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Do you create on TikTok?
Hey Reader,
I missed sending a newsletter last week because I was still recovering from COVID. It's been hitting our team really hard these last few weeks as well. I'm feeling much better now and hoping that this latest wave passes relatively quickly.
A REQUEST
Do you create on TikTok
I'm looking for creators to make videos on TikTok about how they use ConvertKit and their favorite features. Are you interested? Hit reply and include a link to your TikTok account.
FROM TWITTER
A few more threads from Twitter recently
I've been actively focused on growing my Twitter account and have picked up 7,500 followers in the last month. My goal is to hit 100k followers by April 1, 2022. I just passed 50k today.
Once I hit the goal I'll write a full case study!
Here are a few of my recent favorites:
- You know that popular tweet or thread you wrote a few months ago? Repost it. It will do just as well the second time.
- Colorado passed a law requiring companies to disclose salaries on job listings (which we’ve done for years at ConvertKit). A side effect is that companies are now posting remote roles for anywhere except Colorado.
- A thread on the 5 most underrated ConvertKit features. I love all of these features and want more people to know about them.
WHAT I'M READING
David Perrell's laws of the internet
This thread by David is really good. If you run a business on the internet I recommend reading it. I had David on the podcast a while ago and he knows what he's talking about for sure. I especially liked the points about focus and audience building, two things I've been talking about for years.
FROM THE PODCAST
Andrew Gazdecki - How to supercharge your audience growth
Andrew Gazdecki is the founder and CEO of MicroAcquire, the world’s most founder-friendly startup acquisition marketplace. MicroAcquire helps entrepreneurs buy and sell startups. Andrew shares how he grew his Twitter audience from 30,000 to 70,000 followers in a few short months. He uses his connections with others, his partnerships, his brand, and savvy marketing techniques to boost engagement and attract followers. It’s a fun and entertaining episode, and I think you’re going to enjoy it.
Listen to the episode here »
Thanks for reading today!
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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