Advanced Reading:https://khalidraza9.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/twitter-is-the-new-classroom-are-you-marked-absent/ This file is a simple step by step process to create your twitter account. Take a look and start the journey. The screenshots will make the process very easy to follow. Please share, comment or like the file to let me and others know more. Twitter is a great place to learn and be a leader. It is quick, easy and full of information. However most of us are unsure of many things when it comes to Twitter. Few years ago I shared 5 ways to get the best out of your twitter account however there is much more that we need to know. If you still do not have a Twitter account, then see how to create my twitter account deck.

1. How to create
My Twitter account
Khalid Raza
Social Business Program Manager
@khalidraza9 #socialglamor

2. Twitter is a free microblogging service founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey and Biz
Stone. At its heart are 140-character bursts of information called tweets. Users can
include links to other content in their tweets, and broadcasts can be public or
private. Celebrities, journalists, politicians and other public figures have established
significant followings on Twitter. Media outlets in particular use Twitter as a way to
broadcast breaking news.
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3. Lets begin with jargon..
Tweet: A 140-character message.
Retweet (RT): Re-sharing or giving credit to
someone else's tweet.
Feed: The stream of tweets you see on your
homepage. It's comprised of updates from
users you follow.
Handle: Your username. For example @khalidraza9
Mention (@): A way to reference another user by his username in a tweet (e.g.
@khalidraza9). Users are notified when @mentioned. It's a way to conduct
discussions with other users in a public realm.
The Twitter glossary
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4. few more…
Direct Message (DM): A private, 140-character
message between two people. You can decide
whether to accept a Direct Message from any
Twitter user, or only from users you are
following.
You may only DM a user who follows you.
Hashtag (#): A way to denote a topic of conversation or participate in a larger linked
discussion (e.g. #socialHRsuccess, #ibmsocbiz). A hashtag is a discovery tool that
allows others to find your tweets, based on topics. You can also click on a hashtag to
see all the tweets that mention it in real time — even from people you don't follow.
What is a hashtag (with replay link)
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5. Start your Twitter life now..
Thank of your handle first
Go to www.twitter.com
Type you full name, email address and a password
Click on Sign up for Twitter
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6. Click Next and search for people and follow them. You would need to follow at
least 5 people. Start with @khalidraza9 #chuckle
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7. A good profile is needed
Upload your image – a good, clear headshot.
Add your Bio – in 160 characters!
Upload your image – a
good, clear headshot.
Add your Bio – in 160
characters!
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8. So start tweeting, now…
5 ways to get the best out of your twitter account
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9. Thank you
Khalid Raza
Social Business Program Manager
about.me/khalidraza9
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