Getting Started with Twitter

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Getting Started with TwitterSchool of Environmental and Biological SciencesSeptember 26, 2013Andy Campbell - @ac_andycampbellSEBS ITS - @SEBS_ITS

SEBS ITS - @SEBS_ITS

Getting Started with TwitterWhat Is Twitter?

twitter/twitr/Verb - (of a bird) Give a call consisting of repeated light tremulous sounds.Noun - A series of short, high-pitched calls or sounds.Synonyms verb:chirp - tweet - chirrup - chatter warble noun: chirp - tweet - chirrup - warble chatter

Twitter (twitter.com)Information network made up of 140-character posts called TweetsSocial (friends/connections) Media (news/information)Personal Learning NetworkNetworking, Marketing, Information Exchange


Getting Started with TwitterBut Really, Why Twitter?


Getting Started with TwitterCreate Your AccountVisit twitter.com to get started


Getting Started with Twitter


Getting Started with TwitterBuild Your ProfileFollow the welcome wizard to start your account, or go direct to twitter.com to begin a manual setup Customize your account & profile: follow accounts, use search or visit directly & click Follow: add photos profile picture & header imageyou can change background colors & other attributesfill in all profile information bio, location, website, etc.Public vs. Private Account Privacy in General

To help illustrate Getting Started I launched the new SEBS ITS Twitter Account while preparing the presentation. Examples & images show web interface for Twitter.




Getting Started with TwitterTerminology & CultureTweet a post of up to 140 charactersFollowers accounts that follow you publiclyFollowing accounts that you follow publiclyHandle your Twitter Username (@ac_andycampbell)#Hashtag an index/keyword feature using the # symbolTrending the most popular topics being discussedRT Retweet, like an email forward MT Modified Tweet, forward with modificationsDM Direct Message, private message @Reply to respond to a TweetFavorite to mark a Tweet as a favoriteMentions/Interactions list of activity for interaction with your accountLists a means to organize information & accountsSearch powerful tool to locate information in Twitter


Getting Started with TwitterStart Sharing, EngagingSend a tweetWhat to send, when to send is up to youFollow some accounts & engage in conversationReply to messages, ask questions, favorite items, retweet Search for hashtags & keywords, add them to your tweets or use them to discover new accounts, new conversationsLook for scheduled, topical chats great way to engage with others and learn the community normsDepartment/Official accounts send regular, consistent content, dont stress about followers, seek engagementBe yourself


Getting Started with TwitterCompose a Tweet








Getting Started with TwitterGive It TimeThe SEBS ITS account doesnt have many followers yet but weve begun sharing some information and followed some accounts that are similar to our ownWe had a few interactions, retweets and replies as the last three picture slides illustrateWe plan to share important & emergency informationGive Twitter time it is a big network with tons of information shared daily, dont get discouragedAlmost everyone has an Aha! moment when they Get itUse lists to organize information as your network grows more about this in the Intermediate Twitter Class


Getting Started with TwitterNext StepsWatch, read, observe to take in Twitter culture if you are nervous at firstShare some information be yourselfAdd your handle to email signatures & profilesTry different Twitter software & clients mobile, web, etc. some are better than others, find the one you like bestAsk questions both on Twitter or to friends/colleagues search for information, tons of help availableUtilize Twitter networking, indulge hobbies & passions, share information, find information, creative outlet, etc.Join the conversation


Getting Started with TwitterWhy the 140 Limit: http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/twitter-basics-why-140-characters-and-how-to-write-more_b1124Twitter Glossary: https://support.twitter.com/articles/166337-the-twitter-glossaryTwitter New User FAQs: https://support.twitter.com/articles/13920-new-user-faqs25 Tips to Tweet Like a Pro: http://list25.com/25-twitter-tips-to-help-you-tweet-like-a-pro/Twitter for Beginners: http://mashable.com/2012/06/05/twitter-for-beginners/Visual Guide for Beginners: http://www.edudemic.com/a-visual-guide-to-twitter-for-beginners/Top 10 Tips for Beginners: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2341095,00.aspTwitter 101: http://socialmediatoday.com/justin-wilson/1252026/twitter-101-beginners-guideBeginners Guide: http://readwrite.com/2012/01/09/a-beginners-guide-to-twitterHashtags: http://www.hashtags.org/Proper Use of Hashtags Rant: http://socialmediatoday.com/node/1613406Hashtags Guide: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/clueless-everything-you-need-to-know-about-twitter-hashtags/

SEBS ITS: https://twitter.com/SEBS_ITSAndy Campbell: https://twitter.com/AC_AndyCampbellRutgers Guide to Social Media: http://ur.rutgers.edu/web-ecommunications/using-social-media

Join Us for Intermediate Twitter on Tuesday, October 22, 2013: http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/profdev/script/allcourses.asp



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Getting Started with Twitter