Twitter is the conversation hub of the web. I like it because it’s fast-paced, to the point and highly social. It’s also un-monetized and democratic in nature. And by all accounts, it’s going to be the must-have tool for anyone interacting online.
It’s Understandable if You’re Sketched Out at First
In the beginning, I signed up for a Twitter account and did nothing with it for several months. Just couldn’t understand why people needed to tell everyone else what they were doing at any given moment: “Going store to pick up some Blue Bunny ice cream. Gotta luv Bunny Tracks while watching 24!”, or “Heading to gym w/@demmab in 20 minutes, then to vet for Twinkle’s checkup.”
Now I have to peel myself away from Twitter many times a day because it’s so fun and addicting (cliche intended). (Check this out — it explains a lot.) It’s also useful if you need up-to-the-second information or want to know where certain people are.
Before I get too excited, though, let me back up and explain some basics: