So, you’ve taken the first plunge into Twitter and feel a bit overwhelmed by the flood of posts? If you have a bit of time to spare, I’ve collected a few guides that may help orient you, and potentially prevent a few, avoidable faux pas. Ready? Dig in.

Mashable’s got a guide for you, check it out here:

Twitter Guide Book – How To, Tips and Instructions by MashableThe guide is organized by topic and quite a few frequently asked (and answered) questions are covered, such as “what is a #hashtag?”
Ready to take bigger steps? Then follow @TweetSmarter. Trust me on this one. These two knowledgeable people know their stuff. More information on the dynamic duo is available on their blog. They tweet great tips, often. :)From here, it depends on what you want to do, and my list is not terribly comprehensive. That’s on purpose. You’ll pick up a lot of information by lurking and exploring.

I’m no expert when it comes to Twitter, but I am a grizzled veteran. You can follow me if you are interested in the sometimes silly stuff I tweet about. I’m @ryagas and I love tips and tricks, so be sure to @message me or even leave a comment here. 🙂