How To Use Twitter

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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 _{…………………………………………………..}

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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.