The Twitter Book
Tim O'Reilly
Sarah Milstein
Copyright 2011 Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein
The Twitter Book
by Tim OReilly and Sarah Milstein
Published by OReilly Media, Inc., 1005 Gravenstein Highway North, Sebastopol, CA 95472.
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Production Editor: Kristen Borg
Proofreader: Kristen Borg
Printing History:
First Edition: June 2009
Second Edition: November 2011
Indexer: Sarah Milstein
Design: Monica Kamsvaag, Suzy Wivott, Ron Bilodeau, and Edie Freedman
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For the sake of full disclosure, the authors would like you to know that the publisher, through its affiliate OReilly AlphaTech Ventures, is an investor in three of the services mentioned in this book, namely, Bit.ly, Get Satisfaction, and Foursquare, and that author Sarah Milstein is an investor in CrowdVine.
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O'Reilly Media
So helpful that many readers no doubt will tweet its praises and thank @timoreilly and @sarahmthe authors Twitter handlesfor helping people understand why Twitter is emerging as the Internets most powerful communications vehicle since e-mail.
Associated Press
Tim OReilly and Sarah Milstein are two of my favorite tweeters, and theyve just written The Twitter Book , a pleasingly-designed guide to making the most out of Twitter.
Boing Boing
The text is almost haiku-like, illustrated with example tweets. I think of it as a kinda Strunk and White for Twitter with brevity, wit, great examples, and simplicity.
How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
An effective handbook towards setting up a cohesive and consistent identity on Twitter.
Galley Cat
Provides clear advice to enlighten everyone, from the first-time tweeter to the power user.
School Library Journal
Manages to pack in all kinds of information of interest to Twitter virgins and aficionados alike.
New Scientist Magazine
Accomplishes what it sets out to do: To provide a clear introduction to both a powerful tool and the culture that has grown up around it. If youre interested in using Twitter for your business, this book is excellent. Strongly recommended.
Web Marketing Today
Tim OReilly and Sarah Milstein have written a book full of helpful hints on branding via Twitter.
Examiner.com
The most useful book weve seen on the topic to date.
Design Tools Monthly
Praise for the first edition from Amazon reviewers (we dont know these folks!)
If youre new to Twitter, this book will absolutely shorten your learning curve. If youve been using Twitter for a while, you will learn things you dont know but should.
GeorgeA.Burks
Whether youre an individual looking to build your own personal brand online, someone who is considering starting a business, or part of a large company, the book is chock full of ideas, resources, and helpful advice.
ChristaAvampato
Twitter should PAY OReilly and Milstein for having written The Twitter Book ....The book is LOADED with definitions, tips and tricks to make your Twitter experience a productive one.
MannyHernandez
If possible, this book should be required reading when someone signs up for a new Twitter account.
J. J. Kwashnak
After finishing The Twitter Book , I now know more about Twitter and how to effectively use it. In fact, using OReilly and Milsteins book, I have actually begun to grow my business organically leveraging the information provided.
CarlaFair-Wright
If Twitter ever came up with their own official book, it is hard to imagine how it would be much different than this one. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in making the most out of their Twitter experience.
Dr. Bojan Tunguz
The Twitter Book is a great primer for anyone who wants to expand their network, supplement their job search or customer base, or make new friends and contacts.
D. A. Allen
I found this book a marvelous blend of form and function. Every question, big or little, was answered quickly, and I found myself putting unexpected functions to work smoothly.
WilliamBurden
About the Authors
Tim OReilly (@timoreilly)
Tim OReilly is the founder and CEO of OReilly Media, Inc., thought by many to be the best computer book publisher in the world. OReilly Media also hosts conferences on technology topics, including the OReilly Open Source Convention, the Web 2.0 Summit, Strata: The Business of Data, and many others. OReillys Make : magazine and Maker Faire have been compared to the West Coast Computer Faire, which launched the personal computer revolution. Tims company blog, OReilly Radar, watches the alpha geeks to determine emerging technology trends, and serves as a platform for advocacy about issues of importance to the technical community. Tim is also a partner at OReilly AlphaTech Ventures, OReillys early stage venture firm, and is on the board of Safari Books Online. More at http://radar.oreilly.com .
Sarah Milstein (@SarahM)
Sarah Milstein, a frequent speaker on Twitter for business, has been UBM TechWebs General Manager and co-chair for Web 2.0 Expo, an influential conference on entrepreneurship and technology. Previously, she was on the senior editorial staff at OReilly Media, where she founded the Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) conference and led development of the Missing Manuals, a best-selling series of computer books for non-geeks. Before joining OReilly, Sarah was a freelance writer and editor, and a regular contributor to the