1. Internet access.
2. A browser compatible with www.twitter.com (Such as Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, and /or Safari).
Obtaining a Twitter account:
1. Open your browser and visit www.twitter.com.
2. Click on the “sign up” link.
3. Fill out all required information and agree to the terms of service. At the conclusion of signing up, visit your email inbox to confirm your account information.
Definitions:
Tweet - A message sent or posted via Twitter.
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Signing UpStep 1Home Page
After signing in, you will view the following page. Take a look at some of the features:
1. Status Update Bar. This is where you can update your status; you can type up to 140 characters. Additionally, you can send pictures, videos, articles, and other content (See sending a tweet).
2. Twitter feed. This is a feed of your tweets, and the tweets of everyone you follow. The Twitter Feed is the best place to check what everyone is talking about. See below for an expansion of the functionality of this feed.
3. Trending topics. This is a comprehensive list of what people in the world are talking the most about on twitter. Today, Google released a new program called “Google Art Project,” which has garnered some attention.
4. Who to follow. This is a list of suggested people or organizations you should follow based on people you are already following. This list is generated by an algorithm similar to those found in iTunes or Match.com.
5. Following. This is a list of people you are following, and Followers is a list of people who are following you.
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