What is Twitter?

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What is Twitter?

Its just a simple question, but explanation can be provided in many ways. Here it starts.

What is Twitter and Why Join Twitter?

First Things First, Join Twitter
It is simple, all you have to do is go to the Twitter website. When you get there sign-up, but make sure to pick a username that will catch someone’s eye. Preferably something to do with what you are trying to promote.

Why Join Twitter?

The number one reason why you should join Twitter is because it is a great marketing tool for any industry. You can reach people that you probably couldn’t of reached any other way. It is quick and easy because you have 140 characters or less to get to the point. You do not have to write a whole post or get someone to come to your website to promote your products. One of the best parts is that you can connect with a customer or a reader.
So why not join Twitter today? Build up your brand and beat out your competition. It only takes a couple minutes to sign-up.

But, What Is Twitter?

Well, let’s look at a couple definitions below.

Twitter’s Definition:
“Twitter is a free social messaging utility for staying connected in real-time.”
Wikipedia’s Definition:
“Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length.”
Basically, you are staying connected or connecting with other Twitter users. You are able to send and receive updates that are 140 characters or less (tweets). That is all Twitter it is. It is short, simple, and easy and that is why it is called micro-blogging. Where blogging is much longer, not as simple, and not as easy.

I Just Don’t Get It

Well, it gives you a chance to get in touch with and stay in touch with anyone else on the Internet. It is definitely another way for people to stay in contact with someone that does not have a lot of time on their hands to read your blog. The best thing about Twitter is that someone can come across your profile, take a quick look at your tweets and decide whether or not to follow you. It is likely they will check out your URL also. If they only follow you, then you can get them to come your blog by posting when you have a new post as a tweet.

Other Reasons to Join Twitter

It will allow you to build trust. Marketers are finding that people want to know you and have some sort of trusting relationship with those that they buy products or receive recommendations from. Twitter is a way to show that you’ve had success and failures. If you talk about both of them, then they are more likely to trust what you think.
You’ll be able to be personal. No one likes to feel like they are talking to a robot. Being able to have some sort of connection with a person will make it more likely that they will listen to you. Adding a picture of yourself is always a good spot to start.
You’ll be able to show your generosity which can go a long way. If you help someone for free it is more likely that they will help you out the next time you need something. This might mean that you do not have to pay for a product that someone could just give you.
It will allow you to establish expertise. You can show what you know by answering peoples questions. This one may take a while but overtime it is possible.
You can establish relationships in your niche. Since Twitter is on a more personal level, it is more likely you will build relationships. Getting to know other blogger’s in your niche will build you some credibility when they link and mention your Blog.

What is Twitter?
This brings us back to the original question. What is Twitter? It is many different things to many different people. It can be used by a family to keep in touch, or a company to coordinate business, or the media to keep people informed or a writer to build up a fan base.


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