Find a Twitter Chat That Matches Your Brand
It can be hard to jump into the raging rapids that is Twitter, but Twitter Chats make it easier to increase your influence and meet people in your niche faster. Here’s an updated list of Twitter Chats.
So, you’ve decided to start a new brand on Twitter - or you’ve decided to update your current Twitter handle. Either way, it can be a little intimidating jumping into the Twitterverse. A great way to build your influence and get your brand in front of people already in your niche is with Twitter Chats. Let’s dive in a bit to what a Twitter chat is, and how you can find the best one for your brand.
What is a Twitter Chat?
Twitter chats are regularly occurring events on Twitter that usually revolve around a theme. Each week one brand hosts a topic on that theme and anyone is welcome to chime in with their thoughts. There is always a hashtag that the hosts use so that they can find the tweets as they come in.
. For example, there is #FreelanceChat which is just for Freelancers to talk about their business and best practices. #StageChat for those in the theater. And hundreds more.
Avoid Wasting Time with Twitter Chats
Many Twitter chats occur weekly - which can be a bit of a time suck. You may not want to take an hour out of your work time to be glued to your Twitter feed.
I’ve found the best option for people who are short on time is to attend a Twitter chat once a month. If you show up once a month, you’ll still be able to add in your thoughts, interact with the regulars, and create relationships with people without putting such a strain on your time.
Find a Twitter Chat for Your Niche
Here is a list of Twitter Chats that are happening in a variety of niches. Find one that makes sense for your brand, then do a quick search on Twitter of its hashtag just to make sure that it’s still active. If so, put the next one on your calendar and plan to join in monthly.
By joining in a Twitter Chat you’ll be able to find your peers and your potential audience members much faster. You also have a chance to get to know people who are in your field and build relationships with them - which is a huge plus on Twitter where it can feel like you’re getting lost in the noise. Twitter chats are also an excellent way to share your knowledge on a given topic.
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