UPDATED IN 2018!
Are you interested in using Twitter, but don't know where to start? Are you mystified by hashtags, retweets, and other strange conventions? The revised and expanded third edition of
Twitter In 30 Minutes
is here to help! This unofficial Twitter tutorial will walk you through the basics, using plain English, step-by-step instructions, and lots of examples from real Twitter users. In no time, you'll learn how to:
Create a new Twitter account online or on your phone
Customize your Twitter profile with photos and a bio that's right for you
Navigate Twitter icons, the Twitter app, and Twitter.com
Follow other Twitter accounts ... and block those you don't like
Identify local people and organizations using Twitter
Find people who share the same interests and hobbies
Compose your first tweets
Share photos
Use hashtags, retweets, and other Twitter conventions
There's more.
shows you how all kinds of people use Twitter to promote their businesses, connect with their followers, explore their interests, and have fun! It's peppered with real-world examples, from everyday people to celebrities.
Authored by award-winning technology journalist Ian Lamont, the revised third edition of
covers Twitter's new interface for the Web and mobile devices such as the iPhone and Android phones. There are new screenshots, along with instructions for registration on iOS and Android devices.
is a perfect introduction to people who are new to Twitter, as well as those who already have accounts and want to learn how to get the most out of Twitter. Buy the book today!