Twitter+Shop

= Set up a Twitter account and try out twitter. = = = === This page is only intended for quickly setting up twitter in our PD time. Make sure you thoroughly read all information about Twitter on this page especially all the tips at the bottom of the page! ===


 * Here are the steps you need to follow: **

1. Go to [|Twitter.com] and click “ [|Get Started NOW] ” 2. Complete your one line bio and add your blog URL (if applicable) in [|account settings]

3. Add your avatar - it's important to fit in and not look like a new user. Upload it by clicking on picture tab in [|account settings].



4. Now try sending an tweet from your twitter account by writing a message and clicking ** Update **. You can only use 140 characters.



5. Next add your twitter username to the Whiteboard. 5. Grab 5 other people's usernames that are in the session and add them to your account. You add people to your account by clicking follow and can locate their twitter account by either: 6. Now try sending a twitter message to each person you have added. To send the message to a specific person make sure you use @ and their name at the start of your tweet. This will send the tweet to them plus:
 * Visiting their twitter page e.g. my username is suewaters and you will find my twitter page here []
 * Using Find People
 * Anyone who is following both of you
 * Any of your followers who have their account set to @ all replies



// NOTE: // When a person adds you to their account you will receive an email. Normally you click on the link in the email, check out their profile page and add them if they have similar interests.

7. To delete a tweet just however over the tweet and then on the trash symbol.