Twitter has 330 million active monthly users. More than 500 million tweets go out each day; that's roughly 6,000 tweets per second.

How can you or your brand possibly stand out in the torrent of tweets? (Using only 280 character per tweet, to boot?)

Understanding how Twitter's algorithm works is a good start.

An infographic from Digital Information World, a platform for trending visual content for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, can help you optimize your tweets for more organic growth and better results.

Check out the infographic for a timeline of algorithm updates, current ranking signals, and six tips for extending organic reach: