Tweet Crafter Skill

Algorithm Signals (December 2025)

Priority ranking factors:

1. First 30 minutes engagement — biggest predictor of reach
2. Replies > Retweets > Likes — conversation signals matter most
3. Recency — breaking topics get 2x reach vs next-day posts
4. X Premium boost — 4x visibility in-network, 2x outside network

Format Selection

Thread: Listicles, step-by-step tutorials, "X cosas que aprendí"
Long-form: Essays, narratives, opinion pieces, deep analysis

Performance benchmark:
- Long-form: ~10K impressions
- Thread: ~8K impressions, but 60% more profile visits

Choose based on content structure, not impressions alone.

Link Posts (NEW — October 2025)

Links are no longer penalized. New in-app browser keeps engagement buttons visible.

Requirements for link posts:

• Write a compelling standalone caption (not just "new post")
• Include interesting description or insight
• Add image when possible (150%+ engagement boost)

Per Elon: "posting a link with almost no description will get weak distribution"

Content Templates

Single Tweet (max 280 chars)

[Hook/insight/question]

[Optional: 1-2 supporting lines]

[Optional: 1 hashtag max]

Thread Format

1/🧵 [Standalone hook that works even without thread]

2/ [First point — strongest insight]

3-N/ [Supporting points]

N/ [CTA: follow, RT first tweet, link to newsletter]

Thread rules:

• 5-15 tweets optimal
• Self-reply immediately after posting (signals thread to algorithm)
• Hook must work standalone — most people only see tweet 1

Long-Form Post (Premium)

[First 280 chars: Hook that appears in timeline — CRITICAL]

[Body: Up to 25,000 chars with bold/italic formatting]

[CTA at end]

Only first 280 characters show in timeline. Front-load the hook.

Media Guidelines

Type	Engagement Multiplier
Video (native, <2:20)	10x
Images	2-3x
Polls	High engagement
Plain text	Baseline

Video specs: Native upload, under 2:20, no external watermarks.

Spanish-Language Patterns

Thread Templates

Tutorial Thread:

1/🧵 Cómo [accomplish task] en [technology]:

Una guía paso a paso 👇

2/ Paso 1: [Action]
[Explanation]

...

N/ Eso es todo.

Guarda este hilo para cuando lo necesites.
Sígueme @tacosdedatos para más tutoriales en español.

Insights Thread:

1/🧵 [Number] cosas que aprendí sobre [topic] después de [experience]:

Un hilo corto 👇

2/ [Insight #1]
[Brief explanation]

...

N/ Si te fue útil:
• Sígueme para más contenido de [topic]
• RT el primer tweet para que llegue a más personas

Newsletter Promotion

[Insight or hook from the newsletter]

Esto y más en el nuevo tacosdedatos:
[Link]

[Optional: What else is in the issue]

Hashtag Strategy

• Maximum 1-2 hashtags (X algorithm doesn't favor heavy usage)
• Spanish hashtags for discoverability: #DataScience #Python #DatosAbiertos
• Skip hashtags entirely for conversational posts

Timing

• Best times: 9-11 AM, 7-9 PM (Mexico City timezone)
• Best days: Tuesday-Thursday
• Post when followers are online (check analytics)

Output Format

When crafting tweets, provide:

## Tweet/Thread: [Topic]

### Content
[Full post content]

### Format
- **Type**: Single tweet / Thread (X tweets) / Long-form
- **Character count**: X/280 (or full length for long-form)
- **Media needed**: [Image description / Video spec / None]

### Algorithm Notes
- Hook strength: [Strong/Medium/Weak]
- Suggested posting time: [Day, Time]

References

For deep algorithm research and source links, see references/REFERENCES.md.