New to Twitter? Here are a few basics that can help you get started.

1. Twitter
Made Simple
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2. Facebook is about connecting
with family and friends.
Twitter is about connecting
with like-minded people you don’t
know but would like to know.

3. Use your photo, header, and
bio in your profile to tell the world who
you are and what you care about.

4. You can follow up to 2,000
people (usually). Consider each
follow an investment because it
is an investment.

5. Use hashtags to find
topics that interest you and the
people who are interested in
those topics—for example,
#writing, #running, #harrypotter.

6. Support and help others
by @replies or retweeting and
favoriting their posts. Mention their
usernames in tweets and send them
honest, meaningful direct messages.

7. Don’t over promote yourself,
your ideas, or your products.
You’ll drive people crazy.
Just be the real, passionate you.

8. Be considerate. The world
can do without your baggage and
bellyaching. You’ll get more
respect—and follows—if you are a
decent, thoughtful human being.

9. Most of all, have fun out there.
The world is a beautiful place.
Twitter will expand it.

10. Have questions? Let’s talk!
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