How to participate in a tweet chat

Twitter chats, sometimes known as a Twitter party or a tweet chat, happen when a group of people all tweet about the same topic using a hashtag that allows it to be followed on Twitter. The chats are at a specific time and often repeat weekly or bi-weekly, or are only at announced times. This post is to give you a quick overview on how to join a tweet chat.

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Twitter chats, sometimes known as a Twitter party or a tweet chat, happen when a group of people all tweet about the same topic using a hashtag that allows it to be followed on Twitter. The chats are at a specific time and often repeat weekly or bi-weekly, or are only at announced times. This post is to give you a quick overview on how to join a tweet chat.

Fill out your profile, add a picture and follow at least the leader of the Twitter chat you want to participate in. Take a look at some Twitter etiquette tips and tricks to get the hang of using Twitter. Be sure to follow the chat hosts, guests and browse the posts on previous chats to see who else may interest you.