When it comes to advice, generating retweets on Twitter is up there with losing weight and making money.
Plug [how to generate retweets] into Google, and you can access around 500,000 pieces of content on this social media topic:
- Include links
- Leverage hashtags
- Tweet at the right time
- Leave room for retweets
- Use inspiring quotes
And the list goes on.
There’s even a science behind what drives behavior to retweet such as Dan Zarella’s study of 30 million retweets which revealed the 20 most retweeted words.
With everyone following the same advice, it’s hard to stand out.
As a public service for those who prefer to deviate from the status quo, I’ve created a list of sure-fire tips for retweets that no one talks about.
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Of course, if everyone starts taking these actions, their effectiveness will decline.
But I have a hunch that’s not going to happen.