A lot of us make mistakes during the first stages of growing our social media accounts. Twitter is not an exception, as you can make mistakes as well. Some we have been warned of before, while others are genuine mistakes we make without knowledge.

Some common mistakes include buying followers on Twitter, tweeting too much personal content, using too many hashtags, and being inconsistent. We will highlight the specifics of some common mistakes in this article.

Ignoring replies

Before your account grows to receive 1000 plus replies on each tweet, ensure you reply to as many tweets as possible. This is a way of encouraging your followers that their opinion matters and you value their presence.

People value replies from the content they have interacted with. Imagine you came across some cute shoes, but the seller does not tell you how much they cost or if it is the right shoe size for you.

Inconsistency

Being new to a platform can be tough for the first time. You are never sure whether your content will receive positive feedback, and the low number of likes is not that pleasant. So, always ensure you are posting consistently. It is an effective method for your growth as you can see whether people appreciate your content and this will also highlight areas to improve yourself.

Adding too many links

You do not have to include a link in every tweet. This will mean that someone will have to leave Twitter anytime they wish to access the link. It can be quite disorienting, especially if the links are too many. Instead, go for a link or two in a series of tweets.

Alternatively, if you have a blog post, go for a link on your bio information. This way, anyone who visits your bio and clicks the link, will be redirected to the blog page.

Wrong grammar

This goes together with punctuation marks. If you are new to a language, use Google Translate and ensure your statements make sense before tweeting them. It is quite time-consuming for your followers to try to comprehend what you tweeted means.

If you are not sure of a statement, you can always employ someone to work for you. Luckily, the internet allows one to hire virtual assistants, and you do not have to meet them physically.

Over promoting products

If you have a business account and aim at promoting your products, at least wait for your account to grow before you start posting about your product all the time. This way, it will be easy to pick out interested customers and those who are on Twitter for other purposes.

Even so, post only what is relevant instead of repeating tweets about your product. This is a mistake made by sellers who are new to social media marketing, and it kills the motivation to carry on.

In conclusion, always look out for other errors that you are making, especially if it is your first time on the platform. Take time to train yourself or learn from others to avoid making the same mistakes.