{"id":1774,"date":"2022-06-02T18:16:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T01:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2025-10-17T05:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:25:57","slug":"a-retail-ecommerce-business-owners-guide-to-twitter-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-retail-ecommerce-business-owners-guide-to-twitter-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Retail &#038; eCommerce Business Owner\u2019s Guide to Twitter Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>All you need to know to earn more sales with Twitter.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527.jpg\" alt=\"All you need to know to earn more sales with Twitter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pexels-jorge-urosa-9129527-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-white-and-black-text-board-9129527\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Instagram and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-definitive-guide-to-tiktok-marketing\/\"><b>TikTok<\/b><\/a><b> may be the talk of the social media town right now, but Twitter remains a powerful promotional tool with stacks of business-boosting potential.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most Twitter users (there are around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/twitter-users\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">395 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in total) spend at least <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websiterating.com\/research\/twitter-statistics\/#chapter-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six minutes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> engaging with the platform every day. When presented with a product, studies suggest that <\/span> four in ten <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Twitter users go on to make a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using Twitter as an effective engagement and marketing tool, you will grow your audience while driving more sales to your online store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019re going to look at how you can do just that with a modern mix of Twitter marketing tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you ready to level up your retail or eCommerce business?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The brand-boosting power of Twitter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the world\u2019s snappiest, most short-form social media platforms, Twitter is a playground for witty quips, quickfire conversation, and compelling content that prompts powerful actions (or reactions).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives you the potential to significantly boost your brand reach while driving droves of highly engaged customers to your online store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you consider that monetizable daily Twitter users (those willing to pay for products and services) soared to around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/s22.q4cdn.com\/826641620\/files\/doc_financials\/2021\/q4\/Final-Q4%2721-earnings-release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">217 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the end of last year, there is an enormous amount of scope to win new customers and boost your profits through the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand-boosting potential of Twitter is hard to ignore. By getting active on this popular social media platform, you will accelerate the growth of your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How to level up your Twitter marketing strategy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re up to speed with Twitter\u2019s growth potential, let\u2019s look at the essential marketing strategies that will push you ahead of the pack in an increasingly competitive industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lay solid foundations for your profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to use Twitter as an effective marketing strategy for your store, getting your profile right is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Twitter profile will form a key part of your store\u2019s branding, which means it must look professional while representing your business\u2019s values and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re setting up your Twitter profile, you should ask yourself the question, \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would I follow or interact with this business?\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the answer is <\/span><b>no<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should go back to the drawing board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To win on the Twitter battlefield and stand out in your niche, you must focus on three key areas of your profile:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your cover image<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your profile pictur<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your bio<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one of the visual elements should be consistent with your store\u2019s brand image, and your bio should summarize your business USPs or brand mission in a mere 160 characters (there\u2019s no room for waffling here).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"330\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-4.png 512w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-4-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable clothing marketplace Vinted is an excellent example of a Twitter profile with all the key ingredients of success:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The cover image represents the value of using Vinted by capturing an uplifting moment<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The profile image is a clean, clear, compelling shot of Vinted\u2019s brand logo<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The bio is snappy and states the brand\u2019s mission with conviction while inspiring people to engage with Vinted on the platform<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up your business\u2019s Twitter profile the right way will boost the success of every campaign, initiative, or strategy you run on the platform. If you need a little help writing a compelling bio, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/search?q=copywriting+principles+agiliron+blog&amp;cvid=f95aed8b26eb4abab365cedb7568d366&amp;aqs=edge..69i57j69i60.9671j0j4&amp;FORM=ANAB01&amp;PC=LCTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">practical guide to copywriting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Post your content at the right times<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start creating content for Twitter, you should note the best times to post on the platform. By delivering content at the times when users are most likely to engage, you will expand your brand reach while increasing your chances of driving sales to your retail or eCommerce store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/best-times-to-post-on-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies from QuickSprout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some of the best times to post on Twitter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best days to post content:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>B2C:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wednesday to Sunday, particularly Saturday and Sunday<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>B2B: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday to Fridays, as general engagement is 14% higher during the week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Best times to post content:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best chance of retweets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highest clickthrough rates: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">midday and 6 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armed with this information, you can create and schedule your Twitter content for the times where it\u2019s likely to perform the best, offering the best possible return on investment (ROI) in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Try Twitter Flight School<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To unlock the platform\u2019s full marketing potential, enrolling in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitterflightschool.com\/student\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter Flight School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is advisable. This free online learning platform will help you discover a wealth of Twitter\u2019s business-style features while giving you the confidence to successfully navigate brand-boosting campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will enrolling in Twitter Flight School help you with content discovery and hashtagging, but it will also give you the skills to produce targeted content that offers direct value to your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining the formal skills needed for Twitter marketing success will give you an all-important edge on the competition, driving more engagement to your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a deeper understanding of your audience and create the Twitter content that will inspire interest on the platform, take the time to create at least one or two <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-effective-buyer-personas-for-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated buyer personas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Hashtag wisely<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-instagram-marketing-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Facebook, hashtags are a vital part of the Twitter ecosystem. Well-placed trending hashtags are an excellent way of tapping into relevant conversations and hot topics, as well as expanding the reach of your content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while the hashtag is an effective Twitter marketing tool, if you don\u2019t use it wisely, you\u2019re unlikely to see results. To help you hashtag for brand-boosting growth, here are a few <\/span><b>dos <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>don\u2019ts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Do<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use hashtags on your posts consistently rather than sporadically. Consist use is likely to result in better brand recognition, messaging association, and purchase intent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your hashtags easy to remember (no long-winded combinations of words)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for any potential typos that could affect the meaning of your hashtags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage people to use your hashtag by giving them an incentive to do so (a shoutout, a competition prize, or the knowledge that they\u2019re tapping into a positive trend or movement)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your research and find the most trending hashtags in your niche with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coxblue.com\/21-of-the-best-hashtag-tools\/#:~:text=TweetBinder%20is%20a%20useful%20Twitter%20tool%20for%20monitoring,well%20as%20suggested%20related%20hashtags%2C%20and%20useful%20statistics%3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free content discovery tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Twitter\u2019s in-built <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore tab<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Don\u2019t<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t overdo it with your content\u2019s hashtags. One or two well-crafted hashtags are more than enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t keep using your brand name as your hashtag, as this will reduce the reach of your content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use ALL CAPS for your hashtags in a bid to make them more noticeable. Not only will this make you appear like you\u2019re shouting, but it will also take users more effort to use them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Get \u2018Twitter influential\u2019<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve started using the platform\u2019s Explore tab and content discovery tools for your hashtags, you can start to dig a little deeper by looking for trending topics or conversations related to your brand or niche.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By tapping into existing Twitter conversations in a natural, non-intrusive manner, you can connect with potential customers on a human level, showcasing your value and sharing educational content. Doing so will increase brand awareness while significantly boosting people\u2019s trust in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to tapping into existing conversations, you can get super creative with your Twitter marketing strategies by creating thread content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter thread content allows you to produce a series of interlinked posts based on a particular theme or subject, which will encourage members of your target audience to bring the conversation to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-5.png 512w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/unnamed-5-300x285.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This savvy piece of Twitter thread content from influencer Ciara Johnson hooks travel-conscious users by offering a direct solution to finding cheap flights, followed by a series of practical advice and information that provides real value. In fact, it\u2019s such an effective thread, it went viral very swiftly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To boost your brand authority and become a thought leader in your niche, you should partner up with relevant influencers. Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-work-with-influencers-to-boost-your-ecommerce-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essential guide to influencer marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will tell you all you need to know to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Run paid Twitter ads<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, to amp up your Twitter marketing strategy, you should run targeted paid Twitter ads. If you handle your sponsored Twitter content right, you stand to earn an excellent ROI while significantly boosting the reach of your posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the best return for your paid Twitter ads, here are some practical tips for your reading pleasure:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Know your ad objective from the outset (is it to boost brand awareness, gain followers, promote a new product, or drive direct sales?)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set your ad budget and ad parameters (audience reach and campaign length)<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Load the start of your content with your ad\u2019s intent and USPs. You should also use an eye-grabbing visual that complements your messaging<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don&#8217;t be afraid to inject a healthy dose of your brand personality into your ad content<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content is fire. Social Media is gasoline\u201d\u2014<\/span><\/i><b><i>Jay Baer\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media marketing will allow you to establish your space in your niche or industry while helping you catalyze the growth of your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By getting active on Twitter, remaining consistent, and following these essential steps, you will get ahead of the competition, one powerful Tweet at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wish you the best of luck with your Twitter marketing efforts. For tips on how to create authoritative content to share on the platform, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-create-thought-leading-blog-content-for-your-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to thought-leadership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All you need to know to earn more sales with Twitter. &nbsp; Source Instagram and TikTok may be the talk of the social media town right now, but Twitter remains a powerful promotional tool with stacks of business-boosting potential. Most Twitter users (there are around 395 million in total) spend at least six minutes engaging [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1778,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1774\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}