Social media has taken the world by storm. Websites like YouTube and Facebook are increasingly popular, but another more peculiar social media website centered around following others has received plenty of attention in the spotlight as well. This site is Twitter, and it’s used constantly by celebrities, corporations, and everyday people just like you. You, too, can create your very own Twitter account and see what the recent buzz is all about.

Twitter language can certainly be confusing. To get you started in the world of Twitter in your apartment in Alachua, FL, here are some basic terms and what they mean:

• Tweet – A tweet is a short message (under 140 characters) that can let your followers know what you are up to, or your opinions on a certain topic
• Retweet – Retweeting, or RT, means to publish someone else’s previous tweet again, while citing that person for being the first person to tweet the message. Oftentimes, tweets will be retweeted when one person responds or adds insight to a tweet.
• Hashtag – A hashtag is indicated by a # symbol, and it is used to mention a theme portrayed in a tweet. Twitter keeps track of hashtags and makes a short list of the most commonly mentioned ones on a day-to-day basis.

Before you know it, you’ll be tweeting away and fully immersed in the wonderful world of Twitter. For more information on our Alachua, Florida apartment community, please fill out the form on our Contact Us page or give our leasing office a call today. We hope to hear from you soon.