August 2, 2018
A1: The world of social is in a constant state of change so you need to
– stay relevent
– be real
– be engaging
– be encouraging#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BKKOXCHay0— Jim Fuhs #DealcastersLive #SMWL23 (@FuhsionMktg) August 2, 2018
A1: Keeping your content fresh keeps not only your audience engaged… but you as the creator too! #TwitterSmarter
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A1: To keep followers engaged and also to attract new potential followers. #twittersmarter
— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
Q2: How do you establish a persona on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/oQzlyn7KD7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A2: Be real, be genuine – don’t try to force something that you’re not as a brand. Don’t try to be the cool mom #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar pic.twitter.com/DOdPibzb6r
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A2: And don’t be afraid to test the waters while you figure it out – A/B test messaging or content and see what is resonating #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A2: Just be you. Simple. Easy. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/UONoqoSvmo
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A2: Passion and value. If you are passionate about something, your ability to speak on it and develop your persona around it is greater. Be confident in who you are, what you say, and what you offer #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025070652229935104
A2: By offering meaningful, engaging & consistent content in your industry or niche. Posting valuable content to your audience, you establish a yourself as a trustworthy source of information #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NyyD3Wvhbs
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) August 2, 2018
A2: Just like in real life. Don’t say or do anything that you would be too embarrassed to say or do offline. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A2. You have to show up every day and actually talk to people. Have conversations, creating connection points, develop relationships. And dont forget to talk a little bit about the non business side – family, football, cross stitch, what ever.- a rounded persona #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Excited to be going to #Inbound18 (@GenePetrovLMC) August 2, 2018
A2: It's important to be authentically you – so know your #unique voice and keep to that voice (and stay aligned with your brand) across all #socialmedia #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DwtIcF4Jmd
— Kathryn Lang – hopesmith and dream ignitor (@Kathrynclang) August 2, 2018
A2: You really need to be yourself. That's going to resonate with people so much more than trying to be someone you're not. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
A2. Establish your market! Who your audience is dictates how well your content performs. Make sure your content is geared towards the correct audience and then produce quality that they can indulge in. #TwitterSmarter
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
A2 Establish a persona on Twitter by being yourself. There's only one you. You don't need to try to be anyone else. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A2 Your headshot, branding, videos (make some!), your politics (because in 2018, it matters) and your sense of humor all factor in to your “persona.” Some people will love you and others won’t. That’s a GOOD thing! The strongest brands are polarizing! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/HMbuvt43bb
— Mira Joleigh | Life Coach?Los Angeles (@MiraJoleigh) August 2, 2018
A2: Your story is the lifeblood of your brand! Paint a picture by sharing customer success stories, behind the scenes pics (visuals are key!), your history, your values. The only rule?
HAVE FUN WITH IT!#TwitterSmarter
— Samantha Schuh (@WiseGalSam) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/sittingpretty61/status/1025071554135252992
A2: Establish a persona by
– Using a current photo
– Make your header relevant
– Be authentic in your tweets
– Use video to communicate
– Share you#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/KzJgb1B2js— Jim Fuhs #DealcastersLive #SMWL23 (@FuhsionMktg) August 2, 2018
A2.
✤ Don’t even think about it, all you need to do is to be yourself PROVIDED you’re not rude or offensive.
✤ Your personality is unique and will set you apart from everyone else on Twitter so use it – don’t be shy.#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) August 2, 2018
A2: You just have to be present. Checkmark aside, no one cares who you are if you don't add your personality to your tweets. Anyone can retweet other people's content. You need to provide your own content too! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ccW94kv4Ii
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A2: By showing up, engaging with people and keeping it all kosher as much as possible. #twittersmarter
— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
A2: your persona has to be YOU! Be genuine and true to yourself! #Twittersmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) August 2, 2018
Q3: What are traits of a professional Twitter profile? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/U3sysI5pJ7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A3: Consistency! Goes back to our A2 – stay true to who you are. Professionalism may look different for two different brands- know who you are and stay with it. #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A3: Also very important: empathy. Twitter lets you have a 1:1 relationship with your audience, don’t abuse it by talking at or down to them #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A3: Have a great looking profile. It always starts there. If this is a personal brand, use your headshot that's a close-up of you, a header image that reflects you and your business, and a well-thought out bio, using all or most of the 160 characters. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Y44fj3M6n2
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A3: On brand, on mission, on vision – and focused on engaging with the customer instead of just trying to sell. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/fGxZrs7KzL
— Kathryn Lang – hopesmith and dream ignitor (@Kathrynclang) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/sittingpretty61/status/1025071884185075713
A3: In terms of aesthetics, information is all filled out – website link, strong bio, location, header, profile image. In terms of content, value, and knowledge provided. I always go back to value but I can never stress enough how important it is! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A3. Starts with a pro headshot in the profile pic. A cover image that is on brand and conveys what you do. A bio that is filled out with all the relevant info and a pinned tweet (a great place to put CTA). #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Excited to be going to #Inbound18 (@GenePetrovLMC) August 2, 2018
A3: Professional head shot or business logo. Informative, concise bio. Consistent, relevant content. Engagment with your audience. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/AjTf3yMb4q
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) August 2, 2018
A3 A professional Twitter profile looks professional. It tells who you are, your what and why. That leaves you the last few characters to squeeze in personality. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A3: A professional profile photo and a complete bio.
(I know, I shouldn’t talk. Minimalism, you see. ;))#TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A3: Interactive and engaging. #TwitterSmarter
— Dr. Adina-My Family Genie (@MyFamilyGenie) August 2, 2018
A3: Professional sounds uptight to me. Let's call it an 'effective' Twitter profile.
-Make sure your bio is complete
-Add a link (or two)
-Enter a location
-Tweet regularly#TwitterSmarter— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025072323873959936
A3: A professional Twitter profile needs:
✅ a great headshot
✅ descriptive bio
✅ link to your website
✅ pinned tweet with a CTA
✅ and plenty of valuable content.#TwitterSmarter— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
A3: Authenticity and info that is accomplished but humble. Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn, but leave bragging at the door.
Most importantly, be uniquely you and not who you *think* you should be on Twitter!#TwitterSmarter
— Samantha Schuh (@WiseGalSam) August 2, 2018
A3: a professional profile should be of high quality across all touch points. An informative bio, professional imagery, & valuable tweets. #Twittersmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) August 2, 2018
A3 A professional Twitter profile should look “put together” + complete w/ the same attention to detail you’d put into your wardrobe for an interview or a public speech. I looked to established brands like @ChelseaKrost for comparison as I developed my own profile #TwitterSmarter
— Mira Joleigh | Life Coach?Los Angeles (@MiraJoleigh) August 2, 2018
A3.
✤ A unique Twitter header image that explains what you do and intrigues your audience
✤ A professional Bio photo
✤ Relevant hashtags
✤ Your website URL
✤ A consistent style / personality
✤ A regular schedule of tweets about your niche subject#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) August 2, 2018
A3: 1. Great profile pic.
2. Listing talents and interests.
3. Being active. #twittersmarter— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/InfoProNetwork/status/1025090946692784128
Q4: If you’re pressed for time, what are your tips for keeping content fresh and engaging? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/quHYjLA0O1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A4: Set aside time to create a variety of content then schedule it to post when you can’t do it in real-time https://t.co/fLCV6thr0g #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar Automation isn’t scary, and it also doesn’t have to feel robotic
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A4: I think using a tool that helps you save time is a good idea. It helps me when pressed for time but still allows me to provide great content. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HzVvlPAF1Z
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A4: Content Calendar. If your time is valuable (and it should be even if your schedule is relatively open), then you should plan out your content so you're not scrambling at the last moment. Ideally, you're content is ready a month out (ideally). #TwitterSmarter
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A4. Use the resources available to you. Just because your content needs to be interesting, doesn’t mean it needs to be originally yours! Put out a retweet with a comment on an interesting article or message from an account you like and go with it! #TwitterSmarter
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025073361339203584
A4 Pull different pertinent points from your main content and tweet that. Often, you can pull quotes to use for #MondayMotivaton, #TuesdayThoughts, #WednesdayWisdom and #ThursdayThoughts, along with other appropriate trending topics. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A4: stay true to the platform’s roots! Leverage the brevity of the platform. Give away small tidbits of knowledge that pop into your mind. #Twittersmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) August 2, 2018
A4
Not all content needs long-form or same type.
Think of using different types of content (text, graphics, quotes, videos, GIFs, boomerangs,….) and different mediums to share it with.
And also – use features like polls, Q&As to help you crowdsource the content#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/5I3QDHLlEz— Zala Bricelj – 🇸🇮👩💻🐕📚 #EduTech is my jam (@ZalkaB) August 2, 2018
A4: Vary the content slightly or point to different channels. For example with a podcast do some tweets to Apple Podcasts, some to Spotify and some to Stitcher Radio #TwitterSmarter
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) August 2, 2018
A4: Automating posts every once in a while is fine as long as you are engaging with any responses! When I am pressed for time, retweeting relevant content/tweets always helps! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A4: It helps to see what others are talking about. Check the Trending Topics. Keep lists of your ideal customer and see what they're posting. You have to stay updated. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
A4: Accumulate content overtime for scheduling. Like evergeen articles and research papers. And engage in real time to keep conversations fresh. Twitter chats help, I see. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A4: Time crunched #Tips for keeping content fresh and engaging:
1. Keep it simple
2. Break content into bite-sized tasks (only tackle one per day)
3. Enjoy your words #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/h3y9ufKTV5— Kathryn Lang – hopesmith and dream ignitor (@Kathrynclang) August 2, 2018
A4: Have a stockpile of evergreen content. #twittersmarter
— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
A4: Take advantage of scheduling tools to push your content out at specific times #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Fyp9IabBwV
— Eddie Garrison (@EddieGarrison) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/InfoProNetwork/status/1025093412087885824
Q5: How do you build your presence on Twitter if you don’t have time to publish or much content to begin with? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/6vNHHJYixj
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A5: We love automating that as much as possible to save time, also make sure you’re recycling your evergreen content to make up for “new” content. Good evergreen content is good no matter when you find it #TwitterSmarterNotHarder #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A5: There are so many great writers and content creators out there – don’t be afraid to currate other people’s content, making sure to always give credit where due! #twittersmarter
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A5: I schedule some of my content like say articles that I read. It saves me a ton of time so I can then focus being active on Twitter and connecting/engaging in real-time. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RA8Npd7CgT
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
Yes!! A few years ago on my #TwitterSmarter podcast, @MariSmith referred to this as OPC, other people’s content. It’s a good strategy that I incorporate into my own Twitter marketing.
— Madalyn Sklar ? Digital Marketing Coach (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A5: Twitter chats are an amazing way to build your presence. Within one hour, you can connect with so many new people. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025074360204308481
A5. I’d say, similar to Q4, it’s pivotal to lean on those around you when navigating Twitter. Picture it like a community and share what you know, and take in what others know. Creative content can sometimes be as simple as a very large scale show and tell. #TwitterSmarter
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
A5 Build a Twitter presence by tweeting other people's content that meshes with your brand and values. Take a few seconds to say why you think the item is valuable. Google alerts are good to find such stuff. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A5 We can not all be the sharpest tool in the shed.
I think it says a lot about you when you share other ppl's content, support others, comment & give S/O and most importantly SHOW UP for others (TwitterChats, livestreams, etc). #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/lwBEbfW02Q— Zala Bricelj – 🇸🇮👩💻🐕📚 #EduTech is my jam (@ZalkaB) August 2, 2018
A5: Use a scheduler to post your content to #Twitter, but make time to engage personally with followers and on twitter chats #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NBb5RA1JIX
— Kathryn Lang – hopesmith and dream ignitor (@Kathrynclang) August 2, 2018
A5 I schedule evergreen content (3x per day) using @PostPlanner. I show up for Twitter chats when I have an opening in my schedule. Engagement will get your content seen because engagement (twitter chats) improve your ranking in the algorithm! #TwitterSmarter
— Mira Joleigh | Life Coach?Los Angeles (@MiraJoleigh) August 2, 2018
A5: The struggle is real. I think it’s ok to post only when we have great content to share, and keep engaging even when we don’t share anything—conversations are aplenty on Twitter. We can keep things fresh. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A5.
✤ Take time to RT content from influencers in your niche so you get known.
✤ Be helpful to influencers WITHOUT asking for anything from them, comment on their posts
✤ Join Twitter chats in your niche to connect with like-minded people & grow your network#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) August 2, 2018
A5. Find an industry relevant hashtag and start engaging with whats posted there. Read the articles or infographics, watch the videos and then give your honest feedback. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Excited to be going to #Inbound18 (@GenePetrovLMC) August 2, 2018
A5: Partivipate in Twitter Chats!!!!!
I started in early June and not only have my followers increased, but I have connected with wonderful people through the globe. #twittersmarter— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/sittingpretty61/status/1025075179263799299
A5: I would suggest
▶️ Twitter Chats
▶️ Public Lists Grouped By relevant people or categories
▶️ RT with comments on other people’s content
▶️ Video reply to followers #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Slmcy5H7Bz— Jim Fuhs #DealcastersLive #SMWL23 (@FuhsionMktg) August 2, 2018
A5.b: if you decide Twitter is a spot you need to be – then start small. Set a reminder to tweet at a specific time each day and give yourself 15 minutes. Then as you get more comfortable with the platform it’ll be easier to tweet on the fly. #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A5. Start with small goals:
• Today I will respond to 10 tweets in a meaningful way.
• Today I will follow 10 new people on Twitter.
• I will add 3 new retweets to buffer.#TwitterSmarter— Samantha Schuh (@WiseGalSam) August 2, 2018
A5 curate content – buffer, hootsuite or tweetdeck it, like and RT, follow people, and engage. These are the key items to building not only a #Twitter presence but also one of influence. #TwitterSmarter
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) August 2, 2018
A5. For sure join twitter chats. That's the best way to build a presence. I notice that when I am absent from engagement my stats drop considerably. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/2TgPpwiHbL
— Janette Speyer – Artist, Digital Marketer (@JanetteSpeyer) August 2, 2018
Q6: What are some ways to increase engagement on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LCFWxmhwVg
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A6: Social engagement is a 2-way exchange, put in what you want to get out! Your audience isn’t going to come to you (unless they have a customer service problem ?), make sure you’re providing value and creating conversations with your audience #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A6: Use video in your tweets. I started #VideoReplyDay as a way to encourage people to reply to some of their tweets with a video. It's a game changer. Try it! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/24ThD57o3a
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A6: Again, join Twitter chats. It's an opportunity to connect with a lot of new people in a short amount of time.
You also want to add relevant hashtags to your posts, which help you expand your reach. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
A6: Use conversational video! The #VideoReplyDay community is one of the most engaged I’ve ever seen, but you can use video to reply to anyone and stand out on Twitter. #TwitterSmarterEdgar #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/f21e2vbTcC
— Chris Strub (@ChrisStrub) August 2, 2018
A6: Be around. Reply, and offer thoughtful comments instead of just hitting on the passive like button. Quote retweet other people, tag sources you like and show appreciation without expecting anything in return. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A6: Don’t make it all about you. Share peoples content, comment on things you like, participate in Twitter chats, spark up conversations. The more you engage with others, the more they will engage with you! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A6: Stand out from sheer “push” content. Ask questions that require in-depth answers beyond yes or no. Use polls to check in with your audience. And offer support to other users without asking for anything in return. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/9u3V4IHrt1
— Tom Basgil ? (@TomBasgil) August 2, 2018
A6 Increase engagement on Twitter by asking questions and posting “fill in the blank” prompts. You can even create these as GIFs using @canva so they are branded and eye catching! Be sure to use hashtags like #question or #questionoftheday for more visibility. #TwitterSmarter
— Mira Joleigh | Life Coach?Los Angeles (@MiraJoleigh) August 2, 2018
A6: you can increase engagement by asking questions (ideally open-ended so you can get a conversation going). You can also start a poll (it can be as long or short as you’d like)! #TwitterSmarter
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A6. It’s mentioned again and again, but acknowledge who it is you’d like as your audience. Who are you trying to target through Twitter? Like minded content attracts a like minded audience, and a like minded audience is the secret weapon of the Twittersphere! #TwitterSmarter
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
A6: 1. Participate in Twitter Chats.
2. Give advice/suggestions.
3. Respond to tweets.
4. Engage, Engage, Engage!#twittersmarter— The Two Riveras ?? (@TheTwoRiveras) August 2, 2018
A6
I will keep on sharing this thought from @rachelloumiller"Be interested to be interesting" – when you listen, care and learn about others first, it sets the right energy in motion! You have to give before you receive.
And tweet people back, peeps.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/j8r9I0iEn2
— Zala Bricelj – 🇸🇮👩💻🐕📚 #EduTech is my jam (@ZalkaB) August 2, 2018
A6 Love the asking questions. In addition, know what your audience enjoys and curate that paying particular mind to using appropriate hashtags. Hashtag use alone drives engagement, but it has to be appropriate, purposeful use. #TwitterSmarter
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/sittingpretty61/status/1025077108576583682
A6: Find a huge Twitter conversation or chat and get involved and dirty #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8JQVltUoEU
— Tim Lewis @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) August 2, 2018
A6: engage! Spend time interacting with people. @mention them and start conversations. Don’t just share content but share opinion #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BND4HgeiLO
— Sarah Butler (@SocialButlerfy) August 2, 2018
Q7: How can tools help you find the best balance between content creation and engaging your audience? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/alRgzvxVAP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A7: Use a tool to automate the publishing of day-to-day content, use your time to really engage and create meaningful relationships with people 1:1 #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A7: As @MeetEdgar said, find that balance by scheduling the day-to-day stuff like articles and info. This frees you up for the 1-on-1. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/oxdLnwzKLw
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025076902959177735
A7: @hootsuite is great for pushing out content. It saves the time of manually doing so and gives you more time to focus on engaging with that content! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A7: I know a lot of people fear the term “automated tweets” – but in moderation – they can save you time and avoid you from forgetting to promote specific content. That being said, don’t automate your engagement! Be authentic in your replies! #TwitterSmarter
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A7: Scheduling tools help forget the pressure of posting, and let us focus on building relationships.
After all, the best thing about social media is the conversations we share—and Twitter chats are the best place to learn by doing. #TwitterSmarter #TwitterSmarterEdgar
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A7. Automation tools help to create room in the day to actually engage with people. #TwitterSmarter
— Gene Petrov // Excited to be going to #Inbound18 (@GenePetrovLMC) August 2, 2018
A7: Tools save us time because they allow us to schedule content in advance. That then frees up time for other projects and engaging with our audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
A7. I really like Buffer & Hootsuite for scheduling content. I prefer SproutSocial for relationship management (engagement, responses, etc.). However, TweetDeck is my go to tool for "watching" my tweet stream throughout the day. #TwitterSmarter
— Sandra Fernandez (@SandraSays) August 2, 2018
A7. With tools (like @hootsuite) you’re afforded an opportunity to schedule whatever content you’d like for weeks in advance. You can go the route of original content, or you can even schedule retweets. We depend on them for our success! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/EIaBzkH9qD
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
Q8: What are some small tweaks that can create great impact on your overall Twitter performance? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/SP6y5EQaFb
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A8: Listen to your analytics and your audience – try posting different types of content and see how they react. #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar
— MeetEdgar (@MeetEdgar) August 2, 2018
A8: Use Twitter's Media Studio. It's their best kept secret. I'm a mission to destroy that and tell everyone about it. Go here: https://t.co/sQj2Wes6Mw#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kM2pMYPFJ7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
A8: do a Twitter audit to make sure your bio is up to date, see about updating your profile pic too. Is this the best representation of how you want to be found? After that, it’s just about tweeting consistently! #TwitterSmarter
— JMatt (@JMattMke) August 2, 2018
A8. Focus on more engagement and less "broadcasting." #TwitterSmarter
— Sandra Fernandez (@SandraSays) August 2, 2018
A8: Research to find when your audience is online the most. Shake up the content you share, add video, graphics etc. #twittersmarter
— Laura Denny (@ldcreativemedia) August 2, 2018
A8:
Organic – effective use of GIFs.
Paid – proper targeting.#TwitterSmarter— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) August 2, 2018
A8: Listen to your audience, use their feedback as leverage. Be engaging and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Confidence in what you say is key! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) August 2, 2018
A8 When tweeting other people's content, be sure to credit them in the tweet. That boosts their profile as well as yours and can get you good benefits in return. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) August 2, 2018
A8: Create a plan to
– Tweet a few more times a day
– Engage at least 3 times a day
– Reply by video
– RT content of value at least twice a day#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ePoeemZhTc— Jim Fuhs #DealcastersLive #SMWL23 (@FuhsionMktg) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/SconnorConnor/status/1025078507469201409
A8: Keep an eye on your analytics. That will tell you which posts really resonate with your audience, so you can create more of what works going forward. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) August 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/sittingpretty61/status/1025078637958180865
A8 for me personally I've found less is more. I still stick to no more than 5-6 posts a day. Again after that law of diminishing returns sets in. Tools to analyze I use – Twitter Analytics, Bitly, Tweriod. Putting out things at the right time is also very impt. #TwitterSmarter
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) August 2, 2018
A8. I often times will go back and forth with ways to meet new people on the platform with like minded content. Sometimes I’ll search by hashtag or other times they’ll show up on my flow. Paying attention to how this trends can help grow your performance! #TwitterSmarter
— Christopher Tompkins (@chrisgoagency) August 2, 2018
Thank you everyone for a great hour of sharing. #YouRock! We'll see you back here next week on the #TwitterSmarter chat. pic.twitter.com/JvzOhBwrM1
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
We have another great #TwitterSmarter chat guest lined up for next week. Mark your calendar. Our guest will be @NikaStewart. pic.twitter.com/uUHJ7QYiVe
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) August 2, 2018
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.
