Twitter - social media applicationWork on the website has been on hold for the time being, as recently I attended a Twitter training course and I’ve been practising what I learnt.  Our immensely knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher was Mark Shaw and thanks to him I have been able to dip a toe into the world of social media.  There is absolutely no chance I would have done it on my own by just signing up for an account and trying to figure it out for myself.

I have to admit that when I first heard about Twitter, I wondered why on earth anyone would bother to write messages of 140 characters or less about what they were doing, and even more why anyone would be sad enough to read them.  What I have discovered is that by being discerning about what you write and who you follow, you can pick up the very latest news on any topic and make contact with people who are experts in their field and are willing to share tips.

If you want to embark on Twitter or improve your skills, I highly recommend you follow Mark Shaw, who sends out regular tips and bulletins throughout the day.  And of course you can follow me on http://twitter.com/judyheminsley