From tools for your web browser to instructions for tweeting from your mobile phone, this page compiles a list of the best tips to help you manage and expand your Twitter account. Whether you are looking to expand your business or just meet some new friends. Happy tweeting!
Twitter Cellphone Short Codes
US: 40404
Canada: 21212
Twitter Phone Commands
ON - turn SMS messaging on
OFF - turn SMS messaging off
FOLLOW [username] - follow a user
OFF [username] - stop following a user
D [username] [message] - direct message a user
NUDGE [username] - prompt user to post
LEAVE [username] - stop updates from this user
GET - get the most recent updates from all your friends
HELP - receive a list of twitter lingo commands
FOLLOWERS - receive a list of your followers
Twittiquette
- @[username] - respond publicly to a user
Twitter Functions
Twitter Applications
For Cellphone
- Twapper: Cell-phone-readable Twitter feed page
For Yahoo!
- Twittik: Post and receive tweets
Find Twitter Users
Post to Multiple Services Simultaneously
- Brabblr: Post to Twitter, Pownce, Jaiku, Tumblr, etc., all at once.
Resources for Using Twitter
References
Fast Facts
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Owned by
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Founded
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Network launched
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Membership as of July, 2009
Between 12 million-14 million
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Membership as of July, 2008
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Fact:
Accounts can be created free of charge
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Can update through the webpage or a variety of applications that integrate into your web browser or operating system
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Also accessible through mobile phones via text message commands
