{"id":14990,"date":"2022-07-15T11:57:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=14990"},"modified":"2022-07-15T11:57:29","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T11:57:29","slug":"how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter","title":{"rendered":"How to Do 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-69f4e3b156909\" 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-69f4e3b156909\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4e3b156909\" ><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-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#How_to_Do_a_Thread_on_Twitter\" title=\"How to Do a Thread on Twitter\">How to Do 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-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Having_a_compelling_hook\" title=\"Having a compelling hook\">Having a compelling hook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Planning_your_thread\" title=\"Planning your thread\">Planning your thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Adding_images\" title=\"Adding images\">Adding images<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Adding_links\" title=\"Adding links\">Adding links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Adding_polls\" title=\"Adding polls\">Adding polls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-thread-on-twitter\/#Adding_GIFs\" title=\"Adding GIFs\">Adding GIFs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_a_Thread_on_Twitter\"><\/span>How to Do a Thread on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When you post to Twitter, it is imperative that your first tweet be captivating. If your first tweet is lacking in content, your audience will not be interested in checking out the rest of your thread. The first tweet must be compelling enough to get your audience&#8217;s attention and keep it. Below are a few tips to get you started. After drafting your thread, you can add images and links to make it even more interesting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_a_compelling_hook\"><\/span>Having a compelling hook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first rule of a good thread is to have a compelling hook. A hook is like the first few lines of a movie; it needs to tease your audience. It doesn&#8217;t have to be a full plot, but it should be intriguing enough to make them want to read more. A benefit is the selling point of the thread. A good hook connects the story to the topic.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re doing a thread on Twitter, make sure the first sentence grabs the reader&#8217;s attention. Your audience doesn&#8217;t have time to read the entire thread. In addition, they will judge its content by the first sentence, which is called a &#8220;hook.&#8221; This part of your thread serves as the title of the tweetstorm. You should include a hook that piques your audience&#8217;s interest. It can be a question, a statistic, or a controversial opinion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_your_thread\"><\/span>Planning your thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve recently signed up for Twitter, you&#8217;ve probably seen the buzz around threads. The idea of writing a long-form series of Tweets is very appealing, but it can be tricky to know how to plan your thread on Twitter. To help you get started, marketing experts have offered some advice. Here are some tips on planning a tweet thread. First, be sure to decide what you want to accomplish with your thread.<\/p>\n<p>Second, think of the key points you&#8217;d like to highlight in your thread. You can always use branded hashtags to encourage replies. You can include them throughout your thread as well. That way, the audience will know which tweets are more important than others. Third, plan the number of replies you&#8217;d like to receive. If you&#8217;re writing for an audience, make sure each tweet captures their attention. Don&#8217;t forget to include your bio or other details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_images\"><\/span>Adding images<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding images to a thread on Twitter is easy. Once you&#8217;ve created an account, you can choose from several ways to add images. One of the easiest ways is to drag images from your folder onto the editor. These will automatically be uploaded and appear next to the text. You can then drag them to another Tweet, and the preview will change accordingly. Alternatively, you can manually add an image. Depending on the type of image, you can upload up to 5MB.<\/p>\n<p>The next step is to add alt text to the image. Twitter displays alt text when images are not properly loaded, which helps those with disabilities access the information. You can also include a reminder of this option on your profile page to remind users to add alt text before sending an image. Once you have added the alt text, you should check your tweet for any new images and click the &#8220;add alt text&#8221; button to see the image description.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_links\"><\/span>Adding links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to add links to a thread on Twitter, you&#8217;ll need to add them to your new tweets. To do this, you need to compose a new tweet, add content, and pull the screen down. Then, click on the three-dotted menu button. You can now choose which tweets you want to include, and copy the URL. Then, paste it into the What&#8217;s Happening? box.<\/p>\n<p>When creating a thread, remember to use your content to create a more memorable experience for your users. Try to include new information in each tweet, as well as a link to a related article or post. Make sure that each Tweet has something new to offer &#8211; this is like the highlight reel of an article. While you can link to other articles, you can&#8217;t include links that lead to other sites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_polls\"><\/span>Adding polls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding polls to a thread on the social media website is easy and fun. Simply include a question with choices and click &#8220;Tweet.&#8221; You can also set the poll&#8217;s duration to five minutes or up to a week. After creating the poll, simply click &#8220;Tweet&#8221; and your followers will be able to vote. Twitter polls are a great way to mix things up a bit and gain more followers or keep your current followers entertained.<\/p>\n<p>Polls can be fun and informative. They give you a chance to display your personality while collecting insights from followers. They are a great way to get tough questions answered. They also create an engagement opportunity, allowing your network to show off their opinions on topics of interest. You can add multiple polls to a single tweet to gather data about a particular topic and encourage discussions among followers. A good poll will also generate a lot of comments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_GIFs\"><\/span>Adding GIFs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding GIFs to your Twitter content is a powerful way to grab your audience&#8217;s attention. This visual format does not count against character limits, and they can be a great way to break up long messages. You can add GIFs to your Twitter thread either via website or app, and you can associate them with words or phrases. Here are some examples. For example, the GIF below shows six different options for your avatar, highlighting important aspects of the product.<\/p>\n<p>To add a GIF to your thread on Twitter, all you need is the right image. If you have a video or a photo, you can easily turn them into GIFs using Giphy. You can upload a YouTube link or an image file and then click Animation in the upper-right corner of the screen. 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