Twitter : How to set up Your Account
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Setting Up Your Twitter Account
In order to begin using Twitter to broadcast your messages, attract new website visitors and potential customers, you will need to create a free Twitter account.
Here’s how to set it up:
Visit http://www.Twitter.com
Click on the “Join For Free” link to get started.
I do suggest using your real name on Twitter if you are comfortable with doing that, or another name that represents your brand, website or blog.
Once you have created your account you will be able to log in immediately.
The first thing you should do is create your Twitter profile.
To begin, click on the “Settings” link in the navigation bar on the top right corner of your Twitter account.
On the profile page you see various options including “Account, Password, Devices, Notices, Picture and Design”.
To begin, click on the Account tab. You should take a few minutes go o over the various options and fill out your account information.
This includes:
Name: Once again, I suggest entering in your real name so that people can easily recognize who you are.
Username: Whatever you choose here will become part of your unique Twitter link that directs people to your front page so they can choose to follow you or read your current updates.
Example: http://www.Twitter.com/YOUR-USERNAME
Since your username is part of your twitter link, choose carefully!
Email Address: Enter in a valid email address. This will not be visible to your followers.
Time Zone: Select the time zone applicable to your location. This is important if you want to read notices according to your actual time.
More Info URL: This link will appear on your profile page so be sure to choose a valid URL that will direct people to your website or blog. It will count as a back-link to your website.
Online Bio: Write a few lines that describe who you are and what you do. Your bio page is limited to only 160 characters.
Location: You can choose to leave this blank or enter in your country or city.
Language: Choose your preferred language.
If you select to keep your updates private, only people that you have manually approved will be able to follow your updates.
If you plan to use Twitter to promote your websites, blog and general activity, you will want to leave this box un-checked.
The next tab on the top is marked “Password”. If you ever wish to update your password for security purposes, this Is where you would do it.
Twitter devices
Twitter offers the ability to receive updates via your cell phone or through Instant Messenger such as gTalk.
You can use Twitter mobile regardless where you live, but you need to ensure that you add your country code with your direct number.
You can visit the following site for help locating your country code:
http://www.consumer.att.com/global/english/country_codes.html
Once you have entered in your mobile number, you will need to confirm it before you can receive mobile updates.
The verification code will be sent to your phone number, and you will need to enter it into the site before your phone is activated.You should also check with your service provider to determine ifany charges will be applied.
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