Twitter – Still not getting it?

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a free of charge mini-blog service founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone. At its heart are 280-character bursts of information called tweets. Users can include links to other content or users in their tweets, and broadcasts can be private or public. To become a Twitter boffin the first step would be to understand the Twitter lingo.


Here is a short breakdown:
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Handle: Your username.
Tweet: A 280-character message.‍
Retweet (RT): Sharing also giving credit to someone else’s tweet.‍
Feed: The stream of tweets you see on your homepage. This is updates from the people you follow.‍
Hashtag (#): A way to tag a topic of conversation or participate in a larger linked discussion (#Malema or #RoastZA). A hashtag is a tool that allows others to find your tweets, based on topics. You can also click on a hashtag to see all the tweets that mention it.‍
Mention (@): A way to reference another user by his/her username in a tweet (@craighoggins). Users are notified when (@)mentioned. It’s a way to have discussions with other users in a public space.‍
Direct Message (DM): A private, 280-character message between two people. You may only DM a user who follows you.
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