Twitter is one of the most popular social networks, and it's easy to see why. In a few years, the platform has gone from being a microblogging page designed for just a few to becoming a major news source.
Best of all, you can create an account completely free of charge, and within minutes, start writing all of your ideas in 280-character messages, just before 160.
After that we will also teach you how to customize your profile, from how to add a profile picture, to how other Twitter users should follow, how to block twitter.
How to open a Twitter account
To open a Twitter account, the first thing you need to do is go to official page from Twitter, if you want to do it from a web browser. You also have the opportunity to do it from the mobile app, which you can download at App Store either Google Play.
There, you can now select the option & # 39;Register& # 39 ;. You will be redirected to the page where you must enter your account name you too phone number either email that you want to engage with your Twitter.
On the next screen, you can select options such as whether other users can find your account by mail or activate personalized ads. When you're ready, call & # 39;Next& # 39 ;, followed by & # 39;Register& # 39; Creating an account.
Twitter's basic functionality
Once you've set up your profile, it's time to customize it. This means you have to go to your wall, press the & # 39;Edit profile& # 39; Also choose a profile photo and photo header, add a short biography and change colors. When you're ready, call & # 39;Keep changes& # 39 ;.
It's time to take a look at how Twitter should present the information. In your profile, you'll see categories such as & # 39; Tweets & # 39;, & # 39; Following & # 39;, & # 39; Followers & # 39 ;, & # 39; Like & # 39 ;, & # 39; Lists & # 39; or & # 39; Moments & # 39 ;, which we will explain later.
When you hit the & # 39;Home& # 39 ;, You will be presented with a real-time updated list of tweets that users continue to publish. You will also be able to access the & # 39; Moments & # 39 ;, & # 39; Notifications & # 39; and & # 39; Messages & # 39;
There is no limit to the tweets you can publish, but there are limits to the content each message can contain. There are currently 280, even if only for a few months. The birth network was born with a mythical limit of 140 characters.
On the other hand, remember that everyone, whether you follow them or not on Twitter and whether you're logged in or not, can see the tweets you publish, or not always your retweets. You can avoid it by blocking the account or changing your privacy settings.
What is a hashtag?
Of course you've heard of hashtags. It is a word or group of words separated by space and preceded by a & # 39; # & # 39; that uses the categorization of your tweet to a specific topic.
For example, if you want to write a comment on the latest iPhone that has already been sold and want other users to easily find your tweet, you should put a pad in front of the word & # 39; iPhone & # 39;
Although it is now possible to search for tweets that include a specific word unless used as hashtag, by using this type of label you will contribute to the design of styles, which we will talk about later.
What is arroba?
On Twitter, it is also possible to get the attention of another tweeter who uses arroba in front of his username. You can add this tag in front of or next to the message you want that person to see.
If you choose to include pre-text, this titter will not appear in your & # 39; Tweets & # 39 ;, list while the second one will be. In both of these categories, however, the user in question will receive a notification announcement that you have notified.
How to write a tweet
Starting tweeting, it's very easy. Performance is very similar to other social networks. Find the & # 39;Tweet& # 39 ;, Or if not, the source pen icon with the & # 39; + & # 39; beside it. Click on it.
A small floating screen will be opened where you can start writing, without exceeding 280 characters. You can see how much you need to reach the limit in the circle you'll see on the right. You can also choose whether to take a photo, a GIF or a survey.
If you want to create a thread – a series of tweets – you can do that by clicking the & # 39;+& # 39 ;. Many users use it to tell a story that doesn't fit them for 280 characters. When you're ready, call & # 39;Tweet& # 39; And wait for your tweet to appear on your wall.
How to touch an image
Twitter allows you to accompany your messages through photos. To do this, you just need to give Square button created with field, find the image you want to add and give it & # 39;Open& # 39 ;.
Once this is done, you have the opportunity to tag other users from the photo. Just click on & # 39; Who's from this photo? & # 39; Then choose ten people.
How to submit a video
To send a video, you must also click Rectangular button with earth inside and, instead of selecting an image, select a video and render it & # 39; Open & # 39;. After that, you can shorten the length of the clip, which can last 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
You should also remember that the Twitter mobile app is only compatible with videos that have MP4 or MOV format. From a web browser, you can upload up to 512 MB videos in H.264 / MP4 format with AAC audio.
How to watch a GIF
The social network also offers opportunities to include GIFs in your tweets to help express your feelings. Click on GIF icon and you will be presented with a comprehensive gallery of categorized GIFs. You can also use the search bar to find your interests.
How to add a place to a tweet
If you want your text to be marked with a destination, just click on it. the fourth icon. You must activate the option, but when the location you used will be automatically added.
How to send voter
Did you know that you can ask your followers what you want in the form of a survey? If you give them away icon chart, you'll see that a section will appear where you can add possible answers. You can also change the test time.
How to reply, reply, or tweet
To interact with other users, Twitter gives you many options to simply write tweets, use hashtags and mention them in your messages. You can also reply to other tweets, share them on your wall or match them & # 39; like & # 39;
How to respond to a tweet
Let's say one of your friends on Twitter has just posted a very interesting tweet and you want to let him know you agree. You might want to take part in a very heated debate about another tweet. You must learn to answer.
To do this, you have to find out talking icon that you will see in any tweet. You can also click on the heading comment mentioned below. In any case, this message will open in a floating window.
Now, you can find the box & # 39;Take your answer& # 39 ;. When you click it, a message will automatically appear & # 39;In responseFollowing the username. You can now write your answer in less than 280 characters and give & # 39;To answer& # 39 ;.
How to re-tweet
Another very popular feature is Twitter sharing tweets that others have written to other users on your wall. This action is called a refund, which you can do simply by giving it away sign with two arrows They are building a circle.
You will see that the mentioned tumbg opens in a floating window. You will now have two options: just give & # 39;Look again& # 39; Or click & # 39;Comment …& # 39; Comment your tweet.
How to like a tweet
To display your agreement via tweet, you can create and select an option & # 39;I like it& # 39 ;, which you will see in all messages from other users about the mood. You will know that you have given this option when the heart appears pink.
How to send a direct message to Twitter
One way to communicate with other users is through private messaging activities. There are many ways to send direct messages, but remember that you can only do so if the person you want to write to follow you on Twitter.
On the other hand, you can simply hit the & # 39;Messages& # 39; With the envelope icon to access your inbox. After that you can touch the option & # 39;New message& # 39; To select a sender, write a text and send it.
On the other hand, you also have the opportunity to send a titter you found interesting through a private message. You should click on more, select the user to whom you want to send and give & # 39;Send& # 39 ;. You can also add your own idea.
How to start following someone on Twitter
At this point, you may be wondering how to start following someone on Twitter. After all, one of the benefits of Twitter is to be able to know what other people think and interact with, and that's much easier when you follow them.
The easiest way to find other users to follow is to enter their names – perhaps the one they use as the user, because they don't always use their real name – in the search bar at the top
You will see that Twitter will present a list of suggestions, but if no one is looking for you, just press & # 39; Enter & # 39; to redirect to another page where you will have more results.
Let's give an example. We want to start following our publication of Macworld Spain. Enter a name in the bar and see that just typing "Mac" is already in the list of suggestions. Note that it will suggest again hashtags popular.
We select the appropriate result for the Macworld Spain profile. Now we only have to click the & # 39;Follow& # 39; What we will see on the right. You will see what happens to be called & # 39; E & # 39;Following& # 39 ;. Twitter will generally suggest three more accounts to follow.
Alternatively, you can view the profiles of other users and provide the & # 39;Follow& # 39; That goes with one of them when you see one interested in seeing their tweets. It would be a good idea if you no longer thought of following someone else.
How to block a Twitter user
But, and how can we protect ourselves from unpleasant users? All of the freedoms offered by Twitter to express your opinion on any topic may also be in error. It is known that some people use the platform to curse.
Fortunately, this social network provides the opportunity to block the users you want. If they do, they will not be able to see what you post, they will not be able to comment on their tweets or send you messages.
To do so, you can go to that person's profile, click on three vertical dots that you'll see on the right hand side, next to the & # 39; Follow & # 39; then select the & # 39;Block& # 39 ;. You can also mute your tweets or report inappropriate activity.
Alternatively, you can block someone at the same time as you read one of their bad tweets. You should click on the down arrow from the top right corner of the heading and select the & # 39;Block& # 39 ;.
How to change your settings and privacy on Twitter
With all that has happened with Facebook, and you can worry about Twitter's use of your data. That's why we recommend taking a look at the & # 39; Settings & Privacy section you can access by clicking on your profile picture.
Once there, go to the & # 39; Privacy & Security & # 39; section and click the & # 39; Edit & # 39; the ones you'll see next to & # 39; Original hand & data & # 39; You can now choose who is the social network with whom you share your data and what kind of customization you want.
In addition, in & # 39; Settings & Privacy & # 39; you can also manage the accounts you have blocked or muted and select the option to protect your tweets, thanks to which only approved users will be able to see what you publish.
What does it mean to be a trend on Twitter?
To gauge the impact of news or event on Twitter, the platform offers a category for hashtags listings and topics that people post the most frequently. To appear in a customary division or general topic.
If you use Twitter from your computer's browser, you can look at the category trends you can find on the left of your timeline. Keep in mind that these methods can be customized depending on the topics you are usually exploring.
Once you find this section, you can change your location to find out what's in the world. You can also click on any of the topics listed to see what everyone is doing.
What are Twitter Moments?
Another recent addition to Twitter called & # 39; Moments & # 39; The company team is responsible for identifying what news is on Twitter and making it a kind of presentation when collecting the most relevant tweets.
To look for & # 39; Moments & # 39 ;, you have to click the & # 39; Moments & # 39; at the top bar on your Twitter homepage, or by tapping on the lightning icon in your mobile app and swiping down.
& # 39; Moments & # 39; you will see them personalized based on the people you follow, the popularity of that theme and the place you are at the time. When traveling abroad, then, this will appear in the local language.
Alternatively, if you still don't know how to use it Facebook, Connected, Pinterest either UberDon't hesitate to take a look at some of the clues we've written thinking about you here at PCWorld Spain.
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