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Quote Tweet Strategy
Find viral tweets, quote tweet with video response or solution
Why It Works
Quote tweets currently get higher algorithmic promotion than regular tweets, allowing you to piggyback on viral content
Prerequisites
Ability to create quick video responsesTechnical skills to build quick solutionsSocial media presence
How to Execute
1
Monitor trending tweets in your industry
2
Create quick video responses or build solutions
3
Quote tweet with your response within 2-4 hours of viral tweet
4
Ensure your response adds genuine value to the conversation
When It Fails
When your response is purely promotional, you're too late to the trend, or the original tweet doesn't maintain momentum
Real Example
“Viral tweet about fake revenue screenshots → quote tweet with 48-hour built revenue verification tool → massive organic reach”