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Mom, this is how twitter works.

Mom, this is how twitter works.

Twitter Etiquette This Wiki page is a compilation of posts, observations and opinions about Twitter user behavior and the developing Twitter culture. Some ideas for contributing to this page: Twitter Users - Twitter an etiquette idea to your stream then cite/link to the post on this page.Bloggers - Blog about Twitter social observations. Link to your posted opinions on this Wiki page.Journalists - Write about the evolution of Twitter social norms. Link to your published articles from here.This is not a page to create rules and regulations. General Account Management Good Twitter Hygiene David Kadavy: How to get Tweets on your mobile device without going crazy.Kim M. This Vs. "For personal use I am almost overwhelmed by my Twitter feed. Posting Norms Discretion Some things are better left unsaid. Debra Hamel: That part I'll tell you off-Twitter. Impersonation Twitter users posting as someone else... Profanity "Whatever happened to class? Tara Hunt: Swear at least once per day. Hashtags Round-the-Clock Updates Kim M.

A User's Guide to Twittering Ten Top Twitter Tips « OnRamp101 I’ve been Tweeting (making posts on Twitter) for some time now, both for personal learning/enjoyment and to engage in community conversation on behalf of several clients. Twitter is a micro-blogging service, allowing users to send little 140-character messages out to “Followers,” exchanging tidbits of conversation and potentially exposing that conversation to a larger grid. Here are some hands-on tips to help you get started on Twitter, or add some insights if you’re already there. To really understand this, reg for Twitter and toggle between your profile page and this post…but you’ll get the general idea by just reading it. 1. Play with a friend. 2. Use the “Search” box (just right of big Twitter logo; top of page) and key in topics/tags that interest you. Remember that as you “Follow” people the larger Twitter community will have access to you through the “Twit Grid,” so follow where you want to be found. 3. The “at sign” (this guy: “ @ “). 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. One more thing.

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