Get Triple The Traffic by Utilizing Twitter Correctly

When it comes to networking – Tweet your way to success

We all have one thing in common – to get our work to a broader audience.

I started a new Twitter, and went from 0 followers, to 1500+ in just two months. I will explain why/how Twitter is by far the best social media platform to distribute your work, whether it be writing, art, music, photography, and everything in between.

Networking can be difficult, especially if you don't already have a large following. Social Media platforms are designed to showcase your art, and some more capable of getting attention than most. There are proven methods of gaining access to thousands, if not millions of like-minded individuals who desire nothing more than to share, and engage in what your promoting — you just have to know how to set the table when guests arrive.

Why Twitter is the best for networking compared to others

Out of all the platforms, Twitter, to me, has given the most results. Facebook is excellent with paid advertising, and getting all your friends and family to share your work, however, it pretty much dies there unless you plan on creating a separate Facebook page or group. While Facebook does have a broad audience, most pages don't like it when you show your links — hence, making your page.

Instagram is up there when it comes to networking because it makes use of the #hashtag much like twitter. Unfortunately, you can’t post links on what you share; you can only add links to your bio. While you are capable of gaining a large crowd, I have discovered that unless you are already public or media figure, you won’t attract a lot of people who are willing to click and engage as much.

LinkedIn, while professionally, maybe the better option to those above, can be quite frustrating to navigate. Most of the time, newcomers better have a serious resume and following to get your work looked at. Nine times out of ten, LinkedIn is attracting those who have serious expertise in whatever they are promoting or selling.

Twitter, the golden child, the creme da la crème! It is equipped with the interactive community that Facebook has, the professionalism that LinkedIn has, and the ease of use, that Instagram has. All while sporting the hashtag as well. I’ve found Twitter not only regularly engages with you, but the ability to place your work in multiple genres and get instant feedback and followers is almost Godly.

How to use hashtags properly

Like most things in life, too much of something isn’t always a good thing. I have noticed most people on Twitter add a link, and then cram pack as many correlating hashtags as humanly possible to get attention — do not do that, its annoying, and a waste of valuable space.

Instead, limit the tags – research tags that are the top supporters of your craft. For example:

• (Posted Article) #Writing #blogging #reading
• (posted picture) #art #photo #artist

Limit the tags for the most traction. And make sure they’re popular for your topic. With the remaining space, try and use a GIF or a quote to grab attention.

Communities – join them

When it comes to communities, Twitter is the cul-de-sac of the online world. Everything in existence has a special place where you can share, interact, and get excellent feedback.

• For blogging, you have #bloggerstribe #bloggerswanted #blogging and much more.
• For writing, you have #writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslift and more.

The communities are endless. And highly beneficial, however, much like the real world, you have to create your position by being equally as interactive as your followers.

Don’t just share; you have to care

Other than overusing hashtags, users on Twitter loath when someone shares numerous posts without interacting with others.

Each time you post, engage with other users. Comment on posts, share their tweets, and like statuses.

Create posts that cause a chain reaction.

Example:

Hey, #writingcommunity, what’s your favorite word, and why? Let’s share this! Also, drop a link to your work!

This will attract people for two reasons. One, people always want to share their work, and with a post like this, it’s an open invitation. Two, they are going to want to tell you their favorite word. This will give you and your fellow tweeters traffic.

Tagging!

People love being tagged because it means their work will be seen as well. Create a post with your link and tag people in your community. Ask them an interesting question and encourage them to share their links as well.

Always engage in conversation and create engaging conversation.

Outcome

From my experience, Twitter has the professional attributes to get your followers up quickly, and it’s also filled with engaging individuals who genuinely are curious and excited to read or explore your work. Just remember not to be too invasive, unless you’re being interactive as well. Nobody likes spam.

Also, be sure to be consistent, post a few times a day at the minimum. Comment on other people’s posts as much as possible.

Try not to use your Twitter for anything other than your craft; if people go to your page to explore you more, they may be surprised to see you’re a blogger who tweets about politics and cats all day. That’s like going to a candy store and finding out that sell vacuums.

Always explore hashtags and communities.

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