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--- Please visit these wonderful services (sponsored/affiliates)! --- --------------- The Chat: --------------- , : marketing, branding, social media, blogging. 9pm ET Mod: STARTING IN 5 Minutes: Twitter chat talking about using Twitter images to increase clicks, retweets and followers. RT 2 Minutes till: Twitter chat talking about using Twitter images to increase clicks, retweets and followers. RT 2 Minutes till: Twitter chat talking about using Twitter images to increase clicks, retweets and followers. TY! RT : : marketing, branding, social media, blogging. 9pm ET Mod: TY! RT : : marketing, branding, social media, blogging. 9pm ET Mod: Welcome to the Chat at our weekly Tues 9p EDT slot. Our topic this Chat hour: Images via Twitter RT Our topic this Chat hour: Images via Twitter Hey Marisa! Welcome :) RT : heeey all :) Gail - you are awesome at the Tweeted images! Would love to have u share ur tips :) heey glad to be here chatting about images T : High everyone If u aren't using images on Twitter you are missing the huge benefits. Start by just retweeting them! Hi everyone If you aren't using images on Twitter you are missing the huge benefits. Start by just retweeting them! I got so excited about what Gail () said, I bumped the "R" off my RT! Gotta hear what she say! It's that good! RT Hi everyone If you aren't using images on Twitter you are missing the huge benefits. Start by just retweeting them! U know.. I kept thinking photoshop, creative images.. so simple to RT! great idea, retweeting is soo easy If you don't follow 50k people, either click and retweet those OR . YW! What's the topic for tonight's ? Promote your own content with custom images and the odds of getting retweeted go up astronomically RT Promote your own content with custom images and the odds of getting retweeted go up astronomically RT Promote your own content with custom images and the odds of getting retweeted go up astronomically RT Promote your own content with custom images and the odds of getting retweeted go up astronomically Optimum size for Twitter images is 880x440 Then reduce the same image to the width that fits your blog (560-640 are common) To see where you could use improvement on ur own media, visit http://twitter.com / username / media without the spaces. Using images on Twitter to increase visibility, followers, retweets and clicks Using images on Twitter to increase visibility, followers, retweets and clicks Q1 What types of images do you use for Twitter? Q1 What types of images do you use for Twitter? A1 I like to tweet my pinned images RT : Using images on Twitter to increase visibility, followers, retweets and clicks A1 Any image that grabs attention can work - especially if it is the right size and doesn't get cut off top or bottom Yeah, I was just looking at my own and they need some improvement :) A2: I retweet a lot of other people's images also, like said I like to tweet the pics of my recent pins A1 Share images from your blog, Pinterest, posts you publish on other sites like LinkedIn; any image twice as wide as it is tall Retweeting others' images is great, Marisa That gets YOU more retweets and followers Retweeting others' images is great, Marisa That gets YOU more retweets and followers When you want content to get special attention, create a custom image and pin that tweet to the top of your Twitter account RT : Retweeting others' images is great, Marisa That gets YOU more retweets and followers You can only pin one image; when you pin another it replaces the existing RT RT : Using images on Twitter to increase visibility, followers, retweets & clicks Q2 What images have you found to be favorited and retweeted? Is there a type of image that is more successful? RT : . YW! What's the topic for tonight's ? <-- Hey there! How are u? It is Twitter images :) You can also share videos and slideshares which appear in Twitter streams similar to images A2 The more attention-grabbing they are, the more they get noticed. I'm fine Deborah how are you? heeey welcome! happy to have you join in tonight ;) When you're doing something that doesn't take full attention, scroll through a busy Twitter stream and retweet pretty pictures When you're doing something that doesn't take full attention, scroll through a busy Twitter stream and retweet pretty pictures When you're doing something that doesn't take full attention, scroll through a busy Twitter stream and retweet pretty pictures When you're doing something that doesn't take full attention, scroll through a busy Twitter stream and retweet pretty pictures busy as ever. Any projects you want to share? U are soooo creative/innovative ;) That seems like it would be even faster than pinterest. Is Twitter your preference over pinterest? A2 Landscapes, cute animals, humor, quotes are the most popular for retweeting Doesn't seem to matter if not your niche. Nice thing about videos and slideshares is you don't have to worry about sizing.. it is auto-fitting when someone has a good quote I make an image and retweet w/their info--get good RT and make a mention A2: High quality images: the prettier, brighter, more professional and eye-catching an image is the more attention it gets A2: High quality images: the prettier, brighter, more professional and eye-catching an image is the more attention it gets I'm on Twitter more, and retweeting images IS faster than repinning - but both are valuable I'm on Twitter more, and retweeting images IS faster than repinning - but both are valuable RT Nice thing about videos and slideshares is you don't have to worry about sizing.. it is auto-fitting Stacie! Hi there ;) RT : Hello, hello :) heeey Lisa, welcome! I liked your idea about making a photo for their quote. Creative idea , Q2, lately I've seen a lot of News RT. I think it's good for people to stay informed. Yes! Good point. ;) RT : , Q2, lately I've seen a lot of News RT. I think it's good for people to stay informed. Promote upcoming events by creating an image with the date and time on it to pin to your Twitter profile Promote upcoming events by creating an image with the date and time on it to pin to your Twitter profile heeey Stacie, missed you. We are chatting about image tonight RT Promote upcoming events by creating an image with the date and time on it to pin to your Twitter profile Then after the event, edit your post to add the video, change the title and image and repin the recording Great idea! RT Promote upcoming events by creating an image w/ the date and time on it to pin to your Twitter profile RT heeey Lisa, welcome! I liked your idea about making a photo for their quote. Creative idea I LOVE Canva. It's a girls best friend to express creativity Great idea! (And, hi Lisa ;) ).. I do that on one of my domains that is all quotes. It is fun, isn't it? Retweeting breaking news is likely to get a lot of retweets Retweeting breaking news is likely to get a lot of retweets Q3 What size images is the best size for Twitter? Why you should retweet images (and where to find a lot of them to choose from) Yup I've found this to be very true! RT Retweeting breaking news is likely to get a lot of retweets Missed you too. Fantastic topic Tweetchat won't load properly so I switched to tweet deck
Yeah - I've had that. I've found myself using TweetDeck all the time now.. RT Q3 What size images is the best size for Twitter? drum roll.. I know has a tip on this :) RT : RT Q3 What size images is the best size for Twitter? They may have changed something 2 days ago. I couldn't get twchat to work tonight , Q3 I think it would depend on the image your tweeting. A3 The optimum size image for Twitter is 880x440 (or variations that are twice as wide as they are tall) A3 The optimum size image for Twitter is 880x440 (or variations that are twice as wide as they are tall) RT : A3 The optimum size image for Twitter is 880x440 (or variations that are twice as wide as they are tall) A3 Hey all, check out how Gail does it! RT A3 Hey all, check out how Gail does it! Twitter says it is 880x440 Square images or other sizes get cut off top and bottom. I was just thinking of putting one together and I thought.. surely one exists! ***Thanks*** RT A3 The optimum size image for Twitter is 880x440 (or variations that are twice as wide as they are tall) So the key would be to at least ensure it is twice as wide as tall, eh? thanks for sharing, i fin this very helpful! :) Oh yes. There are guides that are plentiful in my social media circles :) I am very new to Twitter. I haven't posted a lot of images but they always get my attention over normal tweets. You're welcome :) I need to refer to it often. Hehe. Is there a maximum size that Twitter allows? RT I am very new to Twitter. I haven't posted a lot of images but they always get my attention over normal tweets. RT I am very new to Twitter. I haven't posted a lot of images but they always get my attention over normal tweets. I have 52.8k followers and those who tweet images are VERY likely to get retweeted as I scroll thru looking for them RT I have 52.8k followers and those who tweet images are VERY likely to get retweeted ... A4 Always use relevant hashtags Optimize your tweet to have room for image, link, hashtag and compelling text to get more clicks No just the text and url :) Be careful how or why? You mean don't share inappropriate photos? I love . My hero :) A4 is a great way to schedule image tweets. RT Color does matter Sunsets and colorful landscapes are super popular. Some colors more appealing to RT When you upload an image it does use some of the characters; I haven't paid attention to how many When you upload an image it does use some of the characters; I haven't paid attention to how many Like pics of something illegal. What happens on the Internet stays on the Internet. We can test a theory if everyone retweets the slideshare shared it may stay open at least for some period of time A4 new ppl viewing ur twitter profile will scroll thru old photos rather than old tweets. Make the photos capture what ur about A4 new ppl viewing ur twitter profile will scroll thru old photos rather than old tweets. Make the photos capture what ur about Ok - was testing with using slideshare and hootsuite to see if I could get 'em in the media tab on Twitter.. nada.. Hi Rachel! Good point about scrolling through the images.. I do, too. A4: I just like to mention that you all can edit your twitter pics by cropping and adding a filter before posting A4: I just like to mention that you all can edit your twitter pics by cropping and adding a filter before posting I manage my work's FB and trying to also learn Twitter. I'm learning the same posts do not crossover. Yes! RT : A4, Be carful what images you post on tweet . RT : Optimize your tweet to have room for image, link, hashtag and compelling text to get more clicks Next week we will be resuming the weekly Hangouts that we pioneered year(s) ago :) Ping me for more info Skype: socialwebcafe Next week we will be resuming the weekly Hangouts that we pioneered year(s) ago :) Ping me for more info Skype: socialwebcafe Next week we will be resuming the weekly Hangouts that we pioneered year(s) ago :) Ping me for more info Skype: socialwebcafe Photos you'll regret Inappropriate or something that could have a bad effect on someone else. yup caught my attention for sure, just had to scroll through their feed a retweet a pig pic Be aware that some of us prefer not to see certain types of photos. Tweeting them will get you blocked or unfollowed. RT RT : A4 Always use relevant hashtags Absolutely. I like that advice, Bethany. great tip, I do this like all the time during Tv commercials lol True The same can be said for language...clean it up or lose much of your audience & possibly future job opps Yay! Looking forward to it :) Next week: More with our “Images” series! --> Bring your questions! Facebook next week ;) RT : Next week: More with our “Images” series! --> Bring your questions! Facebook next week ;) RT : Next week: More with our “Images” series! --> Bring your questions! heey Rachel, welcome, so glad to have you join the the conversation tonight! ;) Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. Missed the ? Stay tuned for Tweets letting your know the archive/summary is ready. I will love to continue this chat next week! RT Next week: More with our “Images” series! --> Bring your questions! RT Next week: More with our “Images” series! --> Bring your questions! thanks for the info and your time :) Thank u for joining us for Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u! RT Color does matter Sunsets and colorful landscapes are super popular. Some colors more appealing to RT Be sure to create collaborations of bloggers who promote each other's content. Watch for their photos to RT RT Be sure to create collaborations of bloggers who promote each other's content. Watch for their photos to RT Always a great place to learn and make new friends:) RT I will love to continue this chat next week! This was a fun chat, I learned a lot. Agreed :) RT This was a fun chat, I learned a lot. Thank you, Bethany. So great to have you with us. :) RT : This was a fun chat, I learned a lot. Thank you, Bethany. So great to have you with us. :) RT : This was a fun chat, I learned a lot. Chat with you all during the week :) Sure thing, Lisa. Thanks for joining us ;) RT : thanks for the info and your time :) hey, so glad you enjoyed the chat, have a great week! And, love to have you back with us next week, Lindy :) RT : I will love to continue this chat next week! RT Agreed :) RT This was a fun chat, I learned a lot. , Thank you very much :-)!! There is a lot of offensive trash on Twitter. I usually see if when someone I follow retweets obscene photos You've been quoted in my story "Socializing with " http://sfy.co/qcCS
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