Thread by @iamnickyates

***Why DMs are the KEY to Twitter***

Are you struggling to grow your Twitter following (like I was for months)?

Then you'll want to read this thread a few times before you click RT...

Here's why networking in the DMs is so important for ANYONE on social media

1. Today's primary currency is information

If you haven't realized this yet, the currency of the digital world is the exchanging of ideas, good or bad, it doesn't matter

Yes, we use monetary currency to do this, but it's more than that

More...

The key to success and networking online is generosity

But, I say this with a word of warning

Pick and choose your generosity carefully

Don't become a freebie whore, giving away all of your knowledge for free

When I first began DMing influencers, I would lead with value with my numero uno skill: copywriting

"Hey man, I saw your email landing page, I downloaded your lead magnet, and I wrote you some bullets for your landing page... Feel free to use them"

See how that works?

Good

2. Each of us is now a personal brand

Whether you believe this or not, it's happening right now

Everything you do online reflects on YOU

That's why most anonymous accounts struggle to make connections with people online

So, consider this when you DM influencers and lead with value

They are going to review your account, see if they like you on a personal level or think you're a total douche bag

That's the harsh truth

3. Follow up is huge with DMs

If you say you're going to do something, DO IT

Also, make sure to circle back around every few weeks and check in on the relationships you are working on

This makes it MUCH easier to keep the relationship warm

I keep up with numerous guys online by:

*Checking in on their projects
*Showing them love when they promote things
*Giving them a shout out
*Helping where I can

Are you doing any of this?

If not, start today...

4. Be an asshole when needed

Read this a few times:

You can't help everyone!

Seriously, when you get around 2k followers, you'll get STUPID DMs that have zero thought put into them...

"Hey how do I make money?"

Don't waste your time answering

Remember how I said to lead with value?

These DMs broke the cardinal rule, don't waste your brain power on an answer

5. Ruthlessly curate your list

I narrowed my "following" list down to a very small group

This allows me to create filters and anything MAJOR going on that I need to see will be RTd enough for me to see anyways

This also allows me to focus on the DM work with my select few people I follow

These are guys I've (most likely) made personal connections with

We support one another

The same goes with email, don't sub to every single list...

Choose the ones that deliver you value or else you'll spend all day reading emails, most are writing daily emails (like you should be!)

If you're an aspiring copywriter, you'll want to sub to my email list here:

copykings.net/home

Lastly, give this thread a RT to help the new guy on Twitter, click the link below and RT the entire thread

https://mobile.twitter.com/iamnickyates/status/1082704929473654784