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At certain events, I am introduced as the social media or insights maven. Thus, I often find myself in situations where I have to explain: "What is Twitter?". As I was on youtube, I found this cool video which could help me and help you explain what is Twitter in plain english.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddO9idmax0o

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As noted, a short demo or script makes this easy. In plain terms: Twitter is a public, real‑time stream of short posts people publish and follow. You subscribe to accounts you care about and see their posts in your timeline. You can reply to someone, re‑share their post so your followers see it, mark things you like, or send private messages. Topics are grouped with hashtags; people address others with @usernames. It is built for fast, short bursts of conversation and for spreading updates quickly.

Building on 's texting analogy, emphasize the difference: texting is private and one‑to‑one or one‑to‑few. Twitter is usually public and broadcast‑capable. A quick walkthrough that teaches the basics: follow 5 accounts on a topic, post one short message, reply to a post, retweet something useful, and try one hashtag. That sequence shows how content moves and how conversations form.

Practical tips for events or business: pick a short hashtag, pin a clear intro post, and assign someone to monitor replies. Cautions: posts are public by default and can be amplified, so avoid sharing private info and double‑check facts before posting. A live, hands‑on demo remains the single best way to make the platform click for newcomers.

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I find the easiest way to explain twitter is that it is another means of communication and interaction that limits you to a certain message length, forcing you to get to the point and cut through all the bullsh*t. I also find that equating it to texting helps people to understand it easier.

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