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.
I had such a wonderful time last week with @iagdotme on the #TwitterSmarter "after chat" livestream on Facebook. https://t.co/75YAEVhqLW pic.twitter.com/tzv8Cm8zAo
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 28, 2017
Please welcome our guest @iagdotme. Topic: Best Tools and Techniques for Using Twitter Effectively. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/g4Q8txHoqL
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 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 organic reach on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/hTdTgIysW4
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar 1|4 Start by using appropriate hashtags. @Twitter‘s research shows tweets with hashtags get 16% more RTs ? @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/kZTzz6ZmcP
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar 2|4 Add media! Tweets with images generate 313% more engagement than those without ? https://t.co/f9FIXKiwns @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/BRVSLzPELM
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar 3|4 Up your organic reach by driving engagement. The more engaging your tweets are, the more reach you’ll have @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nQH9XCIrmU
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar 4|4 Learn more about growing your organic reach here: https://t.co/gP0eod6sbh @madalynsklar #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/3plH1vFd3t
— Hootsuite (@hootsuite) May 25, 2017
Q1: How can smart use of Twitter help you stand out from the noise? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/GBE53AoHnE
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A1) Do use tools and semi-automate posting/scheduling content. But don’t use tools to automate engagement – Be Human! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1): Twitter is noisy – don’t just be another noise contributor. Dare to be different. Be visual, creative and be YOU! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1): Use video. Be personal! Reply with video. Share your ideas/thoughts with video! Not many people use video yet #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1): Just because u can use @IFTTT / @Buffer to ensure yr Twitter queue is fill doesn’t mean u shd! Quality not quantity #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1): It’s not all about you! Answer questions, share their articles, ask how they’re doing and how you can help! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1) Don’t just say “Thank You” & add to the noise. Start a conversation and build relationships! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1): Know when to automate selectively and intelligently. Never automate engagement and human interactions! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A1: Twitter is a noisy place. Be you. Share what matters to you. Amplify it. Every day. Show up everywhere. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/TvjhQj5XGQ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A1: When you share valuable content and engage with others on #Twitter, you grow your thought leadership and network #twittersmarter
— Darcy Schuller (@darcyschuller) May 25, 2017
A1: Savvy power users use Twitter to seek out relevant conversations they can be part of where they can contribute value to. #twittersmarter
— Randy Thio (@ideabloke) May 25, 2017
A1: Focus on the OUTSIDE of Twitter work. Great writing and design are essential for standing out among the crowd. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/fHXL9BtG57
— Rogue Jess (@JessOB1kenobi) May 25, 2017
A1 Use twitter to form relationships! Relationships are much more memorable than a tweet that was popular for a hot second #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Mr7gj54tQF
— HeyOrca! (@HeyOrca) May 25, 2017
A1: Using twitter to make authentic relationships with people creates communication and builds awareness of your brand. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/a7ClNZZLaR
— Mind of a Diva (@MindofaDiva) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: Stand out from the noise by finding/sharing unique and helpful content, but most importantly… engage with people. #twittersmarter
— Craig DesBrisay (@craigthusiast) May 25, 2017
A1: You want to be the account people go for help, not the account people mute. Give without looking for anything in return #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) May 25, 2017
A1: I always say be (YOU)niquely you ? Stand out and make some noise of your own. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/ADrMZuigCB
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: Twitter gives u 140 characters, GIFs, photos, polls, location sharing, etc; U have to be unique & make urself stand out #twittersmarter
— Jayme Byrd (@jaymevbyrd) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: Smart use of Twitter can help you stand out as a source of beneficial information to your industry peers & client base. #TwitterSmarter
— Javier Sanabria (@SanabriaJav) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: Get weird. Be different. So many people tackling Twitter the same way. When everyone's zigging, zag. #TwitterSmarter
— Jack Appleby (@JuiceboxCA) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: Share unique takes, develop a style of voice/persona, and share interesting content more than tweet yourself #TwitterSmarter
— Moshe Isaacian? (@MosheIsaacian) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A1: I've found that taking the extra few seconds to personalize your message/tweet is the difference! #TwitterSmarter
— Jacob Benedict (@osubenedict) May 25, 2017
A1) Be yourself. There's only one you. If you're someone people like to hear from, they'll welcome you in or come to you. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/JnZHSqaarx
— Jeremy Bond (@JeremyDBond) May 25, 2017
Q2: What is the best way to balance the use of tools and real-time engagement? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/YruZSuGmvQ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A2): Be Human! Do use tools and semi-automate posting/scheduling content. Don’t use tools to automate engagement! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A2): You could use an app like Text Expander to allow you to quickly respond with commonly answered questions #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A2): Use Twitter tools to schedule, then set aside specific short times each day to deal with engagement. #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A2: Have a plan. Use tools to amplify your message but don't be dependent on that. Talk. A lot! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/IkLVWH1yt6
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A2: Use tools to help real-time engagement or give you more time to do it. #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) May 25, 2017
A2 Automate to ensure you're providing great content at right times for audience. Respond and start conversations real time #twittersmarter
— PolePositionMkg (@PolePositionMkg) May 25, 2017
A2: I always have my social tools and the native platforms open. You can't solve for everything in just one area. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/flHaWZlJbv
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
A2 Use tools to help promote content, the real-time engagement should be done manually – comes across more authentic/human. #TwitterSmarter
— Pinpoint Laser (@PinpointLaser) May 25, 2017
A2: I bulk schedule content on Twitter 2x / wk (Sun + Weds), freeing up time in between for real-time updates and engagement #twittersmarter
— Darcy Schuller (@darcyschuller) May 25, 2017
A2: Remember tools are for helping, not doing! NEVER automate what should have a human element (DM's/Messenger/Comments) #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) May 25, 2017
A2: Schedule posts in advance so you are posting at different times of the day. Continue to monitor/engage in real time. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/o84h0Mp06a
— Rogue Jess (@JessOB1kenobi) May 25, 2017
A2 Real-time engagement should always take priority. It's that one moment that you can really make an impression #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/z8A8kx8hVp
— HeyOrca! (@HeyOrca) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A2: I use the 80/20 rule most of my stuff is authentically me writing it and the other percent is tools #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
A2: I use twitter tools to help promote my blog post regularly. I do check into twitter regularly throughout the day #TwitterSmarter
— Mind of a Diva (@MindofaDiva) May 25, 2017
A2) Use tools to automate (posts, not DMs) but make sure to spend time during the week actually engaging and interacting. #twittersmarter
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) May 25, 2017
A2: Schedule promotional content (blog posts, etc.), but check in throughout the day to engage in real-time. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 25, 2017
A2: I like the idea of 'semi-automation' bc you want to get your content out, but you still need to engage authentically. #TwitterSmarter
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) May 25, 2017
A2.2) Even if you automate, you can still go online and comment, share, participate in chats, etc. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/rCIuKqRAw0
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) May 25, 2017
A2: Why do we share links on twitter? Do people read them? If engagement is key, why are we doing this? #twittersmarter
— Susan Moeller (@SusanCMoeller) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A2: Schedule important hot takes with @Hootsuite & @Buffer and make use of tools like @TweetDeck to engage real time #TwitterSmarter
— Moshe Isaacian? (@MosheIsaacian) May 25, 2017
Q3: How can a Twitter audit help businesses improve their marketing? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/FZWYAbNwf2
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A3): Check which 3rd party apps have access to your account. Avoid hacks & security issues! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): Check yr Twitter password strength. Change when team members go. Use password manager! It could save you big time! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): Check your bio, profile and settings every month. You might be surprised in what you find there! 🙂 #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): A regular Twitter audit will keep you focussed on the things that matter and not fire fighting big issues! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): Remove any old 3rd party apps that are connected to your Twitter account. They could be doing bad things! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): Audit your followers to remove spambots, fake followers or inactive accounts. Use a tool like @manageflitter to help #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3): Check Twitter analytics to see what is working and what isn’t! Learn from the data. Be Smart! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A3: Everyone should audit their Twitter account at least several times a year, if not more. Your bio should be current. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/FXwzfRjzvn
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A3: I update my Twitter bio regularly. If I'm speaking at a conference I'll update it to reflect that. Then change it back. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/FXwzfRBamV
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A3. Reflect and understand one's strengths and weaknesses is the best way to improve. #TwitterSmarter
— Ai Zhang ? (@aiaddysonzhang) May 25, 2017
A3 A Twitter audit shows where your work pays off and where you fall short in engagements and demographics. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) May 25, 2017
A3 An audit helps you determine what's working and what's not so you can improve #twittersmarter
— PolePositionMkg (@PolePositionMkg) May 25, 2017
A3: A Twitter audit helps keep you contacts fresh and your audience targeted. Also puts the focus on your brand advocates! #TwitterSmarter
— Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) May 25, 2017
A3: A Twitter audit is your chance to see what's working and what's not in terms of content. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A3: It can help determine what's working #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
A3 Help determines which kinds of content resonate with your audience, and to evaluate your successes/failures. #TwitterSmarter
— Pinpoint Laser (@PinpointLaser) May 25, 2017
A3: Audits are great! You need to keep track of improvements, declines and if your business is aligning with set goals. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/nIEO4XZuya
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
A3: A Twitter audit makes sure that you are on brand and appealing to the right people. It also finds what's working or not. #twittersmarter
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A3. It helps highlight elements that may have been overlooked! #TwitterSmarter
— CFOStrategist (@CFOStrategist) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A3: You'd be amazed how far businesses venture from their mission statement & brand tone on Twitter. Audits help realign. #TwitterSmarter
— Jack Appleby (@JuiceboxCA) May 25, 2017
A3: it's like housekeeping. Clean up the profile. Check your twitter lists. Is the key message still serving your strategy? #TwitterSmarter
— Barbara Schmidt (@BarbFFm) May 25, 2017
Q4: What are some tips for building a Twitter following and engagement organically? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Ji0xuX1sxJ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A4): Provide valuable content and build relationships. Help others. Be yourself! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A4): Use @ManageFlitter Power mode to Follow relevant people in your niche. But don’t do follow/unfollow churn! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A4): Use Twitter lists to help segment your audience and make engagement easier #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A4): I've heard Twitter Chats might help a little…! 😉 #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A4: My #TwitterSmarter Secret Sauce is the key to organically building a Twitter following. pic.twitter.com/k3Ll4erqxG
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A4: If you want to build a following on Twitter, you need to be present. Share content consistently and join chats. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A4: Follow back most accounts, but organise lists so that you can actively engage. Twitter chats work as well #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) May 25, 2017
A4: Participate in chats! Like we are all doing RIGHT NOW. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/WSLw9ECL2L
— Rogue Jess (@JessOB1kenobi) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A4: Find your niche and engage in that community #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
A4: Grow a Twitter following organically: have an AMAZING bio/header, tweet VALUABLE content, ENGAGE with others, use LISTS #twittersmarter
— Darcy Schuller (@darcyschuller) May 25, 2017
A4: Most importantly, remember it takes time! Work at building an audience & boosting engagement every day – no slacking! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5PQt4kMX0v
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
A4 First acknowledge that it's not going to happen overnight. Once you got that down, focus on your community & start there. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/Jv6XXTuDn2
— HeyOrca! (@HeyOrca) May 25, 2017
A4: Show up in real time. Don't put your account on autopilot. Make time to have conversations, join chats, etc. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/NxjUxBtBeG
— Erika Heald (@SFerika) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A4. You engage with your audience on a daily basis, provide value to them and participate in Twitter chats #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) May 25, 2017
A4. Consistent branding: so the audience knows the sort of topics you'll be providing, they'll see more value in you #TwitterSmarter
— Mariah Matkozich (@MariahMatkozich) May 25, 2017
A4. Engage in Twitter chats, you meet lots of people that are fun and helpful. I love this community #Twittersmarter
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A4: Connect people to each other. Let them know how they can collaborate, etc. It builds community. #TwitterSmarter
— Javier Sanabria (@SanabriaJav) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A4: This is my focus right now. I am looking for quality, not quantity. I check to see if people are only pushing content. #TwitterSmarter
— Robert Willard (@BusSavvySavant) May 25, 2017
A4: Talk to people and find out what interest you have in common. Talking on twitter is just like you would face to face #TwitterSmarter
— Mind of a Diva (@MindofaDiva) May 25, 2017
A4: to build engagement organically, you have to be engaging! Start conversations & don't wait to be invited, just jump in! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/pUbyc765Ve
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) May 25, 2017
A4. Participate in awesome twitter chats like #TwitterSmarter
That's how i grew my followers from 300 to 4, 400 within two years.
— Ai Zhang ? (@aiaddysonzhang) May 25, 2017
A4 For a newbie, find where like minded people are, and engage. Be the one who makes the first move. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/sYWt65a5bK
— Maria Tereza Dickson (@terezadickson) May 25, 2017
Q5: How can selected tools help you find relevant content to publish on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/LwhuReMJqV
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A5): I’ve been using @Triberr for years. Amazing communities, great content & amazing amplification #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5): My main tool for content is @Feedly. I then use with @IFTTT & @Buffer to publish #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5): I’m a big fan of @socialchamp for posting/scheduling and repeat posting. Very easy to use #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5): I prefer to use tools that allow me some control of the content I share. I want to hand pick content then schedule #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5): I don’t use it myself, but @flipboard is a great content discovery tool #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5): I use @Buzzsumo for content ideas, but they also have an amazing feature to find trending content. Then share it! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A5: Tools that help me find content: @nuzzel @feedly @buffer's Content Inbox (RSS feeds), @ManageFlitter Juice by @paper_li. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/uBEbWSDBOA
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A5 Tip: Talk to people! Behind every Twitter avatar is a human being ….people will always remember how you made them feel #Twittersmarter
— Samantha Kelly (@Tweetinggoddess) May 25, 2017
A5: Communicate. Talk. Trust. Like. Share. Give. Give. Give #TwitterSmarter
— Ash (@fetchprofits) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A5: If you have a lot of RSS feeds set up on Feedly or use AndersPink you can find content to tweet #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) May 25, 2017
A5 Tools cut down the noise and help you find truly relevant info. I like Nuzzel and BuzzSumo especially. Twitter lists too #twittersmarter
— PolePositionMkg (@PolePositionMkg) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A5: Personally I am loving @drumupio for finding new content in my niche to show to my followers #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
A5 Google alerts and advance searches for hashtags will pull in relevant content — along with Twitter lists. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A5. If the social media softwares come from trusted sources then it is o.k. to publish them here #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) May 25, 2017
A5 #twittersmarter I use @Flipboard @nuzzel and @feedly for content as well as twitter lists!
— Louise Upchurch (@Loulou_Uberkirk) May 25, 2017
@ZalkaB A5. I use Google Alerts, @Flipboard, @hootsuite search with hashtags, @instagram and Facebook "Fake News" (J/K) #TwitterSmarter
— Janette Speyer (@JanetteSpeyer) May 25, 2017
A5: There's always Klout. You can create your own content or reference something you read on LinkedIn, in a blog, etc. #twittersmarter
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) May 25, 2017
A5: Twitter lists are excellent tools for finding great content from your followers to re-share. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/8hKL9QiybU
— Erika Heald (@SFerika) May 25, 2017
A5: Great tools for content curation: @PostPlanner @BuzzSumo @feedly and yes, good ole Google Alerts! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/knw398Se1T
— Darcy Schuller (@darcyschuller) May 25, 2017
A5) Check out @SproutSocial they are integrated and partnered with @Feedly to bring in content that can be easily shared. #TwitterSmarter
— Adam Lazzara (@AtlantaSnoop) May 25, 2017
Q6: What are some techniques to help you reach more followers and build your community on Twitter? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/J9awrL2QfP
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A6: Again, it’s all about delivering valuable content. I always try and mention authors in my Tweet & use images #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): Don’t forget hashtags. Use @hashtagify and/or @ritetag to find the most powerful hashtags to extend reach #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): Guess what? Twitter chats are an awesome way to reach more followers! But you already knew that! 😉 #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): Follow hashtags & search for people asking questions on Tweetdeck or @Hootsuite. Respond, help and add value! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): Don’t be a One-way communication machine. Reply to your mentions! I love @AgoraPulse to help with this #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): A great tool for community building/management is @commun_it (just switch off auto dm) #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6): Who is in your community? Use discovery from @affinio to tap into your communities – https://t.co/WzfhdQ3s0K #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A6: I firmly believe that Twitter chats are hands down the best way to easily connect with people on Twitter. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/3rudoFpE90
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A6: If you're looking to start your own Twitter chat, I have an online course that teaches you: https://t.co/4hsIIrLOmq #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/3rudoF82Kq
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A6: Twitter chats are an amazing way to find and connect with your audience. #TwitterSmarter
— Express Writers (@ExpWriters) May 25, 2017
A6 Join Twitter chats! Anybody hear about this one called #TwitterSmarter? lol
— PolePositionMkg (@PolePositionMkg) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A6 Add photos and use Video always gets more engagement than just a tweet! Twitter polls are great too #Twittersmarter
— Samantha Kelly (@Tweetinggoddess) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A6: Participating in twitter chats, following those in my community, creating quality content #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
A6: I reach so many new followers by using targeted hashtags & participating in Twitter chats! I've met kick-ass people! #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1GDMrIcKiz
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A6. Being consistent with ur tweets which provides value to your audience and in the process build your community over time #twittersmarter
— Cheval John (@chevd80) May 25, 2017
A6. Engage.
Be authentic
Think of YOUR AUDIENCE all the time
Provide Value
Offer help
Engage more #TwitterSmarter— Ai Zhang ? (@aiaddysonzhang) May 25, 2017
A6 Tweet content with hashtags and links. Become a source of reliable, trustworthy content, and followers will look you up. #TwitterSmarter
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) May 25, 2017
A6: Twitter Chats are a great way to engage with others, share your thought leadership and gain followers – and they're fun! #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/gt0iUHRNCQ
— Darcy Schuller (@darcyschuller) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A6) Look at who's following your influencers, follow those that seem to have a similar authentic voice to yours. #twittersmarter
— leilachang (@leilachangMIA) May 25, 2017
A6 Tweet something shareable and likable. It will endup on someones feed. This way you can get noticed and maybe followed! #TwitterSmarter
— Maria Tereza Dickson (@terezadickson) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A6. Twitter chats. Twitter handle takeovers. Engaging with your community online and offline #TwitterSmarter
— Rosemary ???? (@RMAjayi) May 25, 2017
A6. Network, build on relationships and engage! #TwitterSmarter 2/2 pic.twitter.com/g8ly54XqjZ
— Khulekani Christian (@KhulekaniMj) May 25, 2017
Q7: In what ways can Twitter Management Tools help you manage different aspects of your account? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/5islTbGwfz
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A7): Engagement with your followers takes time. A tool like @agorapulse or @sproutsocial can make you more efficient #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7): If u work within a team, don’t just share yr password! Bad for security! Use a tool to delegate tasks within yr team #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7): A tool to help with your Twitter lists. @Tweetdeck is pretty awesome here. So is @manageflitter #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7): Some amazing scheduling tools: @socialchamp @buffer @friendsplusme and @AgoraPulse – and use @zapier or @ifttt #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7): Who is in your community? Use community management tool to manage your followers etc #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7): I've actually built my own app called Twools that lets me set up filters for lists & mentions! https://t.co/WbzPN2SMRw #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A7: I use @hootsuite to listen to what's being said on Twitter through my lists. It's a great strategy. #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/xdR1IRDagU
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A7: If you're lucky, you can find that? tool that does it all. We use @Sprinklr for scheduling, reporting & #sociallistening #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/dTon186KQz
— Katelyn Brower ? (@BrowerKDnB) May 25, 2017
A7. List and teams function well with twitter. #TwitterSmarter
— VCMI Virginia (@VCMIVA) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A7: @hootsuite can help you manage multiple accounts and track what's working #TwitterSmarter
— The Singing Tech ? (@SingingTech) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A7: @TweetDeck can help you break down conversations by lists, so you can keep up w/ different ppl, industries & topics. #TwitterSmarter
— Javier Sanabria (@SanabriaJav) May 25, 2017
A7.@Buffer has my ❤️!
-Analytics
-Schedule
-Save content to share
-Re-share& #Bufferchat to help you meet w/ others!#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/4i6r8Gl0sD
— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) May 25, 2017
A7: I don't try to use many 'management' tools – I get notifications sent direct to my phone and then I respond. Simple. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/CYkdBZjs8e
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) May 25, 2017
A7. Twitter lists => stay engaged & updated on content
Analytics -> what's working & what's not
Chats => build community #TwitterSmarter
— Ai Zhang ? (@aiaddysonzhang) May 25, 2017
Q8: What tools are in your Digital Toolbox that make the best Twitter experience for your audience? #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/ITeMTasr83
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
A8): For me, @AgoraPulse helps me reply to my mentions efficiently each day on desktop and my smartphone #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A8): I’m going to be using @Giphy to create my own branded gifs – fun and great personal branding too! #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A8): I use @Triberr and @feedly to deliver really valuable content to my audience. #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A8): For visual content I've been so impressed with @promorepublic helps creating valuable visual content that is current #twittersmarter
— Ian Anderson Gray (@iagdotme) May 25, 2017
A8: Tools: @nuzzel @tweet_jukebox @hootsuite @buffer @ManageFlitter @GIPHY Too many to list! #TwitterSmarter https://t.co/6mfAzO1GlJ
— Madalyn Sklar ? (@MadalynSklar) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A8: Use Smarterqueue, Twitonomy most often. Hootsuite for monitoring. Tweetdeck as well now… #twittersmarter
— Tim @ Stoneham Press (@StonehamPress) May 25, 2017
A8: GIFs are pretty… magical! It's my fav way to engage with my followers (& in turn, how I want them to engage with ME!). #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/1jgMCKcHUG
— ?JMatt (@JMattMke) May 25, 2017
A8 GIFs are good, quick eye-catchers for most readers. #TwitterSmarter pic.twitter.com/l4NKuxaOTN
— Jim Katzaman (@JKatzaman) May 25, 2017
A8 IMAGES! You have to have great images to stand out. Text posts alone don't cut it anymore #twittersmarter
— PolePositionMkg (@PolePositionMkg) May 25, 2017
A8.
I adore
visuals!#twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/qI7Ht5hrPu— Gabriela Cardoza (@CardozaGab) May 25, 2017
A8) If you can't tell, I really love using gifs to connect with my audience. Esp. cats, food, and Mean Girls. #twittersmarter pic.twitter.com/4XdcaTpMLV
— Jessica Lynn (@JessTheWriter33) May 25, 2017
A8. Toolbox: Laptop, smartphone, MS office, Google Keep, Analytics, Canva?, https://t.co/DyEGE3gx2B, Google drive #twittersmarter
— VCMI Virginia (@VCMIVA) May 25, 2017
A8 I ALWAYS tweak photo's / images before posting using very simple software. #TwitterSmarter
— Liftec Forklifts (@LiftecForklifts) May 25, 2017
@MadalynSklar A8: @buffer, @ManageFlitter, @socialrank, @tweet_jukebox. I also use lists & even have a list for Twitter tools to help me. #TwitterSmarter
— Justin Bienvenue ? (@JustinBienvenue) May 25, 2017
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