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~ Laura Fitton (Author), Michael Gruen (Author), Leslie Poston (Author)

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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)

"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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Twitter can boost your business and marketing efforts, and this guide shows you how

Twitter, the simple-to-use microblogging service, offers immense benefits for businesses and organizations. Fire departments, political candidates, and C0EOs have used Twitter to share up-to-the-minute information. Laura Fitton, maybe better known by her Twitter handle - @Pistachio, has more than 10,000 followers on Twitter, and gives presentations on how to use Twitter to build business and personal opportunity. She's joined by Michael Gruen and Leslie Poston to share Twitter expertise in this easy-to-follow guide.

You'll discover how to get set up on Twitter, build a follower list, and find a voice for your tweets. Then you'll learn to use third party tools to link Twitter to other sites and incorporate it into business communication models. This book covers

The basics of signing up and creating tweets
Following other users and adding followers to your own tweets
Mastering the "Twecosystem"-the tools that tie Twitter to many other Web applications, including mobile devices
Strategies for enhancing business communication, marketing, and networking opportunities with Twitter

Twitter For Dummies gets you up and running on this hot communications tool the fun and easy way.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: For Dummies (July 7, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470479914
ISBN-13: 978-0470479919
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best source of Twitter info yet, July 8, 2009

By	Dennis J. Lupton "Twitter @Headshota23" (Galloway, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, insightful and detailed explanation of the Twitter phenomenon, August 10, 2009

By	Kevin Marks "memetic engineer" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having a stream of ideas, thoughts and emotions from people you care about flowing past that you can dip in and out of when you wish is a profound change. Twitter for Dummies explains clearly, thoughtfully and with copious examples how this quiet revolution in communications works, and how you can take part in it. The sparkling conversational tone draws you in while providing clear instructions and very sensible advice. Though a long-time Twitter user myself, I found things I didn't know here too. I'd recommend it for anyone wanting to become part of the new social web.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Jump Start Your Twitter Experience, July 21, 2009

By	S. J. Pesner "mystery and marketing maven" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars A balanced and thorough introduction
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