1. Get the most out of Twitter #Hashtags
HOW TO:
Get the most out of Twitter #Hashtags

2. One of the most complex feature for new users to understand is the hashtag
A topic with a hash symbol (#) at the start to identify it.
A way to organize topics
A way to find topics in a search

3. Hashtag?
Allows you to create communities of people interested in the same topic
Users must put the # before a word in order for it to be searchable
They are not an official Twitter function
Company doesn’t create
Users create

4. Identifying Hashtags What the Trend Twubs Hashtags.org
This useful little service makes it easy to learn about trending hashtags
Twubs
Uses a wiki system to disseminate information on a hashtag
Hashtags.org
Shows you tag use overtime and recent tweets

5. Tracking Hashtags What’s buzzing on Twitter right now? Twitterfall
If you are tech journalist, marketing professional, or a person interested in trends
Twitterfall
Track tweets from hashtags in real-time
Hashtag.org
Provides graphs and information on top hashtags

6. Using Hashtags 1. Don’t overuse them Give your hashtag context
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1. Don’t overuse them
If everyone of your tweets is a hashtag, you dilute the usefulness.
Give your hashtag context
Most people won’t know what it means
Give a quick explanation in one of your tweets
Be sure it adds value for yourself and your followers
Best way to utilize them is when you need to organize information
Conferences, major events, and reminders will help organize specific tweets

7. Organizing Hashtags
If you are putting on an event or want to start a conversation
Choose a singe hashtag early
Make it simple
Easy to spell
As short as possible
Remind about the hashtag constantly
On your website
Twitter feed
Throughout the day
Provide a website widget
An easy conversation tool on your website
Widgetbox
Tweetgrid

8. How To:
Post a Message

9. To send a direct message via the web
Sign in to your Twitter account.
Click on the gear icon and select Direct messages from the drop down menu. (You can also click on the envelope icon on your profile page). 
You'll see a pop up showing your direct message history. Click the New message button.
In the address box, type the name or username Tip: Make sure that user follows you. You can only send a direct message to your followers even though you can receive messages from all users you follow. 
Enter your message and click Send message.

10. To delete a message via the web
Click on the gear icon and select Direct messages. (You can also click on the envelope icon on your profile page).
You'll see a pop-up showing your direct message history. Click the conversation you'd like to delete.
Locate the message and hover your mouse over it. A trash can icon will appear. Click it.
Click Delete message.
Please note: Deleted DMs disappear from both the sender and the recipient's history. If you are missing DMs, check with the person you messaged to verify that they deleted the DMs you are missing.

11. How To: Use Twitter Lists

12. What is a LIST? A list is a curated group of Twitter users.
You can create your own lists or subscribe to lists created by others.
Viewing a list timeline will show you a stream of Tweets from only the users on that list.

13. NOTE…
Lists are used for reading Tweets only. You cannot send or direct a Tweet to members of a list, for only those list members to see.

14. To create a list:
Go to your Lists page. This can be done via the gear icon in the top right navigation bar or by going to your profile page and clicking on Lists.
Click Create list.
Enter the name of your list, a short description, and select if you want the list to be private or public
Click Save list.
Note: List names cannot exceed 25 characters, nor can they begin with a number.

15. To add or remove from your lists
Click the gear icon drop down menu on a user's profile. 
Select Add or remove from lists.
A pop-up will appear displaying your created lists. Check the lists you would like to add the user to, or uncheck the lists you'd like to remove the user from.
To check to see if the user you wanted to add was successfully included in that list, navigate to the Lists tab on your profile page. Click the desired list, then click Members. The person will appear in the list of members.
Note: You cannot add yourself, or a user who has blocked you, to a list.