TwitterUsing

For Social Good

Do you remember #TheDress?

● Is this dress blue/black or gold/ white?● The color debate started on Tumblr

but went viral on Twitter● #TheDress inspired a social media

campaign that calls to stop violence against women

What is a Tweet:

● A Tweet is an expression of a moment or idea (in 140 characters or less!)

● It can include text, links, photos, and videos.

● Millions of Tweets are shared in real time, every day.

1. REPLY: Comment on a Tweet and join the conversation.

2. RETWEET: Share a Tweet with your followers. You can even add your own thoughts before you share it.

3. FAVORITE: Favorite a Tweet to let the author know you like it.

4. TWEET ACTIVITY: Check out how well your tweets perform.

1. The Retweet Button Retweets2. Comment Retweets❖ RT (short for “retweet”): Comment + RT + @ username + the tweet

MT (short for “modified tweet”): in order to fit in 140 characters Your comment + MT + @ username + the shorten tweet

The Hashtag (#):A word or phrase prefixed by a hash sign (#), used to identify messages on a specific topic.

Hashtag can help you find relevant content on Twitter.

When a hashtag is mentioned by a large amounts of users, it can become a “trending topic” that shows up on the left hand side of the interface.

Benefit #1:

Present your words in front of people who care.

Keyword: #FindYourAudience

#ShopLocal is a hashtag that encourages consumers to buy from local retailers and support small business.

Benefit #2:

Engage with your audience.

Keyword: #Conversation

Live Chat & Live Tweeting keeps the conversation going

Visitors live tweeted Maker Faire Toronto

A Few Tips for Live Tweeting:

Before the Event

● Pick up a easy-to-remember hashtag for your event

● Engage with speakers / partners

● Share photos of event set up

A Few Tips for Live Tweeting:

During the Event

● Respond, encourage & support tweets about the event

● Quote speakers● Ask participants to send Qs● More pics!! (to visualize the

event )

Exercise: Your Selfless Selfie Challenge!!

Check out blog.dosomething.org/category/member-wins/for inspirations!!