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 @MindiRRosser. Topic: Authentic Social Selling. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/i5yksOY6Mx
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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 we improve our Twitter engagement? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/w4i6eZ3fhT
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
1|4 Start by replying to the people who mention you. @MadalynSklar does this well and it’s part of why she’s great! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ad3ItxWPlH
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) February 23, 2017
2|4 Participate in Twitter chats! Don’t just respond to the Q’s here, take the time to engage with people ? @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) February 23, 2017
3|4 Improve your engagement by adding some POP to your tweets. Use images, GIFs, and emojis to attract fans ? @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/PYEetW0OVG
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) February 23, 2017
4|4 Add this to your reading list: How to Attract and Engage More Twitter Followers https://t.co/4lp5MPdUnR @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter ?
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) February 23, 2017
Q1: What is social selling? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/OXvaJofOw9
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A1: Social Selling is using social media to connect with prospects that may lead to sales. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
A1: Social selling is becoming a part of your audience's everyday life so you don't have to sell. They advocate for you. #twittersmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) February 23, 2017
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Q2: What are the best ways to sell with social media? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/8CjVhf7pH4
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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@MadalynSklar A2: Treat people like people, not customers. Don’t oversell – build relationships that lead to sales #twittersmarter
— Jacob Spikes (@JacobASpikes) February 23, 2017
A2: Build a community because first you need people who Know, Like & Trust you. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
A2: When selling on social media, it's crucial that you add value and take the time to engage with your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) February 23, 2017
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Q3: How do you improve customer engagement on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/hD8XrRTGD7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A3: Improve your customer engagement by being available, being authentic and listening. Listening is KEY! #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
A3: Encourage people to engage with a clear call to action. And don't be afraid to start conversations yourself. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) February 23, 2017
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Q4: What tools help you do social selling better? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1n2ThPr0Sg
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A4: My go-to tools for social selling are @hootsuite @buffer and @tweet_jukebox. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/PolePositionMkg/status/834833949117530113
A4: @buffer is our go-to when it comes to scheduling. So easy to use! #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) February 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/kellyalovell/status/834834553273516032
Q5: How do you measure your Twitter efforts? Is there a tool to monitor, measure and track your activities? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/mzRFB2iZT8
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A5: I recommend your Twitter analytics available on desktop: https://t.co/8WRP5jPRDG Lots of great info here! #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/PolePositionMkg/status/834835229965746176
A5: @SproutSocial has ridiculous reporting for Twitter #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/RY05Q5ENCm
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) February 23, 2017
Q6: What are ways to capture leads on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GSW3XGhpr7
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A6: Twitter Lists will help you get organized so you can start uncovering prospects. #twittersmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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Q7: Name 3 social selling tactics that work great on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/oPuQhJgsjj
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A7: #2 – Spend time crafting an awesome Twitter profile that builds trust with prospects. @MadalynSklar is a great example. #twittersmarter
— Mindi Rosser (@MindiRRosser) February 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/MindiRRosser/status/834837725761134592
@MadalynSklar A7. Be present, be valuable, be human #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/h43eokAlkt
— Vishal Rose? (@Vishal_Rose) February 23, 2017
@MadalynSklar 7: Being prompt, listening & offering genuine help as you’d offline. #TwitterSmarter
— Mehul ? (@mehulgohil) February 23, 2017
@MadalynSklar A7: Engage…Be genuine…and listen #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/BNXLst88D9
— HDYTI (@dipyourtoesin) February 23, 2017
A7: A great tactic is to pin a lead magnet tweet to your Twitter profile. #TwitterSmarter
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A7: Focus on providing value before making your pitch. Solve the problems your audience is facing. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers | Your Content Writing Partner (@ExpWriters) February 23, 2017
Q8: What is your #1 tip for cashing in on Twitter with social selling? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5yyO15iYhJ
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
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A8: Be consistent: in voice, post frequency, response time, content… don’t be a stranger. @MadalynSklar #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) February 23, 2017
A8: Follow my Twitter Secret Sauce for results that will help you cash in on #socialselling. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/9vTotHTiLs
— Madalyn Sklar (@MadalynSklar) February 23, 2017
A8: Build and grow relationships – the secret of #Twitter and #selling #TwitterSmarter
— Sue Duris (@SueDuris) February 23, 2017
A8 Create sustainable buy-in. When audience sees value in what you're presenting, they will co-cultivate the relationship. #twittersmarter
— Shereese Maynard, MS; MBA 😷 She/Her (@ShereeseMayMba) February 23, 2017
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.