Chirp Chirp

Looking into social networking sites such a Twitter can be overwhelming. I personally don’t like the idea of Twitter – I feel it’s just the same as a Facebook status, which I already use.  Despite my opinion of Twitter, I have an account, which check a couple of times a week on my iPhone.

I use it to primarily read through my favourite comedians updates. They are always funny, and its great to see a different pathway created for them to promote their profession.

However James, a man I work with, loves to regularly check and update his Twitter because he uses it for personal tweets. I am curious what he updates, because with only 140 characters, you can’t say much!

Much like the brunette fellow in the youtube clip below (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2HAroA12w) I don’t see much point. I am yet to be convinced and dragged into the Twitter atmosphere. I did enjoy the explanation of the Twitter enthusiast though; “you are speaking to nobody, and everybody at the same time”

I decided to do some exploring into this phenomenon – due to millions and millions of people not agreeing with my opinion and using Twitter on the regular. The slightly bias, but most informative port of call was of course, www.twitter.com. Breaking it down into sections such as personal use, businesses, around the world, mobile apps, and community. Twitter connects businesses to customers immediately. “Businesses use Twitter to quickly share information with people interested in their products and services, gather real-time market intelligence and feedback, and build relationships with customers, partners and influencers.” – That small summary from the “About Twitter” page made it hard to argue with the financial and simple benefits it can have upon any business.

So then I thought, “Ok, well then why does James from work use it?” James has no business to promote, no degree in anything or his name in the media. Referencing back to the youtube clip I spoke of earlier, “these people aren’t your friends, so why do they care?” After delving a little deeper into what makes Twitter chirp, excuse the pun – “you still have access to the voices and information surrounding all that interests you. You can contribute, or just listen in and retrieve up-to-the-second information.”

Despite my admiration for this social media site that has so clearly proven itself in the world and that has convinced many people to keep tweeting on the regular – I am still not prepared to set my first tweet…but a Facebook status – well, that’s another story. Obviously, everyone on Facebook cares when I check into Subway for my lunchtime sub…. Duh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN2HAroA12w

About Twitter - www.twitter.com