Beginners Guide to Twitter

Twitter is a real-time online microblogging tool that allows you to post (tweet) short messages/updates to other Twitter users, in which each message is limited to 140 characters. Twitter is web-based but also works well with mobile phones including iPhones, Androids and more, via applications.

Follower and Following

To start using Twitter, establish connections to other Twitter users by:

  • Following other Twitter users
  • Being followed by other Twitter users

Tweet and Re-tweet

Twitter differs from most social networking sites as it enables you to connect with only people who you know. You can communicate with your followers through:

  • Tweets: When you post your messages.
  • Re-tweets: When you re-post messages that other Twitter users (who you are following) previously posted.

Twitter for Business

Twitter and Google Buzz together has the world’s largest number of micro-bloggers. Unlike Google Buzz microblogging, Twitter is not only a personal microblogging tool and can be used in business:

  • Website Traffic Generation
  • Marketing and Branding (to market your products/services)
  • Customer Communication and Feedback
  • Lead Generation and Sales Acquisition
  • Market Trend Spotting
  • RSS Feeds

Other Tips for Using Twitter

Comments

3 Responses to “Beginners Guide to Twitter”

  1. Tweets that mention Beginners Guide to Twitter -- Topsy.com on May 17th, 2010 10:52 am

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  2. Web Self Service on July 21st, 2010 8:08 am

    I need help with the traffic and marketing part. I use twitter all the time but I need more traffic in my site and I need to build my business more in order to render my services to potential clients. Please give me some pointers. :)

  3. art on February 27th, 2012 7:07 am

    When it took off, Twitter was laughed at by not a few of otherwise smart guys.
    Later those very smart guys were quite surprised at what the Twitter had to offer for marketing.
    Today no self-respecting individual would openly make snide comments about the Twitter and all those who use it.

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