I see messages from accounts in the 100-1000 follower range often complaining about slow growth.
The reason?
They still haven’t figured out that Twitter is a NETWORKING site.
And it turns out that most of the time they are ALWAYS making at least 1 of these 3 mistakes:
Mistake #1: Thinking everyone is the same
Would you speak in a corporate meeting the same way you’d speak to a friend?
Absolutely not.
That’s why most people struggle to grow and make friends on Twitter.
Approach people differently every time, just like how you’d speak differently to a child compared to an adult.
Here’s how I connect with new people to grow my circle:
Look. Learn. Leverage.
- I LOOK at what resonates with me from their feed
- I LEARN their personality through how they write and sound
- I LEVERAGE my personality to suit their tone when I DM them
Mistake #2: They aren’t making FRIENDS.
This directly correlates to #1 above.
I’ve said this before… I despise the word ‘networking’. Here’s why:
- ❌ Too static: feels forced with language they rarely use
- ❌ Out of touch: speaking in an unfamiliar style
- ❌ Feels fake: like they’re after something
This is the RIGHT way to network:
- ✅ Make sure you can see them fit into your circle
- ✅ Be genuine. If you can’t find a lead, don’t force it!
- ✅ Use the LLL system above to connect with them
In reality, what you’re doing is making friends.
So ask yourself, “could I have a beer with this person?”
Do that before you approach someone new and there’s a high chance you’ll be successful.
Mistake #3: Leaving Comments that oppose the author
This is like having a group conversation and someone interrupts you because you pronounced a word wrong…
DON’T DO THIS.
That’s exactly how NOT to build friendships and, in fact…it makes it HARDER.
People think this is how you connect while displaying a sore sight of intelligence.
… “Well, actually it’s this…”
Come on, bro.
You know this is public, right?
A strong rule we share across Twitter is to comment “yes…and” type replies.
Agree with the author of the post and also add your own 2 cents in a positive only way.
Anything that adds value to a conversation is the best way to connect and make friends.
Here’s the thing:
Making friends and connections is the fast way to grow on Twitter.
Which is why we’ve built a Twitter growth community where you:
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So, here’s to new, advanced growth.
