Twitter guides
Here’s a collection of guides to Twitter that I’ve written over the years:
Walkthrough: Signing up for Twitter: Online or PDF format
The signup process can be daunting for some–this takes you through.
The interface for Twitter has changed quite a bit since this was written, and this guide isn’t as useful as it once was. If you’d like me to update it, drop me a line and let me know.- A non-fanatical beginner’s guide to twitter: Online or PDF format
You’ve signed up, so now what? - Why Twitter, anyways? Online or PDF format
Wait, back up… why would I even want to get on Twitter? - Twitter overload: Online or PDF format
What to do when it’s all too much - Quick hit: Twitter tracking tools and setup: Online only
Some tools and resources for Twitter metrics and conversation tracking - How to join the #dearjohn (or any hashtag) campaign: Online only
Many activists are using hashtags to put pressure on public figures. This guide was written for one campaign, but can be applied to any public hashtag campaign. Don’t know what a hashtag is? It’s in the non-fanatical beginner’s guide.



Such an amazing resource! I love how you take all the info and cut it down in a fashion that anyone can digest and execute themselves. Will be sharing this with others =)
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