Twitter Basics (and More)

I've written a number of posts about Twitter previously. Here's a compilation of the ones that address some of the more common questions and problems that come up.

Getting Started on Twitter
The Twitter sign-up process can be a bit confusing in places. This post will walk you through it step-by-step so you can be up and tweeting in no time.

I'm on Twitter! (Now What?)
Managing your settings and writing your first tweet.

Four Ways To Engage Your Tweeps
Understanding @Replies, Direct Messages, and Retweets, plus posting links to other websites.

Reader Question re Twitter: How To Retweet
More details on how to share your favorite tweets.

Reader Question: How To Retweet a Long Tweet
A common conundrum.

Manage Your Tweets with TweetDeck
A lot of people find Twitter a bit overwhelming at first, what with tweets flying fast and furiously. This third-party application can help you take control of the noise.

The Twitter Hash Tag: What Is It and How Do You Use It?
One of the top three search terms that drives people here is "hash tag." This post explains the whats and the hows of it.

Reader Question: Keeping Track of Twitter Hash Tags
Four ways to follow tweets on topics of interest.

Bug Alert: Some Twitter Hash Tags Don't Show Up in Search Results
This post provides a couple of workarounds for this problem.

Read, Send, and Share Tweets on Facebook
How to make your tweets show up in your Facebook status line.

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