Twitter For Dummies

Laura Fitton, Michael Gruen, Leslie Poston

John Wiley & Sons, Jul 9, 2010 - Computers - 312 pages

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.

About the author

Laura Fitton is founder of oneforty.com, a portal for Twitter services, and a top independent Twitter advisor.

Michael E. Gruen assists startup companies to get off the ground with the help of cutting-edge technologies.

Leslie Poston is founder of Uptown Uncorked, a firm offering training and consulting on social media marketing.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Twitter For Dummies
• Authors: Laura Fitton, Michael Gruen, Leslie Poston
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010
• ISBN: 0470909471, 9780470909478
• Length: 312 pages
• Subjects: Computers / Internet / General