What is twitter?

Getting started using Twitter.

How do I start using twitter? Often the most difficult part of using any social networking site is getting a strong start. On twitter, signing up and beginning your journey is very simple.

All you need to do is browse to Twitter.com , click the green "Sign up now" icon, and fill out the simple sign-up form. You must enter your name, username (such as myname101) , password , and email address in order to begin using Tweeter. At this point, they will step you through the basics of tweeting!   

 

So: If someone asks you, What is twitter? just say "a very popular website used by friends and family to keep up with current events and stay in touch." Problem solved.

 
 

Twitter's impact

Twitter has been described as "an inescapable cultural phenomenon." The phrases "Twitter", "tweet", and such come up every day on TV, radio, and among friends. For many people, the site has emerged as the primary means of communication within their contact group... for others, twitter allows constant access to news, celebrities, music, and more...