A Tweet is any message posted to Twitter which may contain photos, videos, links, and text. Click or tap the Tweet button to post the update to your profile. Read our Posting a Tweet article for more information.
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What happens when you tweet Twitter?
Depending on where you type someone’s Twitter name, you’ll send that person either a mention or a reply. Mentions are public tweets, so they’re visible to everyone. Replies also appear on the recipient’s Mentions tab, but only people who follow both of you can see them.
Who sees my tweets?
Who can see my Tweets?
- Public Tweets (the default setting): Are visible to anyone, whether or not they have a Twitter account.
- Protected Tweets: Only visible to your Twitter followers. Please keep in mind, your followers may still capture images of your Tweets and share them.
What makes up a tweet?
Tweets can contain up to 280 characters, but being concise is in Twitter’s DNA and it’s good for marketing. Aim to keep every Tweet focused on one specific message, rather than trying to communicate multiple ideas. If you have more to say, link out to your website or start a Tweet thread.
How do you write a tweet?
Posting a tweet
- To post a tweet, select the New Tweet button near the top of the screen.
- The tweet box will appear. You can type what you want to post, then select Tweet.
- The tweet will be shared publicly, along with anyone who follows you on Twitter. It’ll also appear at the top of your timeline.
How do beginners use Twitter?
Twitter for Beginners: The Complete Guide
- Step 1: Set Up Your Profile. Choose your profile name (aka handle).
- Step 2: Follow Some People. This is important for two reasons.
- Step 3: Understand the Twitter Lingo.
- Step 3: Decide What Content to Tweet About.
- Step 4: Join Trending Hashtags.
- Step 5: Maintain Your Channel.
How do you tweet a famous person?
Hashtag (Celebrity Name)
And, don’t forget, if you just want to support your favorite celebrity on Twitter, you can always tweet about them using the hashtag plus their name (#Pink), rather than tweeting @ them.
Who sees my tweets if I have no followers?
Your protected Tweets will only be searchable on Twitter by you and your followers. Replies you send to an account that isn’t following you will not be seen by that account (because only your followers will see your Tweets).
How do I know if my tweets are being seen?
The only way to know for sure if someone has seen your Twitter page or posts is through direct engagement — a reply, a favorite, or a retweet. That said, if a user wants to have a general idea about how many people have seen a tweet, they can do so by visiting the Twitter Analytics page.
Can someone I follow see my tweets?
It really depends on the access restrictions on your tweets. If your account is public (as is by default), anyone can see your tweets, irrespective of whether they are following you.
What are the disadvantages of Twitter?
Twitter has a 140-character limit to its posts, therefore, users must type tweets concisely. Users cannot tweet videos from uploading. Users can only allow send a maximum of 1000 tweets a day.
What should I tweet for the first time?
What to Tweet First as a Small Business Owner
- Introduce yourself. This should be your very first tweet.
- Be informative. Offer vital information about your business as soon as possible.
- Immediately show how to get in touch with you.
- Find peers and say hi.
- Post a photo.
What Is a Viral Tweet?
- Host a Giveaway. One of the best ways to make your tweets go viral is to run a Twitter giveaway.
- Ask for Retweets.
- Perfectly Time Your Tweets.
- Write Engaging Headlines.
- Tweet More Links.
- Use Hashtags to Go Viral on Twitter.
- Tweet Newsworthy Topics.
- Inject Humor into Your Tweets.
What should I tweet to get followers?
Here are seven simple tips:
- Share relevant and useful content. People come to Twitter to take part in conversations and consume content they’re interested in.
- Promote your @name everywhere you can. Get your brand in front of people as much as possible.
- Tap into your existing customer base.
- Run a followers campaign.
How do you tweet a hashtag?
To use a hashtag, simply insert the hashtag symbol (#) before any word or phrase when writing a tweet. In the example below, we’re using the #sunset hashtag. After you’ve posted the tweet, you can select the hashtag to see other posts that use it. Tweets that use the same hashtag will appear.
How do you tweet a topic?
To view a trending topic, click it in the trends section of your Twitter window.
- Select “Compose new Tweet” from your Twitter home page. This expands the text box where you type your tweets.
- Type the trend into your tweet.
- Finish the tweet by typing your comment and press “Tweet” to post it.
Does Twitter cost money to join?
Twitter is easy to use as either broadcaster or a receiver. You join with a free account and Twitter name. Then you send broadcasts (tweets) daily, hourly, or as frequently as you like.
Should I use my real name on Twitter?
Ideally, as an individual, your username should be your real name. For example, if your name was John Smith, your Twitter username should be, in an ideal world, @JohnSmith.
Why should I not use Twitter?
It’s addictive
Like other social networks, checking Twitter can be addictive. It can become the activity you turn to habitually whenever you’re not occupied with something else. A Twitter addiction might not be as damaging as a drug addiction, but it’s a compulsion you don’t need in your life.
Do celebrities see your tweets?
If your tweets are protected, no one except your approved followers can see your tweet, even if they have been mentioned. Follow your favorite celebrities on Twitter. It’s a good idea to find a celeb who usually tweets a lot — they are more likely to care about who tweets @ them.
Do celebrities write their own tweets?
Most celebrities don’t write their own social media posts. That includes those carefully orchestrated fee based brand posts. In reality, most celebrities outsource to agencies and managers to assist them in what can be a full time job.