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How To Get Started with Twitter

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Before you begin

Twitter is the newest, and often the most misunderstood of the social networks we feature. It's been said that "being mad at Twitter is like being mad at a hammer", meaning Twitter is only useful if you understand how to use it as a tool. Don't get discouraged if you don't see immediate results, sometimes, for some topics, it takes time for the community to find you, no matter how much you do the right thing. 

You will need

Your profile info Twitter Preparation Checklist
A great Twitter username Twitter Name Selection Guide
Time and attention Twitter Posting Guidelines

Your first step

1. Setup a Twitter Account (Step 1 of 3)

This Section is composed of step-by-step How To guides, each created to help walk you through the process of getting started with Twitter. 

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