by Toby Metcalf

Optimize Your Use Of Twitter

TwitterSmarter

My recap and answers I provided for the 11/30/2017 #TwitterSmarter chat hosted by @MadalynSklar and guest @AaronLee.  Join the conversation every Thursday at 1pm EST and build your Twitter chops.

Q1: What are the benefits of using Twitter for your business or brand?

  • Twitter allows you to engage with customers and industry thought leaders
  • Twitter is a great customer service triage and communication tool
  • Twitter allows you share valuable content with your customers (and they can easily share it too)
  • Twitter Lists and a dashboard make it easy to organize and respond to content – listen & engage

Q2: What are some under-used features of Twitter that can help boost your Twitter presence?

  • If you are not Pinning, you’re not winning
  • Keep checking the Analytics tab
  • Not really a Twitter feature, but you best be tracking tweets with UTM codes

Q3: What types of content can help you get more traction on Twitter?

  • No matter the format, ensure the content matches the interests / helps your followers
  • There is no content type “silver bullet” – add value, help others, answer questions, ask questions, engage

Q4: How can content creation and curation help you build influence and reach with Twitter?

  • If you provide value, others will not only Follow you, but help when you need it
  • Valuable and honest engagement builds trust with your customers
  • Some of the best content is often: “THANK YOU!”

Q5: What tools can help you maximize the effect of your Twitter activities?

  • I use to participate in tweetchats
  • I use my dashboard to follow my lists & schedule tweets
  • I use UTM codes and to track results and learn
  • Don’t forget the built-in analytics

Q6: What tips can help you build a strong following on Twitter?

  • Participate in tweetchats
  • Don’t simply retweet, add your comments
  • Don’t just tweet – engage

Q7: How can Twitter help a business or brand build authority with a specific audience?

  • Twitter helps people and brands share knowledge
  • Use listening tools to know what ppl are saying – find the right audience & engage
  • Twitter makes it easy for customers to reach you: build advocates through outstanding service

Thank you for reading and hope to see you at the next #twittersmarter chat.  I look forward to your questions and comments.

Cheers,

Toby

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