Since Facebook has amassed nearly a billion users and Twitter has approximately half of that number, another question often asked by Twitter newbies is: Should I link my Twitter and Facebook accounts? In my opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. If you’d like one less social media account to update, linking your Twitter account…
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Getting Started with Twitter: The Timing of Tweeting
People always want to know the answer to two specific questions regarding Twitter, especially if they’re concerned about getting their content in front of as many eyes as possible. How do I know this? I’ve been (and continue to be) one of those people. Those questions are: When should I tweet? How often should I…
Getting Started with Twitter: What's in a Retweet?
If used appropriately, retweets are one surefire way to earn respect and gain followers on Twitter. What’s a Twitter Retweet? A retweet is exactly what it sounds like, i.e. when you tweet somebody else’s tweet. “Old school†retweets look like this: RT @copyblogger: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less – http://t.co/Zj1tIaru — Blake Atwood…
Getting Started with Twitter: Mentions and Direct Messages
Today we’ll discuss the relational building blocks of Twitter, also known as mentions and direct messages. What’s the difference between a mention and a direct message? Simply put, mentions are public, direct messages are private. The 140-character limit remains in effect regardless. Twitter Mentions When you begin a tweet with @twittername, that’s called a “mention.†It…
Getting Started with Twitter: Choosing a Name
My Uncle, a pastor, poet and author, recently joined Twitter. He asked me for a crash course in tweeting. Instead of providing advice to him alone, I thought others might also benefit from the few things I’ve learned since joining Twitter in April 2007. I wouldn’t call myself an expert, but I do run three separate Twitter accounts, the best…