What is Twitter? Don’t get left behind…
Posted on 15. Apr, 2008 by Alejandro Reyes in Interviews, Microblogging, Social Media Marketing
What is Twitter?
I’m sure you’ve probably read a blog, received an instant messenger, got an invite or something that has to do with Twitter in the last couple months right? You’re also probably wondering, what the heck “Twitter” is and how in the world can anything like that benefit your marketing efforts or internet business blog.
Here’s my Twitter Account: http://twitter.com/successfool
Well I was the same way. I joined Twitter last year sometime and never really did anything with it. I probably would have used it sooner, but I just didn’t understand it at the time. I didn’t get what it was about or anything. I guess I was preoccupied like a lot of people with other things.
Before I go on, let’s answer the question, “What is Twitter?”
According to Wikipedia, “Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send “updates” (or “tweets”; text-based posts, up to 140 characters long) to the Twitter website, via short message service (e.g. on a cell phone), instant messaging, or a third-party application such as Twitterrific or Facebook.
So you can “update” or send “tweets” about anything. You can say good morning to the world, talk about your plans for the day, your travel plans, what you’re cooking, who you’re having lunch with, a blog post you just read or posted, who made you made, who bought you flowers, and end it with a “good night world.”
Twitter is like, Facebook meets, Blogging, meets instant messaging. It really rocks. So whether you wanna connect with old friends, meet new one’s, find out what’s going on in your industry, and learn a lot, Twitter is definitely for you. If you’re someone that doesn’t see the value in networking or market research, I’d probably advise you to stay under your rock and leave Twitter to the cool folks (jk).
My friend Coach Deb told me last week that I “needed” to be on Twitter and how she’s got a couple speaking engagements because of being on Twitter. I took her advice as she’s definitely an expert in social media, hopped on, started connecting with a few people, and started to get a bunch of emails saying, “Person’s Name is now following you on Twitter.” The moment that started to happen, I was hooked. So Twitter, had me at that first email.
So this week, I’m going to be discussing Twitter and how it can benefit you with your Internet Business or online efforts. I’m also going to be interviewing some folks that are on Twitter, why they’re using it? What has come about on it so far? And so on.
So are you on Twitter? What’s your URL? Why are YOU using it?
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Anonymous
15. Apr, 2008
What is Twitter?…
Im sure youve probably read a blog, received an instant messenger, got an invite or something that has to do with Twitter in the last couple months right? Youre also probably wondering, what the heck Twitter is and how in the world can anything like th…
PlugIM.com
15. Apr, 2008
What is Twitter?…
I’m sure you’ve probably read a blog, received an instant messenger, got an invite or something that has to do with Twitter in the last couple months right? You’re also probably wondering, what the heck “Twitter” is and how in the world can a…
Mark McCullagh (1 comments.)
15. Apr, 2008
Thanks for this post. I’m like you, just going to get started with Twitter so I really need to learn how to use it (and Pownce).
Alejandro Reyes (136 comments.)
16. Apr, 2008
Hey there Mark, make sure to post your twitter account on here so we can connect brother!
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15. Apr, 2008
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@CoachDeb (3 comments.)
15. Apr, 2008
Congrats for getting hooked on TWitter!
We’ll have to get you posting some of your Interviews on Twitter to the “Twinterview” category for the new Twitter Handbook site.
Tweet me on Twitter & we’ll set you up as a contributing author.
@CoachDeb
Courtney (3 comments.)
15. Apr, 2008
I’ve been talking about Twitter since November, and I’m glad you jumped on the bandwagon. Isn’t it fun?
Alejandro Reyes (136 comments.)
16. Apr, 2008
ya you’re right - i’ve jumped on the bandwagon…lol
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Timothy Carter (22 comments.)
16. Apr, 2008
Hey man, glad you listened to Coach Deb on the whole Twitter thing.
It’s been a great scene and an easy, yet addictive way to drive fresh traffic and business to your business.
I know it has to mine!
Have a blessed day brother. Keep up the great work on this site.
With warm regards,
Timothy Carter
The Residual Income Lifestyle
Alejandro Reyes (136 comments.)
16. Apr, 2008
ya i’m glad i listened to deb as well!
definitely a great source to connect with cool folks like yourself man!
Timothy Carter (22 comments.)
03. May, 2008
I feel ya man. And people like Deb & JP. So many good people.
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Jason (9 comments.)
20. Apr, 2008
I have hooked it up again cos you told me too! lol
I guess right now I am listening & learning
Alejandro Reyes (136 comments.)
20. Apr, 2008
uh oh - The Yon Man’s got a Twitter account.
it’s on now!
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Rick Lomas (1 comments.)
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I did a blog about this here: http://www.ricklomas.com/2008/04/26/what-is-twitter/
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Barbara Rozgonyi (1 comments.)
23. May, 2008
When I decided to get serious about using twitter, I did some research. Here’s the result: http://www.thetwitterguide.com
When people ask me what I get out of twitter, it’s hard to know where to start. There are so many stories. That’s why I’m working on more a strategic approach that mixes fun, business, connecting and maybe a few x factors.
Barbara
@wiredprworks on twitter.com
Courtney Crosslin (1 comments.)
30. Jul, 2008
I just discovered your site today and I’m happy that I did. There is some irony about me coming across this post.
Early today, I was on Twitter and my son walks over and out of the blue he says
“Don’t be a quitter, twitter!”
Thinking he read it on the screen somewhere I scan the tweets and nothing. Turns out he made it up! Just Classic.
So I was going to create a post around it, but you have it covered. One has to keep at it (twitter) and give it some time. I liken it to a playground. If you watch children on a playground who never met, inevitably one child walks over to the other and says “Will you be my friend?” in the sweetest voice. Twitter is like the big kids playground. You have to put yourself out there and play nice.
@haveAwonderful
use to gather and share info (and kill time).
Jennie Mustafa-Julock (1 comments.)
25. Aug, 2008
My ultimate goal is using Twitter is to increase the visibility of my coaching business. My more immediate goal, however, is to meet and learn from successful internet marketers - like yourself! I love that I can see what others are doing to share their work with the world.
F. Andy Seidl (1 comments.)
08. Sep, 2008
And now, it turns out you’re nobody if you’re not on twitter (at least according to the song: http://tinyurl.com/6dvzef
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