You probably heard many times about Twitter. Everybody speaks about this great social network! But what makes it be so special? Well, you can share your deepest thoughts, interesting links and information online just by using this microblogging service. Twitter users are allowed to have a profile page, an avatar and the freedom to post messages anytime they want to. Everything you write will be visible to your followers, being also searchable on Twitter search.

As a social network, Twitter is mainly a place where people can share with others messages and information. Instead of calling all your friends and acquaintances every time you find out something interesting, it’s easier to post a link on Twitter.

Communication on Twitter is public- anyone can see what you do and the messages you send. However, you can opt for a private profile and share your thoughts only to those who are your friends. As in any social network, there is the possibility to customize your background page and pictures.

What about tweets? How do they work? Well, tweets are the messages posted by you (links, news and any other information). Tweets also appear on the personal page of your followers. As more followers you have, as more you gain.

Every time someone requests to follow you, you’ll receive a notification via email. Twitter users can accept, block or ignore those who want to follow them.

There are many ways to communicate on Twitter. You can send private and public messages or “retweet” something that has already been posted. Direct message can be send only to those who follow you.

For some people, Twitter is a marketing tool used to promote activities, specific services or websites. For others, it is a simple channel of communication (a micro blog) or an alternative source of information. Therefore, Twitter may be unnecessary for some and essential for others.  Many twitter users have their own blogs.  They will typically paste a twitter follow me button right into their theme to attract relevant followers who share their interests.  Obviously the same button will work on any standard website.