There is an art to getting ReTweets with etiquette and phrases that are most often used and seen. Here is a rundown on how to place yourself in a position to get ReTweeted.
Etiquette
First off, you need to leave room to even ask for a “@RT.” If there is credit to be given in your Tweet, make sure to mention it. Retain as much originality as you can.
Tweet Length
URLs and Tags
Almost 30% of Tweets have a URL in them with a little over 20% of ReTweets containing a URL. Over 10% of normal Tweets contain at least one hashtag with over 20% of ReTweets containing at least one hastag as well.
Most ReTweetable Phrases and Words
Some of the key words and phrases seen with ReTweets are: “Please ReTweet,” “Follow,” “Social Media,” “Free,” “Check Out,” “10,” “Blog Post,” Great Twitter,” “You,” “Post.”
Those who ask, “Please ReTweet” see a 51% rate followed by “PleaseRT” at 39% rate of retweets. If you use neither of these and do not ask for a ReTweet, users saw only a 12% retweet rate.
Time and Day
The peak time of day for Tweets is between 8-5pm with ReTweets mostly occurring from Noon to 2pm. The number one day of the week that saw the most ReTweets was Friday with a drastic decrease over the weekend and slow climb back up to Friday from Tuesday throughout.
5 Tips to Get More ReTweets
1. Tweet Links
2. Ask for a RT
3. Stop Talking About You
4. Say New Things
5. Tweet about Twitter