Twitter has introduced many new features to its platform over the years in an effort to appeal to both its loyal fans and newcomers.
Twitter Communities is one of the most well-known and appreciated efforts. It allows users to connect online with the conversations they care about most.
The current situation is a clear indication that Twitter Communities are gaining attention. To reach their target audience, brands are looking for new ways to leverage Twitter Communities.
These are a great way to create brand advocates and increase brand visibility.
You are in the right place if you want to learn how to grow your business with the help Twitter Communities.
This post will discuss how to use Twitter Communities as an marketing channel that can help you build and maintain valuable relationships with your customers and prospective buyers. Let’s begin:
What are Twitter Communities?
Twitter communities are online communities where people can interact and share their interests.
Twitter Communities can be created based on any type of interest, provided they adhere to Twitter’s terms and conditions. These dedicated spaces allow users to connect, share content and have discussions.
Users can create and moderate social communities similar to Facebook or Slack.
This is an example of a Twitter Community that was created for shoe enthusiasts to discuss all things sneakers.
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You can view these tweets from any device, but only members of the community can engage in a discussion.
Individuals can create and manage Twitter Communities as moderators and admins. They keep the conversations relevant, interesting, and fun. They enforce the Community rules.
A person who accepts an invitation to join a community becomes its member. A person can request to join a Community. The Community administrator can accept it.
Interesting read: How to Use Social Media Communities to Grow Your Brand
How do you create Twitter communities?
Twitter Communities are a way for people to create groups of people who share similar passions, hobbies, and goals.
After logging in to your Twitter account, you will need to submit a form to approve .
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After you submit this information, you must wait for approval. Once you have been approved, you can create a community hub that allows Twitter users to engage in relevant conversations.
Note: To open a community, a Twitter user does not need to be in a specific industry or genre.
How to Join, Tweet, and Find a Twitter Community
Marketers must understand the Twitter communities in order to create a dedicated community for their customers and prospects. First, let’s talk about how to find Twitter communities.
These are the steps to take to join a community you are interested in.
- Register for your Twitter account via the mobile app and website.
- As shown below, open the Twitter Communities page:
- Scroll down to find a community that interests you. Click on “Next”
View Community.
” - Next, click ”
Join.
” - All you have to do now is to go through the rules and select the ”
Accept and join
” button. This image is available below:
You are done!
Note Some Twitter Communities are open to everyone, so you can join them instantly. You will also find other communities that are “invite only.”
Click the button below to agree to join an invitation-only community.
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You would now need to wait for the moderator’s approval.
Another way to find and join a Twitter Community is
- Twitter.
- In the search bar, type “Twitter Communities”
- After the search results are displayed, tap on the official Twitter Communities account.
- Next, tap the ” likes” button in the Twitter Communities account.
- Tap on the search icon to enter the name you wish to join. Search for “Wordle” to search for an example Community.
- Simply tap on Wordle’s tweet by the Twitter Communities official. Click on Join. You’re done!
Note Your account must be visible in order to join any Twitter Community.
Listen Up:
When you join your first community, a “ Communities ” icon appears in the bottom bar or left menu of your twitter page.
After selecting this option, scroll down to Discover to see more communities (see the image below).
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If you are looking for a community for a particular topic, or to verify that one exists, enter the keyword or name into the search field at the top.
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How do you post in a Twitter Community?
Here’s how to post your tweet in a community:
Make sure you’re viewing the Community feed. Select the Tweet button.
Next, type your tweet and then publish it.
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How to use Twitter Communities to Grow Your Business?
We’ve covered the most frequently asked questions, so let’s get to the main topic: how to use Twitter Communities to grow your brand.
These communities can be a great way for businesses to reach their target audience and build a community around them. These groups can be a great way for businesses to increase sales and grow their business.
Notice: Brands are advised not to use these communities to promote their products to a specific group of users.
Let’s now take a closer look at how Twitter Communities can help you grow your brand. Let’s begin:
1. Concentrate on the topics that matter
These communities shouldn’t be used to focus on marketing and promotion, as we have already mentioned. These groups can help you position yourself as an influencer, friend, or leader. However, they should be used to concentrate on important topics.
Share relevant and current content with others.
This image shows you how to share useful and relevant content within a Community.
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2. Offer a helping hand
You can use your community to give value, listen carefully, and offer a helping hand to members. Make sure that conversations are positive.
This humanizes your brand and increases your audience’s trust.
This post encourages a discussion that can be useful for all members of the Community.
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3. Make VIP Experiences
People want to feel special in this modern age. Offering VIP experiences to customers is one of the most effective and simple ways to use Twitter Communities. You can, for example, offer priority passes to brand events.
You can make your customers loyal fans and evangelists by providing such an experience.
This example shows how a Twitter user shares an exclusive deal within a Community. It can make the Community feel extra special and makes everyone feel extra special.
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4. Engage
To cultivate genuine engagement on any social media platform, it is a good rule of thumb.
It is the best way for your community members to be engaged and to keep them coming back for more. It is easy to tailor content to the interests of your Community members.
Check out Twitter Analytics to learn more about how you engage your followers.
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5. Find out more about your community members
Brands can also use Twitter communities to get more information about their followers.
They learn about their pain points, the topics they discuss, what resonates with them and what challenges or problems they face.
This information can help a business create a stronger brand that resonates well with its customers.
To learn more about your Community members, take a look at the ways you can encourage conversation:
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6. Use intimacy to your advantage
The current situation shows that the online community has become a bit too saturated and superficial. People are looking for intimate spaces because of this.
Join Twitter Communities
These spaces allow brands to share relevant content with Community members, have fruitful conversations and get closer to their audience.
Check out Scott Zona’s use of Twitter Communities to promote his book and help people learn more about plants.
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7. Display your authenticity
People value authenticity in today’s modern world. It gives your brand a personal touch. One way to make genuine connections is to use Twitter Communities to share valuable, exclusive content with your audience.
This is an example of Tai Samut’s authenticity in sharing its unique dishes with a community.
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Twitter communities are great because they allow brands to create a tight-knit community that instills confidence and trust in their target audience.
Interesting read: Social Media Tips to Increase Brand Awareness
Managing your Community
Let’s take a look now at the most important tips that brands need to know when managing a Twitter Community.
- Administrators are the owners of a community.
- Administrators have the ability to add moderators to the member’s list. They can also remove existing moderators.
- A community must have at least one rule. A Community can have up to ten rules. Here are some rules for a Twitter Community:
- There is no limit to the number moderators that can be assigned to a Community.
- Only admins can change the settings for a Community on Twitter. They can choose between two membership options: restricted or open. These are the options that we are referring to:
By clicking on “Join”, they can instantly join the Community if they select “Open”.
- Moderators can also manage member requests/invites to join a Community. Moderators can also help set the tone for the discussion within the Community.
Twitter’s rules should be well-understood by your community manager. This will ensure that your Community is not deactivated. Be on the lookout for abusive, harmful, or offensive comments.
Wrap it up
Twitter Communities are a great way to create a community around a particular interest, purpose, belief, or passion. These communities are a great option for those who are looking for authentic, uncluttered hangouts.
Follow the tips and you’ll be a step ahead of the competition when it comes to growing your brand through Twitter Communities. Because your Community members are highly targeted and trust you, they will look forward to your content.
You can create multiple Communities if your business caters for different interests.
Now is the time to use Twitter Communities for building your brand advocates. You are now ready to go! Keep checking your inbox for any updates on these online groups.
SocialPilot’s first post, Twitter Communities: A Special Online Space to Engage Your Audience, appeared first on SocialPilot.
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