My husband asked me to explain Twitter and its uses to him yesterday. Mind you - my husband has zero clue what Twitter actually IS - he’s just heard me talking about it. So, I tried my best …

Twitter is best described as a micro blogging platform. You are limited to 140 characters each time you do an update, which initially, may seem a small amount. However, as you become more experienced, it’s just amazing what you can fit into 140 characters.

That said, Twitter is much, much more than that. It is like one huge global chat room, but then again, it doesn’t have to be. It all depends on how many people you follow on Twitter. If it’s in the thousands, then your “Tweetstream” will be running fast and furious with everything that’s coming in. If you are only following a few hundred, or even less, then things are much easier to keep up with.

Twitter is also a great way to meet new people online, particularly those with similar interests to you. In fact - I explained to my husband how I usually get online and “Tweet” while watching shows like American Idol (using the hashtag #idol or #americanidol). When you use a hashtag you can go to Twitter Search and search for that particular hashtag and find a ton of (or barely any) people talking about the same thing you are. It’s a great way to find more Followers with the same interests as you!

Twitter is pretty cool - you should check it out! There is SO much you can do with it! Don’t forget to follow me @ starryskye81!

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