Etiquette

Twitter noise is the presence of unnecessary posts and unrelated content. Get them out of your feed now.

Tweeting should be an enjoyable experience. Here's how to make sure it does not stress you out.

Being retweeted by another social media user can increase your visibility and increase the likelihood of getting more followers on Twitter. Here's how to do it right.

Numbers matter on Twitter -- but should you really follow back everyone who follows you?

Your fans are what make your online identity strong and stable. Here are ways to show your gratitude.

Sharing personal details is acceptable but only to a certain degree. Some of these can lead to permanent damage.

You've created a snazzy Twitter account and check it everyday, but somehow your follower numbers seem to be dropping -- what's happening?

Parody accounts are funny; but there are limits to creating them. Here are the rules.

Hashtags are great tools to grab your target readers and get attention on social media. But there are ways hashtags are used that are not only irritating but also inappropriate.

There are ways to justify accessing social media at work should you get caught. Of course, these tactics are not boss-proof, so use them moderately -- or only in dire situations.

Social media manners for professionals are important to maintain a good reputation and solid relationships for the long term.

What may seem like a publicity boost for celebrities can also affect regular folk if the account is managed by the wrong hands.

Twitter is a free world where you can post anything you want at any time, but how much is too much?

Some celebrities, particularly the rich and beautiful, have a knack of getting too bored that they completely make a fool out of themselves online.

Here are the pros and cons of keeping your personal Twitter account separate from your private account.

Here are 5 reasons why your tweet chat isn't getting enough participants.

Here are some reasons why it matters that you're on Twitter and how you can maximize your presence online.

If you have very few followers but follow a whole lot of people, then you might want to check the way you handle your Twitter account.

Hashtags are very valuable in encouraging more people to support your brand, but it also becomes too easy to be excited and, eventually, annoying.

Piggybacking on a hashtag is a marketing ploy that is looked down upon by many. Here's why.

Some individuals have lost their jobs because of careless use of Twitter and other social media platforms and not taking care of their account.

Twitter users must understand the potential damage and legal implications a single tweet with unfounded information can cause.

Read about Twitter's rules trademarks and how far your accounts can go with borrowing logos, statements and symbols.

Twitter may encourage free speech, but it's certainly no place for abusive behavior. Here's how to report violations.

Twitter is an effective way to connect with other people from other parts of the world -- but don't let it make up your entire waking life. Here are tips to smarter Twitter use.