Chapter 10

A Beginner’s Guide to Twitter

Get ready to …

arrow Register with Twitter

arrow Find People to Follow

arrow Upload Your Avatar and Bio

arrow Adjust Your Account Settings

arrow Select a Theme and Set Up Your Profile Page

arrow Set Up Notifications

arrow Create Your New Twitter Profile

Ireally enjoy the time I spend on Twitter. I can visit the site at any hour and find a friend to chat with. It may not be someone I’ve met in real life, but someone I’ve met on Twitter with whom I have fun. People on Twitter come from all backgrounds, and you can make friends with people of all ages.

Keep in mind that Twitter is not just about posting pithy thoughts online; it’s all about having conversations. The second-best part of Twitter is that by listening (reading other people’s posts, or tweets, as they’re nicknamed), you learn ...

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