Twitter: What it is, How to use it

This guide was written by Shelli Dawdy, author of Facts Are Stubborn Things blog and grassroots activist.  Special thanks to Sandra Crosnoe who added some tips found here.  A one page summary handout of Twitter Tips is available to download at the end of the article.

Whether you've never heard of the site, are aware of in passing, briefly visited, or have even gone as far as to register but still can't figure out why Twitter is "a big deal" then this information is for you.

At the very least, it's a fun way to communicate with other people around the world. More important, it is a potentially important and powerful tool if you are in business, politics, or charitable causes.

In politics, Twitter has been and is being used by people to discuss issues, share information, spurn activism, communicate about organizing and provide a venue for advertising events. A Twitter based group, TCOT, was the key organizing entity of the February 27 Nationwide Chicago Tea Party that resulted in tens of thousands of people in over 45 cities convening simultaneous events. So it isn't an overstatement to declare; Twitter is a must have weapon in the political activist arsenal.

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Follow @scrosnoe @Stubborn_Facts @Axxiom to get off to a great start on twitter!