Twitter Wall & Social Display Guide

A Twitter wall (now X wall) displays live tweets on screens at events, on websites, or digital signage.

Attendees tweet with your hashtag. Their posts appear instantly on the big screen. Engagement skyrockets.

Quick Answer: Best Twitter Wall Tools

What Is a Twitter/Social Wall?

A social wall aggregates social media posts and displays them in real-time. Common uses:

Events:

• Conferences and trade shows
• Weddings and parties
• Concerts and festivals
• Corporate meetings
• Sports events

Digital:

• Website embeds
• Digital signage
• Lobby displays
• Retail screens

How it works:

1. Set your hashtag or account
2. Attendees post using hashtag
3. Posts appear on wall instantly
4. Moderator approves/rejects (optional)

Setting Up a Twitter Wall

Step 1: Choose Your Tool

For events: Walls.io, Taggbox, or SocialWall Pro For websites: Curator.io, Juicer, or Taggbox Budget option: Juicer (free tier available)

Step 2: Create Your Hashtag

Hashtag best practices:

• Keep it short (#EventName2026)
• Make it unique (search first)
• Easy to spell
• Include year if annual event

Step 3: Configure Sources

Connect your sources:

• Hashtag feed (#YourHashtag)
• Account mentions (@YourAccount)
• Specific accounts to feature
• Multiple platforms (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Step 4: Set Up Moderation

Options:

• Auto-approve: All posts show instantly
• Manual approval: Review before display
• Keyword filter: Block specific words
• User whitelist: Only approved accounts

Step 5: Customize Design

• Brand colors and logos
• Layout (grid, waterfall, carousel)
• Animation effects
• Font sizes for readability

Step 6: Display

• Events: Connect to projector/screen via browser
• Websites: Embed code
• Signage: URL or app integration

Best Twitter Wall Tools Compared

Walls.io

Best for: Multi-platform events and websites

Features:

• Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok
• Real-time moderation
• Custom CSS styling
• Analytics dashboard
• QR code generator

Pricing:

Taggbox

Best for: Enterprise and large events

Features:

• Advanced moderation tools
• Sentiment analysis
• Custom themes
• Analytics and reports
• White-label option

Pricing:

Curator.io

Best for: Clean website embeds

Features:

• Minimalist design
• Fast loading
• Moderation tools
• Custom CSS
• Responsive layouts

Pricing:

• Free: 1 feed, limited posts
• Pro: $25/mo, unlimited

Juicer

Best for: Budget-conscious users

Features:

• Multiple social networks
• Basic moderation
• Embed on websites
• Simple setup

Pricing:

• Free: Limited features
• Small: $19/mo
• Medium: $49/mo

Event Twitter Wall Setup

Hardware Needed

Basic setup:

• Large TV/projector screen
• Laptop with browser
• Internet connection (wired preferred)

Professional setup:

• Multiple screens
• Dedicated display computer
• Backup internet connection
• Video splitter for multiple displays

Screen Recommendations

Display Settings

Browser tips:

• Use Chrome or Firefox
• Enable full-screen mode (F11)
• Disable notifications
• Turn off screen saver
• Keep laptop plugged in

Website Twitter Wall Embed

Basic Embed (Curator.io Example)

<!-- Add to your HTML -->
<div id="curator-feed"></div>
 
<!-- Add before </body> -->
<script>
(function(){
var i, e, d = document, s = "script";
i = d.createElement(s);
i.async = 1;
i.src = "https://cdn.curator.io/YOUR_FEED_ID.js";
e = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
e.parentNode.insertBefore(i, e);
})();
</script>

Responsive Embed

<style>
.social-wall-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
</style>
 
<div class="social-wall-container">
  <!-- Your wall embed code here -->
</div>

Lazy Loading

For better page performance:

<div id="social-wall" data-load="lazy"></div>
 
<script>
const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {
  entries.forEach(entry => {
    if (entry.isIntersecting) {
      // Load your social wall script here
      observer.unobserve(entry.target);
    }
  });
});
observer.observe(document.getElementById('social-wall'));
</script>

Moderation Best Practices

Pre-Event

• Set up keyword blocklist (profanity, competitors)
• Create user blocklist if needed
• Test moderation workflow
• Train moderator(s)
• Prepare backup content

During Event

• Assign dedicated moderator
• Approve posts every 30-60 seconds
• Monitor for inappropriate content
• Feature best posts
• Screenshot great content for later

Keyword Blocklist Examples

Always block:

• Profanity and slurs
• Competitor names (optional)
• Spam trigger words
• Political terms (for corporate)

Consider blocking:

• Links (reduces spam)
• Certain emojis
• All caps messages

Driving Engagement

Promote Your Hashtag

Before event:

• Email attendees the hashtag
• Include in event materials
• Add to registration confirmation
• Post on social media

At event:

• Display hashtag prominently
• Mention in presentations
• Include on name badges
• Add table cards

Engagement Tactics

Contests:

• Best tweet wins a prize
• Most creative photo
• First to answer trivia

Prompts:

• "Share your biggest takeaway"
• "Post a selfie at the booth"
• "What's your one question for [speaker]?"

Recognition:

• Feature attendee posts in presentations
• Call out great tweets from stage
• Thank active participants

Twitter/X API Changes Impact

What Changed

Twitter (now X) API changes in 2023 affected social wall tools:

• Free API access eliminated
• Higher costs for tools
• Some features limited

What This Means

For users:

• Some tools raised prices
• Features may be limited
• Instagram/LinkedIn often work better now

Recommendations:

• Use multi-platform walls (not X-only)
• Consider Instagram as primary
• Check tool's current X support before purchasing

Alternative: Multi-Platform Social Walls

Since X API changes, many events now use multi-platform walls:

Strategy: Collect from multiple platforms with one hashtag. Most tools support this.

Pricing Comparison

For occasional events: Pay monthly, cancel after For regular events: Annual plans save 20-30%

Troubleshooting

Posts Not Appearing

Check:

• Hashtag spelling
• Account privacy settings
• API connection status
• Moderation queue

Slow Updates

Causes:

• API rate limits
• Internet connection
• Tool server issues

Fixes:

• Refresh the page
• Check connection
• Contact tool support

Display Issues

Common problems:

• Text too small: Adjust font settings
• Content cut off: Check responsive settings
• Blank screen: Refresh, check internet

Quick Setup Checklist

Pre-Event (1 Week Before)

• Choose and purchase tool
• Set up hashtag
• Configure sources and moderation
• Test full workflow
• Create backup content

Day Before

• Test on actual display hardware
• Confirm internet connection
• Brief moderation team
• Prepare mobile hotspot backup

Day Of

• Arrive early to test
• Position display screens
• Start moderation before event
• Monitor throughout

Related Resources

Social Media Display:

• Embed Instagram Feed on Website
• YouTube Widget for Website
• Social Media Aggregator Guide

Twitter/X Guides:

• How to Embed Twitter Tweets
• Twitter Analytics Tools
• Best Time to Post on Twitter

Event Marketing:

• Social Media Campaign Examples
• How to Run Social Media Contest
• Digital Fan Engagement Guide