|  | Authors: Tim O'Reilly, Sarah Milstein, O'Reilly Tim, Milstein Sarah
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
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ISBN: 0596802811
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Absolutely everything you need to know about Twitter August 7, 2009
Jerry Saperstein (Evanston, IL USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like many people - probably millions of them - I've looked at Twitter, toyed with it, tried to figure out what the excitement is about and ignored it.
After reading this 230 page book on Twitter, I can't wait to get back to it.
Like Facebook, Twitter appears simple. But co-authors O'Reilly and Milstein explore all the features of Twitter, including a host of third-party resources that lend it tremendous power. It is truly amazing to see how potent Twitter is. O'Reilly and Milstein don't leave any stones unturned. They teach you how to find people who share your interests, how to choose those Tweeters you will follow, how to get attention and followers for your Tweets and so on. Each tip and technique is laid out on two pages: the left-hand side carries clear illustrations of the subject and the right carries the discussion. (In fact, the only thing I don't like about the book is its odd-size, but there's choice other than living with it.)
I tried some of the tools they explain in the early chapters and was floored to see just how diverse Twitter is. I typed in some reasonably esoteric terms, like Perl and regex, and was amazed at the number of people discussing those subjects.
O'Reilly and Milstein introduce tools that help you tune in to trends on Twitter and how to use them to introduce yourself to new people.
Twitter, as it turns out, is very, very cool. But without O'Reilly and Milstein taking me by the hand, I probably would never have learned just how cool Twitter is. A great tech book.
Jerry
# is a hashtag...you will learn this and much more July 21, 2009
Ashley M. Mott (East Dubuque, IL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Twitter Book is a solid reference manual to the Twitter universe. It contains tips, tricks, and insights into Twitter that both an average user and a "power user" can find helpful and informative.
I really appreciated that the book contained numerous full color, generously sized, illustrations to complement the text. Almost every explanation in the book contains a corresponding photo, including explanations of third party twitter applications.
I, myself, was not unfamiliar with Twitter when I started this book. I had an account; I used the service; but I occasionally would wonder what a symbol meant, how this worked, and where other people got some of the various tools I thought they must use to manage their Twitter universe.
This book cleared up all of those questions for me. I now know the name of several third-party Twitter managers that I can use to grow my twitter brand and have a basic understanding of how to use them in conjunction with the main site.
The Twitter book has a good section that provides some suggestions on using Twitter for your company or business, and how to make the most of the atmosphere of community within Twitter.
It is a great resource for anyone, but I highly recommend it for any holdouts who keep debating about whether or not they really want to Twitter.
THE TWITTER BOOK: informative... but simple! July 9, 2009
William Grey (Santa Rosa, California USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Quick note to say that this is such an easy read for newbies or busy people without much time. Very simple and attractive graphic design make this a real winner. Each spread covers one feature, showing examples-in-use on the left and a short but complete explanation with experienced advice on the right. It makes sense that those interested in "tweeting" in 140 character bursts are not interested in reading an encyclopedic format of dense copy. Fortunately the authors have understood this.
The book includes granular advice on Twitter etiquette including retweeting techniques and how to write interesting posts. It also mentions a bunch of third party resources for managing multiple followers, tracking the popularity of your posts and finding followers by topic or locale.
The Twitter Book is not only a quick and interesting orientation to Twitter... but also an accessible ongoing reference, as well, with an index (thank God!).
I highly recommend this book and have already bought extra copies for social media clients.
140 Characters Explained in 231 Easy-to-Read Pages July 1, 2009
Thomas Beck (Mechanicsburg, PA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Think of The Twitter Book not as a book but rather like a longer, really well done, Powerpoint presentation. For the most part, the top of every other page of the book has a really clear storyboard message which is explained on the subsequent two pages with creative examples, both textual and using simple, colorful graphics. As countless reviewers have already pointed out, it's a case of the book medium emulating the tool it's describing - terse and colorful.
The book is an easy read in an hour, give or take 10 minutes. It also functions well as a reference document if you need to go back and look up Twitter features, such as hashtags and retweets, as you gain more familiarity with the Twitter service. At 231 not-so-dense pages, the book is rightsized for a service that enforces a 140 character message limit.
If you've looked at Twitter before and didn't get what all the fuss was about, give it another shot after reading this book. Try the "Three Weeks or Your Money Back - Guaranteed" plan in chapter 1. You've got lots to gain and very little to lose.
Like the book June 30, 2009
Jeffrey Weber (San Antonio, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Book was well written, had lots of useful info in a breezy style I liked. Great, realistic illustrations enhanced the book - good book for Twitterers
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