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 @SchellerAnna:
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— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 7, 2018
Watch the #TwitterSmarter “after” chat replay: https://t.co/icPUNu0UZB
And be sure to catch the #TwitterSmarterAssignment. Go to the 35:18 mark in the video to hear @SchellerAnna share this week’s assignment. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/kjjr4zQZT2
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 7, 2018
Please welcome our guest @SchellerAnna. Topic: Tips for Making Sales on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/dfa6FhpKsS
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 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: How can GIFs enhance our Twitter feed? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/AvDrPieoK3
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
1|1 GIFs attract people’s attention like a moth to a flame! A GIF can make people laugh, better associate with you, and make your tweet have extra emotion that it otherwise wouldn’t have.
When in doubt, add a GIF to your tweets to brighten your followers’ day! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Pk4LZxYyBy
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 6, 2018
Q1: How can we use Twitter to connect with people who will buy our products and services? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Ua4T07tg10
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A1a. Twitter is a great tool to connect with others. A lot of decision makers are on Twitter so you can get your product or service directly in front of them with the correct strategy. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A1b. Strategy is essential so know what you want to say before you start tweeting. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A1c. Knowing your ideal client is key. You want to be connecting with the right people. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A1: Twitter is great for connecting with like-minded people, like here on the #TwitterSmarter chat. You can easily develop relationships and get people to know, like and trust you which can lead to sales. https://t.co/22IpwYxzyu
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A1 a LOT of social listening and keyword search. Where are the people discussing a problem that your brand can solve? #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) September 6, 2018
A1: With Twitter being a form of SOCIAL media, I think it is important to build a relationship and really show the human side of a brand to make people feel more comfortable. This should naturally help leads growth on social! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A1: Twitter is a great community builder, and outreach platform, an easy-to-access tool that lets us engage with people with all kinds of interests. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A1: We can use Twitter to connect by engaging with and sharing content via links, graphic, and video, to educate and provide value to the interested audience.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xb0bc7M50w
— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) September 6, 2018
A1. Through engaging with people of similar interests and needs. Also listening and monitoring key accounts in your industry as well as building rapport with your favorites and responders. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ErB8vXmWzK
— Dr. Dorrie Cooper (@sittingpretty61) September 6, 2018
A1: Having just started (another) entrepreneurial endeavour, creating a network of contacts by engaging, retweeting articles of others, & posting articles I hope will generate interest. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HQMfGb4doW
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
A1.
– First of all you've got to find your target audience/ideal customer
– Use hashtags to find prospects & Lists to organise them
– Get involved in relevant Twitter Chats & answer questions to position yourself as an expert.
– Offer to help solve a problem.#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant #MarketEdLive ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) September 6, 2018
A1.) Establish Twitter as a channel for conversations about the big ideas and concepts that compliment your products and services.
Establish yourself as a leader in your specialty using Twitter #twittersmarter
— Shadeed Q. Eleazer (@mrshadeed) September 6, 2018
A1: Twitter is great for branding, getting your message across efficiently, locating your target demographics, engaging with them, etc. #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) September 6, 2018
A1: Share the content your target audience is interested in and searching for. Spend time communicating with them and building relationships. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 6, 2018
A1: It's a social network, so its primary goal is to engage, create community, be part of a conversation. But that doesn't just make the audiences feel closer to the brand, it also gives marketers valuable insights about the customer's needs #TwitterSmarter
— Cecilia M. (@cmoraleswrites) September 6, 2018
A1: Leverage social listening to your advantage. Use the native search bar and plug in keywords that are applicable to your brand and take note of the conversations that are taking place. Join in on convos ONLY when you can provide value. Don't overtly sell!! #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) September 6, 2018
A1: Hashtags can connect us to SO many people! If you use your hashtags wisely, you’ll open yourself up to. Whole new audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle Mamagona ??♀️ (@PokeyLuWho) September 6, 2018
A1. I find that the best way is NOT to sell anything, but to INSPIRE on..that, more toward bringing positive bias on the consumer journey, toward the product/brand. But it takes time and patience (and persistence)..
— DearMishuDad✊?? Do #InfluencerMarketing Right (@DearMishuDad) September 6, 2018
Q2: What is the best way to find and follow people in our market? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/vw7U9YemRA
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A2a. Use the search button and type in keywords. This will bring up a list of people who have that keyword in their bio. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/qRv7D9r8Kf
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A2b. When you find and follow them it’s a good idea to put them on a list also – that way you’ll remember why you’re following them and it’s an easy way to find them when you want to RT some of their content. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A2c. If you are at face-to-face events ask them for their twitter handle and follow them and create a list. Even with Social media, the personal touch is still important. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A2d. Finding and connecting with Influencers is important. They can open the door for you to so many people! #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A2: Twitter Advanced Search https://t.co/AlblkERngK#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/5ExSQ5acq1
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A2: Twitter chats are a great way to find your people. Figure out which chats they might be joining and start participating. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 6, 2018
A2 hashtags and advanced search. I still think that’s really underutilized #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) September 6, 2018
A2: What I find helpful is that once you find an influencer in your industry, check out their followers and who they are following. There are bound to be many people that are in the same industry there, and then dig into their followers and keep digging deeper! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A2:
– Twitter's advanced search is golden.
– Hashtags and basic search terms also return pretty good results.
– We can follow lists and participate in Twitter chats to find like-minded folks.#TwitterSmarter— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A2: You can use:
– Advanced Search
– Twitter Analytics
– Create and subscribe to lists
– Search by hashtags
– Twitter Chats#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kHGO7He1Xh— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) September 6, 2018
A2.
– Zone in on potential customers is to use relevant hashtags.
– To be even more specific use the Twitter Advanced Search tool.
– Find Twitter Chats in your niche.
– Follow people who are connected with an influencer in your niche & get chatting.#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant #MarketEdLive ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) September 6, 2018
A2:) The 2 most effective ways to find the leaders in our respective markets on Twitter
1.)Google keyword phrases. Active Twitter accounts rank high in search engines
2.)Use social listening tools and observe top accounts relative to your desired keywords#twittersmarter
— Shadeed Q. Eleazer (@mrshadeed) September 6, 2018
A2 In my #climateaction world, I find a lot of cool people (true contributors and community builders) by following key event hashtags. They tend to be "moments" of extra Twitter activity for #leadership profile raising #twittersmarter
— Andrea Learned (@AndreaLearned) September 6, 2018
A2: My favorite way to find and follow people in a market is topical Twitter chats because we tend to be the most engaged. ?@rightrelevance helps me ID influencers for specific topics and I look at who engages with/follows them. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/XS9l2IQhTS
— Stacey DePolo ✊?? #RiseForClimate (@sdepolo) September 6, 2018
A2. "Chase The Hashtags" is my method..
#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/KmCqqqEAtc
— DearMishuDad✊?? Do #InfluencerMarketing Right (@DearMishuDad) September 6, 2018
A2)
Following People that are like mind and look at who they are following. #HASHTAGS are always great
List are good to use.— Andre M. Powell is HUNGRY for 1k Subs on YouTube (@andrempowell) September 6, 2018
A2. For example, there are two big events going on this week with #CMWorld and #INBOUND18 so popping in on a conversation about either is great way to ride the hashtag wave. #TwitterSmarter
— Dr. Dorrie Cooper (@sittingpretty61) September 6, 2018
A2: Take part in Twitter chats of your business/genre. Follow fellow people in your business and follow people who are following them #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue, #ModernDayPoe (@JustinBienvenue) September 6, 2018
Q3: How do we get prospects to know, like and trust us with only 280 character tweets? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/NpdQrlHOZ9
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A3a. Share content of value. Don’t use it to sell, sell, sell. Build up your reputation first through tips, sharing blogs, sharing content from others. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DtJZSMZFLH
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A3b. You can use Google Alerts to know when big things are happening. Congratulate them, use the news to help you connect on a more personal level. Engage in Twitter chats like #TwitterSmarter and #USABizParty!
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A3c. Share their content as well. Retweet their content, and use direct messaging to build more relationships. Engage, engage, engage! #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A3: Share GREAT tweets. Don't tweet just to tweet. Be of value. And be transparent and real. That comes across great if you do video replies to your tweets. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/SgLE2UdiW4
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
Use video to get people to know, like and trust you. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/TGRZbGupxp
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A3: You NEED to practice what you preach and also stand by your values as a brand. By creating and sharing valuable content consistently, people will create their own feelings about the brand and eventually gain trust in your value to the social media community! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A3: The beauty of 280 we must
– Get to the point
– Be consistent
– Repetition of valuable content brings know, like, and finally trust #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kY2MtH4g20— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) September 6, 2018
A3 interest breeds interest. Truly get to know people- share knowledge where you can help. For clients, I focus on “how can we solve your pain points-“ #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) September 6, 2018
A3: Online relationships, just like "real life" relationships are built and strengthened over time. You can't expect to convert someone after the first interaction. Consistency & patience are crucial in forming connections. #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) September 6, 2018
A3: Always provide value- quality>quantity. Share/discuss/engage with relevant content as well. Show your audience that you care about your brand, the field it is in, and what it represents #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) September 6, 2018
A3. Speak value to their challenges. Be human #TwitterSmarter
— Mic V Adam (@micadam) September 6, 2018
A3: Use tweets to get to know people & them to know you. Establish a relationship, before ever approaching the prospect of business. It is not a 100 metre dash, it is a marathon. Yes, you hope to develop biz prospects sooner than later but patience is a virtue. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/hiGb2pn8rS
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
Yes, Jim, I agree about the beauty of 280 in your A3. It's an excellent creative #writing challenge – I think
more #writers should be on Twitter, practicing how to write tight. #TwitterSmarter— annkroeker (@annkroeker) September 6, 2018
A3: Always provide value with the posts you share on Twitter. And make sure you spend time engaging with your audience. Those are keys to building trust. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 6, 2018
A3. Ohhhhh the $1M question!! Be funny or unfunny, be charismatic..probably, be likable, or heatable, etc, all works, just test and see what works for you, AND enjoyed from, and be persistence on your approach (for at least 6 months, almost every day).
— DearMishuDad✊?? Do #InfluencerMarketing Right (@DearMishuDad) September 6, 2018
A3)
BE CONSISTENTLY YOU IN EVERY POST!!!!
You have to be YOU.
Build their trust and their confidence and be accurate.
Relevance is important to.— Andre M. Powell is HUNGRY for 1k Subs on YouTube (@andrempowell) September 6, 2018
A3.
– Always provide value.
– Give, give & give before you ask for anything.
– Answer questions
– Offer to help for free so you can demonstrate your expertise.
– Create super-useful blog posts/videos
– Be 'human' – don't get stuck on transmit on social media.#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant #MarketEdLive ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) September 6, 2018
A3: Be genuine! People like to engage with real people, not robots. #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle Mamagona ??♀️ (@PokeyLuWho) September 6, 2018
A3: Make every character and word count. Make your point and be persuasive but creative #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue, #ModernDayPoe (@JustinBienvenue) September 6, 2018
Q4: What’s your strategy for using hashtags in your tweets? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nUF7v7FEdb
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A4a. I usually stick to 2 hashtags max per tweet. Also, because of where I live in Texas I sometimes use some in Spanish. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/TR5SmO95P1
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A4b. I use hashtags to engage in conversations that are related to the value my customers are looking for in sales and marketing. Helps to enter the stream of conversation. But #TwitterSmarter folks know that already, right?
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A4c. Use trending hashtags if applicable to your business to add value to the conversation and show your knowledge to a wider audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A4: I don't use too many hashtags in my tweets. I stick to one or two. I will focus on one of my branded hashtags like #TwitterSmarter. https://t.co/JyqF97TeEq
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A4: Use one or two relevant hashtags in your tweets to gain more traction. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 6, 2018
A4: Keep them relevant and to a minimal. Worst thing is to see tweets that have no relevance to the hashtag pop up. Don't overuse them either. Often 1-2 for a single tweet is enough. #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) September 6, 2018
A4: Besides not over hash tagging a tweet (which comes across as spammy), I like to use two or three key words that are related to the content I am posting about so people who are searching those key words will find my post relevant to them! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A4 Use hashtags that are relevant to the Tweet — and preferably two max. Otherwise, you'll get a reputation as a spammer. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) September 6, 2018
A4:
• Use only when relevant.
• Use only relevant hashtags.
• Be consistent with brand hashtags.
• Don't overload hashtags – I prefer two per tweet.#TwitterSmarter— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A4 I use hashtags to reflect a bridge to other topics. I.E. what I'm sharing may not seem to directly connect, but the tag helps tell the story of why it does. Like the #bikes4climate one I use a bit. #twittersmarter
— Andrea Learned (@AndreaLearned) September 6, 2018
A4: Less is more. Challenge yourself to use only ONE relevant hashtag per tweet. #tweets #like #this #are #spammy #and #not #cool!! #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Marchewka (@_MariaMarchewka) September 6, 2018
A4: Keep them simple, fewer than 3 (ideally 1), and as part of a sentence rather than tacked on to the end… he says, ending this with #TwitterSmarter.
— Chris Hearn (@cjhearn) September 6, 2018
A4)
I use Hashtags that tie my brand, the focus, and the tribe(market) I desire to engage with.
Then the most used.
#TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/N04bsxdYZP
— Andre M. Powell is HUNGRY for 1k Subs on YouTube (@andrempowell) September 6, 2018
A4. Integrate ht in your text which eliminates the discussion about how many. Note: do not ht every word only keywords. Possibly add cross fertilization ht at the end #TwitterSmarter #SocialSelling
— Mic V Adam (@micadam) September 6, 2018
A4: I seldom, if ever, tweet without a hashtag.
If I am retweeting someone, & they have identified a hashtag important to them, I will use it again.
However, I like to choose my own, so that I am better targeting those who I hope will be potential clients. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/RtY6jCdtgY
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
Late bird! ? Hi
A4. No more than 3 – they’re related to the industry and conversation always. I love using @hashtagify to see what’s trending / popular for the topic at hand #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/uZyXcG6jK0— Powers of Marketing? (@meganpowers) September 6, 2018
A4: Use relevant hashtags. And if it makes sense for your brand to use a trending hashtag, use it. (Don’t use a trending hashtag just because it’s trending.) #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle Mamagona ??♀️ (@PokeyLuWho) September 6, 2018
a4 search the # first to see what kind of content is related to it. use 3 # for tweet max. #twittersmarter
— Joana Rita Sousa ? ?? (@JoanaRSSousa) September 6, 2018
A4:
▶️ Research best hashtags using @RiteTag.
▶️ Only use two hashtags per tweet where clicks are the goal.
▶️ Tap into events & trending hashtags to expand my network
▶️ Use my branded hashtag #Stand4Something to share content regularly #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/4BIFf8RWAy— Stacey DePolo ✊?? #RiseForClimate (@sdepolo) September 6, 2018
A4: I use hashtags that join a community. So, if I am in a chat or at a trade show. For example I tweet on #TravelTuesdays because I love to travel, so I share travel posts. #Twittersmarter.
— Janette Speyer ?????? (@JanetteSpeyer) September 6, 2018
Q5: What percentage of your tweets should be about you and your business? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/gqZablrK24
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A5a. My general rule of thumb is 25% promo and the rest is to help my ideal clients with their challenges. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/rtnXH4DPeX
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A5b. If you’re sharing say 10 tweets per day, then max 3 should be about you and your business, the other 7 should be giving value, sharing blogs, tips etc and sharing others’ content. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A5c. This is a good rule of thumb for posting on any social media platform, not just Twitter! Make it all about the customer. That shows they are more important to you than you are to yourself. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A5: 20-30% #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/AoxC7v2w1q
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
The rest of the time I tweet other people's content like helpful, insightful articles that will help my community. ? #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 7, 2018
A5 I have a Twitter list, Social Media Experts, that lets me help stay in touch with what's going on in social media. That list includes chat hosts, which leads to me getting on cutting-edge chats such as #TwitterSmarter, #SocialROI, #DigiBlogChat, #BlogChat and others. #cfchat
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) September 6, 2018
A5: I am a big fan of
80% content of value and sharing
20% about me#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/7LnXW3kwn9— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) September 6, 2018
A5: I don't know the EXACT percent but I would say no more than 20%, social media is for social purposes and giving value. It is rude to be aggressively trying to sell your brand to people who, quiet frankly, might not be interested. Build relationships! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A5 I use a ratio of 80/20 because I'm a content creator. I create helpful and useful content for other people to share, so this ratio is what works best for me. #TwitterSmarter
— Brandon Schaefer (@companeur_bes) September 6, 2018
A5: this is tough. I’m struggling a bit with this now trying to figure out how much to personally tweet about my professional interests & how much to tweet about other hobbies/interests/side projects. Looking forward to reading everyone’s thoughts on this Q! #TwitterSmarter
— Alexandria Kenyon (@akenyon_) September 6, 2018
A5: Depends on the business and the relationship we have with the community.
Some accounts are for support-only, while some others are more interactive. If latter, I'd say about 10% promotional, and another 30% updates, and the rest helpful. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A5)
Interestingly enough while every Tweet should include your branding, 35-50% should include business information.
— Andre M. Powell is HUNGRY for 1k Subs on YouTube (@andrempowell) September 6, 2018
A5: I think it depends. If your business tweets are solely selling something, they should make up around 20%. However, if your business tweets provide value about your brand/business whilst integrate a personal, social aspect, you can get away with more! #TwitterSmarter
— Tamara (@itstamaragt) September 6, 2018
A5 no hard and fast rule. Share about your biz ONLY when it’s relevant and helpful is the only “rule” I follow- I say spend most your time engaging with people naturally. #TwitterSmarter
— LUCYrk (@LUCYrk78) September 6, 2018
A5: Maybe 10% – 20%.?♂️
Some of the best marketing downplays the brand itself, but promotes the business purpose or ideals, as opposed to the product or brand, but always identify your logo. Get people’s interest in you, first, & then your product/service. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/1vBHyiQxmQ— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
A5.
I was always told when I first started out that 80% of the time ought to be sharing content, re-tweeting, engaging with other people and the remaining 20% can be promotional. #TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant #MarketEdLive ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) September 6, 2018
A5 …. the 80/20 rule is also tried & tested with fitness , 80% what you eat 20% exercise ?? good to know it applies same on here #TwitterSmarter
— MissFitBit #Marketedlive (@Irish_IreneB) September 6, 2018
A5
Recently I reread Tribes from Seth, so I'm trying not to promote myself too much.
Instead, I'm creating content (micro-blog) that people would love to share because its useful or teach something. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kkJI1Qjmly
— Alberto Gómez (@alberMoire) September 6, 2018
A5: I used to have separate accounts but the biz ones became too dry and felt less authentic. I believe in today's world our personal values/interests help us attract our ideal clients and tribe, so a mix of all parts of me is what I share. #TwitterSmarter
— Stacey DePolo ✊?? #RiseForClimate (@sdepolo) September 6, 2018
Q6: What are some techniques to close a sale on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Q1Jzn7DoSB
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A6a My fave topic! Use videos, webinars, images of you. People like to buy from people they know, like and trust. If they can’t see you, they can’t trust you. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Jk1VQUGnRT
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A6b. Take it offline as much as possible. You can only gain so much trust through one-sided conversations. Get into a face to face conversation. So many platforms to choose from: my standard is Zoom and Periscope. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Jk1VQUGnRT
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A6c. Engage with people who follow you, who RT your content, and those who ask you questions. Also answer people who are asking questions about your industry. They'll begin to ask about you. Engagement keeps you top of mind. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Jk1VQUGnRT
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A6d. Start with a free offer and make sure that your website is in your bio. @tweetinggoddess made sure I did that! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Jk1VQUGnRT
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A6: I like using Twitter to connect with my community and bringing them over to my lead magnet or a Facebook Live where I can share great value. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/GL8RY011Up
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A6: Take it offline! Be professional and respectful for all parties involved. #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A6: Sharing relevant links in the initial stages, and then asking them to shift to DM or email. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A6. Build to the next step, now that you formed these great relationships assess potential customers need and then provide solutions to their concerns. Use your peronal human side through videos, messages, and CTA's #TwitterSmarter
— Dr. Dorrie Cooper (@sittingpretty61) September 6, 2018
A6: if you are at a trade show and you follow the twitter feed, you have an excellent opportunity to connect via Twitter and offer to take the convo of line and meet F2F. #TwitterSmarter
— Janette Speyer ?????? (@JanetteSpeyer) September 6, 2018
A6 I never really close sales on Twitter. I only utilize the platform to form new relationships, and to engage with helpful and useful content that other people share. I always take the conversation offline on a more personal level if we're going to talk business. #TwitterSmarter
— Brandon Schaefer (@companeur_bes) September 6, 2018
A6: Not sure you want to “close” on the main Twitter stream. Rather, if it is going to be on Twitter, do it discretely in a DM.
My preference would be to initiate on Twitter & close via email, phone, skype or in person when possible.#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/W9TVOhSnU8— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
A6: It depends. I don't tweet about my business as much as I should because I don't wanna seem spammy. I do tweet about myself and what I do, so I tweet around my business #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue, #ModernDayPoe (@JustinBienvenue) September 6, 2018
A6.
– I'm not sure I've ever closed a sale on Twitter as I nurture leads away from social.
– It's better to use email to get a more personal conversation going where you can provide more value & find out more about a customer's likes/dislikes.#TwitterSmarter— Virtuoso Assistant #MarketEdLive ? ? (@VirtuosoAssist) September 6, 2018
A6. Twitter is about building relationships and selling #TwitterSmarter #SocialSelling
— Mic V Adam (@micadam) September 6, 2018
Q7: Which Twitter tools do you use and recommend? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/mRz3DAwkuw
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A7a. If I need to schedule I use Tweetdeck, but the best tool is analytics. Knowing who your customer is and what their interests are is essential in sales. It helps you direct your message. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/WMKpQwk4Vp
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A7b. After taking @MadalynSkar’s free course on Twitter, I started a Buffer account as well. Love having the ability to post to multiple platforms! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/WMKpQwk4Vp
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
If anyone is interested in my FREE online Twitter mini-class, go here: https://t.co/ZKybfZtKEX #TwitterSmarter
Thanks for the kudos, Anna! ☺️
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A7: There are SO many great tools. I use @ManageFlitter @hootsuite @buffer @canva @AdobeSpark @SocialJukebox #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/PDfMvY51qe
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A7: These are more general social media tools but I love @canva and @AdobeSpark for creating visual content. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexandria Kenyon (@akenyon_) September 6, 2018
A7 When in doubt, the best engagement tool is Twitter lists. They let you actively listen to competitors and issues, giving you the opening to just in with your solutions to heal pain points and win the day. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman – Get Debt-Free One Family at a Time (@JKatzaman) September 6, 2018
A7: If this refers to non third-party I use Twitter Analytics a lot to see when my audience is active and get more insight on them, to help me provide better content! #TwitterSmarter
— kununu US (@kununu_US) September 6, 2018
A7: Definitely
– Tweetdeck
– Twitter Analytics
– Manage Flitter#TwitterSmarter https://t.co/TUSseJKyp5— Jim Fuhs Digital Marketing Consultant #SMMW19 (@FuhsionMktg) September 6, 2018
A7. Hootsuite, buffer, tweriod, hashtagify #ifftt #TwitterSmarter
— Mic V Adam (@micadam) September 6, 2018
A7 I keep it simple and just use @TweetDeck to keep track of everything going on. I'm big on Twitter lists, so it's a great way to put people in buckets and follow trends as they come and go. The normal analytics that Twitter provides is good enough for me. #TwitterSmarter
— Brandon Schaefer (@companeur_bes) September 6, 2018
A7. I use tweetdeck for quotes and information@Hootsuite for automation
@Stenicil for graphics
@hashtagify @CoSchedule Headline Analizer
@PostPlanner Great for Solopreneurs
#TwitterSmarter— Dr. Dorrie Cooper (@sittingpretty61) September 6, 2018
A7: Tweet Deck is quite good enough for me for now. I used @MeetEdgar for a while, and love it. I also use @canva and @Photoshop quite a lot. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 2018
A7: @ManageFlitter, @buffer, @hootsuite not Twitter tools per say but Twitter helpers. I also use likes and lists and recommend them for a way to organize and be more sufficient #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue, #ModernDayPoe (@JustinBienvenue) September 6, 2018
A7: I admit to having not use a lot of Twitter tools, but #TweetDeck, I am using more & more, for following individual streams & scheduling tweets.
…still learning, what I should & can best utilize to promote my business. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/fXhtILmvZ4— Mark Carruthers (@MarkC_Avgi) September 6, 2018
A7: We love @MeetEdgar for scheduling posts! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 6, 2018
A7: I use the native Twitter Analytics as well as Tweetdeck. My 3rd party tools for "listening" is @SproutSocial #TwitterSmarter
— Marisa #HashtagsAndHigh5s ??? (@allthesocial) September 6, 2018
A7:) Twitter Analytics – Extremely powerful for analyzing which content is connecting with your audience.
Periscope – The replay value of a Periscope video is immense towards building engagement.
Twitter Lists- Valuable for targeted campaigns. #TwitterSmarter— Shadeed Q. Eleazer (@mrshadeed) September 6, 2018
A7: @buffer – esp the chrome addon to retweet and to quickly add content to the schedule@CoSchedule when prepping blog posts to schedule Twitter posts@TweetDeck to stay on top of stuff.
Natively, Twitter lists and analytics.#TwitterSmarter
— annkroeker (@annkroeker) September 6, 2018
Q8: What tips can we implement today that will help us make more sales on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Z4ax02lOPu
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A8a. Be yourself. Don’t be pushy. Be approachable. Share your knowledge. Show your face. #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A8b. I strongly recommend getting involved in Twitter Chats. They have been invaluable for building relationships. Relationships are the key to strong sales! #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A3c. It was through #WomensInspire that I got to speak at the first women's conference in Dublin. You never know who is watching! #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A8d. The key to sales on Twitter is relationships. It’s all about the people you meet, the questions you ask and the problems you solve! #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A8 Sign up for 31 sales tips directly into your inbox for the next month and get motivated every day on Twitter!. https://t.co/oSrsn8ou7R #TwitterSmarter
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
A8: Go create a lead magnet on your website today. It can be a one page PDF of your top tips or tools in your market. Then go promote it on Twitter. People love free content from people they know, like and trust (you). It's a simple strategy that works. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/5zuTV6sENX
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
A8: build connections with users through transparency and honesty. #TwitterSmarter
— Alexandria Kenyon (@akenyon_) September 6, 2018
A8 The number one thing you can do is leave a comment. Look at hitting the "Like" button as driving buy a friends house, but not knocking on their door. Leave a "Comment" instead. I assure you without a doubt that your engagement will skyrocket. #TwitterSmarter
— Brandon Schaefer (@companeur_bes) September 6, 2018
A8: Being genuine while interacting with people will help build a relationship that'll last forever. #TwitterSmarter
— Narmadhaa (@s_narmadhaa) September 6, 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/RAXDbbSwa5
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
Thanks @MadalynSklar and #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ujGnpdsO1S
— Anna Scheller (@SchellerAnna) September 6, 2018
We have another great #TwitterSmarter chat guest lined up for next week. Mark your calendar. Our guest will be @chrisgoagency. pic.twitter.com/yYQ5v5PXF3
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 6, 2018
Are you planning to go to Social Media Marketing World? Get your tickets now so you can take advantage of the lowest cost AND if you use this link you'll get access to my private meet-up in San Diego. Come hang with me! #SMMW19https://t.co/yFbYX43RXt #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/OSn2OKnTeA
— Madalyn Sklar ? Social Media Consultant (@MadalynSklar) September 7, 2018
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