https://getcrate.co/blog/ Articles on content curation, X (Twitter) marketing, distribution, headlines and productivity. Practical, sourced and written for people who share links. en Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300 https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/05/wrapping-up-crate/https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/05/wrapping-up-crate/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesHow to shut down a product or side project well: deciding, giving notice, letting users export data, handling payments, keeping links working and saying thanks. https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/02/garyvee-early-days/https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/02/garyvee-early-days/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingLessons from people who built audiences in the early days of online video, blogs and Twitter: consistency, a clear format, replying, and patience. https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/01/60-minute-twitter-audit/https://getcrate.co/blog/2018/01/60-minute-twitter-audit/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaA one-hour audit for your X (Twitter) account: profile, posts, network, security and a 30-day plan, with time per section and what to look for in each. https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/11/280-characters/https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/11/280-characters/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaWhen Twitter moved from 140 to 280 characters, how X counts links, emoji and CJK text today, and how to write posts that use the space well. https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/08/engaged-twitter-followers/https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/08/engaged-twitter-followers/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaHow to build an engaged X (Twitter) audience: post for one reader, invite replies, answer everyone, share others' work, use Lists and measure conversation. https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/04/hide-content-from-crate/https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/04/hide-content-from-crate/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesHow to hide unwanted content on X: muted words and their durations, mute and block, minus operators in searches, and keeping curation searches clean. https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/04/twitter-marketing-ideas/https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/04/twitter-marketing-ideas/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaTwenty practical X (Twitter) marketing ideas for small teams with little time: curated threads, customer questions, behind-the-scenes posts and more. https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/01/content-ideas/https://getcrate.co/blog/2017/01/content-ideas/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingEleven reliable sources of content ideas: customer questions, search data, X searches of your field, your own curated links, old posts and more. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/11/fewer-meeting/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/11/fewer-meeting/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityPractical ways to cut meetings: write first, set a purpose and owner, shorten defaults, protect focus blocks and turn status meetings into written updates. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/11/headline-swapping/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/11/headline-swapping/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingHow to share the same article on X several times without repeating yourself: rewrite the angle each time, space posts out and compare which version worked. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/10/create-strong-content/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/10/create-strong-content/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingWhat makes content worth sharing: a specific reader, a real problem, original material, clear structure and an honest headline, with a checklist to use. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/10/psychology-studies-growth-hackers/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/10/psychology-studies-growth-hackers/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingEight well-known psychology studies behind common marketing advice, what they actually found, where the evidence is weaker, and how to use them honestly. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/09/facebook-group/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/09/facebook-group/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaHow to start and grow an active Facebook group: a clear purpose, simple rules, membership questions, a posting rhythm, welcoming members and moderation. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/08/grow-social-media-following/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/08/grow-social-media-following/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaSustainable ways to grow a following on X and other networks: a clear focus, a steady schedule, useful curation, replies, collaboration, and what to avoid. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/07/influencers/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/07/influencers/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingHow to find the right influencers for your niche, spot inflated followings, approach people respectfully and follow disclosure rules for paid posts. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/07/twitter-chat/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/07/twitter-chat/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaHow to plan and run a Twitter chat on X: pick a hashtag, set a time, prepare questions in the Q1/A1 format, moderate, follow the conversation and recap. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/06/content-curation-launch/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/06/content-curation-launch/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesHow to set up a brand content curation program: goals, audience, source lists, editorial rules, a weekly workflow, roles, approval and measurement. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/blog-posts-types/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/blog-posts-types/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingTwelve blog post formats, from how-to guides and checklists to case studies and roundups, with what each is good for, effort level and how to share it on X. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/best-practices-crate/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/best-practices-crate/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityHow to keep a curation source list useful over time: one topic per crate, sensible likes floors, monthly pruning, exclusions and testing each source alone. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/distribution-tips/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/05/distribution-tips/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingTwelve free ways to get more readers for content you've already published: internal links, re-shares, notifying sources, communities, newsletters and more. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/ted-talks-for-productivity/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/ted-talks-for-productivity/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityEight TED and TEDx talks on procrastination, focus, motivation, time and conversation, with who gave them, when, and one practical idea from each. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/introducing-smarter-crates/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/introducing-smarter-crates/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesHow to combine X advanced search operators for sharper curation: OR groups, exclusions, engagement floors, url: tricks, quote searches and date windows. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/headline-ideas/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/03/headline-ideas/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingFifteen headline patterns for articles and X posts, with examples, when each works and when it turns into clickbait, plus a quick way to test them. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/02/curate-content/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/02/curate-content/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityA repeatable workflow for curating content on X: define your audience, build a source list, filter, read, write your take, credit, queue and review. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/02/content-distribution/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/02/content-distribution/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingA simple content distribution plan: owned, earned and paid channels, a launch-week checklist, re-sharing on X with new angles, and what to measure. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/working-from-home/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/working-from-home/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityPractical habits for working from home: a defined workspace, clear start and stop times, written communication, focus blocks and avoiding the feed trap. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/product-update/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/product-update/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesA simple format for product updates and changelogs: lead with what changed for the user, explain why, show it, and share it on X without it reading like an ad. https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/content-curation-content-creation/https://getcrate.co/blog/2016/01/content-curation-content-creation/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityThe difference between curating and creating content, what each does for an account, and how to choose a ratio between them that you can keep up. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/12/productive-mornings/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/12/productive-mornings/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityA realistic morning routine for knowledge workers: protect the first hour, read before you react, and fit curation in without losing the day to your feed. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/12/best-practices-content-curation/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/12/best-practices-content-curation/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityTen practical rules for curating content on X and elsewhere: add your own take, credit sources, read before sharing, keep a mix and respect copyright. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/11/crate-building-guide/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/11/crate-building-guide/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityA step-by-step guide to building a curation source list: picking accounts, sites and keywords, setting filters and turning it into X searches you'll reuse. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/great-content-crate/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/great-content-crate/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300How-To & ProductivityA quick five-question test for deciding whether an article, video or thread is worth sharing with your audience, with examples of what passes and fails. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/sucks-on-mobile-aka-product-roadmap/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/sucks-on-mobile-aka-product-roadmap/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesHow to curate content well from a phone: saved searches, a read-later habit, drafting with a 280 counter, and why small screens need honest product roadmaps. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/lockdown/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/lockdown/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaA security checklist for X (Twitter) accounts: two-factor authentication, password hygiene, connected apps, recovery email, shared access and phishing. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/product-hunt-our-launch/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/10/product-hunt-our-launch/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Products & LaunchesA practical Product Hunt launch checklist: preparing the page, timing (launches go live at midnight Pacific), the maker comment, launch day and follow-up. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/08/share-better-content/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/08/share-better-content/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300Social MediaPractical ways to share better links on X: find them through trusted sources, read first, add your take, credit authors, pace your posts and use threads well. https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/03/content-intelligence-what-every-marketer-should-know/https://getcrate.co/blog/2015/03/content-intelligence-what-every-marketer-should-know/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0300MarketingWhat content intelligence means, the signals it uses (search, engagement, sharing), how to do a lightweight version yourself and where the data misleads.