Whether or not you use Twitter to actively tweet, no one can deny that what once began as a niche phenomenon for a few enthusiasts has become a great source of information for all. And even if don’t want to tweet, you can always sign up for an account and just listen in on the conversation to understand the tool.

For example, during Family Reunion, our associates used Twitter to share what they were learning and experiencing at the event with people who couldn’t be there and each other. Quotes, links, facts and observations were tweeted from the event and were grouped together by adding #kwfr hashtag to tweets about the event.

For example:

@kwri: Just attended a great session on listing foreclosures! Can’t wait for Mo’s Inspirational Brunch tomorrow! #kwfr”

So, what does #kwfr mean and why should you use a hashtag if tweeting while at an event or about specific subject?

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Where were you on June 13 at 11:00 pm? Me? I was glued to my MacBook with a Red Bull in hand scared to death. Facebook was about to open up vanity URLs to the public and I wanted Keller Williams Realty-bad.  This was serious. As the seconds ticked away, I got more and more anxious, then as the clock turned to 11:01 central time, I went for it, and at that moment I completely forgot how to spell Keller. I think it was the fear of actually spelling it wrong and having to explain to someone why I forgot how to spell my company’s name. I mean, what if I had to tell Gary!? Well, luckily I got it right. In the first hour, I was one of one million people that reserved a vanity URL. With 550 vanity URLs registered per second, I am thankful that I was able to secure one for KW, as well as my own.

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“I make money with google. i learned how here: ____.” If you were on Twitter last week, you probably saw that message, during another round of phishing scams. This time, the scam spread through DMs and tweets alike. “Phishing” occurs when a fraudulent operation poses as a legitimate Website or service to steal your personal information.

Everyone needs to be aware of what phishing is and what to expect. It can happen on any social networking site, which was proven last month on Facebook when viruses spread across the site like wild fire. In that scam, users were urged to update their information by clicking on a provided link which took them to a fake Facebook login page. Once they entered in their information, it was stolen and their accounts were hacked, spreading the virus even further.

A hacked account on Twitter or even Facebook can lead to account suspensions, or worse, you can be shut out of your account altogether. By falling victim to the scams, you can also unwillingly impact accounts of your friends, family or even your clients!

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