How to Get More Twitter Followers with Ahna Hendrix
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 1-28-16
Here’s a recap of our fave tweets from this week’s informative and insightful chat. Please comment below and share your two cents on these questions. We’d love to hear from you!
Our guest today is @AhnaHendrix. Topic: How To Get More Twitter Followers. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LZnBn66MoL
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
Q1: What’s the best way to get more Twitter followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/3BSketAFOV
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A1: As cliche as "being authentic" is to me, it's the #1 driver behind how I've grown my brand.. Nothing to hide when its u! #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: keep profile engaging by regularly tweeting, participating in Twitter chats, interacting with audience #TwitterSmarter
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) January 28, 2016
A1: Be of service to others. Help. And listen. Post consistently. Post good sh*t. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/CVxJoG9c6F
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A1: 🚩Consistently🚩share quality content of your own & from others that addresses the needs of a certain audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Brian Honigman (@BrianHonigman) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/LUCYrk78/status/692772713513897984
A1: Wish I knew, I'm engaged and responsive and have so few, I think most large followings must be bought, @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Gracious Me (@GraciousMeMusic) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A1: sharing content based on ur audience interest, regularly updating & interacting with influencers #TwitterSmarter
— Sameera (@Sameerakkhan) January 28, 2016
A1. Take @Madalyn's advice to <3. It's in her awesome pinned tweet. Works amazingly well! #TwitterSmarter #socialmedia #smm #SEO
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) January 28, 2016
Q2: @AhnaHendrix, you have a great Twitter profile. What elements do I need to make mine great too? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/V9CkGXfInS
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A2: A great profile starts with a GREAT picture! Don't be afraid to smile, in fact, DO. Show your personality! #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A2: Then providing a great bio that mixes personal with professional information is key. Give people something to comment on #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A2 – A header image consistent with your mission, a photo showing who YOU are & a clear/concise bio! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/vm2eZFjVFk
— Joe Nielsen (@JoeNielsen10) January 28, 2016
A2: Have a web address. If you don't, I won't follow you. I want to know you are real with a presence outside Twitter. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
For more tips on how to make your Twitter profile stand out, check out this @FindSpark post I wrote #TwitterSmarter: https://t.co/cM68fXZyYP
— Mariya (@itsmariyaa_) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/LUCYrk78/status/692774734790963200
@MadalynSklar @AhnaHendrix A2. Complete your bio. Put a decent picture that looks like you. Mention your city. #TwitterSmarter
— Suman Kher (@Suman_Kher) January 28, 2016
A2 eye catching photo and compelling copy @MadalynSklar @AhnaHendrix #TwitterSmarter
— Charles McCool ✈️ (@CharlesMcCool) January 28, 2016
A2 Try to be Lil bit creative and if you can't be creative, use #hashtags like I do 😉#twittersmarter @MadalynSklar @AhnaHendrix
— Varun Kumar 🎶 (@DigitalVK) January 28, 2016
Q3: How can Twitter lists help me? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/NnIUV889qK
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: i add people who donate to my campaign #TwitterSmarter
— Nisha Varghese 🇿🇦 🇪🇭 (@Nisha360) January 28, 2016
A3: Twitter lists let me categorize new people, industries, interests, etc. and be able to interact with those folks #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A3: Twitter lists will also help you gain new clients, stay on top of establishing relationships with influencers, and more #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A3: I have a Twitter list of all the people I've interviewed for my #TwitterSmarter podcast. It's a great way to curate for the public.
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A3 Make lists before you go to conferences to connect w/ people & quickly RT, FAV & quote reply what they are tweeting about #TwitterSmarter
— Jo-Anne Angels (@joanne_angels) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A3: It helps you find relevant chats or topics that you & other common folks share. Once you do, engage! #TwitterSmarter
— Mehul Gohil (@mehulgohil) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/jwbirchfield/status/692775954163331074
Q4: How is the Advanced Twitter Search different from the regular search? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/08FKnP3CBf
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A4: Advanced Search just gives you an advanced way to track down folks on Twitter that would be great connections 🙂 #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
People often overlook the value of having a clear position and voice on a platform when it comes to follower growth #TwitterSmarter
— Ross Quintana💻 (@Ross_Quintana) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A4: much easier for finding exactly what j r luking for, find tweet in preferred location even set miles too #TwitterSmarter
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) January 28, 2016
A4 Advanced search helps filter out noise, stale content and helps targeting. #TwitterSmarter
— Vruno (@Vruno) January 28, 2016
A4: Advanced search is , "How did I not see that huge zit on my nose" – it's right there, so many people miss its power! #twittersmarter
— jeff soto (@SotoSocial) January 28, 2016
A4: You're able to search for key words that are related to your product/service. Easy engagement! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/nEzzNmr1QL
— jayde i. powell (@jaydeipowell) January 28, 2016
A4. I like advance search because I can target a specific audience or place. It helps narrow things down. #TwitterSmarter
— Alesia Hendley 🎥🎙️ (@thesmoothfactor) January 28, 2016
Q5. Can you explain Bulk Follow and how this will help me? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/abmBZcyCSa
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A5: I'm not a big bulk followers personally, but it's GREAT for new brands to get an account up and running.. #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
.@AhnaHendrix And using services like @TheSocialQuant that I personally love. Free Trial here: https://t.co/C6OTOwkNG0 #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A5: Bulk following is literally following people in bulk, i.e. utilizing Advanced Search and then following everyone.. #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/reachrishabh/status/692780701817528321
Q6: There are so many Twitter chats. What are your favorites? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ScwQR9h8Sj
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A6: I LOVE Twitter chats!! Faves: #ViralChat #MediaChat #BlogElevated #SproutChat and this chat!! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/lWZGtXI87Y
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A6: I love #adweekchat #mediachat #socialchat and #custserv -> these are my favorite! I feel #TwitterSmarter will probably join the list:)
— Olena Gapon (@OlenaGapon) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: #TwitterSmarter #semrushchat #bufferchat you guys Rock! !
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) January 28, 2016
A6 Besides #TwitterSmarter (obviously)? #AdWeekChat, #BufferChat & #Hootchat #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/04QcB3sYsk
— Glenda Vaquerano (@GlendaVee) January 28, 2016
#ViralChat is tonight 9pm, #WFFChat is Tuesday 1pm :)) @LisaLovesSocial #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A6: I don't' do them often, but other than this one … #SoloPR is one I've liked. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ANMWmG4bzU
— Gary Karr (@garykarr) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: I started with #semrushchat via @semrush & I love it. Now gud to b part of #bufferchat @buffer & #TwitterSmarter
— Sameera (@Sameerakkhan) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/calgarydreamer/status/692780939156410368
A6: #MillennialTalk , #viralchat, #jobhuntchat, #createlounge & more! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/213Ko3dDCO
— Helen Hensell (@hhensell) January 28, 2016
Q7. What are the best tools that help you post consistently? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LOV9kYRFYa
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A7: My favorite Twitter tools for posting content are Bundlepost and Hootsuite.. Used them for years – can't be beat! #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A7: I love @HootSuite @Buffer @tweet_jukebox @nuzzel #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/sTgUnUX4wF
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7: I use @hootsuite, but it turns my images into links, which defeats the purpose. So I usually tweet live. #twittersmarter
— Easterseals Thrive (@ability2thrive) January 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/reachrishabh/status/692782633344831488
A7 I use @buffer & @hootsuite w/ my several #Twitter lists #twittersmarter @MadalynSklar
— Varun Kumar 🎶 (@DigitalVK) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7: @buffer @hootsuite I use #TwitterSmarter
— Daljeet Kaur (@DaljeetkKaur) January 28, 2016
Q8 (last question): What are ways to promote my Twitter account so people know about it? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5GrMMQXSCm
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Word of mouth. Best! 😉 #TwitterSmarter
— Mehul Gohil (@mehulgohil) January 28, 2016
A8: Share your Twitter link everywhere – the easier you make it for people to find you, the more they will. #twittersmarter
— Ahna Hendrix (@AhnaHendrix) January 28, 2016
A8: Best way is participating in Twitter chats. Right now you are connecting with like-minded people #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IL7evUPcyi
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
A8: Twitter-wise use hashtags, and engage with others. Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, blogs, and biz cards are other ways. #TwitterSmarter
— Adam Viet (@adamvietDSM) January 28, 2016
A8: sharing useful info with audience, sharing tweets, audience engagement, twitter analytics & searches help it growing #TwitterSmarter
— Sameera (@Sameerakkhan) January 28, 2016
A8) Best ways promote Twitter account: Start conversations, follow relevant people who'll engage w/ your tweets & def. Chats #twittersmarter
— Mike Kawula (@MikeKawula) January 28, 2016
Big SHOUT OUT to @AhnaHendrix for being an amazing guest on today’s #TwitterSmarter chat. pic.twitter.com/rnnlVgR980
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) January 28, 2016
For more tips, advice and resources to help you master Twitter and grow your business be sure to follow me at @MadalynSklar and join us every Thursday on Twitter at 1pm ET | 10am PT for #TwitterSmarter.
About Author: Daljeet Kaur is a Search Engine Marketer at FATbit Technologies. She loves blogging, content marketing and participat
ing in Twitter Chats. Follow her @DaljeetkKaur for all #TwitterSmarter chat recaps and online marketing updates.