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 our guest @JoshuaJHager. Topic: How to Build an Active Twitter Community. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/4yKPOh45JJ
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
We invited our friends from Hootsuite to come on the chat and kick it off by answering one pressing question about Twitter marketing. Let us know if you like this new feature.
Ask @hootsuite: What are some best practices to adding curated content to your marketing strategy? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1vYJKu1VJQ
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
1|6 Curating content is great! Discover content on your Twitter timeline as well as relevant Twitter lists. @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
2|6 Once you’ve discovered some content, you need to ask yourself some questions… @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/i3Zc8yC7vO
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
3|6 Is the new content: Relevant to your brand? Interesting? From a trustworthy source? @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
4|6 If the answer is Yes to those questions then plug it into your Hootsuite calendar and get sharing! @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
5|6 Add curated content to increase your impressions and engagements by diversifying your content. @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
6|6 In short, make sure you’re selective with your content, it’s relevant, and it adds value to your audience. @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) September 15, 2016
Q1: What are some of your best tips for getting started with building an active Twitter community? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/btZOTdBeQP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A1(a): Stick to a theme! #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1(b): Use Twitter Search and Advanced Search to follow people with similar interests. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1(c): Use Twitter Search, Advanced Search, and #hashtags to join relevant conversations. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1(d): Provide entertaining, motivational, or valuable content that’s relevant to your theme and audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1(e): Don’t ask for ANYTHING for a very, very, very long time. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1(f): Engage with every tweet, reply, or mention that you receive. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1. Twitter chats like #TwitterSmarter. Doing Twitter chats changed my career! Met so many ?ppl. https://t.co/fl0Qtm9Sz4
— Ai Zhang (@aiaddysonzhang) September 15, 2016
A1 Find those that share a similar interest and reach out to. People that love your mission will help support it. #Twittersmarter
— Jay Miller (@kjaymiller) September 15, 2016
A1: Have a niche. I’ve heard @PatFlynn say many times that “the riches are in the niches.” #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A1: Get active on Twitter! Go out and meet as many people as you can. Participate in lots of relevant chats to your niche. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A1: Spend 5-10 mins a day finding your audience. Follow, like or RT their content, and say Hi. Initiate engagement! #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A1 To build an active #Twitter community: follow people most likely to engage, start conversations, contribute & add value. #TwitterSmarter
— Michael Roach (@mr0ach) September 15, 2016
A1. Post content useful to people. I post soft skills and #communication related stuff n ppl comment #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/70m9430p5X
— Suman Kher (@Suman_Kher) September 15, 2016
Q2: What are some ways you intentionally create engagement? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/HPrcCRJ7nL
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A2(a): Use #TwitterPolls. Have you ever used them as part of your engagement strategy? #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A2(b): Ask people for their opinion. Risky? Yes! But everyone likes to feel heard. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A2(c): Keep it simple. The more difficult the question, the less engagement you’ll receive. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A2(d): If you’re going to ask a question, stick around for a little while. No one likes tweeting into an abyss. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A2(e): Host #giveaways and #contests. Why? Because people love them! #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A1 Say hi – refer to them by 1st name – comment on their comments – ask how they're doing, etc #twittersmarter
— Jeff Dagley (@jdags) September 15, 2016
@MadalynSklar A2: Mention Twitter handles of people/brands/publications that you’re talking about on your account. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) September 15, 2016
A2: Don't be afraid to start conversations. Ask questions and get the conversation flowing! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 15, 2016
A2: Ask your audience questions while using a trending tag or topic. #TwitterSmarter ??
— Mison Henley (@MisonHenley) September 15, 2016
A2: Twitter polls or Q&As. People love to offer their opinions on topics. It get's the convo going. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/kVyI9Y2LfU
— Jayde I. Powell (@jaydeipowell) September 15, 2016
A2: Ask questions. Be of service. Give. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A2 Don't just follow people when they're following you! Search for industry leaders, learn & reach out to connect #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) September 15, 2016
A2: Share relevant tools and resources and tie in how I use them. It's more impactful that way. #twittersmarter
— Danielle McFadden (@DMcFaddenLowell) September 15, 2016
Q3: How do you keep your audience interested in what you have to say? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/A6fY20jf0e
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A3(a): This may seem like an odd answer but PROTECT THEM! #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A3(b): Let them know they can count on you to be their filter for quality, relevant content. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A3(c): Tweet often but not too often. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A3(d): Be careful about what you RT. Ask, “Is this relevant to my audience? Is this the quality they expect from me?” #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A3: You keep them interested by having great content to share and by asking them questions to keep them engaged. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A3. You listen to what your audience is chatting about and you provide uplifting content that will solve their pain points #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 15, 2016
A3 Stay relevant – providing Qty content, info, insights, support & BE present, available for your community #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 15, 2016
A3: Keep it relevant & quality for a targeted audience. Try to get into their head and solve problems with micro-content. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A3 Give audience high quality #content in their niche to engage w/ U. Engage w/ them around theirs. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xUA3BRJR0k
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) September 15, 2016
Q4: What are some helpful ways of converting an audience into faithful consumers? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/zCLSJZmk5e
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A4(a): If you do all the things we’ve discussed so far today, this will happen automatically. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A4(b): A cared for, valued, and protected community will be eager consumers. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A4: You need to build trust with your audience. Share your expertise and provide value to your followers. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 15, 2016
A4: Give away your best content for free. Show that you care enough to help them. They will then turn into customers. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A4 Offer your help for nothing in return. Being present can often lead to loyalty #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) September 15, 2016
A4: Trust –> Loyalty –> Advocacy. Be reliable, consistent, and true to your brand. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A4 When your community / audience does not feel like they have a sales target on the back, that goes the long(est) way #TwitterSmarter
— Zala Bricelj (@ZalkaB) September 15, 2016
A4: There are raving fans for what each of us are doing with positivity and work. Find them and fan the flames. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) September 15, 2016
A4: Focus on engaging and trustworthy content for audience during various stages of consumer journey #TwitterSmarter
— Bharat (@bharatpc) September 15, 2016
Q5: What tools have you used to help you along the way? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/AC25Tcc1ss
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A5(a): To be honest, I don’t use too many tools and prefer to use the platform natively. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A5(b): That said, I do some light scheduling via @Buffer & @Hootsuite. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A5(c): Additionally, I would be at a total loss without @VSCO for photography & editing. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A5: @MadalynSklar Buffer, SocialBro (I know it has another name now), Twitonomy, Tweetchat… #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) September 15, 2016
A5: Love this question! @hashtagify @Bitly @canva @PabloByBuffer @PostPlanner @Crowdfire … So many tools, so little time! #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle McFadden (@DMcFaddenLowell) September 15, 2016
A5) Lists. I can follow people much more closely & often and refer to particular categories quickly. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/dyHQwLYcDX
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) September 15, 2016
A5: One of the best tools that I have used is CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM! There is always room to improve! #Twittersmarter
— Pure Plumbing (@pureplumbinglv) September 15, 2016
A5. It maybe an intangible but it's essential: the power of friendship
(you may awe if you like) #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/7wH5QXGF9n— gifwolfpack (@gifwolfpack) September 15, 2016
A5. @twitter lists, @hootsuite, @Bundlepost, @googleanalytics, @Pocket, @commun_it, @salesforce #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/nRzxTniTkH
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) September 15, 2016
A5: My tools: @hootsuite @buffer @feedly @nuzzel @canva Juice by @paper_li and Twitter lists. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A5: Hootsuite @hootsuite, ManageFlitter @ManageFlitter, Feedly @feedly, Buzzsumo @buzzsumo & native analytics on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A5: I use @hootsuite, @IFTTT, @buffer and TweetCaster from @OneLouderApps ! #TwitterSmarter
— MakeYourFreedom (@MakeYourFreedom) September 15, 2016
A5. Light scheduling with our friends @buffer & @hootsuite @HelloNotegraphy is our Instagram go to
Just to name a few…#twittersmarter— gifwolfpack (@gifwolfpack) September 15, 2016
A5 Some of my tools: @canva, @hootsuite, @googleanalytics and @creativecloud for creating animated GIFs #TwitterSmarter
— Michael Roach (@mr0ach) September 15, 2016
Q6: What method and tools do you use to keep consistent in your engagement? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/AAJE1edEIy
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A6(a): I use Twitter lists to stay organized. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A6(b): Every morning, I get coffee and tweet – sometimes for hours. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A6(c): At this point, it’s a challenge to keep up with everything – but I try! #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A6: I preach that my Twitter Secret Sauce includes engaging and that you have to check your notifications every day. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A6: Does monitoring on my phone on a consistent basis count? Nothing beats responding in a timely manner! #twittersmarter
— Danielle McFadden (@DMcFaddenLowell) September 15, 2016
A6: Check Twitter regularly for new replies and shares. You can't forget to log on and see what others are saying. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) September 15, 2016
@MadalynSklar A6: We use @SproutSocial for measuring analytics as well as the platform itself #TwitterSmarter
— Betsy Bash (@tweetsbybetsy) September 15, 2016
A6: Develop guidelines that address tone and messaging as well as answerable vs. unanswerable tweets from your followers. #Twittersmarter
— Mison Henley (@MisonHenley) September 15, 2016
A6 Having set times to answer people and scheduling interesting content. I try to be as present as I can #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) September 15, 2016
A6: One more thing: have a GREAT Twitter profile. When you meet people they will check out your bio. First impressions count #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A6: Create/manage an editorial calendar & schedule posts. Then follow up by spending time actively engaging in Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A6) Just consistent with the amount every day. Except for days I take off from it–0 tweets allowed. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/r5y93GD1Sk
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) September 15, 2016
A6. Drop in live a few times/day & do it in real time. But don't get sucked in! #TwitterSmarter @MadalynSklar https://t.co/WiWoE6e7ZY
— Scott Phillips (@scott_phillips_) September 15, 2016
A6 Tools: See A5. Method: Set daily operating hours with @twitter as my front office for engagement. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/115UZeLJeI
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) September 15, 2016
A6: Die Hard @HubSpot user. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/DULC91oIgP
— Karen Kurtzweil (@Rsikarenk) September 15, 2016
Q7: If you could do only one of the things we've discussed today, what would it be? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ae7PaerDyP
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A7: Engage. Engage. Engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
#twittersmarter A7 Go through your notifications and mentions. Respond to everyone that speaks to you (or they will stop speaking to you).
— Jeavonna (@jchapstk) September 15, 2016
A7: ENGAGE with friends and followers constantly to build strong dynamic positive life-changing relationships. #TwitterSmarter
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) September 15, 2016
A7 Be real and authentic. I won't follow accounts that are nothing but scheduled tweets. Show you are a human sometimes 😉 #twittersmarter
— Jay Miller (@kjaymiller) September 15, 2016
A7 Start making the most of lists they're definitely worth making time for! #twittersmarter
— Jade Phillips (@lifeofaworkgirl) September 15, 2016
A7. I would start a Twitter Chat #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 15, 2016
A7: Engage. You don’t get anywhere on social media and especially Twitter if you do not put yourself out there and engage. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A7: Be consistent! #TwitterSmarter
— Danielle McFadden (@DMcFaddenLowell) September 15, 2016
@MadalynSklar A7: Definitely the Twitter chats. They’ve done more for our community-building than anything else. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) September 15, 2016
A7. Do 1-on-1 #relationship development thru @twitter w/ people I want to meet, and then meet. #IRL #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/Vckg9Hy8hp
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) September 15, 2016
A7: To have a niche! @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— Bharat (@bharatpc) September 15, 2016
A7 Continue a consistent Twitter strategy. Discover new and creative ways for building better social engagement. #TwitterSmarter
— Michael Roach (@mr0ach) September 15, 2016
Q8: Any last words of advice on building an active Twitter community? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ClkXS9rY2l
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A8(a): Don’t give up! I spent years building my community. It was frustrating & discouraging – but ultimately rewarding. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A8(b1): Earlier this year, I was hospitalized & in a coma – & obviously completely absent from Twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A8(b2): When I returned home, I had hundreds of messages from concerned followers letting me know I had been missed. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
A8(b3): It was at that moment that I realized I had built a real community. #TwitterSmarter
— Joshua Hager (@JoshuaJHager) September 15, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Don’t expect people to take part in your conversations if you’re not taking part in theirs. #TwitterSmarter
— Wilde Agency (@Wilde_Agency) September 15, 2016
A8. Connect people with other people that you think should talk or might be able to help each other. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/JIBX2hNupl
— Patrick Jervis-Stone (@pjervis) September 15, 2016
@MadalynSklar A8: Be true to your brand and keep a consistent tone of voice #TwitterSmarter
— Betsy Bash (@tweetsbybetsy) September 15, 2016
A8: Be patient, it doesn't happen overnight. Stay the course and you WILL see results. We did to the tune of 20x in 1 year! #TwitterSmarter
— FreshSparks (@FreshSparks) September 15, 2016
A8: Consistently engage your audience & be genuine! #TwitterSmarter #ThursdayThoughts
— Joshua Strickfaden (@joshshoki) September 15, 2016
A8. Have a meetup if you're Twitter community is in the local area. For us, #smbhou is a great meetup once a month #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) September 15, 2016
A8: Engage. Meet as many people as you can. Fastest way to meet people is through Twitter chats. Have great Twitter bio. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) September 15, 2016
A8: It won't be easy at first. You may plateau, stop & start. Be patient, persevere. You will succeed! #Believe #TwitterSmarter
— Jeremy Murphy (@jeremypmurphy) September 15, 2016
A8. Serious about creating real relationships on @twitter in business/friendship?: BE HERE: #TwitterSmarter 🙂 https://t.co/NZRDtj8KR0
— Steve Morozumi (@SFenthusiast) September 15, 2016
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.
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