 | Twitter For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) |
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A fully updated guide to the how and why of using Twitter
The fastest-growing social network utility sports new features, and they're all covered in this how-to guide from a leading Twitter marketing consultant. Nearly 20 million people are tweeting on Twitter, and this book shows you how to join them and why you should. You'll learn the nuts and bolts of using Twitter, how to make good connections, and how it can benefit your life and your business.
- Twitter is the fastest-growing of the social networking tools; this book gets you up to speed on the basics as well as how Twitter can enrich your life and boost your business
- Explains how to sign up, find friends and people you want to follow, make the most of shortcuts, use popular Twitter tools, and Twitter on the go
- Discusses how Twitter can be used for business, fundraising, and maintaining contact with people who share common goals
With complete information about all the latest Twitter enhancements, Twitter For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get the most from this popular social networking tool.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #57578 in Books
- Published on: 2010-08-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .69" h x 7.38" w x 9.16" l, 1.02 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 312 pages
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- ISBN13: 9780470768792
- Condition: New
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Review
"Twitter for Dummies may be 266 pages long and contain an index, but it would probably help quite a few people to give it a read. Thorough." (AdAge.com, July 7, 2009)
From the Back Cover
Enter the fun, productive, supportive, and powerful world of Twitter!
What do you have to tell the world in 140 characters? With this guide, you'll figure out what to say as you use Twitter to enrich your life and your business. It walks you through all the opportunities available with this social networking tool. You'll quickly gain a strong understanding of the Twitter landscape and begin tweeting like a pro.
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Get down to the basics — figure out how to find your friends, invite them to Twitter, and start communicating with them in public and in private
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Follow and be followed — determine how to search for thesorts of people you want to follow and how you can startcommunicating with them in a way that makes sense
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Put Twitter into high gear — learn all the ways that you can interact with the Twitter interface, from desktop clients tomobile phone tricks to shorthand commands
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Cultivate your presence — explore the different ways in which people, businesses, not-for-profits, and other organizations can use Twitter
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Make it work — take advantage of the many resources that are useful in getting Twitter to work best for you
Open the book and find:
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How to sign up, pick a name, and invite contacts
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Tips for sending private messages
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Steps for building a company relationship
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Tricks of the Twitter gurus
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Ways to share your tweets through social networking
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All about staying on the cutting edge of Twitter
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Techniques for finding your tweet voice
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How to connect with people and make new friends
Learn to:
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Sign up, navigate the interface, and make connections
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Make your tweets unique
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Use the latest shortcuts and tools
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Promote your business or cause with Twitter
About the Author
Laura Fitton is founder of oneforty.com, a portal for Twitter services, and a top independent Twitter advisor.
Michael E. Gruen assists startup companies to get off the ground with the help of cutting-edge technologies.
Leslie Poston is founder of Uptown Uncorked, a firm offering training and consulting on social media marketing.
Most helpful customer reviews
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
By Dennis J. Lupton
I purchased this book after finding just enough information elsewhere to get me addicted to Twitter. The information I was able to find was a bit vague and seemed to be more for the veteran than the newbie. Then along came "Twitter for Dummies" and all of my questions were answered. This book not only explains how you do everything, but why you would want to in the first place. It is written with a clear understanding and a true passion for the service. Twitter is such a fast evolving service that is used by so many different people and organizations for so many different reasons that no book could ever cover it all. Fortunately, the authors have provided additional resources which will provide whatever updated or changing information you may need. But be forewarned, if you are just a casual user of Twitter, this book may make you a true addict.
As with other "for Dummies" books, "Twitter for Dummies" is broken down into convenient, independent sections which contain all of the necessary information a reader needs to gain a full understanding of each topic. Although a cover to cover read will give a reader a somewhat unnecessary review of the basics required for each section, the authors have placed enough little factoids and bits of information (@Pistachio's Easter eggs) throughout the book that you will want to read it all.
If you purchase this book, you can find me on Twitter at @Headshota23 (shameless plug). I'm sure I will see you there.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By S. J. Pesner
Should this review be just 140 characters? I don't think it would be helpful; or how about: "Great book. Buy it. Great for newbies and sort-of-newbies." I had been on Twitter for several months, but could never really get a handle on what the benefits were, how to "talk the Twitter language" and how to manage all the tweets I was getting. Yes, the book starts with the basics of signing on (well, it IS a "Dummies" book), but even some of the basics were things I needed to know. The authors are also very upfront that things are constantly changing; but this being Twitter, they'll also provide updates via @dummies.
The book is well organized and answered all my questions so that I'm not afraid to go online (or on-mobile!) and dive in. In fact, the authors encourage you to jump into conversations and not be shy. Lots of good tips, lots of things to do on Twitter. If you've been using Twitter for a while and feel you know you way around, this book isn't for you. It's for the rest of us--those of us who may have put our toes in but needed to be up to submerge ourselves (bad metaphor?), or for those who may have been afraid of this new social medium. Happy tweets!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By Dennis G.
I have been using Twitter in my business for several months now without a real understanding of all the ins and outs of the service. There was aspects of the service that I wasn't taking advantage of because I had no idea they existed. I was in essence leaving money on the table. I now have a much clearer understanding of Twitter and all its features. More importantly, I now have a plan to use Twitter to build real lasting relationships for my business. Twitter for Dummies is THE source for not only beginners but for those who already have an account but don't know what RT means or what a #hashtag is or for those who are lost for ways to create lasting, meaningful relationships using social media. Twitter will soon be the king of all social media so the time is now to jump on the train. Twitter for Dummies is your boarding pass.
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