DMs are the secret key to Twitter success.
Here are 18 ways to use DMs to grow:
Here are 18 ways to use DMs to grow:
Tactic:
β Distribute lead magnets
Steps:
β Tweet about a lead magnet
β Ask them to comment on the post to get it
β You will DM it to any commenters
β DM the lead magnet to them
Why it Works:
β Creates intrigue
β Makes the asset seem valuable
β Improves traction
β Distribute lead magnets
Steps:
β Tweet about a lead magnet
β Ask them to comment on the post to get it
β You will DM it to any commenters
β DM the lead magnet to them
Why it Works:
β Creates intrigue
β Makes the asset seem valuable
β Improves traction
Tactic:
β Message 1 non-follower per day
Steps:
β Pick an account you admire
β Send them a personalized message
β Don& #39;t ask for anything
β Just start a convo
Why it Works:
β Builds more relationships
β People love talking about themselves
β Over time they may follow you
β Message 1 non-follower per day
Steps:
β Pick an account you admire
β Send them a personalized message
β Don& #39;t ask for anything
β Just start a convo
Why it Works:
β Builds more relationships
β People love talking about themselves
β Over time they may follow you
Tactic:
β DM 5 current followers per day
Steps:
β Set up an Airtable automation to drop all new followers into a sheet
β Randomly select 5 new people per day
β DM to show appreciation
β Ask them what content you can create for them
Why it Works:
β Grows the relationship
β DM 5 current followers per day
Steps:
β Set up an Airtable automation to drop all new followers into a sheet
β Randomly select 5 new people per day
β DM to show appreciation
β Ask them what content you can create for them
Why it Works:
β Grows the relationship
Tactic:
β Share thoughts on a person& #39;s latest tweet
Steps:
β Grab the link of a tweet you like
β DM the person and paste the link in the chat
β Tell them why the tweet was great
Why it Works:
β People love hearing that they& #39;re awesome
β Share thoughts on a person& #39;s latest tweet
Steps:
β Grab the link of a tweet you like
β DM the person and paste the link in the chat
β Tell them why the tweet was great
Why it Works:
β People love hearing that they& #39;re awesome
Tactic:
β Do a daily joke of the day
Steps:
β Pick a random follower every day to send a joke to
β Nothing else, no strings attached
Why it Works:
β Show that you& #39;re fun
β Show that you& #39;re human
β Show that you aren& #39;t always asking for things
β Do a daily joke of the day
Steps:
β Pick a random follower every day to send a joke to
β Nothing else, no strings attached
Why it Works:
β Show that you& #39;re fun
β Show that you& #39;re human
β Show that you aren& #39;t always asking for things
Tactic:
β Share updates about your projects
Steps:
β Keep lists of people interested in your projects
β Send them exclusive updates on progress
β Give them early access to your work
Why it Works:
β People want to be in the loop
β People want to be first in line
β Share updates about your projects
Steps:
β Keep lists of people interested in your projects
β Send them exclusive updates on progress
β Give them early access to your work
Why it Works:
β People want to be in the loop
β People want to be first in line
Tactic:
β Start collaborations with other creators
Steps:
β Keep a list of related accounts
β Reach out with opportunities to do content collaborations or product giveaways
β Make the benefits to them very clear
Why it Works:
β Other people want to grow, too
β Start collaborations with other creators
Steps:
β Keep a list of related accounts
β Reach out with opportunities to do content collaborations or product giveaways
β Make the benefits to them very clear
Why it Works:
β Other people want to grow, too
Tactic:
β Find a co-founder or podcast host
Steps:
β Pick a person that would be a great partner for a product or content
β DM them with a benefit-driven proposal
Why it Works:
β You never know when other people& #39;s goals align with yours
β Find a co-founder or podcast host
Steps:
β Pick a person that would be a great partner for a product or content
β DM them with a benefit-driven proposal
Why it Works:
β You never know when other people& #39;s goals align with yours
Tactic:
β Comment on people& #39;s Fleets to start a conversation
Steps:
β Sift through everyone& #39;s Fleets daily
β Respond to any that catch your eye
β Add your two cents or just have a laugh
Why it Works:
β Very few people doing this still
β The notifications stand out
β Comment on people& #39;s Fleets to start a conversation
Steps:
β Sift through everyone& #39;s Fleets daily
β Respond to any that catch your eye
β Add your two cents or just have a laugh
Why it Works:
β Very few people doing this still
β The notifications stand out
Tactic:
β Speak with talented potential hires
Steps:
β Use keyword searches and your knowledge of people on Twitter to source talent
β Embed tweets that will make them excited about prospects at your company
Why it Works:
β Twitter DMs aren& #39;t as crowded as email + LinkedIn
β Speak with talented potential hires
Steps:
β Use keyword searches and your knowledge of people on Twitter to source talent
β Embed tweets that will make them excited about prospects at your company
Why it Works:
β Twitter DMs aren& #39;t as crowded as email + LinkedIn
Tactic:
β Send personalized Loom videos in the DMs
Steps:
β Identify the person you want to build a relationship with
β Send a personal Loom video
β Use their name
β Screenshare something of theirs you love
Why it Works:
β People love a personal touch
β Send personalized Loom videos in the DMs
Steps:
β Identify the person you want to build a relationship with
β Send a personal Loom video
β Use their name
β Screenshare something of theirs you love
Why it Works:
β People love a personal touch
Tactic:
β Give out secret coupons or deals
Steps:
β Create a deal or coupon for your product
β Tweet that you have 100 spots open for this coupon
β To qualify, people need to comment COUPON
β DM coupon to first 100 people
Why it Works:
β People like good deals
β Give out secret coupons or deals
Steps:
β Create a deal or coupon for your product
β Tweet that you have 100 spots open for this coupon
β To qualify, people need to comment COUPON
β DM coupon to first 100 people
Why it Works:
β People like good deals
Tactic:
β Set up group chats to coordinate events
Steps:
β Add multiple people to a DM
β Set up a meeting in real time with all parties
Why it Works:
β Just quicker than email tbh
β Set up group chats to coordinate events
Steps:
β Add multiple people to a DM
β Set up a meeting in real time with all parties
Why it Works:
β Just quicker than email tbh
Tactic:
β Use DMs for product customer service
Steps:
β Make it known that your brand Twitter tackles questions and customer service
β Respond quickly
β Serve the customer well
Why it Works:
β Quicker than email or chatbot
β Your DM may get tweeted out as good press
β Use DMs for product customer service
Steps:
β Make it known that your brand Twitter tackles questions and customer service
β Respond quickly
β Serve the customer well
Why it Works:
β Quicker than email or chatbot
β Your DM may get tweeted out as good press
Tactic:
β Share a tweet with a close friend to consider retweeting
Steps:
β Pick a small group of close Twitter friends
β When you make a relevant tweet to them, DM and ask if they& #39;d retweet
β Don& #39;t scale this
Why it Works:
β Supportive friends will help you out
β Share a tweet with a close friend to consider retweeting
Steps:
β Pick a small group of close Twitter friends
β When you make a relevant tweet to them, DM and ask if they& #39;d retweet
β Don& #39;t scale this
Why it Works:
β Supportive friends will help you out
Tactic:
β Congratulate people privately
Steps:
β Look out for people& #39;s accomplishments in public
β DM them to say congrats
β Encourage them to keep doing more
Why it Works:
β People need support systems
β Congratulate people privately
Steps:
β Look out for people& #39;s accomplishments in public
β DM them to say congrats
β Encourage them to keep doing more
Why it Works:
β People need support systems
Tactic:
β Conduct surveys
Steps:
β Build a survey in G Forms or Airtable
β Tweet the survey and ask for volunteers
β DM all commenters
Why it Works:
β People love to be helpful
β Conduct surveys
Steps:
β Build a survey in G Forms or Airtable
β Tweet the survey and ask for volunteers
β DM all commenters
Why it Works:
β People love to be helpful
BONUS:
How NOT to Use Twitter DMs.
- Being creepy or inappropriate
- Asking for things right away
- Harassing or trolling people
- Automating messages
- Leaving out context
- Expecting responses
- Just saying "Hey"
- Using pods
How NOT to Use Twitter DMs.
- Being creepy or inappropriate
- Asking for things right away
- Harassing or trolling people
- Automating messages
- Leaving out context
- Expecting responses
- Just saying "Hey"
- Using pods
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