A Twitter thread is a set of tweets from the same user, numbered and linked in sequence. It's a great way to expand on a topic that cannot be written in up to 280 characters. Here's how to create a Twitter thread.
Why create a Twitter thread?
Twitter threads are an official and evolved form of tweetstorms. Tweet storms are usually a long string of numbered tweets that are sent in response to the original tweet.
But the definition of a tweet storm is quite broad. Even if a user tweeted several times in a row, without replying to the original tweet, it's still considered a tweet storm.
A Twitter thread can be used in several ways. The first way it can be used is to explain a complex topic. Brands use Twitter threads to talk about new features in an update.
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: What is your least used technology product or gadget during the lock?I find myself using my Apple Watch only when I take a patio walk in the evening. The rest of the time it's just in the office.
– Khamosh Pathak (@pixeldetective) April 30, 2020
One of the best-use cases for Twitter threads (and something most related to the Twitter audience) is used in telling stories.
3: What is a new or surprising technology habit that you developed during the blocking?
I went back deeply on RSS and Twitter. I am trying new RSS apps and services ( @feedbin via @prawnay ).
– Khamosh Pathak (@pixeldetective) April 30, 2020
You can split a story or experience into 280 character bugs and create a Twitter thread. You get a lot more grip and an audience. For many people, this is a better alternative to publishing a blog, especially if this is not an ordinary affair.
If you're planning to tweet, it's best to use Twitter's built-in functionality to create multiple tweets.
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Creating a Twitter Thread
The Twitter Threads feature is integrated into all Twitter products. You can find it on the Twitter website the iPhone and iPad app and the Android app.
To start, open Twitter on the platform of your choice and select the Tweet button. If you use the website, you will find it in the left sidebar. If you're using a mobile app, it's in the bottom-right corner of the timeline.
Now, the familiar tweet compose interface appears.
Start writing your first tweet. If you're creating a tweetstorm or a long thread, it's best to number your tweets (1/5 or just 1, 2, and so on) so people know where they are in the thread.
After writing your first tweet, don't press the "Tweet" button yet. Tap the plus (+) button instead.
You will now see a new empty tweet box. Type your second tweet here and tap the plus (+) button again to add another tweet to the thread.
Repeat this process until you have written all the tweets (don't worry, you can also add more tweets to the thread later). You can swipe up or scroll and tap a previous tweet to edit it.
When you're done, tap or click the "Tweet All" button.
Your Twitter thread will be published.
Starting a Twitter thread for a published tweet
You can go back at any time and add additional tweets to a Twitter thread, but only through the mobile app for iPhone, iPad or Android. Just navigate to a published Twitter thread and go to the last tweet. Here, tap the & # 39; Add another tweet & # 39; button.
This takes you to the tweets compose window, linked to the previous tweets
There is also a shortcut to quickly respond to your most recently published tweet. This feature gives you more control and freedom in creating your Twitter thread.
Suppose you don't want to publish all tweets together. You can publish a tweet, come back after a while and add another (if you get more data or news).
To do this quickly, tap the Tweet button on the Twitter home screen or app. When you see the empty compose box, just swipe down. This will show you your most recent tweet.
If you want to link the tweet in response to your previous tweet, just tap the "Continue Thread" button. You can also choose another tweet to link to by tapping the three-dot menu button.
Here you can choose your recent tweets.
To unlink the new tweet, tap the "Delete" button.
When you're done, tap the "Tweet" "Button to publish the tweet.
Like to publish Twitter threads but don't like reading in the Twitter interface, try using the Thread Reader app to expand Twitter threads and turn them into blog posts.
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