Twitter Today

So, what is twitter?  Is it really the future?

It is, indeed.  But, my friends, the future is now.

At the most basic level, twitter is a way for a person to communicate with friends, family, colleagues, neighbors and the entire world - in 140 characters or less.  By visiting the Twitter web site, you can tell everyone what you’re doing, and read what everyone else is doing.

Twitter also utilizes the SMS network - the cell phone text messaging network - to transmit messages, so that you can “tweet” (that’s the term for a single Twitter message) while you aren’t with your computer.

Why use Twitter? 

There are several practical, real-world applications, such as:

• Promote your blog, website or business to your “followers.”
• Communicate with multiple people all at one time without having to utilize chat software. This can be done personally or professionally.
• Meet experts in your field.  In my time on Twitter, I’ve tweeted with Maki of Dosh Dosh, Darren of ProBlogger, Brian of CopyBlogger and Hugh of Gaping Void.
• Make friends.  In addition to those experts, I’ve made friends with less-known bloggers through Twitter, as well, such as writers James and Harry,  motivational coach Dave, Internet marketing whiz Ritu, sushi cook Allison, viking Brett and a whole host of others.

So, what about you?  Why do YOU use Twitter?

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