Jeff Elder
Screenwriter, #SFGiants fan, cat lover. Former Knight fellow at Stanford, investigative reporter at WSJ. Briefly the world’s worst bouncer.
83,445
Followers
14,094
Following
26,958
Tweets
466.9
Avg Engagement
1,116
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @JeffElder's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2008-04-22
- Verification:No
- Location:San Francisco, CA
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,199
- Avg Likes per Tweet:9.6
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:457.2
- Followers Analyzed:9,990
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,199 tweetsJeff Elder's tweets receive a steady level of engagement, with an average of 981 likes and 316 retweets per tweet, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming level of interaction.
9.6
Avg Likes/Tweet
457.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
30,864
Total Likes
1,462,649
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
1
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
13
75th Percentile
599,094
Top Tweet
5.59
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
52.3%
Original
17.3%
Replies
28.7%
Retweets
1.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.8%
With Media
67.9%
With Links
25.4%
With #Tags
57.5%
With @Mentions
1.8%
With Emojis
150
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.33
Reply/Original Ratio
0.06
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
71.1%
Weekday Posts
28.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,199 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 919 retweets (29% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,199 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 9,990 followersHis audience likely includes fellow writers, journalists, and fans of popular culture, as well as those interested in political and social commentary.
Good
Audience Quality
19.0%
Suspicion Index
13.1%
Low-Quality %
349
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
19.1%
Empty Bio
11.5%
<10 Tweets
36.7%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
24.3%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
54.4%
No URL
7.1%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
126,201,218
Total Potential Reach
349
Median Follower Reach
1,544
75th Percentile Reach
31.5%
>1K followers
9.1%
>10K followers
3.1%
>50K followers
1.8%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
74.8%
Creators
7,477 accounts
13.7%
Consumers
1,369 accounts
11.5%
Dormant
1,144 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
388
Verified Followers
3.88% of total
779
Protected Accounts
7.79% of total
9 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,097,865 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @BusinessInsider | 3,987,858 | News outlet | business, news, media |
| @Pornhub | 3,717,143 | Adult Entertainment | porn, videos, models |
| @UNESCO | 3,686,067 | Organization | Education, Sciences, Culture |
| @ruhutsitompul | 2,379,435 | Politician | Youtube, Instagram, Facebook |
| @UN_Women | 2,263,351 | Advocacy | gender equality, women's empowerment, #GenerationEquality |
| @britishmuseum | 2,064,233 | Museum | History, Art, Culture |
| @amyklobuchar | 2,044,868 | Politician | Politics, Minnesota, Legislation |
| @6BillionPeople | 2,024,148 | - | - |
| @tedlieu | 1,658,587 | Politician | Family, USAF, Congress |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
8,093
Followers With Bio
1,907
Followers Without Bio
80.93%
% With Bio
19.07%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,199 analyzed954,032
Combined Engagement
0
Total Likes
954,032
Total Retweets
190,806
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
0%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
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RT @YousefMunayyer: We spend $750 billion annually on "defense" and the center of American government fell in two hours to the duck dynasty and the guy in the chewbacca bikini https://t.co/ZMR76cbN2c
RT @AOC: Want to really stand for racial justice? Change your name. https://t.co/XTlIJrfNx4
RT @byaaroncdavis: BREAKING: A source tells me The Defense Department has just denied a request by DC officials to deploy the National Guard to the US Capitol.
Key Insights & Takeaways
He blends personal stories with broader social commentary, often referencing pop culture and current events. His verified status suggests a level of credibility and authenticity in his content. He uses multimedia, such as videos of baby otters, to engage his audience in a more personal and relatable way.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 83,445
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @JeffElder reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 83,445 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 466.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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