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With Twitter you have the potential to reach millions of users instantly. Use it to issue public safetyalerts, broadcast real‐time news developments, inform constituents, or solicit feedback. It’s free andeasy to use – here’s how to get started.

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Step 1

Create an account. Go to Twitter.com and click the green “Get Started” button to join. Enter your name,user name, password, and email address, and you’re good to go.

Step 2

Decide what you want to say. In general, Twitter messages, or “tweets,” answer the question, “What areyou doing right now?” But you can also post a link, express an opinion or reaction, or pose a question.

Twitter keeps things short and sweet: Messages can be no longer than 140 characters.

Step 3


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On the home page, type your message into the box at the top of the screen and hit “Update.”Congratulations! You’ve posted your first tweet!

If your tweet is intended for one user in particular, type the ‘@’ symbol followed by that user’s screenname before the text of your message.

Step 4

Twitter is a two‐way street. Now that you’ve posted your first update, choose people whose updatesyou want to follow. To search by name, click on “Find People” in the upper right corner and then clickthe “Find on Twitter” tab. You can follow individuals, like friends and colleagues, and groups, like newsservices, organizations, and nonprofits.

People may be listed under a screen name that doesn’t match their real name.

Step 5

Once you’ve found someone you want to hear from on Twitter, click “Follow,” and you’ll receive theirupdates automatically. People you already know will often reciprocate and start following you, too.

If you have a Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, or MSN email account, you can import any contacts that alsohave a Twitter account. You can also invite someone via email, or scroll through a list of suggestedpeople.

Step 6

To help people find you, fill in account information under “Settings,” such as your location, real name,and a brief bio. You can also add the URL of your web site or blog if you have one.

If you want to restrict your Twitter updates to only those who follow you, check the box marked,“Protect my updates.” You’ll maintain your privacy, but you’ll limit your reach. To get the full Twitterexperience, leave the box unchecked.

Step 7

You don’t have to be online to use Twitter. No matter where you are, you can stay connected with yourcell phone. On the “Devices” tab under “Settings,” enter your mobile number to receive and post


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Twitter updates via text message.

Twitter doesn’t charge for text messages, but your wireless provider might. Make sure you know thedetails of your messaging plan.

Step 8

On the “Picture” and “Design” tabs, customize how your profile appears to others by uploading photosand choosing background themes.

Step 9

See what people on Twitter are saying about subjects you’re interested in. At the bottom of any Twitterpage, click “Search” and type in a name or topic. Or, either below the search box or alongside searchresults, check out what’s generating the most buzz by browsing through “Trending topics.”

Step 10

You can post updates from the web in the update box, via text message, on your cell phone’s webbrowser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application. Apps are available attwitter.com/downloads. The more updates you post, the more people will follow you. Now gettweeting!

President Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden as his running mate simultaneously viatext message, email, and Twitter.

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simple easy

about 1 year ago by Denise_Barone_Jim_Dupre

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Do I know you? Did you go to Thurston? This is my first twitter so bare with me hi and have a greatweekend Jim and Denise

about 1 year ago by Patricia_Campbell

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ISSO É UMA BOSTA...E QUEM NÃO ENTENDE INGLES????

about 1 year ago by assuncao57

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about 1 month ago by Hesti_Mjk

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No I did not sorry

10 months ago by Cindy_Martin

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same . I don't too


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I like twitter.i have one~!

8 months ago by ala

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same.... ^_^

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I confused................


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