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In 2008 I became acquainted with this thing called Twitter. I was a bit apprehensive at first. What do I say? Who do I talk to? Will anyone care about what I have to say anyway? Over 700 followers (and growing) later I would have to say I am really getting interested in Twitter.
Twitter is useful for shameless (well, not shameless) promotion of one's blog or Squidoo lens. I promoted my "How Many Musical Instruments Do You Play?" lens just the other day. You can also use it to promote your online storefront or listings. What could be better!
I have met people from as far away as Australia and as close as a few hours away in Virginia. I have learned of great sweepstakes and found helpful sites for saving money. Who would have thought 140 characters could bring so many people together!
Twitter basics
Today we will learn how to set up and start using Twitter. This is a great tool for getting the word out on what you are doing. Chat and network with thousands of Twitterers all over the world. Now that is what I call going global.
But you may be asking yourself, what is Twitter? Twitter is a social networking tool that is based upon one simple question, "What are you doing?" This question is answered in 140 character bursts. What can you say is 140 characters?
issues and fixes
check out status updates
other cool lenses on Twittering
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Twitter Manual
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Inside this lens is information about Web 2.0 darling and traffic sensation Twitter. This lens will be composed of Twitter how to know-how in the form of text, video and links to popular resources.
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Twitter Me This – Five New Twitter Tips and Tricks
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Are you a Twitterholic or a Twitter newbie? Are you using Twhirl to update your Twitter tweets?
direct from the Twitter blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byTwitter is about relationships and small talk. It is about what real people are doing in real time. Really.
what you need to get started on Twitter
What will you need to get started? That is easy. You need access to a computer; you can use one at most local libraries for free. And you need a willingness to be a part of a massive global chat room. Have something to say? Send a Tweet. Want to learn something new? Search a Tweet. It is just that easy.
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Hey, if you are at a loss on who to check out feel free to follow me @AnneOnline. I generally follow back.
finding your way to Twitter.com
Head on over to Twitter.com and click on "Join the conversation". This will take you to the page where you create your very own Twitter account.
Can you feel the excitement? You are only a few short clicks away from thousands of Tweets and some awesome Tweeple.
what is Twitter
did you know?
You can twitter from your cell phone or PDA device.
how do you Twitter
Fail Whale - the curse of popularity
a rose by any other name would not smell as sweet
or pungent, for that matter
It is time to create an awesome Twitter name. This could be your real name, an alias you use, a word or words that describe you or something you like. The possibilities are endless. But choose wisely young grasshopper, for this will be what the Twitterverse sees every time you Tweet.
Set up your password, include your email, and complete the captcha at the bottom. I also recommend checking the box "I want the inside scoop-please send me email updates!"
create a free Twitter account
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what are people doing, right now
what is being said about how to use Twitter by those who use it
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- JessicaAldredx
- @MrPeterAndre deffo a great dad! New on twitter not sure how to use it. But all respect for you through the thick & thin, hope your well :)
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- RebeccaQuinn
- Your friend is lucky to have you as the teacher! Happy New Year! RT @padschicago: Hey I am teaching a friend how to use Twitter!
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- Ambertje77
- Checking out how to use twitter
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- Qmaxo
- Everybody talks about the wonders of Twitter, but no one tells you HOW to use it! http://bit.ly/7hsl3K
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- padschicago
- Hey I am teaching a friend how to use Twitter!
Twitter browser style
Twitter web applications
- Twitter Web Applications
- For those of you already familiar with Twitter it is time to step it up a notch. This lens is all about Twitter web applications. That's right! No downloading required.This lens has applications that allow you to send tweets directly from your browser from the page you are currently reading. Update
some cool people to follow
@Busymom
@CoffeeCupNews
@TheDailyBlonde
@freebies4mom
@FrugalDad
@problogger
it is all about you, baby
Next fill in some more information about yourself so others know who you are and what you are about. This does not have to be in depth and personal. Include a link to your blog or favorite Squidoo. Upload a picture of yourself or something really cool that represents who you are.
Twitter: all the cool, and some not so cool, kids are doing it
read all about it at Wikipedia!
Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive tweets via the Twitter website, Short Message Service (SMS) or external applications. While the service itself costs nothing to use, accessing it through SMS may incur phone service provider fees.
The 140-character limit on message length was initially set for compatibility with SMS messaging, and has brought to the web the kind of shorthand notation and slang commonly used in SMS messages. The 140 character limit has also spurred the usage of URL shortening services such as bit.ly, goo.gl, and tr.im, and content hosting services, such as Twitpic and NotePub to accommodate multimedia content and text longer than 140 characters.
Since its creation in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Twitter has gained notability and popularity worldwide. It is sometimes described as the "SMS of the Internet" since the use of Twitter's application programming interface for sending and receiving short text messages by other applications often eclipses the direct use of Twitter.
Twitter emphasized their news and information network strategy in November 2009 by changing the question it asks users for status updates from "What are you doing?" to "What's happening?".http://blogs.ft.com/techblog/2009/11/whats-happening-a-lot-says-twitter-coo/http://blog.twitter.com/2009/11/whats-happening.html Twitter is ranked as one of the 50 most popular websites worldwide by Alexa's web traffic analysis. Although estimates of the number of daily users vary because the company does not release the number of active accounts, a February 2009 Compete.com blog entry ranked Twitter as the third most used social network based on their count of 6 million unique monthly visitors and 55 million monthly visits. In March 2009, a Nielsen.com blog ranked Twitter as the fastest-growing site in the Member Communities category for February 2009. Twitter had a monthly growth of 1,382 percent, Zimbio of 240 percent, followed by Facebook with an increase of 228 percent. However, only 40 percent of Twitter's users are retained.
dress up your Twitter
Tired of the same old background? Looking for something that really says you? Check out some of these great sites for dressing up your Twitter:
Just Tweet It
Randa Clay Design
Siah Design
Or just create your own using PowerPoint or Keynote, like I did.
Twitter on the go
Imagine Tweeting that great sale you found at the farmer's market.
Or warning others of a traffic jam you wish you were not in.
Twitter from, wherever
Twitter mobile applications
- Twitter Mobile Applications
- For those of you already familiar with Twitter it is time to step it up a notch. This lens is all about Twitter mobile applications. That's right! Twitter from anywhere at anytime.Imagine, you are at the store and spot an amazing sale and want to share this with your friends in one easy burst. Just
bad Tweeple
how to set up and use Twitter
a video tutorial on how to Tweet
What a great and informative video on what Twitter is all about. Just 140 characters brings you closer to those you care about. Just 140 characters opens doors and forms new relationships. So, how about it? What are you doing?
Twitter in Plain English
A quick and plain English intro the micro-blogging service Twitter. Follow us: http://www.twitter.com/commoncraft This video comes in an unbranded "presentation quality" version that can be licensed for use in the workplace. http://www.commoncraft.com/twitter
curated content from YouTube
Twitter Parties
aka group tweeting
Twitter parties area a great way to chat in a group while still sharing your tweets with all of your followers. Many twitter parties have door prizes. All have great information to share, fun fellowship, and are a great way to meet new people with common interests.The founder of Twitter Parties is Amy Lupold Bair (ResourcefulMommy, Site Warming Parties, and Momfluence). And now twitter parties are a natural part of the Twitter landscape. They even have their own calendar. Check it out:
Twitter Party Guide
what is being said about Twitter
1. Five Networking Tips for Wallflowers (check out tip number four)2. Add Social Proof to Your Blog With TweetBacks
3. MacWorld vs CES: The Battle for Twitter Buzz
Twitter on your desktop
Twitter download applications
- Twitter Download Applications
- For those of you already familiar with Twitter it is time to step it up a notch. This lens is all about Twitter download applications. That's right! Twitter from your desktop without having to have a browser window open.Download great applications such as TweetDeck and keep track of who is tweeting
find more about Twitter on eBay
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what are you tweeting about?
leave your Twitter name and I will follow your updates
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- monopoly monopoly Feb 3, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
- Good Lord! I never imagined that there were anywhere NEAR that many twitter tools, apps, sites, etc. And I have two twitter accounts! (monopoly and andylar1) Love twitter, love the shortness and to the pointedness of 140 character bursts. More info on using Twitter at Ninja Rockstar On Twitter
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- Eclectic_Muse Eclectic_Muse Jan 27, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
- Super information! I've been tweeting for a time now and I didn't quite get it, I just did it because everyone else was. Now I kind of do (get it), thanks to you!
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