How to Create and Promote Brilliant Art Business Tweets

Trying to navigate the ever-changing Twitter realm can sometimes feel like trying to navigate a foreign language-speaking country.

What time should I tweet? What hashtags should you use? How much should I write? It's hard to stay up to date! This can leave you feeling overwhelmed, caught using the wrong methods, or cause you to quit Twitter altogether, which won't help your art business.

But, we're here to help! Because Twitter can be such a useful marketing tool, we've put together the latest tips from post time and day to hashtag length to help you promote your work. Check out these 7 Twitter tips to tweet like a pro!

1. Keep it short

Your tweet can be up to 140 characters, but be careful: if you include a link, an image, or retweet another person's post with a comment, it consumes characters!

How much can you write using 140 characters or less? Aim for one or two short sentences. “ ” HubSpot recommends writing 100 characters without a link and 120 characters with a link.

Links can be automatically shortened on sites such as or so that they don't take up as many characters in your tweet. also found that links make up 92% of all user interactions, so don't be afraid to share your art blogs, artwork on your other social media accounts or on your .

Learn more about Laurie McNee's celebrity tweets by following.

2. Become a hashtag master

Hashtags bother you? recommends using hashtags up to 11 characters long, but as short as possible. In addition, tweets have been found to perform better when they only have one or two hashtags.

With limited space, more than two people can be overwhelming. To find out which hashtags are best to use, try our handy tool to find the most popular hashtags related to what you're tweeting about. For example, use #acrylic or #fineart when tweeting about your latest painting.

Clark Hughlings did a great job with his hashtag. Subscribe to see more.

3. Provide value for every tweet

Always make sure you're making a difference when you tweet. advises: “Tweet about them, not about yourself.” Focus on what your followers want to see, whether it's a new piece of art for sale or your own tips for creating a new piece.

And, if you have something that you know people want to see, you can tweet again. They can be easily lost among the sheer number of tweets people see every day, or you can end up with new followers who haven't seen them yet.

Just avoid over-hyping - it quickly turns people off - and remember to sound personable and authentic.

Annya Kai sounds authentic and not too promotional. Learn more about the value she provides in her tweets by following.

Now that you know what to post, learn when to post.

4. Timing Your Post Properly

CoSchedule's found that the best times to tweet from Monday to Friday are from noon to 3:00 and 5:00. Wednesdays work best at noon and from 5:00 to 6:00.

They found that Twitter was most frequently used during work breaks and commuting to and from work. This is why weekdays tend to be the best time to tweet, unless you have an active weekend audience. However, don't be afraid to experiment.

One thing to consider is the time zones your followers are in because they might be different than your own. Luckily, you can use a tool like finding the best tweet times for your audience. By logging into your Twitter account, you can see when your followers are online and when your tweets are getting the most exposure.

5. Follow and Reply

Good Twitter etiquette includes replying to everyone who interacts with you. If someone retweets you, say thanks!

Just be aware that if you start your tweet using their Twitter handle (their username starting with the @ symbol), only people who follow both of you will be able to see it. If you want everyone to see, feel free to add a dot in front of their name. It still looks like you're talking to them in person, but your followers will be able to see how your great piece of art draws attention.

It's also considered good manners on Twitter to follow people who follow you if their account interests you. Because of this suggestion, if you want to get more followers related to your art and business, try following people who are already following a Twitter account that shares your target audience. For example, it could be an art gallery, an art organization, or an art collector.

6. Organize your feed for light content

Now that you know the basic rules of Twitter etiquette, it's a good idea to organize the people you follow into lists so you can keep track of the types of tweets you want to read when you have time.

You can create different lists for potential clients, fellow artists, influencers in the art industry such as , companies such as galleries and the media. It also gives you a great source to easily retweet content from lists you trust.

7. Build your brand

The final piece of the puzzle is to recognize that Twitter is an extension of your art business. Start by making your bio section strong, because that's what subscribers and potential customers will see first and connect with your brand.

In "" Twitter specialist Neil Patel follows these rules for writing a strong and descriptive bio:

Your biography is just the beginning, so read on for more tips on building a strong brand.

The result?

Twitter is essential for the art business to flourish. It can help you connect with everyone in the art industry, from collectors to galleries, and show the world who you are as an artist. If the thought of using Twitter makes you feel stressed or nervous, don't worry. Get started with these tips and be on your way to getting your art business noticed.

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