Posting to X (Twitter)
Step-by-step guide for manually posting content to X
This guide will walk you through the process of manually posting content from Quotient to X (formerly Twitter).
Single Posts
Steps to Post
- Open X: Click the "Open in X" button in the post editor to open X in a new tab
- Copy Content: Click the "Copy Post" button to copy the text to your clipboard
- Paste: Paste the content into X's compose box
- Add Images: If there are images, hover over each image and click the download button, then attach them to your post in X
- Review: Review your post to ensure everything looks correct
- Publish: Click "Post" to publish your content
- Character Limits: X Premium users can post up to 25,000 characters per tweet, while free users are limited to 280 characters
- Images: You can attach up to 4 images per tweet
- Supported Formats: Images should be in JPG, PNG, or GIF format
- Optimal Image Size: 1200x675 pixels works well for most posts
Posting Threads
Threads allow you to share longer-form content by connecting multiple tweets together.
Steps to Post a Thread
- Open X: Click the "Open in X" button in the post editor
- Copy Thread: Click the "Copy Thread" button to copy all posts with separators
- Post First Tweet:
- Copy the first post using the individual "Copy" button
- Paste into X's compose box
- Download and attach any images for the first post
- Click "Post" to publish
- Add Replies:
- Click "Reply" on your newly posted tweet
- Copy the second post and paste it into the reply box
- Attach images if needed
- Click "Reply" to post
- Continue: Repeat step 4 for each remaining post in the thread
Thread Tips
- Order Matters: Thread posts must be published in order by replying to the previous tweet
- Consistency: Try to maintain a consistent style and tone throughout the thread
- Engagement: The first tweet in a thread is the most important for engagement
- Numbering: Consider adding "1/5", "2/5", etc. to help readers track their progress
Best Practices
- Timing: Post when your audience is most active (typically weekday mornings and evenings)
- Hashtags: Use 1-2 relevant hashtags to increase discoverability
- Mentions: Tag relevant accounts with @ to increase engagement
- Media: Posts with images typically get 150% more engagement than text-only posts
- Threads: Use threads for storytelling, tutorials, or breaking down complex topics