I have been receiving many questions about twitter. Here are some of the most frequent questions received.

What is the big deal about Twitter?

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What are the differences between Google, Facebook and Twitter?

Here are basic simplified definitions of each:

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What is HootSuite? HootSuite is the ultimate Twitter toolbox. With HootSuite, you can manage multiple Twitter profiles, pre-schedule tweets, measure your success and much more. The best thing is, it’s FREE!

HootSuite has recently become one of my favorite Twitter tools.

Why you ask?

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What is a Tweetup?

The purpose of a Tweetup is to provide an opportunity for a real world meeting between two or more people who know each other through the online twitter service.  However, they are not limited to tweets.  At the end of the day, a Tweetup is about networking with like-minded, business-oriented people in a fun, high-energy environment.

I like Charlie Wollborg’s (@charliecurve) definition from the Royal Oak Tweetup we had recently:  “A tweetup is like the world’s largest, online cocktail party where people are sharing news and information, as well as having conversations about virtually anything, in real time.”

Interested in hosting your own?  Here are some tips.

1. You will want ot find a fun atmosphere to host the Tweetup. Ideally, choose a big venue where people can walk around and comfortably meet and communicate with people.  Low noise and low smoke is preferable.  Make sure to reserve an area large enough for the number you estimate will be attending. Speak to the manager of the establishment (Conference Room, Bar/Lounge, coffee shop), and fill him/her in on what is going on. See if you can get any specials on drinks or appetizers since you will be bringing in a large number of people. Make sure you visit the place beforehand to get a good feel for the venue.

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Huge Tweetup at Mr. B’s in Royal Oak 100+ people.The power of social networking! FUN & POWERFUL!

I remember trying to figure out Twitter on my own and thinking, “this is stupid! It is just another status update program…I can do this on my Facebook account! I don’t get what all this hype is about Twitter!”

It is true that Twitter is in-fact, just a status updater. But, once you understand the basics of Twitter, there are a multitude of other tools that make it a very powerful social media platform. This post will guide you through some of the basics of how to use Twitter. I will have an Advanced Twitter post next. Now, let’s get started!

1. FIND PEOPLE

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The most useful twitter tools all in one place!

HootSuite http://hootsuite.com (I Use This)

With HootSuite, you can manage multiple Twitter profiles, pre-schedule tweets, and measure your success.

TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com

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