By: Michael Sim
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The “RT” stands for Re-tweet. A given user typically re-tweets another user’s message to show appreciation and give credit to the author. Most applications (including Twitter itself) have clickable buttons that automate the task of creating a Re-tweet.
2) @ (Mention or Reply)
The @ symbol allows you to publicly reply to other members. This is done by creating a new update, and including @ + username (i.e.: @chicagodesign) somewhere in the message.
3) Follow
By following a user, you will receive their updates in your public timeline. Similarly, anyone who follows you will also receive your updates in their public timeline.
4) Block
Blocking is an alternative to unfollowing a user. Blocking unfollows the user, prevents them from viewing your profile, and disables the option for them to follow you in the future.
5) Bulk Follow
Bulk Following is a process of following a large number of people at one time.
6) Bulk UnFollow
Bulk Unfollowing is a process that unfollows people who are not following you in return. It is an essential process for maintaining a 1:1 follow to following ratio as often as possible.
7) # (Hash Tag)
The hash tag symbol is used to start, monitor, and link-to a trending topic within Twitter. (Example of use: #followfriday) When a trending topic is posted, it becomes an active link. The link takes you to a page that displays all of the Tweets that contain the exact hash tag-word combo. This allows a user to view others who are tweeting about the trend, and also opens up the potential for finding opportunities to engage people. For example, if someone includes me in a #followfriday mention, I’m going to thank them. At that point, I can decide if I want to initiate a conversation with this person.
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