Social

Connect with X Influencers

Leverage X's vast network to identify and engage with influential users who are interested in web design topics. By strategically reaching out to these individuals, you can increase awareness of your services and potentially gain valuable partnerships or clients.
Step 1:

Set up X Advanced Search

  • Navigate to https://x.com/search-advanced
  • Familiarize yourself with the search options available

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Step 2:

Identify competitors or industry leaders

  • List 3-5 competitors or well-known web design businesses
  • Include their Twitter handles for reference

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Step 3:

Configure your search

  • Enter a competitor's handle under the "Words" section
  • Scroll down to the "Engagement" area
  • Start with 100 'Minimum' reposts to find highly shared content

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Step 4:

Analyze search results

  • Review the posts that match your criteria
  • Look for posts relevant to web design or related topics
  • Note the authors of these popular reposts

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Step 5:

Create an outreach list

  • Compile a list of the influential users you've identified
  • Include their X handles and any relevant information

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Step 6:

Craft a personalized message

  • Develop a template for reaching out, but customize for each user
  • Briefly introduce yourself and your web design services
  • Reference their post that you found interesting

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Step 7:

Initiate contact

  • Use Twitter's direct message feature to reach out
  • If DMs are closed, consider a public post mentioning them
  • Keep your initial message concise and non-promotional

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Step 8:

Offer value

  • Share how your web design expertise relates to their interests
  • Suggest a resource or insight that might be useful to them
  • Avoid hard-selling your services in the first interaction

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Step 9:

Follow up strategically

  • If you don't receive a response, wait a few days before following up
  • Share or comment on their posts to build rapport
  • Look for opportunities to add value to their conversations

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Step 10:

Expand your search

  • Gradually lower the minimum repost threshold to find more users
  • Try different competitor handles or industry-related keywords
  • Experiment with other search parameters to refine your results

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Step 11:

Track your outreach efforts

  • Create a spreadsheet to monitor your interactions
  • Note successful engagements and any resulting opportunities
  • Identify patterns in the types of influencers who respond positively

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Step 12:

Refine your approach

  • Analyze which outreach methods are most effective
  • Adjust your messaging based on feedback and response rates
  • Continuously update your target list with new influential users
Author
Chris Harrison
Founder @ Growtique

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