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Hey! Welcome to Twitter.

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Let us quickly go over some basics.

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At the heart of Twitter, there are

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small bursts of information called Tweets.

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(They are) quick updates like a text message

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but a Tweet can be more than just text.

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It can include a photo uploaded to Twitter,

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a video you can watch inside the Tweet,

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or a link to great content on the web.

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The stream of Tweets is your Twitter

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and you create it by following accounts

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that are interesting to you.

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When you first join, your Twitter is empty

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but during the signup, we will help you find great accounts

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that match your interests.

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Just pick categories you like, such as

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Entertainment, News, Sports, or enter your favourite hobby

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and then we will show you some recommended accounts in those areas.

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When you click on the Follow button, you will start seeing

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Tweets from that account on your Twitter.

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Clicking on someone's name or picture

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will tell you more about the account.

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It will also give you the option to follow or unfollow them.

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Following is not permanent. You can always

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unfollow accounts that you are not that into

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or search for accounts that you may have missed

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after you are done signing up.

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It is important to know that you do not need to Tweet

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to enjoy Twitter.

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Many use it just to listen, rather than share.

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Once you finish your Twitter profile

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by uploading a picture and completing your bio,

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consider downloading the app

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to take Twitter with you on your smartphone.

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It is a great way to stay up to date with

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everything you care about while you are on the go.

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So, there you have it!

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Just click the Next button blow

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and we will take you through the rest.