Of the many information tools people use to stay up-to-date on their interests, the latest hypes, memes, world affairs, or whatever, Twitter has always been the go-to platform for both insiders and regular Joes. Even if you’re not one to join in on the conversation, there are still streams and topics you can follow (or ignore completely) and pick the path you want to take as you surf the information superhighway.
If you’re someone who’s just decided to start tweeting, your timeline can look a little cluttered with news and updates on topics you might not be all that interested in, with the words “trending” next to a few topics. What does it all mean, and how do you customize what you see and what you don’t? Here’s everything you need to know.
The conversations that get the most likes, replies, retweets, and just a larger audience are generally the ones that are considered “trending” in a given topic. When you first log in to your account, Twitter will suggest a few topics to start with based on your location. Trending topics are a great way to join a conversation that’s creating some buzz.
Those who want to stay up to date with the latest news are well advised to follow the topics they are interested in. This is how you can do it:
