Retweets are the “likes” on Twitter. And often, tweets ask to be retweeted in order to get a free information product. But this can hurt your X account reach.
No worries, here's how to clean up your retweets… and why you need to!
Declutter Your Twitter Feed: Why Deleting Retweets Can Improve Your Account
Are your retweets getting out of control? Do you find yourself retweeting everything in sight, only to later regret cluttering up your feed and screwing up your feed content? It may be time to do some spring cleaning and delete those unwanted retweets. Here's why deleting retweets can actually benefit your Twitter account:
Improved Focus
When you retweet a lot, your own original content and tweets can get buried. As an entrepreneur, focus is something that needs to be preserved like liquid gold. Deleting retweets allows your tweets to shine and ensures your followers see your unique perspective. It keeps the focus where it belongs – on you and your brand.
Cleaner Look
Too many retweets can make your profile look messy and unfocused. Deleting retweets gives your feed a cleaner, more polished appearance. It makes your account look more professional and intentional.
(More people than you realize will judge a social media account by the cover. You could lose a big client researching you if you re-tweet too many unrelated tweets.)
Stronger Engagement
Retweets don't always get the same level of engagement as your original tweets. Deleting retweets means more of your tweets will be seen, liked and commented on. This boosts your overall engagement rate.
Easier to Find Old Tweets
Retweets can make it hard to find your own past tweets. Deleting them makes your tweet history more organized and easier to browse through. You can quickly locate that perfect tweet you want to reference – especially if you keep your Twitter account focused around one specific topic, as you should.
Avoid Controversy
Some retweets may contain controversial opinions or sensitive content. Deleting these retweets prevents them from coming back to haunt you later. It's a proactive way to manage your online reputation.
You never know how and when public perception will shift. Something that was “edgy” a couple years ago, could get you canceled today!
But please don't do in manually!
Circleboom Makes It Easy
Deleting retweets one-by-one is tedious. Circleboom allows you to delete all your retweets in bulk with just a few clicks. The “Delete RTs” feature makes it simple to declutter your feed.
So if your retweets are out of control, don't be afraid to hit delete. Decluttering your feed can lead to a stronger, more focused Twitter presence. Your followers (and your engagement rate) will thank you.
Bonus Tip
Circleboom also allows you to schedule tweets and plan your publishing schedule. This allows you to batch-task your focus into content creation and publishing phases.
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