{"id":13865,"date":"2022-07-15T11:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=13865"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:06:40","slug":"how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Thread on Twitter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb46d91cd56\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb46d91cd56\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb46d91cd56\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#How_to_Make_a_Thread_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Make a Thread on Twitter\">How to Make a Thread on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Create_a_thread_of_related_tweets\" title=\"Create a thread of related tweets\">Create a thread of related tweets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Avoid_numbering_your_tweets\" title=\"Avoid numbering your tweets\">Avoid numbering your tweets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Limit_tagged_accounts\" title=\"Limit tagged accounts\">Limit tagged accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Tell_a_story_with_your_thread\" title=\"Tell a story with your thread\">Tell a story with your thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Craft_a_shareable_thread\" title=\"Craft a shareable thread\">Craft a shareable thread<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Thread_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Make a Thread on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/4B2KKJv.png\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to make a thread on twitter\" style=\"width:auto; max-width:28% max-height:390px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto;\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you want to know how to make a thread on Twitter, here are some tips. Avoid numbering your posts, limit the number of tagged accounts, and tell a story with your thread. Follow these tips to create a great thread on Twitter! You&#8217;ll be surprised by the positive impact it has on your followers&#8217; feeds! And once you master these techniques, you&#8217;ll be able to create your own great thread in no time!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_thread_of_related_tweets\"><\/span>Create a thread of related tweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to write a successful Twitter thread, you need to know how to compose your tweets in such a way that the first one will stand out. The first tweet you write should have a captivating headline that leaves readers eager for more. It should be based on something that resonates with your audience and should have a compelling story to tell. Then, click on the &#8220;+&#8221; button to add another Tweet to your thread.<\/p>\n<p>Threads are connected streams of tweets that are grouped together to form a continuous message. A thread allows you to elaborate on ideas that are too complex to convey in one tweet. A thread also lets you describe a tweet that has multiple replies, such as a response to a particular question. The thread option also makes it easier to find and read a larger range of tweets at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_numbering_your_tweets\"><\/span>Avoid numbering your tweets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons you should avoid numbering your tweets on Twitter. In fact, some people do it deliberately. For example, they number a thread from one to x, which means that x tweets are included. This is a bad practice because it means you are not aware of the number of tweets while composing the thread. It also means that you can update the number of your tweets after you&#8217;ve posted them.<\/p>\n<p>While there are several reasons to number your tweets in a Twitter thread, this practice isn&#8217;t always appropriate. Sometimes, long threads can make it difficult for readers to follow where you&#8217;re going. Also, people who jump in mid-thread may not be aware of the exact beginning of the thread. So, numbering your tweets can help you keep track of where you&#8217;re at. But don&#8217;t go overboard and try it out!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_tagged_accounts\"><\/span>Limit tagged accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Limit tagged accounts when making a thread in Twitter. If you want your thread to show up on more timelines, you should limit tagged accounts. It is best to limit tagged accounts to the last Tweet. Tweets that contain links or other content that takes users off the thread will only draw more attention from followers, and they will reduce thread engagement. Twitter threads can be used to promote a specific product or service, or simply to share your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of threads is that they give you more space for your thoughts. 280-character tweets don&#8217;t leave a lot of room for thought. Twitter desperately needs more room, and allowing people to use more character limits would help with this. There has been discussion of allowing tweets to be as long as 10,000 characters, and removing many other limitations. Whether or not you choose to expand the character limit of Twitter is up to you, but it&#8217;s an easy way to express yourself more fully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_a_story_with_your_thread\"><\/span>Tell a story with your thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To tell a story with your thread on Twitter, try starting it with one of your favorite articles or blog posts. This will give you practice writing in this format and help you improve your brevity. You can give full credit to the original article and link back to it, but make sure to include a short summary of what you are talking about. The idea is to introduce yourself and your writing and add to it as you continue to learn and explore.<\/p>\n<p>A successful Twitter thread should be one idea per tweet. Stories keep readers engaged with an information-rich thread, which is why they&#8217;re so effective. Threads are conversational, and readers can follow along through analogies and cliffhangers. You can also include benchmarks to help readers follow along. Adding this feature to your thread can help you generate more engagement than you&#8217;d get by posting a single tweet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craft_a_shareable_thread\"><\/span>Craft a shareable thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Crafting a shareable thread on Twitter requires you to create a compelling message that will keep people reading. It&#8217;s important to create a thread with content people will want to read, but this is easier said than done. With over 500 million tweets per day, it can feel like you&#8217;re posting into thin air. Luckily, there are ways to create an engaging thread that will make your content more memorable.<\/p>\n<p>The last tweet in the thread must contain a call-to-action. 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