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What is the primary purpose of using hashtags on Twitter?
What is the main difference between a retweet and a reply on Twitter?
What is the primary function of Twitter Lists?
What is the primary feature of Twitter Spaces?
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What is the primary benefit of Twitter Blue?
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What is the first step to create a Twitter account?
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What is the purpose of a header photo on Twitter?
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What happens when you follow an account on Twitter?
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What is the purpose of the search function on Twitter?
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What symbol is used to start a Twitter username?
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Study Notes
Creating a Twitter Account
- To create a Twitter account, go to the Twitter website or download the Twitter app and click on "Sign Up" or "Create Account".
- Provide the following information: full name, phone number or email address, date of birth, and choose a password.
Choosing a Username
- A username (or handle) is how people will identify you on Twitter and starts with the "@" symbol.
- Choose a username that reflects you or your interests.
- If your desired username is taken, Twitter will suggest alternatives.
Customizing Your Profile
- Add a profile picture: a photo of yourself, your company logo, or anything else that represents you.
- Write a bio: describe yourself or your interests in a few words.
- Add a header photo: a larger image that appears at the top of your profile.
- Start following accounts: Twitter will suggest accounts to follow based on your interests or search for specific people or topics to follow.
Tweeting and Interacting
- To tweet, click on the feather icon (or "Tweet" button) on the web or app.
- Tweets can include text, photos, videos, and links.
- Interact with other users by replying to their tweets, retweeting (sharing) their tweets, and liking their tweets.
Exploring Twitter
- Use Twitter's search function to find tweets about specific topics using hashtags (#) or keywords.
- Discover trending topics and join conversations by tweeting with relevant hashtags.
What is Twitter?
- Twitter is a social media platform that allows users to post and interact with messages known as "tweets".
- Tweets were originally limited to 140 characters but were doubled to 280 characters in 2017.
- Twitter is known for its real-time nature, making it a popular platform for breaking news, public discussions, and connecting with a wide audience.
Key Features of Twitter
Tweets
- Short messages: users post short messages (up to 280 characters) that can include text, hashtags, mentions, links, images, and videos.
- Multimedia: tweets can include images, GIFs, videos, and links to external content.
Retweets and Likes
- Retweeting: users can share another user's tweet with their followers.
- Likes: users can like tweets to show appreciation or agreement.
Followers and Following
- Followers: users can follow others to see their tweets in their timeline.
- Following: users can be followed by others who want to see their tweets.
Hashtags and Trends
- Hashtags: words or phrases preceded by a "#" symbol used to categorize tweets and make them searchable.
- Trending Topics: popular hashtags and topics that are currently being discussed widely on Twitter.
Replies and Mentions
- Replies: users can respond directly to a tweet.
- Mentions: users can tag other users in tweets using the "@" symbol followed by their username.
Direct Messages (DMs)
- Private Messaging: users can send private messages to one another.
Lists
- Curated Timelines: users can create and subscribe to lists of other users to organize tweets by topic or interest.
Spaces
- Live Audio Conversations: Twitter Spaces allow users to participate in or listen to live audio conversations.
Twitter Blue
- Subscription Service: offers premium features such as undoing tweets, reader mode for threads, and more.
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Learn how to sign up for a Twitter account, including choosing a username and providing required information.
