5 Things to Share on Twitter to Supersize Your Followers with Diana Adams
#TwitterSmarter Chat Recap: 5-26-16
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.
Please welcome @adamsconsulting to #TwitterSmarter! Topic: 5 Things to Share on Twitter to Supersize Your Followers pic.twitter.com/bob0nwGzjJ
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
Q1: It can be tough finding enough engaging tweet topics. What's the best way to go about it? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/uZBlyVfxph
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A1) Some people get stage fright on Twitter. Just pretend you're having lunch with a colleague. What would you talk about? #TwitterSmarter 😊
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A1) Like @PegFitzpatrick says, think of 3 general topics that you tweet about, and mostly stick to those. Become an expert! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A1) What important things are happening in your industry? Is there breaking news? How about a tip or picture you can share? #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/sourcingaround/status/735882055632855044
https://twitter.com/TheKyleMurray/status/735882105410949120
A1. Twitter advanced search!!!! #twittersmarter
— Sheldon Pearce (@sheldonpearce) May 26, 2016
A1: Take a look at your analytics & see which type of content resonates well with your audience. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/BRaKn1obFp
— Dr. Ai 🎓#ClassroomWithoutWalls (@aiaddysonzhang) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/ScottOntiveroz/status/735882272591618052
A1 reading reading reading reading reading. Keep reading to find new content! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/t19oR70tHK
— SiteCare (@gositecare) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/LUCYrk78/status/735882316346626049
A1 I like the @nuzzel search feature for finding topic ideas #twittersmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) May 26, 2016
A1: I read lots of articles every day. One that helps me uncover popular articles is content curation app @nuzzel. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A1 Building on @adamsconsulting's answer, group people you follow on Twitter into those areas and read those lists for ideas #twittersmarter
— Derek Pillie (@dpillie) May 26, 2016
A1: First, get to know your audience. What kind of content do they enjoy? What resonates with them? Create what they want. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A1 Start w what you know & look out for breaking news in your industry. There's always a new "thing" around the corner #twittersmarter
— Jade Buffong-Phillips (@originaljadep) May 26, 2016
A1) Ask, research and do social listening. #TwitterSmarter
— Lili 🦚 (@Lili_PGH) May 26, 2016
A1) Searching through Twitter trending topics can often be helpful for content discovery #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/iKbEK1QHDs
— 𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝕃𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒𝕣𝕒 (@AdamLazzara) May 26, 2016
A1) Pain points for your audience (and solving them) great Tweet content/blog posts to share on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) May 26, 2016
A1 I enjoy tweeting and blogging about what I do all day: community management & social media #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) May 26, 2016
A1. @twitter is a resource via your hash tag streams of interest, Twitter lists & now your home feed #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gOt7obwteL
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
A1: @answerthepublic and also @semrush's #SEO Ideas tool – great places to find topics for blogs/Twitter chats. #TwitterSmarter #blogging
— Tara M. Clapper – Now on Threads (@irishtara) May 26, 2016
A1 It's easy to Tweet for fun, not much harder to Tweet to achieve an objective, but you have to define that objective first #twittersmarter
— Derek Pillie (@dpillie) May 26, 2016
A1 I always look for what's trending that's relative to my industry & include a good visual #TwitterSmarter
— Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her (@ShereeseMayMba) May 26, 2016
A1 Ex. Today is #RedNoseDay , a worthy trend. My tweets have included references to this #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/bZcQgSS5sL
— Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her (@ShereeseMayMba) May 26, 2016
A1: Also, build a list of blogs and resources that you follow (and create a Twitter list of them) #twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (see me on Threads) (@CBarrows) May 26, 2016
A1 also like to mind map topic ideas. Start broad and branch off more specific ideas and variations. #twittersmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) May 26, 2016
A1 Try to find new & interesting ways people are presenting topical information – and present it with your opinion on it #twittersmarter
— 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐲 🇺🇸 🏳️🌈🇮🇪 (@jdags) May 26, 2016
A1: I don't ever have a hard time engaging on Twitter. Listen first. Don't always try starting the conversations. #twittersmarter
— Josh McCormack (@joshmccormack) May 26, 2016
A1:I recently played with @answerthepublic for ideas. It's a fun free tool. https://t.co/H3MHVMWcwH #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/HUCnBzIufw
— Mim Berlin (@MimBerlin) May 26, 2016
I'm Val from Chicago. A1) I started this account to specifically focus on libraries, as I already know the news sources. #TwitterSmarter
— Valerie Hawkins (@librariesval) May 26, 2016
Q2: Some tweets attract new followers and some push them away. What is an example of each type? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/PRZzGEkVLP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A2) According to a USC study, people on Twitter (more than other sites) are attracted to people & tweets that are POSITIVE! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A2) According to @HarvardBiz, only 36% of tweets are worth reading. So in addition to being positive, put value in tweets! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A2) Here's a tweet that might push people away: "Life sucks." LOL If you wouldn't say it in your office, don't tweet it. #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A2) Here's a post I wrote. It has 13 good tweets you can copy right now (templates included) – https://t.co/oMnop3khKW 🙂 #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
.@MadalynSklar A2 Push away, transactional, attract, relevance. #twittersmarter
— Sheldon Pearce (@sheldonpearce) May 26, 2016
A2 Don't spam. It's pretty simple, yet people still do it. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/RXU4XMVg7d
— SiteCare (@gositecare) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/ScottOntiveroz/status/735883832373563392
A2: I find tweets suggesting you follow that person on another social platform to be a turn off. #twittersmarter
— Laura Denny (@ldcreativemedia) May 26, 2016
A2 Attract followers with info that makes their lives easier – Lose them by using auto-DMs #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) May 26, 2016
A2: Actionable tips are the best way to increase credibility + attract followers. Proper hashtags help, too. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 26, 2016
A2: If you're constantly pushing your own products and services without sharing anything else, you will lose followers. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A2 Always offer something that is relevant and provides value #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/UyqbwDIIdG
— Kathy Kopacz (@kkopacz1) May 26, 2016
A2: This tweet attracts lots of attention and gets me new followers. It's my Twitter "secret sauce." #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/oFLmA3TXJT
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A2 I disagree! I think that talking about religion/politics won't turn people off if they know it's part of your brand. #twittersmarter
— Derek Pillie (@dpillie) May 26, 2016
That's why I'm saying A2 is all about brand identification! Stay aligned w/ your brand ID and you're good! #twittersmarter
— Derek Pillie (@dpillie) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/SFerika/status/735885317257842691
A2: I like tweets that share content from other people. It builds community & I find someone new that has similar interests. #TwitterSmarter
— Natx Wang 🇸🇬🍟 (@natxwang) May 26, 2016
A2) If you always have the same message – and even the exact same tweets – you've lost; if that's ALL you have to say, bye. #TwitterSmarter
— Valerie Hawkins (@librariesval) May 26, 2016
A2: Attractive is helpful, giving, relatable content. Clickbait, overly promotional & repetitive content will push away. #twittersmarter
— FreshSparks ⚡️️ Sonia Gregory, CEO (@FreshSparks) May 26, 2016
A2 Tweets that offer value bring followers. Tweets that are a sales pitch push them away #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/CH0ILAcrwv
— Chris Del Grande (@ValuedMerchants) May 26, 2016
Q3: What are some classic "conversation starter" tweets that attract new followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ELitgX3raA
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A3) Asking questions on Twitter is a great way to get a convo started regardless of industry. (choose your hashtags wisely) #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A3) You can ask a simple question that is tied to a trending topic. For example, you could tweet "Start Trek or Star Wars?" #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
By the way, we all know the answer is #StarWars. Hahahaha #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A3) We put together an #infographic with 42 things to tweet to get new followers. 🙂 Grab your copy: https://t.co/I9HwDK9TEh #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A3: I like to greet people with a gif. It's fun and memorable. I pick it based on their Twitter bio. #twittersmarter
— Chris Barrows (see me on Threads) (@CBarrows) May 26, 2016
A3: If someone shared your blog post, say thanks and follow-up by asking what they liked about it. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A3. I have often found that positive affirmation and thanking someone for content gets a very positive reaction & engagement #TwitterSmarter
— Christine Cooper💪🙋♀️🦹♀️ 🇨🇦 (@coopSpeak) May 26, 2016
A3) If you produce good content, you can use that as a way to start conversations with experts on Twitter. let it speak! #TwitterSmarter
— Guided by Choices (@RareVicRec) May 26, 2016
A3. Really just like you would IRL: "How are you doing?" "What have you been up to?" etc. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/gpDWfp1bbB
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/winniegiang/status/735886215837319168
A3: They key is not what you say to start a conversation, but that you start it. Engagement builds relationships. Be bold. #twittersmarter
— Angela Brown (@AngelaOberer) May 26, 2016
A3) Cold starting convos is hard. I like to jump in where I can add value/insight to a tweet or convo to break the ice. #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) May 26, 2016
A3 When they respond, DO NOT go dark: answer their questions and acknowledge them #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) May 26, 2016
A3: Being friendly, warm and likeable will attract people to you. Ask questions. Answer them. Show you care. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/LoveAndShalom/status/735887361742102528
Q4: What should I share on Twitter to drive more engagement? How will that help get more followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/pNuQ4B9Gmm
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A4) One thing you can do immediately on Twitter to get more engagement is use images and hashtags (in the right way). #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A4) According to Twitter's blog, tweets with images get 300% more engagement! Problem is, many people tweet bad images. #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A4) Here's a chart from @simplymeasured. Hashtags are key to engagement, but use them correctly! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nxjs9zpRkK
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A4) More engagement leads to more followers mainly because you'll get more reach – plus it shows people you're in the convo! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A4 Images and videos. The more engagement you get the greater reach your content will have #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/bh0MQqUVgJ
— Michael Altiero (@MichaelAltiero) May 26, 2016
A4: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and start conversations. Ask questions. Encourage your followers to respond. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A4: Images and videos always grab attention. I would start using Twitter video. It's incredibly under-utilized. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A4: Share curated & original content that resonates with your specific audience. Use relevant hashtags for more reach. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks ⚡️️ Sonia Gregory, CEO (@FreshSparks) May 26, 2016
A4: Our engagement SPIKED once we adapted a visual strategy: https://t.co/uHFeNkScov #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/CIyJGId7mf
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 26, 2016
A4. A high volume of industry tweets (12-24 tweets/day) will yield lots of followers/engagement #TwitterSmarter #smm https://t.co/abqd26HCfe
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
A4 No matter business or personal – let ppl see you are real not a bot #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) May 26, 2016
A4: Learn about Twitter video and how this can impact your engagement. https://t.co/4eXNInQqOc #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/iApHuZkR4k
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
Q5: Why is it important to share OPC (other people's content) when trying to attract new followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Y87A8DdLXH
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A5) Sharing other people's content on Twitter is very powerful, which is counter intuitive to some people. Let me explain… #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A5) Sharing other people's content shows you put your followers first (you want to provide value). But there's a catch… #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A5) Sharing other people's content is important – but not if it means your page is just a stream of retweets. Find balance. #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A5: It can create or deepen the relationship with the person you're sharing + it's a reminder that it's not all about you #twittersmarter
— Kim Shivler (@KimShivler) May 26, 2016
A5: OPC helps build community. We are here to collaborate not compete with each other. #twittersmarter
— Angela Brown (@AngelaOberer) May 26, 2016
A5. RT's + your own tweets are more visually interesting on your stream & Shows less/no narcissism #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/qxssJm926x
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/RothmanBob/status/735889265465434118
A5. Share and be shared. #twittersmarter
— Mike Barzacchini (@MikeBarzacchini) May 26, 2016
A5: Sharing other people's content shows you are not a self-absorbed self-promoter. You share the love! #TwitterSmarter
— Zachary Fenell (@zacharyfenell) May 26, 2016
A5: Sharing content from other sources is a great way to provide value to your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A5: I share OPC all the time. I like sharing good, useful content that helps my followers. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A5: Tweeting quality OPC strengthens a community's perception of your authority & knowledge in the industry you are part of #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks ⚡️️ Sonia Gregory, CEO (@FreshSparks) May 26, 2016
A5 #twittersmarter OPC is key 2 mission of #blindnessawareness + it's how @EmesArmy attracts recruits 2help #cureEME https://t.co/SErNiVVh09
— Tabatha Mitchell 😎add Alt Txt words to your pics! (@TabbyMitchell) May 26, 2016
Q6: Is it ok to share content on my business Twitter that isn't in my niche? Is that unprofessional? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/KqOjNWx4OQ
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A6) It's ok to share some content on your business Twitter page that isn't in your niche. Especially if it's fun & engaging! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A6) People engage with people on Twitter. Be interesting and show some personality. Don't be afraid to humanize your brand! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A6) What we've found is that fun, engaging content keeps people coming back! They'll be more open to clicking on your links. #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A6) If all you do is post links on your Twitter page, it's going to get real boring fast. Mix it up and have fun with it! #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A6: It's okay to depart from your "brand" from time to time. It shows that you are a multidimensional human. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) May 26, 2016
A6: It it absolutely okay to share content outside your niche on your biz page as long as it benefits your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A6. You can loosen up once in awhile, other wise you'll go nuts sometimes. You have Be careful tho #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/2p9HOvJVpX
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/andreamv/status/735890095081951232
A6 I don't think all tweets need to relate to what you do. Be human don's always be transactional. #twittersmarter
— Sheldon Pearce (@sheldonpearce) May 26, 2016
A6: We do biz w ppl we like and trust. It’s okay to share things outside of your niche. It allows others to get to know you. #TwitterSmarter
— Robin ML Johnson, DSL (@Docta_Rob) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/winniegiang/status/735890639150317569
A6) You can push the envelope to show your human side, but don't go off the reservation with totally unrelated content #TwitterSmarter
— David Boutin (@dmboutin) May 26, 2016
A6: Mix it up from time to time and share other content you think your audience would enjoy. It helps humanize your brand. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A6: Content that's inspirational, or shows brand values and personality doesn't always have to relate to your niche. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks ⚡️️ Sonia Gregory, CEO (@FreshSparks) May 26, 2016
A6. Aim to be relevant to your follower base. If it is, share. If not, refrain. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/wPudWgNvE3
— Adam Rodricks (@adamrodricks) May 26, 2016
A6: @MadalynSklar absolutely ok if it benefits your followers #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Kapoor (She/Her) (@kapoors_s) May 26, 2016
Q7: Can my Twitter Analytics help when I'm trying to determine what to share to get more followers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/E4znIsfnP6
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A7) Look at your Twitter analytics to see your most successful content. What resonated with your audience? Post more of that #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A7) Twitter analytics provide tons of data to you about your audience and your tweets. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/MwcdkoeXp5
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A7) Here's a screenshot from my own Twitter analytics. Did you know you can get all this info? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/p4DErMqdQI
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A7: Your Twitter analytics can provide a wealth of information that will help you. https://t.co/8WRP5jygf6 #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A7) Look closely at Top Tweet, Top Mention, and Top media Tweet. Repurpose those every 3-4 days. #TwitterSmarter
— Guided by Choices (@RareVicRec) May 26, 2016
A7 Why & how to use UTM codes https://t.co/rwPEra1nqg #twittersmarter
— Toby Metcalf (@Toby_Metcalf) May 26, 2016
A7 #Twitter Analytics tell – what works and what time it works – just interpret it to keep growing #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Bxs9SvNSim
— Varun Kumar 🎶 (@DigitalVK) May 26, 2016
A7. Yes it can very much on one hand! On the other hand it's a younger machine that's still learning #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/6KUumYhyNM
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
A7: Review your Twitter analytics to see what is resonating with your audience. Create more of that! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) May 26, 2016
A7. Our analytics have shown us that we get more traction when we share valid content. Taking people to the source. #TwitterSmarter
— Christine Cooper💪🙋♀️🦹♀️ 🇨🇦 (@coopSpeak) May 26, 2016
A7) #twitter analytics is the hidden gem of Twitter. The UI is great but even better if you export data into Excel. #twittersmarter
— Jim Carter (@MSLJim) May 26, 2016
A7 @MadalynSklar yes it is a useful tool of used properly #TwitterSmarter
— Shruti Kapoor (She/Her) (@kapoors_s) May 26, 2016
Q8: If you could give advice about what to share on Twitter to get more followers, what would it be? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/a8ffuXQWfN
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
A8) My advice would be to be yourself. Don't try to be something you're not. Contribute to the community! (wait, that's 2) #TwitterSmarter
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
A8) Here's our #infographic again with 42 engaging tweet topics – https://t.co/I9HwDK9TEh #TwitterSmarter 😍 pic.twitter.com/PwcO9SpDVN
— Diana Adams (@adamsconsulting) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/sourcingaround/status/735892403329060864
A8. Always be positive, informative, & compassionate. Also, the more value you tweet=more followers #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/91vBJY36ph
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) May 26, 2016
A8. People love inspiring quotes #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8eqe7oNQIp
— Rasheen Carbin (@rasheencarbin) May 26, 2016
A8: Share really excellent content. Think it through. Don't just mindly tweet. Use images & videos. Spice it up! #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/ResumeStratgsts/status/735893294077595648
A8: Be smart. Be human. Be mindful. Be funny. Be genuine. Bee Gees. Be appropriate. Be timely. BYOB. Be an amplifier. #TwitterSmarter
— Adam Music (@MusicAdamT) May 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/ATWNetworking/status/735893925349597184
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