Want to get started on the Twitter sweepstakes game? You’ve come to the right place! If you’re not as acquainted with Twitter or sweeps on it, a “retweet” may not ring a bell. It may sound strange, just like a lot of Twitter jargon, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. Once you get a hang of them, retweets are super easy and can also help you win sweeps!
What are retweets?
You need to know the definition of the term before you start retweeting. A retweet is when a Twitter user republishes another user’s tweet. It’s just like sharing what another user’s posts on Twitter and therefore sounds similar to “repeat”. The term is commonly abbreviated on Twitter as “RT”.
The term can be used both as a noun or a verb. You can retweet tweets that you find interesting, funny, or even provocative. Essentially you are amplifying the original content.
How to start retweeting?
You simply need to click on the icon resembling two arrows forming a square in order to retweet a post. You can also manually retweet a tweet by using the abbreviation RT followed by the person’s Twitter username and the message you want to add.
Why retweets matter for sweeps
To submit an entry for sweeps on Twitter, you may be required to retweet something. An organizer may post a tweet like “We’re giving away fun prizes! Retweet this to enter XYZ’s #SuperSweepstakes before 9/20 to win!”. Some sweeps may even reward you with bonus entries for retweeting their tweets. Entries for these kinds of sweeps are often tracked via hashtags. However, you should be mindful about retweeting too much so you don’t violate Twitter’s spam policy.
When should you retweet
With a retweet, you can not only build a relationship with the user who originally posted the tweet but also provide information to your followers. It’s a way to boost your content too as the user whose tweet you retweeted may retweet your posts in the future too. In addition to retweeting posts for sweeps, you can also retweet tweets you agree or disagree with, an interesting article, or a helpful tip.
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