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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I will figure this out, I will figure this out, I will figure this out, lol
Hey guys heading out for a party tonight or I would make sure I was on! Anyone wanting more info on thirty-one is more than welcome to email me sparrow31@ymail.com! Have fun!
I am a true beginner and this is not working.
I have try to tweet and use the grid. I just do not understand where to type the answer on both places. The video should explain more about how to tweet on the tweetGrid site. It explains everything else but it does not explain how to really use the site.
RSVP @MintaB
Really thanking you for that explanation. I'm a beginner and this helped me a lot.
I personally think that a twitter party would be no different than watching an Ad on TV for a product being sold at your local store. I think the best way to show a product is one on one. They can see the product. touch the product, see how the product is made. Try it on for size, so to speak. I think twittering is a lot of blah, blah, blah and very impersonal, and why would I want to tell a complete bunch of people what I am doing right now. Who really cares what I am doing right now.
i have not been able to get into adding my tweet at the past few parties, now i think i can do it...super informative and i thank you for this
doesn't look like a good use of my time
DejahM83
RSVP Boogiemomma3
I attended the last one and felt like I was the only person there. ? not sure what I did wrong the last time. I'm new to twitter so maybe it's just a matter of getting used to twitter.
I did the step by step! but now I'm concerned cause it looks confusing (I'm new to Twitter and am trying to learn). Send good luck to me please :)
@onwildwings
My first Twitter party, so I'm excited. Please forgive my mistakes tonight