Twitter Tipsheet

Twitter is a microblogging service that allows users to post short messages called tweets that are limited to 140 characters. Tweets can include links, thoughts, and updates on what a user is currently doing. While Twitter has a small user base compared to other social networks, its growth rate has been very high. The user demographic skews older than assumed, between ages 25-45. People use Twitter to share breaking news, interesting links and thoughts. Various apps and tools allow enhancing the Twitter experience across different devices and platforms. New users should learn conventions like mentions, hashtags, retweets and follow Twitter etiquette.