Review: Add on Auto Tweet – Twitter Deck
Introduction
I recently purchased the "Add on Auto Tweet" application for Twitter Deck with the intention of automating my Twitter re-tweeting process. As part of my review, I’ll be going through its features, functionality, and overall user experience.
Overview
The Add-on allows you to auto retweet any Twitter account’s tweets, providing you with the ability to manage from which accounts you want to retweet. It comes with an auto-scheduling script that enables you to set it up in cron jobs and re-tweets at your desired time intervals.
Ease of Installation and Setup
I struggled a bit during the initial setup process, mainly because I’m not familiar with cron jobs. However, the provided video tutorials, especially the one on how to use the Add on, were very helpful.
Features and Functionality
The application offers:
- Auto Schedule User List: allows you to manage the Twitter accounts that you want to retweet.
- Auto Tweet schedule script: enables scheduled re-tweets.
In my opinion, the best feature of this Add on is the ability to use cron jobs, which removes the need for manual updating. This makes it practical for managing multiple Twitter accounts.
User Interface
The user interface is uncomplicated and easy to understand, making it suitable even for those without extensive social media management experience.
Performance
The application requires PHP 5.6.25 or higher and MySQL client version 5.7.14 or higher. In my installation, I encountered some connection issues, which I troubleshooted by upgrading both PHP and MySQL to comply with the minimum requirements mentioned.
Support
From my experience, the technical support provided is quite minimal. Although they do allow pre-purchase questions/suggestions, it’s expected that the Add on can be easily understood without asking questions. For me, this was not the case.
Score
Currently, I’m scoring 0 out of 10 due to the difficulty and confusion I faced during initial setup and the limited understanding provided in the support portal.
Recommendation
I would recommend this add-on to users who understand cron jobs and have strong technical knowledge. For more casual users, it is crucial to invest time exploring the setup process before trying to use the Add-on.
Rating: 0/10 Will I purchase again: Unlikely
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Introduction to Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck Add-on
Are you tired of manually posting tweets throughout the day? Do you struggle to come up with new content ideas or worry about missing important events to tweet about? Look no further! The Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on is here to help. This powerful tool allows you to schedule and post tweets automatically, saving you time and effort while also increasing your online presence.
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and using the Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:
- Set up your Twitter account with the add-on
- Create and schedule tweets using Twitter Deck
- Customize your tweet settings and options
- Monitor and manage your scheduled tweets
Setting Up the Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck Add-on
To get started, you'll need to install the Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on on your Twitter account. Here's how:
- Log in to your Twitter account and navigate to the Twitter Deck page.
- Click on the "Add-ons" tab and search for "Auto Tweet".
- Click on the "Auto Tweet" add-on and click the "Install" button.
- Follow the prompts to authorize the add-on to access your Twitter account.
Creating and Scheduling Tweets using Twitter Deck
Now that you've set up the add-on, let's create and schedule some tweets! Here's how:
- Log in to your Twitter account and navigate to the Twitter Deck page.
- Click on the "Create Tweet" button to start composing a new tweet.
- Type in your tweet text, add any relevant hashtags or images, and customize your tweet settings as desired.
- Click the "Schedule" button to schedule your tweet for a specific time and date.
- Choose the time and date you want your tweet to be posted, and click "Schedule Tweet".
Customizing Your Tweet Settings and Options
The Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on offers a range of customization options to help you tailor your tweets to your specific needs. Here's how to access and customize these options:
- Log in to your Twitter account and navigate to the Twitter Deck page.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on the "Tweet Settings" tab.
- Here, you can customize your tweet settings, such as:
- Tweet frequency: Set how often you want your tweets to be posted.
- Tweet timing: Set the specific times of day you want your tweets to be posted.
- Tweet content: Set the types of content you want to include in your tweets (e.g. images, videos, links).
- Tweet hashtags: Set the hashtags you want to include in your tweets.
Monitoring and Managing Your Scheduled Tweets
Now that you've set up and scheduled your tweets, it's important to monitor and manage them to ensure they're performing well and reaching your target audience. Here's how:
- Log in to your Twitter account and navigate to the Twitter Deck page.
- Click on the "Scheduled Tweets" tab.
- Here, you can view and manage your scheduled tweets, including:
- Viewing the schedule of your tweets
- Editing or deleting scheduled tweets
- Monitoring the performance of your tweets (e.g. engagement, clicks)
That's it! With these steps, you should be able to set up and use the Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on to schedule and post tweets automatically. Remember to customize your tweet settings and options to ensure your tweets are performing well and reaching your target audience. Happy tweeting!
Account Settings
To set up your Twitter account for the Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck add-on, follow these steps:
- Twitter App: Create a Twitter app by going to the Twitter Developer Portal. Fill in the required information and select "Create app". You will receive a Consumer Key and Consumer Secret.
- Access Token: Use the Twitter app you just created to obtain an Access Token and Access Token Secret. You can do this by going to the "Keys and tokens" tab and clicking "Create access token".
- Username: Enter your Twitter username in the format "twitterusername".
Auto Tweet Settings
To set up the auto-tweet settings, follow these steps:
- Tweet Interval: Set the interval at which you want the add-on to tweet, in seconds. For example, 300 seconds (5 minutes).
- Tweet Queue Size: Set the number of tweets to queue at a time. For example, 5.
- Tweet Randomize: Enable or disable randomizing the order of tweets in the queue.
- Tweet Delay: Set a delay in seconds before each tweet is sent. For example, 60 seconds (1 minute).
Twitter Deck Settings
To set up the Twitter Deck settings, follow these steps:
- Deck URL: Enter the URL of your Twitter Deck in the format "https://twitter.com/i/ decks/".
- Deck Refresh: Set the interval at which the add-on checks for new tweets in your deck, in seconds. For example, 60 seconds (1 minute).
Add-on Settings
To set up the add-on settings, follow these steps:
- Log Level: Set the log level for the add-on. For example, "DEBUG".
- Debug Mode: Enable or disable debug mode for the add-on.
Here are the features of the Add on Auto Tweet - Twitter Deck:
- Auto Schedule User List: Allows you to schedule tweets from a list of users.
- Auto Tweet schedule script: Provides a script for scheduling tweets at a desired time interval.
- Auto re-tweet any Twitter account user's tweet: Allows you to re-tweet tweets from any Twitter account user.
- Manage Twitter account: Allows you to manage which Twitter account to re-tweet from.
- Cron job integration: Requires cron job setup to post re-tweets automatically.
- Support for PHP 5.6.25 or higher: Compatible with PHP version 5.6.25 or higher.
- Support for MySQL client version 5.7.14 or higher: Compatible with MySQL client version 5.7.14 or higher.
- Session enabled: Requires session enabled on the server.
- Mail functions enabled: Requires mail functions enabled on the server.
- Mod_Rewrite Module Enabled: Requires Mod_Rewrite module enabled on the server.
- cURL Module Enabled: Requires cURL module enabled on the server.
Additionally, the add-on comes with:
- Video tutorials
- Demo site with login credentials
- Support through ticketing system
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