Twitter Explained

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In this presentation I outline the Twitter service, how it helps you save time and keep up with a network of followers.

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Why I like…

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contentswhat is Twitter?

the problem

the solution

the network

posting examples

get started

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contentswhat is Twitter? Slide 4

the problemSlide 12

the solution

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the networkSlide 25

posting examplesSlide 32

get started

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what is Twitter?

Are you showing me the bird?

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Time for a history lesson

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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From books

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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pdfTo lightweight documents

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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pdf

My blog

To blog posts

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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My blog

To text messaging

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Our communication tools are shrinking…

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My blog

Welcome to the microblogging

revolution

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The problem

I need more time!

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Regular blogging takes a lot of time…

Hmm…

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Regular blogging takes a lot of time…

So isn’t efficient for quick updates

My blog

Hmm…

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the solution

I’ll Tweet it in a jiffy

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Twitter = stripped down blogging

My blog

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Twitter = stripped down blogging

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Twitter = stripped down blogging

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No categories

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Twitter = stripped down blogging

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Tighter text

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Twitter = stripped down blogging

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Each ‘Tweet’ or post has a maximum limit of 140 characters

This is as much as you can say in a single Twitter post. 140 characters: that's it. You have to be frugal with your language and not waffle.

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Which makes it ideal for posting…

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Which makes it ideal for posting…

by web

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Which makes it ideal for posting…

by web

or mobile

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the network

I think I’m having friend issues

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your content

Your homepage

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the content of friends you follow

your content

Your homepage

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Unlike other social networks like Facebook

Those you follow

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Unlike other social networks like Facebook

don’t have to follow you

Those you follow

(so it’s great for tracking industry specialists and celebrities)

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But is anyone using

?

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according to Google Trends, site traffic has mushroomed over the last year

But is anyone using ?

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posting examples

What kind of info works well?

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Status updates

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Status updates

Eg: “rain may cometh, but it can’t spoil my mood”

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Interesting web pages

greatsite.com

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Interesting web pages

greatsite.com

Check this out: http://greatsite.com

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Your blog posts

My blog

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Your blog posts

My blog

(this process can be automated)

Man bites cat. Read more… http://myblog.com/catbiting/

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Questions for your followers

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Questions for your followers

Eg: “anyone sick of Facebook, yet?”

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Location updates

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Location updates

Eg: “just arrived at the Siberian coal convention”

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Event coverage

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Ask questions or post event updates

Eg: “what subject would you like covered next?”

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Get feedback via mobile or web

Eg: “talk about quantum physics!!”

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get started

Sounds good! What do I do now?

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sign up at twitter.com

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sign up at twitter.com

Hello, is there anybody out there…

Enter your first message

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sign up at twitter.com

Hello, is there anybody out there…

Enter your first message

search.twitter.com

My interests Search

Find people to follow

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Hook up your phone

To send messages via SMS

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Hook up your phone

Or receive updates

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Twitter has a great API(so there’s some great services out there…)

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Twitter has a great API

Post from your browser

(so there’s some great services out there…)

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Twitter has a great API

Post from your browser

(so there’s some great services out there…)

Automatically update Twitter when you make

blog posts

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Twitter has a great API

Post from your browser

(so there’s some great services out there…)

Show updates on your website with a widget

Automatically update Twitter when you make

blog posts

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I love you,

(find out more at http://cagedether.com/twitter/)