Trib U: Twitter - January 8th, 2013

You’ve decided it’s time to unlock the mysteries of Twitter, and the good news is you’ll find it not all that mysterious. In this beginner’s class, you will learn how to:

• Set up a Twitter account in an SEO-friendly way
• Learn the language of Twitter: Hashtags, retweets, mentions, DM’s, trending topics and more
• Use Twitter as a search engine
• Learn how to find the right Twitter application for your smartphone and laptop/desktop computer
• Engage with other users on Twitter by applying proper Twitter etiquette
• Find great people to follow and learn the best ways to build up your own followers

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Tribune Tower. 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Tickets: $60