Tweet Crafter Skill

Algorithm Signals (January 2026)

Signal	Weight	Notes
First 30 min engagement	Critical	Make or break for distribution
Replies	Very High	2x value of retweets
Reposts	High	Network expansion
Quotes	High	Conversation starter, shown to both audiences
Likes	Medium	Weakest engagement signal
Premium status	Modifier	4x in-network, 2x out-of-network
Video	Very High	5x engagement vs text (0.42% vs 0.08%)
Dwell time	High	Time spent reading > quick interactions
External links	Penalty	Zero median engagement for non-Premium (March 2026)

Key insight: Focus on prompting replies and conversations, not likes. The algorithm heavily rewards content that generates discussion.