WRITTEN BY BCIPOLLA, VIDEO BY BENDER +27 http://www.howcast.com/videos/149055-How-To-Use-Twitter Task Listen to the video and fill in the gaps Twitter you have the potential to reach millions of users instantly Use it to ……………………………… public safety alerts, broadcast real-time news developments, inform constituents, or ………………….…………………… It’s free and easy to use – ……………………….…………………… to get started ……………………….…………… You Will Need A computer with internet access Mobile internet access Texting capabilities A computer with internet access Mobile internet access Texting capabilities STEP 1: SET UP AN ACCOUNT Create an account Go to Twitter.com and click the green “Get Started” button to join Enter your name, user name, password, and email address, and ……………………… …………………… STEP 2: DECIDE ON YOUR MESSAGE Decide what you want to say In general, Twitter messages, or “……………………….…………… ,” answer the question, “What are you doing right now?” But you can also ……………………… …………………., express an opinion or reaction, or ………………………………………………… TIP Twitter keeps things short and sweet: Messages can be no longer than 140 characters STEP 3: START TYPING On the home page, type your message into the box at the top of the screen and ……………………….…………………… Congratulations! You’ve posted your first tweet! TIP If your tweet ……………………….…………………… one user in particular, type the ‘@’ symbol followed by that user’s ……………………… …………………… before the text of your message STEP 4: FIND PEOPLE Twitter is a two-way street Now that you’ve posted your first update, choose people whose updates you want to follow To search by name, click on “Find People” in the ……………………….…………………… and then click the “Find on Twitter” ……………………….…………………… You can follow individuals, like friends and colleagues, and groups, like news services, organizations, and nonprofits TIP People may be ……………………….……………………….………… … that doesn’t match their real name STEP 5: START FOLLOWING someone you want to hear from on Twitter, click “Follow,” and you’ll receive their updates automatically People you already know will often ……………………….…………………… and start following you, too ……………………….…………………… TIP If you have a Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, or MSN email account, you can import any contacts that also have a Twitter account You can also invite someone via email, or ……………………….…………………… of suggested people STEP 6: ADJUST SETTINGS To help people find you, fill in account information under “Settings,” such as your location, real name, and ……………………….…………………… You can also add ……………………… …………………… of your web site or blog if you have one TIP If you want to ……………………….…………………… your Twitter updates ……………………… only those who follow you, ……………………….…………………………….… , “Protect my updates.” You’ll maintain your privacy, but you’ll ……………………….…………………… To get the full Twitter experience, leave the box unchecked STEP 7: SET UP YOUR CELL You don’t have to be online to use Twitter ……………………….…………………… where you are, you can stay connected with your cell phone On the “Devices” tab under “Settings,” enter your mobile number to receive and post Twitter updates via text message TIP Twitter doesn’t charge for ……………………….…………………… , but your wireless provider might Make sure you know the details of your messaging plan STEP 8: CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE On the “Picture” and “Design” tabs, ……………………….…………………… how your profile appears to others by uploading photos and choosing background themes STEP 9: SEE WHAT'S OUT THERE See what people on Twitter are saying about subjects you’re interested in ……………………….…………………… of any Twitter page, click “Search” and ……………………….…………………… a name or topic Or, either below the search box or ……………………….…………………………………… , check out what’s ……………………….…………………… by browsing through “Trending topics.” STEP 10: START USING You can post updates from the web in the update box, via text message, on your cell phone’s web browser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application Apps are available at twitter.com/downloads The more updates you post, the more people will follow you Now get tweeting! FACT President Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden as his ……………………… …………………… simultaneously via text message, email, and Twitter How To Use Twitter Written by BCipolla Video by bender +27 With Twitter you have the potential to reach millions of users instantly Use it to issue public safety alerts, broadcast real-time news developments, inform constituents, or solicit feedback It’s free and easy to use – here's how to get started You Will Need A computer with internet access Mobile internet access Texting capabilities A computer with internet access Mobile internet access Texting capabilities STEP 1: SET UP AN ACCOUNT Create an account Go to Twitter.com and click the green “Get Started” button to join Enter your name, user name, password, and email address, and you’re good to go STEP 2: DECIDE ON YOUR MESSAGE Decide what you want to say In general, Twitter messages, or “tweets,” answer the question, “What are you doing right now?” But you can also post a link, express an opinion or reaction, or pose a question TIP Twitter keeps things short and sweet: Messages can be no longer than 140 characters STEP 3: START TYPING On the home page, type your message into the box at the top of the screen and hit “Update.” Congratulations! You’ve posted your first tweet! TIP If your tweet is intended for one user in particular, type the ‘@’ symbol followed by that user’s screen name before the text of your message STEP 4: FIND PEOPLE Twitter is a two-way street Now that you’ve posted your first update, choose people whose updates you want to follow To search by name, click on “Find People” in the upper right corner and then click the “Find on Twitter” tab You can follow individuals, like friends and colleagues, and groups, like news services, organizations, and nonprofits TIP People may be listed under a screen name that doesn’t match their real name STEP 5: START FOLLOWING Once you’ve found someone you want to hear from on Twitter, click “Follow,” and you’ll receive their updates automatically People you already know will often reciprocate and start following you, too TIP If you have a Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, or MSN email account, you can import any contacts that also have a Twitter account You can also invite someone via email, or scroll through a list of suggested people STEP 6: ADJUST SETTINGS To help people find you, fill in account information under “Settings,” such as your location, real name, and a brief bio You can also add the URL of your web site or blog if you have one TIP If you want to restrict your Twitter updates to only those who follow you, check the box marked, “Protect my updates.” You’ll maintain your privacy, but you’ll limit your reach To get the full Twitter experience, leave the box unchecked STEP 7: SET UP YOUR CELL You don’t have to be online to use Twitter No matter where you are, you can stay connected with your cell phone On the “Devices” tab under “Settings,” enter your mobile number to receive and post Twitter updates via text message TIP Twitter doesn’t charge for text messages, but your wireless provider might Make sure you know the details of your messaging plan STEP 8: CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE On the “Picture” and “Design” tabs, customize how your profile appears to others by uploading photos and choosing background themes STEP 9: SEE WHAT'S OUT THERE See what people on Twitter are saying about subjects you’re interested in At the bottom of any Twitter page, click “Search” and type in a name or topic Or, either below the search box or alongside search results, check out what’s generating the most buzz by browsing through “Trending topics.” STEP 10: START USING You can post updates from the web in the update box, via text message, on your cell phone’s web browser using m.twitter.com, or from any third party application Apps are available at twitter.com/downloads The more updates you post, the more people will follow you Now get tweeting! FACT President Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden as his running mate simultaneously via text message, email, and Twitter http://www.howcast.com/videos/149055-How-To-Use-Twitter