Twitter Party 101: How to Have Fun, Make Friends and Win Prizes

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Aug 26, 2011
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So you’re ready to party in the Twitter-sphere? Twitter Parties are great fun and a good way to meet new Tweeps by discussing a shared topic or interest. Parties usually last around 1-2 hours and are very fast-paced. We enjoy throwing Twitter Parties because it gives us the chance to chat with our members in the real-time world.

Twitter parties have the same format as a regular party at home. By searching and using the party hash tag you can see all the conversations that are happening at the party. You can retweet and respond to any of the questions or responses you see in the party.  If you like a response or comment retweet it, it’s a great compliment and that’s how you begin to meet people and be seen by others. 

How the Party Starts:

First, your host will tweet to welcome you and introduce you to the other hosts, panelists and VIP’s. There is usually a door prize and that is drawn from all those who RSVP to the party invite.  It’s not necessary to RSVP to join a twitter party but it does often increase the prizes you’ll be eligible to win, so don’t forget to do it before the party starts.

After introductions your host will introduce the party theme.  Usually the party includes a few fun questions and for each question a party favor can be won! There will also be information and fun facts for you to read and retweet.

The host will tweet out the first question, which you and the hosts should retweet while you think about your answer. As soon as you have a response in mind, tweet your answer with the party hash tag.  You need to be quick but be sure to read and enjoy the responses of others.

At the end of the party you will be asked to enter a grand prize, as with most parties the best is saved until last so it’s usually worth sticking around to enter your response. If you win a prize, it will often be tweeted during the party and you will receive instructions via DM about how to get your prize.

After you join a few parties you will get used to the format and the speed they run and other tweeps will begin to recognize your twitter name. 

Like we said, Twitter Parties can happen very quickly. We want to make sure you know the basics so you’re ready to tweet, win, & have lots of fun!

If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this blog, post on our Facebook wall, or tweet us at @shespeaksup.

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ling333 by ling333 | SOMERVILLE, MA
Sep 23, 2014

Thanks for the tips, I always forget what to do on twitter parties new to it!

marc4401 by marc4401 | Williamsburg, KY
Sep 19, 2014

I feel dumb but I don't understand the hashtag thing can someone help me here

tobogna by tobogna | Malone, NY
Sep 19, 2014

This will be my first party so i hope i will do fine

m121415 by m121415 | Glasgow, KY
Sep 19, 2014

@shespeaksup I've joined several parties and see that some other parties have 'favorited' my responses, however when I reply to questions or comment during parties I never see my reply pop in the list. I scroll back and also keep refreshing. Is this normal to not see your own answers or comments in the chat list?

vandk24 by vandk24 | hampton, VA
Sep 18, 2014

rsvp@kandv2451

AnnaMarie2014 by AnnaMarie2014 | CUMBERLAND, MD
Sep 17, 2014

I've tried to attend twitter parties but it seems like I'm not tweeting fast enough to win anything. I answer the questions and tweet along with the hashtag but what am I doing wrong? @AnnamarieE883

kitaly5 by kitaly5 | OKEMOS, MI
Sep 09, 2014

Thanks wish I read this before doing some twitter parties lol.

CoffeeAndCosmetics by CoffeeAndCosmetics | AMHERST, MA
Sep 09, 2014

Thank you for the advice since the @Pantene #BeautifulLengths Twitter Party will be my first one and also new to Twitter so I need all the tips I can get~!!!

mizzkandi by mizzkandi | GREENVILLE, NC
Sep 04, 2014

Thanks for the tips..this will be my first twitter party....looking forward to it!!!

sandramb32 by sandramb32 | Avon Park, FL
Sep 03, 2014

This will be my first twitter party. Kind of nervous. This did help me as far as knowing what to expect. Thanks.

MyLifeMama by MyLifeMama | LOCKPORT, NY
Aug 27, 2014

Thanks for the tips. I have tried twitter parties before, although I never win, I do have fun, Well I try to have fun. I never know if I am doing it right. but I still give it a ago. thanks.

teenster3 by teenster3 | EDGERTON, WI
Aug 12, 2014

I'm really confused. I just don't get Twitter and Hashtags. What is that anyways?

milo9282002 by milo9282002 | SPRING VALLEY, IL
Aug 11, 2014

Thanks, my first Twitter party years ago was a train wreck, glad they go more smoothly now. :)

Valeries386 by Valeries386 | Debary, FL
Apr 16, 2014

RSVP @muffetval

breezy123 by breezy123 | IRVINGTON, AL
Mar 27, 2014

RSVP @brennasprinkle1