From 100 to 4.6K: How I Stopped Yelling Into the Twitter Void and Built an Engaged Audience (And Why You Should Get Paid for It)
When I first joined Twitter, I had about 100 followers — mostly friends, bots, and that one guy I met at a party who only tweets about pizza. My tweets were basically screaming into the void, hoping someone out there cared. But fast forward to today, and I’ve got 4.6K followers actually engaging with my content. No magic formula, no viral dance moves, just consistency, strategy, and some trial and error.
Let’s break down how I got from digital crickets to building an audience — and why you should absolutely monetize your account if you’re serious about creating content.
1. Consistency: Showing Up Like It’s Free Snacks Day at Work
The first thing I learned? Consistency is the holy grail. No, seriously. Tweeting once in a blue moon won’t cut it. I started posting daily — sometimes several times a day — because if you’re not in people’s feeds, they’re not going to remember you exist.
I didn’t just post random stuff either. I shared value-driven content (and the occasional meme, because balance). Whether it was helpful tips, relatable stories, or hilarious observations, I made sure to contribute something worthwhile…