Here's how to do it!
First, you need a computer with internet access!
1) Create an account at twitter.com and click the green, "Get Started Now" button!
2) You are good to go! Decide what you want to say!
a) Usually, theses messages, also known as "tweets"
b) common "tweets" are, but not limited to the following:
-answer the question, "what are you doing now?"
-post a link
-state an opinion
-pose a question
c) messages are limited to 140 characters, and are kept simple
3) On the home page, put your cursor in the box, and type your message. click on "update"
a) if the message is for a specific user, type "@" then user name before your message.
4) To find people, click on "Find People" on upper right hand corner. Then click on "Find on Twitter"
and anything you can find.
b) note: people may be listed under screen names, and not under real names.
5) Click on "Follow" to follow. You will receive updates automatically!
6) You can import contacts onto your email, and invite people to twitter.
7) Help people find you by clicking on "Settings" in the upper right corner!
a) fill out your location, bio, blog address...
b) if you want to restrict people who have access to your twitter, click on "protect my updates".
This way, only people who follow you can see your updates.
8) Stay connected on your cellphone by clicking "devices" and entering your phone number. This way, you can receive twitter updates through text message.
10) To find "tweets" of interest, click "Search" at the bottom of your twitter page. You can type in a name or topic! On the right, there are "trending topics" which are popular tweets!
11) For twitter downloads so you can update twitter on your phone or ipod, download the app at twitter.com/downloads.
So, what are you waiting for! Microblog!
Screen shots are thanks to Sarah and her intro on how to take screen shots! Thanks Sarah!
So I just got back from my mission and everyone is just raving about Twitter and I just had no idea what it was or what was its purpose. This was a very clear and concise explanation on how to use Twitter. It is very much appreciated. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Can you chat with other people or is it just you comment and you can read other comments?
Why do you think this has become so popular? It's basically someone stating what they are doing, an opinion on someone else's actions, or commenting on an event. Is that right?
ReplyDeleteGreat job Jeff! Kristi, I think people are naturally curious, and with twitter they can follow those people or groups they are interested in. I've heard of leaks and news breaks that came first on twitter! It's a real-time news source; the people on scene witnessing the newsworthy event can then tweet about it!
ReplyDeleteHey LeeAnne! Where did you go on your mission? :) Twitter is mostly just commenting and reading other people's comments! It's a lot like blogging, just shorter! However, you can privatize who can see your comments and send the comment directly to him or her!
ReplyDeleteAnd Kristi, I agree with Kristen. It's a simple and sweet way of keeping in touch with people! You can follow your friends, crushes, news, anything. It is the most up-to-date thing!
Kristen, your awesome! Thanks for your comments!