A great thread will get you EXPLOSIVE follower growth.
But 98% of threads NEVER get the love they deserve.
Here are 14 tactics to 10X your engagement:
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But 98% of threads NEVER get the love they deserve.
Here are 14 tactics to 10X your engagement:
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Tactic 1:
Cliff-hangers
How it works:
Give your readers a taste of what’s coming up in the next tweet. Ask a question, or say something that triggers your reader’s curiosity.
Who uses this well?
@GrammarHippy
Cliff-hangers
How it works:
Give your readers a taste of what’s coming up in the next tweet. Ask a question, or say something that triggers your reader’s curiosity.
Who uses this well?
@GrammarHippy
Tactic 2:
Hijack news cycles
How it works:
Pay attention to breaking news. Create content around that topic. People deem breaking news important because they want to feel informed.
Who uses this well?
@TrungTPhan
Hijack news cycles
How it works:
Pay attention to breaking news. Create content around that topic. People deem breaking news important because they want to feel informed.
Who uses this well?
@TrungTPhan
Tactic 3:
Add variety to your tweets character count
How it works:
Some tweets should be 280 characters long. Other shouldn’t. This gives your thread a nice look.
Add variety to your tweets character count
How it works:
Some tweets should be 280 characters long. Other shouldn’t. This gives your thread a nice look.
Tactic 4:
Add headers to your tweets
How it works:
Headers tell your readers what to expect, keeping them engaged.
Who uses this well?
@thejustinwelsh
Add headers to your tweets
How it works:
Headers tell your readers what to expect, keeping them engaged.
Who uses this well?
@thejustinwelsh
Tactic 5:
Craft viral hooks
How it works:
Great hooks make people curious about what’s next. Invest more time in making them great.
Who uses this well?
@aaditsh
Craft viral hooks
How it works:
Great hooks make people curious about what’s next. Invest more time in making them great.
Who uses this well?
@aaditsh
Tactic 6:
Use lots of line breaks
How it works:
Space out your sentences. This makes your tweets more readable, which helps with retention.
Who uses this well?
@joserosado (me)
Use lots of line breaks
How it works:
Space out your sentences. This makes your tweets more readable, which helps with retention.
Who uses this well?
@joserosado (me)
Tactic 7:
Use bullet points
How it works:
People love listicles. Going through the thread, gives them a sense of completion. Instant dopamine boost.
Who uses this well?
@itscoachgoodman
Use bullet points
How it works:
People love listicles. Going through the thread, gives them a sense of completion. Instant dopamine boost.
Who uses this well?
@itscoachgoodman
Tactic 8:
Social proof
How it works:
Social proof validates that what you’re saying works well for you and others.
Who uses this well?
@OneJKMolina
Social proof
How it works:
Social proof validates that what you’re saying works well for you and others.
Who uses this well?
@OneJKMolina
Tactic 9:
The 4 That Rule Them All
How it works:
Use the 4 major types of threads
Viral – appeal to the masses
Story – tell your story (success, failures)
Value – show your system (solve problems)
Zoom in – zoom into one part of your system
Who uses this well?
Me (@joserosado)
The 4 That Rule Them All
How it works:
Use the 4 major types of threads
Viral – appeal to the masses
Story – tell your story (success, failures)
Value – show your system (solve problems)
Zoom in – zoom into one part of your system
Who uses this well?
Me (@joserosado)
Tactic 10:
Tell a story
How it works:
We are biologically programmed to follow narratives and stories. Stories make our brain produce oxytocin, which is a key “it’s safe to approach others” signal in the brain.
Who uses this well?
@LogFitz6
Tell a story
How it works:
We are biologically programmed to follow narratives and stories. Stories make our brain produce oxytocin, which is a key “it’s safe to approach others” signal in the brain.
Who uses this well?
@LogFitz6
Tactic 11:
Add images to explains what words can’t
How it works:
The old adage says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Who uses this well?
@creation247
Add images to explains what words can’t
How it works:
The old adage says, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Who uses this well?
@creation247
Tactic 12:
Be vulnerable
How it works:
When you post about your mistakes, you seem honest and trustworthy. It helps build trust and empathy toward you.
Who uses this well?
@IAmClintMurphy
Be vulnerable
How it works:
When you post about your mistakes, you seem honest and trustworthy. It helps build trust and empathy toward you.
Who uses this well?
@IAmClintMurphy
Tactic 13:
Recap the thread
How it works:
Summarize your thread at the end. It’s a nice way to seal the deal with your reader and give them one more listicle to boost their dopamine.
Recap the thread
How it works:
Summarize your thread at the end. It’s a nice way to seal the deal with your reader and give them one more listicle to boost their dopamine.
Tactic 14:
Inform about trends
How it works:
Ride the wave. If you see a trend in your industry, inform people about it with a Mega Thread AKA a long-ass thread.
Who uses this well?
@AJA_Cortes
Inform about trends
How it works:
Ride the wave. If you see a trend in your industry, inform people about it with a Mega Thread AKA a long-ass thread.
Who uses this well?
@AJA_Cortes
@AJA_Cortes That's a wrap!
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