Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send short "updates" or "tweets" to followers answering the question "what are you doing right now?". Businesses can also benefit from Twitter by using it to share daily food and drink specials, build networks and reveal connections that can help expand growth. Reasons for businesses to use Twitter include helping drive people to websites, monitoring brands, promoting events, establishing leadership and providing customer service to large groups.

1. WELCOME to TWITTER

3. So….WHAT IS TWITTER?

4. As explained on the Twitter homepage, it is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that has recently changed the way many people communicate. Twitter allows users to send “updates” or “tweets” to followers answering the question, “what are you doing right now?”

5. Are you tweeting?

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8. Twitter is not just for personal use. It can benefit businesses too, for example, a popular bar in East Lansing: The Riv.

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10. BENEFITS of SOCIAL NETWORKING:Potential to build up an extensive network of contacts

11. Can reveal hidden connections

12. Can be useful for businesses to expand their growthSOCIAL NETWORKING SITES:

13. So, why use Twitter for your business/company?Helps drive people to your company website

14. Monitors your brand

15. Promotes events