Catherine Williams
Press Secretary Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Twitter Workshop
TWITTER 101
Friday May 18 2012
Catherine Williams
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Twitter 101
bull What is social media what is Twitter bull Getting started bull The art of following bull Understanding Twitter-speak bull Tweeting 101 bull Miscellaneous tips and questions
Agenda Twitter 101
bull Social media is a conversation bull Just another channel for communication bull An opportunity for engagement bull A tool to empower staff supporters fans and opponents
What is social media Twitter 101
Social Media MassEEA
httpwwwyoutubecomMassEEA
httpwwwflickrcomphotosmasseeasets
MassCEC Clean Energy Group
httpswwwfacebookcomMassCleanEnergyCenter
httpenergyblogstatemaus
httpenvironmentblogstatemaus
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
TWITTER 101
Friday May 18 2012
Catherine Williams
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Twitter 101
bull What is social media what is Twitter bull Getting started bull The art of following bull Understanding Twitter-speak bull Tweeting 101 bull Miscellaneous tips and questions
Agenda Twitter 101
bull Social media is a conversation bull Just another channel for communication bull An opportunity for engagement bull A tool to empower staff supporters fans and opponents
What is social media Twitter 101
Social Media MassEEA
httpwwwyoutubecomMassEEA
httpwwwflickrcomphotosmasseeasets
MassCEC Clean Energy Group
httpswwwfacebookcomMassCleanEnergyCenter
httpenergyblogstatemaus
httpenvironmentblogstatemaus
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull What is social media what is Twitter bull Getting started bull The art of following bull Understanding Twitter-speak bull Tweeting 101 bull Miscellaneous tips and questions
Agenda Twitter 101
bull Social media is a conversation bull Just another channel for communication bull An opportunity for engagement bull A tool to empower staff supporters fans and opponents
What is social media Twitter 101
Social Media MassEEA
httpwwwyoutubecomMassEEA
httpwwwflickrcomphotosmasseeasets
MassCEC Clean Energy Group
httpswwwfacebookcomMassCleanEnergyCenter
httpenergyblogstatemaus
httpenvironmentblogstatemaus
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Social media is a conversation bull Just another channel for communication bull An opportunity for engagement bull A tool to empower staff supporters fans and opponents
What is social media Twitter 101
Social Media MassEEA
httpwwwyoutubecomMassEEA
httpwwwflickrcomphotosmasseeasets
MassCEC Clean Energy Group
httpswwwfacebookcomMassCleanEnergyCenter
httpenergyblogstatemaus
httpenvironmentblogstatemaus
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Social Media MassEEA
httpwwwyoutubecomMassEEA
httpwwwflickrcomphotosmasseeasets
MassCEC Clean Energy Group
httpswwwfacebookcomMassCleanEnergyCenter
httpenergyblogstatemaus
httpenvironmentblogstatemaus
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Twitter MassEEA
906 Followers massdoer
1472 Followers masseea
880 Followers massdcr
894 Followers mdarcommish
738 Followers massdep
216 Followers massecorestore
1110 Followers magreatoutdoors
744 Followers maenergysmarts
29194 Followers massgovernor
1762 Followers masscec
EEA Total 8722
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
What is Twitter
Twitter [twit-er] Micro-blogging site launched in 2006 that allows users to share news photos links and more
bull More than 20 million adults bull Growing faster than Facebook bull 177+ million tweets sent per day bull 460k new accounts created per day bull 182 increase in mobile use over the past year
Twitter 101
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Getting Started
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Getting started
bull A word about resources o I heart interns o Start small o Identify ambassadors
bull Create an account bull Download to your mobile device bull Set up your profile
o How do you want to be perceived o Personal vs professional o Handles built to last
mrskutcher vs justdemi
Twitter 101
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Your Twitter Home Page
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Follow
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Big names bull News organizations bull Companies competitors bull Industry leaders bull Relevant government agenciesofficials bull Colleagues friends
Who to follow Twitter 101
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Website Links
bull Simple Search
bull Twitter Directory Sites third-party sites categorize Twitter users by profession industry and geographic location
ndash wwwtwellowcom
ndash httpwefollowcom
bull Follow who they follow
Finding People to Follow Twitter 101
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Understanding Twitter-speak
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Ask a tween teen or 20-something bull Watch from the sidelines get used to the pace language bull Follow the news on Twitter bull Use online dictionaries or the Twitter support page
Understanding Twitter-speak Twitter 101
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Basics
ndash 140 Character Messages
bull (Itrsquos really much less than thathellip)
ndash Follow other users to see their messages in your lsquofeedrsquo
ndash Other users follow you to have your messages in their lsquofeedrsquo
Tweet Twitter 101
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Do
- Live Tweet events
- Use pictures
- Engage
- Be careful
- Get a 2nd opinion
- Get to the point quickly
Tweet Twitter 101
Donrsquot
- USE ALL CAPS
- USE
- Share lunch pictures
- Ramble
- Tweet too often (2-4 times a week is great)
Bottom Line If you donrsquot want it to be on the front page of a newspaper donrsquot tweet it
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Make a good first impression bull Compliment the hosthostess bull Be funny bull Donrsquot brag bull Offer advice but donrsquot be pushy bull Donrsquot ignore people ndash if someone asks a question answer it bull Donrsquot be a phony bull Be helpful
Tweet ndash Cocktail Party Rules Twitter 101
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
bull Less is much much more bull Donrsquot abbreviate bull Edit edit edit bull Character saving tips
o Dates = numbers o No punctuation o Use handles o Comma = and o Shrink links
bull To DM or not to DM bull RT wisely check links bull MT bull Watch out for spam
Tweet ndash The Art of Tweeting Twitter 101
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Re-Tweet (RT) ndash Sharing content from others
ndash If you want to get RTed keep it short
Modified Tweet (MT) - A RT thatrsquos been edited
Direct Messages (DM) mentions and replies
Hashtags ndash Topic search
Twitter - Dictionary Twitter 101
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Examples
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
(-5 characters)
ebcne Join us tonight for a talk wEPAnewengland Admin curtspalding amp MA Undersecretary of Energy Barbara Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
After
ebcne Join us tonite wEPAnewenglandrsquos curtspalding MA Energy Undersecretary Kates-Garnick httpbitlyJ2ZEyT
(25 characters to spare) Removed space tonight amp Barbara Admin for a talk of and
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
Before
mdarcommish Gov Patrick to talk about gardening amp Plant Something campaign on the Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK Sun 815am bitlyJjKyop
(-12 characters)
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
After
mdarcommish massgovernor talks gardening on Garden Guys Radio Show 969FM WTKK 815am 520 bitlyJjKyop PlantSomething
(10 characters to spare) Edits replaced Gov Patrick wmassgovernor used date and hashtag reworded
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Tweet
Lkdyf MassDCR Can you fix this Mem dr So sick of this hazard for all near riverside boat hse Who is responsible pictwittercomDoya1cME
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Tweet Twitter 101
Example Reply Tweet
MassDCR lkdyf Lots of spots get muddy in spring H2O table there is high so rain does that sometimes Will talk to engineering amp get back 2u
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS
Twitter 101
QUESTIONS