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X (Twitter) is known for its brevity and real-time updates, making it ideal for quick, engaging content.
Basic X (formerly Twitter) image sizes
- Profile photo: 400 x 400 px
- Landscape: 1600 x 900 px
- Portrait: 1080 x 1350 px
- Square: 1080 x 1080 px
- Cover photo: 1500 x 500 px
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Twitter Posts (Tweets): Type of content that works best
- Concise Text: Short, impactful text that captures attention quickly.
- Visual Content: Images, GIFs, and videos are highly engaging and can make tweets stand out.
- Links: Sharing links to articles, blog posts, or other resources to drive traffic.
- Polls: Engage your audience with interactive polls.
- Threads: For longer content, use threads (a series of connected tweets).
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Twitter Posts: Length of tweets
- Character Limit: Tweets can be up to 280 characters. Aim for brevity to maximize engagement.
- Threads: Use threads to convey longer messages or detailed information, linking each tweet for continuity.
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Twitter Posts: Links
- Clickable Links: Links in tweets are clickable and can drive traffic directly to your website or other online resources.
- Link Previews: Twitter generates a preview for links that includes an image, title, and description.
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Twitter Posts: Hashtags
- Effective Usage: Use 1-2 relevant hashtags to categorize content and increase discoverability.
- Trending Hashtags: Participate in trending hashtags to increase visibility, but ensure they are relevant to your content.
- Custom Hashtags: Create custom hashtags for specific campaigns or events.
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Twitter Posts: People & User Mentions
- Tagging: Tag individuals or organizations by typing @ followed by their Twitter handle. This increases visibility as the tagged user and their followers will see the tweet.
- Engagement: Tagging relevant users can enhance engagement and interactions.
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Twitter Videos
- Video Length: Videos can be up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds long. Shorter videos (30-45 seconds) often perform better.
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Twitter Spaces
- Live Audio: Host live audio conversations with your followers. Spaces allow for real-time interaction and discussion.
- Engagement: Use Spaces to engage with your audience on current topics or host Q&A sessions.