Making a global statement in 140 characters
Twitter has received the spectrum of responses from the public - some hate it, some love it, some are obsessed, others irritated…. but it’s still growing.
Although no one is really clear on the future monetization of Twitter as a company, it’s impressive to see the dramatic usage uptake for things like Psychology experiments via Twitter, and marketing promotions to tweeters that RT. For Nimbuzz, monitoring Twitter-like services allows us to engage and maintain happy customers (we try).
Why do we encourage the usage of it, and what’s in it for you?
“Twitterverse” – Viral growing community of hyper-connected audience of 25-34 year olds
ZDNET, “Active users have increased 900% in one year. 29% of Tweeters have created a blog vs. 11% of Twitterless understand the world of WordPress.
“Peter Fenton, Institutional Venture Partners (Twitter’s VC) says: “Twitter is making a real impact around the world as people, companies and organizations everywhere discover a powerful new way to communicate and find out what’s happening – right now.“”
“Tweeple” – Engaged userbase from mobile, PC, web
PEW Internet Reports, “As of December 2008, 11% of online American adults said they used a service like Twitter or another service that allowed them to share updates about themselves or to see the updates of others.
“Twitter users engage the news, and own technology at the same rates as other internet users, but the ways in which they use the technology – to communicate, gather and share information – reveals their affinity for mobile, unteathered and social opportunities for interaction.”
“Twitterstand” - Real-time honest public content
Individuals use Twitter to relate their honest feedback/thoughts on news, events, software, photos, etc and to share other people’s information that interests them. (e.g. Tweetdeck, Seesmic and more are tools to keep up with Twitter activity.)
As with any form of mass communication method (ex. TV, radio, forums, YouTube, chatrooms) viewers need to be selective as to who you listen to or “follow”. The appeal is the desire to express your own experiences, whether others read or not.
“Twingo” – Language & Conduct codes (Twitter’s 101 Guide)
Quick guide for Twitter Newbies
Shorten Links: Due to limited text space, it’s vital to keep links to pictures/articles short.
“Follow Friday”: Widen-out your network and awareness by recommending a tweeter for others to “follow”, specifically on Fridays.
“RT” (Re-Tweet): Source and share information posted by someone else with a “RT” in front.
Hashtags (#XXXX): Suggest tweeters to search for a word’s live feed.
Stay updated with Nimbuzz’s interests on Twitter (@nimbuzz), we’ll follow you back!
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Anonymz03*
August 8th, 2009
Andi
August 10th, 2009