Do you know how to join Twitter chats? I’ve been on the popular Twitter X social networking platform since 2009 and have attended many of these fast-paced, tweet chats on Twitter X.
They are like going to your local networking meeting but from home via this feed. They allow people who may not always get out there for meetings or other forms of offline interactions with clients/customers etc.,
To connect virtually anytime anywhere across borders without having any concern about language barriers – because everything takes place through tweets as you chat on Twitter.
The best part is that it’s FREE: So if being reachable 24/7 by everyone else matters most then why wouldn’t we want to access these chats on Twitter?
But what can Twitter chats do for YOU and your business?
Learn from others and meet new people on Tweet chats.
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Why Join A Twitter Chat?
- Meet and connect with others on Twitter.
- Learn from others.
- Help/teach others on chats.
- You can make more connections/friends – Networking through tweet chats.
- Gain more followers in your niche.
- Become a leader in your niche.
- Have fun on Twitter during Twitter chats.
- Increase your brand awareness.
What Is A Twitter Chat?
Twitter chats are conversations that occur on Twitter at a designated date and time about a certain topic. Every Twitter chat has a hashtag, which allows anyone on Twitter X to follow the Twitter chat or even participate.
They are reoccurring each week on the same day at the same time. To participate in a Twitter chat, you will need a Twitter account and these are FREE to join.
If you haven’t stopped by the #AGMarketingChats yet, we have a great one coming up Sept. 23 at 2 pm EST with @Lisapatb! 😊
— Anthony Gaenzle (@AnthonyGaenzle) September 10, 2021
Check out the full schedule here! 👇 https://t.co/fyOSZue5ac
How Do Twitter Chats Work?
Twitter chats are live events on Twitter where users discuss a specific topic using a unique hashtag. Participants tweet their thoughts, questions, and responses by including the designated hashtag.
A moderator leads the chat, posting questions at set intervals.
Chats usually last 1-2 hours and provide opportunities to network, share expertise, and engage with like-minded individuals on relevant subjects.
How To Join Twitter Chats
First, find the day and time of the Twitter chat you want to join. Know what the hashtag is. Then be sure to answer any questions with A1, A2, and A3, that correspond to the questions A1, A2, A3, etc.
Each question has a number so when you answer you must use the A before that number. Be sure to include the hashtag of the Twitter chat in each tweet that you send during the chats.
That’s very important for others in the chat to see your tweets. (And something I oftentimes forget!)
My friend Ivana below always reminds people at the beginning of each chat session:
Don’t forget to use A1, A2, A3 for your answers and PLEASE remember to use #BizapaloozaChat at the end of your tweet so we can SEE your smarts. pic.twitter.com/BglNufIvj2
— Ivana Taylor (@DIYMarketers) May 9, 2022
However, it is easy to forget to include that A# along the way as you want to respond quickly in fast-paced conversations. You may want to use your desktop and mobile device at the same time to keep up.
That’s the best way to join a Twitter chat having both your desktop and mobile device together.
Furthermore, remember you still cannot make an edit on Twitter unless you have a Blue subscription account on the social network.
The First Chats On Twitter
The first one I participated in was Chasing Joy back in 2012. Her chats are inspiring thoughts on life.
You’ll notice each Twitter chat uses a specific hashtag and lasts about an hour. https://twitter.com/Vencada/status/209629410691780609
More Chats On Twitter
The next one I joined and have participated in regularly for years was the #BlogChat on Sundays from 9-10 p.m. (yes, past my bedtime too!) I really have learned a lot from this wonderful large group of bloggers.
Here are a few examples from this one: https://twitter.com/heidicohen/status/211996083105185792
Sadly, the blog chat has since stopped in 2021. And then there was the first Blog Engage chat on a Friday.
The Best Twitter Chats Today For You
There are several today that are great to get involved in. They include Bizapalooza Chat – Every Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm and Thursday evening at 8 p.m. EST.
They are very active and engaging chats to participate in. Ivana always keep us all on our toes and engaged throughout the hour that goes by in the blink of an eye.
@SunGroupWP @CW_LeoW @MPKKennels @AFrankenberry @JonPaulAshworth @jdags @SanabriaJav @Lisapatb @NikaPika_Chuuu @danicaworthy This is your #BizapaloozaChat reminder. Today 2pET/11aPT. pic.twitter.com/hJzrgLRHJ6
— Bizapalooza (@Bizapalooza) April 22, 2024
VC Buzz – The folks at Viral Content Bee also has a weekly Twitter chat you may want to check out with interesting guests each week. The topics are mostly in the marketing realm.
Tomorrow!@ Noon EDT! Please join us to chat Advanced SEO and Schema with @josephskahn https://t.co/QFvyRG0k5Q #vcbuzz pic.twitter.com/VIecG0yXhS
— Viral Content Bee (@vcbuzz) May 9, 2022
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How To Find Your Favorite Chats
Enter a hashtag for your niche where indicated above and then hit go and you will find a list of some chats there that you can join in on.
In the first chat, you might want to just say hello and watch or respond if there are topics you are confident about or even ask a question.
The more you do it the more you will feel comfortable participating in these chats. You can also check out this tweet chats scheduler too online.
How To Start Your Own
If you are interested in doing one yourself you can check out which hashtag may make sense for your chat by searching through Twitter and via UrbanDictionary for ideas. The hashtag should be short and easy to remember too.
The next part is a little more difficult, deciding which day and time would work best. Be sure there are no others in your niche during that time period and try to get a different day as well since not everyone can chat for hours on Twitter.
You may need moderators if you have a larger group to help out during the chat. They can help promote the chat prior to and keep the discussion focused. You could send them a simple outline of just 2-3 topics since chats tend to last for just an hour.
Of course, the marketing for your Twitter chat will be necessary to get people to join your chat on Twitter. It will take time to grow from week to week. One of the best ways is to tag people as reminders several hours before the chats.
Be careful not to tag often as it could be annoying to some people on Twitter. Finally, be sure to have your introductions ready beforehand. You may want to copy and paste some in advance of the chat and even schedule some tweets.
Don’t Forget To ReTweet
If you are short on words or responses during a Twitter chat you can retweet some informative tweets out. However, you can add your own recommendation before the retweet to make it more personalized.
To clarify, choose the quote tweet to do that. (As I was researching for this post I could not find many doing it!) People love having their tweets retweeted on Twitter.
It spreads out the tweets further into Twitterland. As you can see in the screenshot below, I was notified on Twitter that Larry retweet my tweet.
Your Turn On Joining A Twitter Chat On X Today
Most of all have fun with it so you’ll want to do it again and your fellow peeps will be asking for your next chat.
Lastly, have you participated in or hosted a chat yet? I’d love to know which ones you like to participate in, drop a line or paragraph about them in the comments below.
Now, if you would rather “talk” with others on Twitter X, check out my latest article about Spaces on X. It’s an audio format similar but you talk instead of text or type.
FAQ’s
Each chat is about a topic that users on Twitter can follow and engage with through hashtags. Each question and answer corresponds to a Q and A with numbers and a consistent hashtag.
You can join with the hashtag. Follow the conversation via the hashtag feed. You can respond to tweets with the hashtag and corresponding Q&A numbers.
There are many topics to choose from. Search on Twitter or a tool like Tweet Reports to find the one best for your niche or interest.
Do the research to see what others are doing. Pick a unique hashtag. Plan to market it aggressively to get others to join. Promote it on your blog and other social networks.
Each chat lasts an hour. There are a few that may run for only half an hour.
You meet new people, you engage with others on Twitter, you may learn new things and you can gain visibility on them.
You can inspire others with your answers on Twitter chats. Provide top-notch answers and share pertinent information that will inspire others on the social network.