A Twitter Tutorial Guide
If you are new to Twitter it may seem like a daunting task to learn how to use this hot social networking site.
The process is actually quite straightforward, and with an understanding of the basics you'll be comfortable getting started.
Then, as with most new applications, you'll figure out the details as you go along by Twittering away at it.
Our purpose here is to provide a tutorial in the basics so that you are comfortable taking your place in the Twitter-Sphere.
The purpose of Twitter is to receive and deliver short bursts of content from other Twitter users.
It shares characteristics with blogging, though posts are limited to 140 characters, giving rise to the term "micro-blogging.
" Many use it strictly to interact socially, while Twitter is also becoming a key conduit for business marketing.
Its mark of distinction is that it allows users to communicate their updates, or tweets, in real time, so that a running dialogue or conversation may take place between two or more Twitterers.
Founded in 2006, Twitter has spawned more than 100 competitors, and while a few are still struggling to survive, most have fallen by the wayside.
The reasons are simple: Twitter originated the idea and developed lots of early adapter buzz, is easy to use, sports a memorable, quirky name, and is backed by a boat load of venture capital.
Getting started at the http://www.
Twitter.
com is quick and easy.
It takes a moment or two to fill out a user profile and choose a username friends can easily connect with you.
Be sure to provide all the requested information about yourself, because other users will find you when they search by areas of interest.
If they check you out and enjoy your tweets, they may become a follower, i.
e.
, add you to their friends list, to directly receive your updates.
You may or may not care whether complete strangers become your followers, but many find this rewarding, as well as a great way to make new friends the world over.
Change the background by choosing one offered or by adding your own.
Upload a picture, too.
The picture will accompany each tweet you broadcast.
Poke around on Twitter, clicking tabs and links to get a feel for how the site works.
The simplicity of it makes for easy usability.
The process is actually quite straightforward, and with an understanding of the basics you'll be comfortable getting started.
Then, as with most new applications, you'll figure out the details as you go along by Twittering away at it.
Our purpose here is to provide a tutorial in the basics so that you are comfortable taking your place in the Twitter-Sphere.
The purpose of Twitter is to receive and deliver short bursts of content from other Twitter users.
It shares characteristics with blogging, though posts are limited to 140 characters, giving rise to the term "micro-blogging.
" Many use it strictly to interact socially, while Twitter is also becoming a key conduit for business marketing.
Its mark of distinction is that it allows users to communicate their updates, or tweets, in real time, so that a running dialogue or conversation may take place between two or more Twitterers.
Founded in 2006, Twitter has spawned more than 100 competitors, and while a few are still struggling to survive, most have fallen by the wayside.
The reasons are simple: Twitter originated the idea and developed lots of early adapter buzz, is easy to use, sports a memorable, quirky name, and is backed by a boat load of venture capital.
Getting started at the http://www.
Twitter.
com is quick and easy.
It takes a moment or two to fill out a user profile and choose a username friends can easily connect with you.
Be sure to provide all the requested information about yourself, because other users will find you when they search by areas of interest.
If they check you out and enjoy your tweets, they may become a follower, i.
e.
, add you to their friends list, to directly receive your updates.
You may or may not care whether complete strangers become your followers, but many find this rewarding, as well as a great way to make new friends the world over.
Change the background by choosing one offered or by adding your own.
Upload a picture, too.
The picture will accompany each tweet you broadcast.
Poke around on Twitter, clicking tabs and links to get a feel for how the site works.
The simplicity of it makes for easy usability.
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