The document discusses microblogging and Twitter. It defines microblogging as a shortened form of blogging that allows sharing messages instantly. Twitter is described as the most popular microblogging platform, allowing users to post tweets of up to 140 characters. Tweets can be replies, retweets of others' content, or original messages that followers receive. The document also outlines how to create a Twitter account and use various features like uploading photos/videos, direct messaging, and networking.

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2. Microblogging is, in essence, a shortened form of
blogging. It is a form of online communication that allows
you to share messages instantly with anyone who follows
your account. Twitter is the most popular example of a
microblogging site.
#Microblogging

3. is a free social
networking and micro-blogging
service that enables its users to
send and read messages
known as tweets.
#Introduction to Twitter

4. Tweets are text-based posts of up
to 140 characters displayed on the
author's profile page and delivered
to the author's subscribers who are
known as followers.
#Introduction to Twitter (cont..)

5. A retweet is a re-posting of someone else's Tweet.
Twitter's Retweet feature helps you and others quickly
share that Tweet with all of your followers. Sometimes
people type RT at the beginning of a Tweet to indicate
that they are re-posting someone else's content.
#Introduction to Twitter (cont..)

6. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of
friends or by default allow open access. Users can send
and receive tweets via the Twitter website, Short
Message Service (SMS) or external applications.
#Introduction to Twitter (cont..)

7. #How to start Twitter?
1. Go to: http://twitter.com/
2. Create an account
3. Settings
4. Search
5. Follow
6. @reply

8. Photo Uploading
Public Message Posting
Video Uploading
Site Features:
#Features of Twitter

9. Event/Activity Invites
Groups
Instant Messaging
Private Messages
Real-time updates from other users
Networking Features:
#Features of Twitter (cont..)

10. Name
Email Address
Age
Online Now
Search Options:
#Features of Twitter (cont..)

11. #Importance of Twitter
Twitter is important because it
gives us real-time news and
industry information, as well as
direct access to people you will
benefit from “meeting.” In short,
it’s all about building
relationships with others in your
industry or with those who share
your common interests.

12. #Benefits of Twitter

13. #Social Media Snapshot