{"id":14158,"date":"2022-07-15T11:16:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14158"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:16:38","slug":"how-to-message-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-message-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Message 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-6a18e9ae9f8e5\" 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-6a18e9ae9f8e5\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a18e9ae9f8e5\" ><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-message-on-twitter\/#How_to_Message_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Message on Twitter\">How to Message 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-message-on-twitter\/#Direct_messages_are_a_private_channel_on_Twitter\" title=\"Direct messages are a private channel on Twitter\">Direct messages are a private channel on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-message-on-twitter\/#They_can_be_sent_to_anyone\" title=\"They can be sent to anyone\">They can be sent to anyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-message-on-twitter\/#They_can_be_started_as_a_group_conversation\" title=\"They can be started as a group conversation\">They can be started as a group conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-message-on-twitter\/#They_can_be_sent_as_an_animated_GIF_sticker\" title=\"They can be sent as an animated GIF sticker\">They can be sent as an animated GIF sticker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Message_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Message on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/bKh5vYP.png\" alt=\"how to message on twitter\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; height:auto; max-width:35% max-height:291px;\" align=\"right\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in starting a conversation on Twitter, you&#8217;re probably wondering how to message on Twitter. Direct messages are a private channel you can send to anyone. You can send them directly to specific users, start a group conversation, or send them as an animated GIF sticker. Follow these simple steps to get started on Twitter. You can also use hashtags to quickly search for other people. Once you&#8217;ve added people you want to message, you can use the chat box to write a message.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_messages_are_a_private_channel_on_Twitter\"><\/span>Direct messages are a private channel on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Direct messages on Twitter are private conversations between people. By turning this option on, you can have more private conversations and not worry about other Twitter users reading your message. Direct messages are particularly helpful for business accounts, as they allow customers to contact you directly and get the best service possible. To enable them, you simply need to go to your Account Settings, select &#8220;Security and Privacy&#8221;, and then enable the &#8220;Allow message requests from anyone&#8221; option. Once you have done this, you can send links to private conversations from public Tweets or anywhere else on the internet.<\/p>\n<p>Twitter users can send DMs to a large group of people or individually to a single user. There is no restriction on the number of people a user can follow, but this can create some friction for your customers. To make Direct Messages more personal for your customers, consider setting up a separate support handle for your customers. You can send one message to many people, which is convenient for your customers, but you don&#8217;t want to annoy them by replying to every single message in bulk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_can_be_sent_to_anyone\"><\/span>They can be sent to anyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to send messages on Twitter to anyone, you&#8217;re in luck. You can start by finding the &#8220;Messages&#8221; icon on the left side of the website. Clicking this icon will open your inbox, allowing you to quickly see who&#8217;s been talking to you on Twitter. Type your message in the empty box at the bottom of the page, and make sure you watch the character count.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a more private message, you can try sending a direct message. This method lets you message up to 50 people at once. If you&#8217;d like to send a message to a group of people, you can tap the &#8220;DM&#8221; icon and type in a message. You can also attach media like a GIF or image. When finished, tap &#8220;Send Message&#8221; and wait for the recipient to receive it. Then, you&#8217;re done! You&#8217;ll find more ways to send messages on Twitter, including the &#8220;pinning&#8221; feature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_can_be_started_as_a_group_conversation\"><\/span>They can be started as a group conversation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a large number of followers and don&#8217;t want to message every one individually, try starting a Twitter DM chat. These can be a great way to interact with people while staying within the limits of a single message. The maximum number of DMs per message is 50, and you may need to repeat the process if your followers number exceeds 50. But there are still some useful tips to keep in mind when starting a Twitter group DM conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, the best way to use Twitter group DMs is to create a message and give the message a name. You can also use this feature for sharing Twitter content. The group DM option is best for small groups sharing information. Just be sure to give the message a name, so you can refer back to it later. You can also send media and links. You can even send a message in the DMs to multiple recipients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_can_be_sent_as_an_animated_GIF_sticker\"><\/span>They can be sent as an animated GIF sticker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A GIF sticker can be a fun way to tell a story about your brand or product. Unlike regular text messages, GIFS are sent in the form of an animated GIF. You can also send it as an email attachment. However, you should be aware of the copyright laws that apply to these images. You should always avoid copyrighted images and use original content if possible.<\/p>\n<p>Animated GIFs are especially effective for displaying instructions and messages. They can convey a lot of information in just a few seconds. They can be used for marketing purposes, too, like in email campaigns. For example, a Headspace email GIF highlights the importance of meditation and sleep, and demonstrates the product&#8217;s popularity in social media. To ensure that your email messages go viral, make sure your GIF serves a specific purpose.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"385\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-9m2ylpsXyQ\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"215\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Message on Twitter If you&#8217;re interested in starting a conversation on Twitter, you&#8217;re probably wondering how to message on Twitter. 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