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Laura Fitton (Author), Michael Gruen (Author), Leslie Poston (Author)
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Publication Date: August 2, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0470768797 | ISBN-13: 978-0470768792 | Edition: 2
A fully updated guide to the how and why of using Twitter

The fastest-growing social network utility sports new features, and they’re all covered in this how-to guide from a leading Twitter marketing consultant. Nearly 20 million people are tweeting on Twitter, and this book shows you how to join them and why you should. You’ll learn the nuts and bolts of using Twitter, how to make good connections, and how it can benefit your life and your business.

  • Twitter is the fastest-growing of the social networking tools; this book gets you up to speed on the basics as well as how Twitter can enrich your life and boost your business
  • Explains how to sign up, find friends and people you want to follow, make the most of shortcuts, use popular Twitter tools, and Twitter on the go
  • Discusses how Twitter can be used for business, fundraising, and maintaining contact with people who share common goals

With complete information about all the latest Twitter enhancements, Twitter For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you get the most from this popular social networking tool.

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"Twitter for Dummies may be 266 pages long and contain an index, but it would probably help quite a few people to give it a read. Thorough." (AdAge.com, July 7, 2009)

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Enter the fun, productive, supportive, and powerful world of Twitter!

What do you have to tell the world in 140 characters? With this guide, you'll figure out what to say as you use Twitter to enrich your life and your business. It walks you through all the opportunities available with this social networking tool. You'll quickly gain a strong understanding of the Twitter landscape and begin tweeting like a pro.

  • Get down to the basics — figure out how to find your friends, invite them to Twitter, and start communicating with them in public and in private

  • Follow and be followed — determine how to search for thesorts of people you want to follow and how you can startcommunicating with them in a way that makes sense

  • Put Twitter into high gear — learn all the ways that you can interact with the Twitter interface, from desktop clients tomobile phone tricks to shorthand commands

  • Cultivate your presence — explore the different ways in which people, businesses, not-for-profits, and other organizations can use Twitter

  • Make it work — take advantage of the many resources that are useful in getting Twitter to work best for you

Open the book and find:

  • How to sign up, pick a name, and invite contacts

  • Tips for sending private messages

  • Steps for building a company relationship

  • Tricks of the Twitter gurus

  • Ways to share your tweets through social networking

  • All about staying on the cutting edge of Twitter

  • Techniques for finding your tweet voice

  • How to connect with people and make new friends

Learn to:

  • Sign up, navigate the interface, and make connections

  • Make your tweets unique

  • Use the latest shortcuts and tools

  • Promote your business or cause with Twitter

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (August 2, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470768797
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470768792
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book after finding just enough information elsewhere to get me addicted to Twitter. The information I was able to find was a bit vague and seemed to be more for the veteran than the newbie. Then along came "Twitter for Dummies" and all of my questions were answered. This book not only explains how you do everything, but why you would want to in the first place. It is written with a clear understanding and a true passion for the service. Twitter is such a fast evolving service that is used by so many different people and organizations for so many different reasons that no book could ever cover it all. Fortunately, the authors have provided additional resources which will provide whatever updated or changing information you may need. But be forewarned, if you are just a casual user of Twitter, this book may make you a true addict.

As with other "for Dummies" books, "Twitter for Dummies" is broken down into convenient, independent sections which contain all of the necessary information a reader needs to gain a full understanding of each topic. Although a cover to cover read will give a reader a somewhat unnecessary review of the basics required for each section, the authors have placed enough little factoids and bits of information (@Pistachio's Easter eggs) throughout the book that you will want to read it all.

If you purchase this book, you can find me on Twitter at @Headshota23 (shameless plug). I'm sure I will see you there.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Should this review be just 140 characters? I don't think it would be helpful; or how about: "Great book. Buy it. Great for newbies and sort-of-newbies."

I had been on Twitter for several months, but could never really get a handle on what the benefits were, how to "talk the Twitter language" and how to manage all the tweets I was getting.

Yes, the book starts with the basics of signing on (well, it IS a "Dummies" book), but even some of the basics were things I needed to know. The authors are also very upfront that things are constantly changing; but this being Twitter, they'll also provide updates via @dummies.

The book is well organized and answered all my questions so that I'm not afraid to go online (or on-mobile!) and dive in. In fact, the authors encourage you to jump into conversations and not be shy.

Lots of good tips, lots of things to do on Twitter.

If you've been using Twitter for a while and feel you know you way around, this book isn't for you. It's for the rest of us--those of us who may have put our toes in but needed to be up to submerge ourselves (bad metaphor?), or for those who may have been afraid of this new social medium. Happy tweets!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been using Twitter in my business for several months now without a real understanding of all the ins and outs of the service. There was aspects of the service that I wasn't taking advantage of because I had no idea they existed. I was in essence leaving money on the table.

I now have a much clearer understanding of Twitter and all its features. More importantly, I now have a plan to use Twitter to build real lasting relationships for my business. Twitter for Dummies is THE source for not only beginners but for those who already have an account but don't know what RT means or what a #hashtag is or for those who are lost for ways to create lasting, meaningful relationships using social media.

Twitter will soon be the king of all social media so the time is now to jump on the train. Twitter for Dummies is your boarding pass.

Lets connect on Twitter @dennis_gill.
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I HAVE A MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AND HAVE BEEN A SYSTEMS ENGINEER AND CONSULTANT TO MAJOR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONS FOR MANY, MANY (TOO MANY) YEARS. Read more
Published 10 days ago by THE ULTIMATE PIZZA MANUAL Fan
Great introduction for the struggling
Here's a great book - easy to read and understand that clearly explains the what why where when and how to use Twitter: what more could you want?
Published 1 month ago by Jack G Hardy
My review of "Twitter for Dummies"
This book could benefit from a better index. For example, the main reasons I bought it were to learn how to send tweets and retweet. Read more
Published 3 months ago by wendy Walker
Twitter Changes too Fast for a Book
Luara Fitton, Michael E. Gruen ans Leslie Poston's TWITTER FOR DUMMIES may have been outdated by the time it came off the press. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nash Black
Useful book
The book is good as practically all books "for dummies" are, however in the case of twitter the client applications develop so fast that I don't think anybody could write this book... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Juan J. Ramirez
Twitter for Dummies
It's ok but not what I expected. I'm halfway through the book I got from the library and I'm still confused.
Published 7 months ago by Kathleen Hebert
Helpful for the Newbie to Twitter
This book is a good place to start if you want to learn about Twitter and how to use all the features.
Published 9 months ago by M. Walters
Twitter for Dummies
I read 3 books on Twitter in 3 weeks ... This wasn't the most detailed of the 3 I read but it was a good overview -- I liked the humor and straightforward writing style of the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Steven J Weber
Comprehensive!
"Make sure that your cellphone carrier has an unlimited text-messaging plan..." ~ p.59

I've read a few Twitter books and found them all helpful. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Rebecca Johnson
Great guide, long-winded, but good for detailed how-to's...
FULL of wonderful insights and URL's on how and when to use Twitter; didn't have quite as many anecdotes and 'ah-hah' moments as Twitterville, but still worth the discounted prices... Read more
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