3 New Knowledge Layers About Twitter. They say that life is like peeling an onion. Every time you think you understand it, a new layer is peeled, revealing more about the onion. Recently two separate documents — the Pew/Internet study on Twitter and an Ad Age article on Twitter trends — shed new light on the social network and its use. While the Pew report was well discussed, there were a couple of critical points which were overlooked. Here are three takeaways from the two studies: 1) Approximately 1/2 of Twitter isn’t listening. Consider the above chart from Pew. A whopping 48% of Twitter users don’t check other users’ updates frequently (at best every few weeks). That means a lot of accounts broadcast without two way dialog. 2) People care less about celebrities on Twitter than one would think. 3) The digital divide is falling on Twitter, according to Pew’s research. Conclusions This news (particularly points 2 and 3) is great!
Writing My Twitter Etiquette Article: 14 Ways to Use Twitter Politely by Margaret Mason. As it turns out, you are one fascinating SOB, and people need to know what you’re doing. You can almost feel the yearning. What are you doing? The ache is palpable. Now, you already have a phone, an email account, a blog—but what about the moments too small to blog? (Snacking on pretzels.) Too insignificant to email? Bless you, Twitter. Technically, this isn’t an article about the things Twitter does, it’s an article about the ways in which you can accidentally annoy people with Twitter. People use Twitter to do and say any number of things.
With the usual exceptions, people on Twitter tend to fall into two main camps. These groups don’t necessarily get along. Now, say you want to figure out who’s who, so you’ll know how to best engage with the people who read your posts. Well, responders usually follow the people who follow them—excepting spoof or spam accounts. On the other hand, broadcasters often follow fewer people than follow them, sometimes far fewer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Complete Guide to Twitter Etiquette. Posted by Michael Duvall in Twitter on Jan 11th, 2010 | 20 responses Basic Twitter Etiquette Getting started on Twitter may look like a monumental task, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be breezing along and reaping the benefits of an expanded social media profile. However, there are some basic guidelines of being a good Twitter citizen, and by following them you’ll reap the benefits of a positive Twitter experience.
Here are some basics Twitter tips for the newcomer: - Twitter is an interactive social media. . - If you wouldn’t say it out loud at a dinner party, chances are you shouldn’t say it on Twitter, either. . - Don’t spam your followers with a barrage of sales Tweets. . - Be polite. Follow back – if someone has taken the time to look you up and follow your Tweets, it means they saw something interesting and wish to get to know you better. . - Share information and offer value , don’t just lurk quietly and keep to yourself.
Twitter Etiquette For The Professional. Nine Essentials of Twitter Etiquette. Your next 140 characters could make you look like an utter jackass. By Lindsay Cutler Every few years, a new platform for sucking is created. First came Friendster, which introduced sucking to the lonely, in-the-know masses. Next came MySpace, which upgraded the sucking because it let you upload the Suicide Girls wallpaper and Hoobastank mp3 of your choice. And then there was Twitter, which defied (defied) you not to suck in 140 characters or less. 1. In some social-networking environments, that is not okay. 2. I'm sure that when it comes to thoughts on The Bachelor season finale, you are king. 3. Traditionally, Twitter hashtags are meant to create trending topics. 4. We all hate/love ourselves enough to self-promote/self-pity on Twitter. 5.
Before it gets suspended (and it will get suspended), you will no doubt disappoint the masses who look forward to reading the small thoughts that Celebrity X thinks every day. 6. 7. 8. This is also a major tenet of writing. 9. Vadim Lavrusik » Blog Archive » 10 Commandments of Twitter Etiquette | Digital Media Journalist - Social Media Consultant. In a lot of ways, millions of users have found Twitter as a useful tool. Take journalists, for example.
According to a recent survey, 37 percent of journalists said they are on Twitter. It’s no longer a small tech company that is troubled by servers being down (keeping fingers crossed). Now your non-techie friends are using it. It’s referenced in commercials. However, Twitter’s challenge is in helping new users see the social tool’s usefulness and getting them hooked. So to help new and current users alike, here are a few things to ponder, many of which, of course, are debatable and are different depending on your purpose. 1. Giving credit is an important part of the Twitter community. Retweet (Twitter’s function or RT): This is used if you want to repost something word for word that another person has already tweeted. 2. It’s alright to promote something that you’re affiliated with every now and then, but if that’s all you’re posting then it becomes spammy. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Twitter Etiquette - 7 Twitter Etiquette Tips Video.
With the growing popularity of Twitter, it's important to know how to use it properly and effectively. Check out a few Twitter etiquette tips that will help you on your way.See Transcript Hi, I’m Havilah Tower with About.com Computing. More and more people are logging onto Twitter, a social networking site in real time. Today I’m going to teach you the rules of the road by teaching you Twitter Etiquette 101. What Is Twitter? Twitter is a social media site that helps you stay updated on what is happening in real-time. Don't Be a Stranger 1. Be Nice 2. Learn the Lingo 3. Show Your True Colors 4. Don't Automate Everything 5. Give Credit Where Credit Is Due 6.Give proper credit on retweets.
Learn Proper Forms of Communication 7.If @replies go above 3 or 4 tweets, switch to DM (direct messaging). Thanks for watching! About videos are made available on an "as is" basis, subject to the User Agreement.