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Getting the Most Out of the Twitter Update for Gyms and Studios

Getting the Most Out of the Twitter Update for Gyms and Studios

Over the years, Twitter has really evolved from a 140 character text statement to a means of creatively expressing hashtags, photos and GIFs to name a few. Things are set to get even more exciting in the coming months as Twitter announces plans to simplify what counts towards the 140 character limit!


Here’s what’s set to change:

Replies

@names will not count toward the 140 character limit. This means you can reply to several users in your post at once without having to face the dreaded -1 before you’ve even had the chance to start on your text! More (quality) content, more context, more engagement! #MoreIsTheNewMore

 

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Media

Attachments such as GIFs, photos, polls and videos etc. will no longer be counted as a character. This means you can add engaging media to your tweets without having to sacrifice on the quality of your text. #EveryCharacterCounts

Retweet Yourself

You’ll soon be able to retweet your own tweets with ease, which will come in handy if you feel like a particular tweet went unnoticed or if you feel like blasting out a previously popular old memory or tweet to your followers. #ThrowBackThursday

Wave Goodbye to .@ Replies

In the coming months, new tweets that start with a username with reach all of your followers, without having to use the period before the @ symbol. To ensure all your followers view a reply, you can simply retweet it. #MakingThingsSimple

Checkout the full article here. Happy Tweeting!


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