read time 4 minutes | Sponsor this newsletter

𝕏 is broken. Impressions are down.

Elon is not shipping all the updates he promised for us Content Creators.

So what do we do now?

As I told you last week, I’ve adapted a new strategy: Sit Back & Relax.

This doesn’t mean stop working but rather use your time wisely.

One of the things you should be doing now is focus on networking…

To network you will need to send DMs. You will need to send good DMs. Here’s some of the DMs I’ve received this week and what you shouldn’t do:

Let’s look at 4 simple things you can do to improve your DMs today:

1. Purpose

2. Conciseness

3. Personalization

4. Patience

Purpose

Before you start drafting your DM it is important to ask yourself “Why am I reaching out?”

Do you want help?

Are you looking to expand your network?

Do you want to offer value?

This will help you structure your message and have it go straight to the point.

Conciseness

Twitter DMs have a maximum of 10.000 characters but that doesn’t mean you should use all of them.

Nobody wants to read a book in their DMs.

Be straight to the point and ask your question instead of a asking for permission to ask a question.

Personalization

This is where you can differentiate from others. Make sure your DM is personal. A few things I personally like to do are:

• Give a compliment

• Refer to prior contact

• Tell an anecdote

Who doesn’t like to hear that their content is great or a funny and relatable short story?

It’s important to make it personal because trust me, they know if it’s a generic copy-paste message.

Patience

You have to realise that people’s DMs can be absolute chaos so try to be patient.

It is completely fine to bump a message after a certain period (I like to wait a couple days) but be respectful in doing so. Don’t take it personal that they didn’t respond yet.

I challenge you to go out and send 3 DMs next week to people you would like to connect with using these points. Share how it went, I’d love to know if it helps!

If you want to learn how to monetise your 𝕏 and make money, my 1:1 mentorship programme is for you.

👑 Sponsored: PassXYZ

Pass (link to 𝕏) is a community governed and curated NFT Marketplace embracing Creators, Collectors & Culture.

Their platform elevates the NFT experience by emphasising genuine connections, collaborations, and creativity. With the ability to verify the ownership of digital assets, they aim for authenticity in every interaction. At Pass, it's more than just transactions, it's about the community and the narratives woven into each NFT.

Please let me know if you liked this week’s edition and help me improve.

🌱🌱🌱 LOVE IT THANK YOU

🌱🌱 Decent but nothing special

🌱 Do better

Your Guide,

zai