I was recently asked why Twitter is valuable, or why I do it. So I put together a list of reasons.
It’s a mini blog; can serve as a type of diary.
You can keep up with what your friends are doing.
Make new personal friends and professional contacts.
See another side of your current friends and family.
Follow your favorite bands, celebs, political figures, etc.
You can Twitter from many different applications and devices (such as your mobile phone).
Twitter can quickly become an impromptu info-sharing point (used during San Diego fires).
It can be used for news, marketing, and customer service.
Can connect with Facebook, blogs, etc.
It will make you a better writer.
Faster than texting numerous people at once.
Minimal effort to start (unlike a blog).
It’s fun and it’s a good source of entertainment!
Here’s a list of some fun, interesting, and (sometimes) valuable web sites and applications that provide extra services for your Twitter acount.
Web Sites & Applications
Accessible Twitter (my app)“Web 2.0″ has created even further concern with web accessibility. Twitter web site that is accessible for individuals with any type of disability or limited technology.
Tweet Stats Lots of statistical information on your account and Twitter ‘user agents’.
TweetValue How much is your Twitter profile worth?
Tweet Burner Shorten, track, and share links.
Twitter Grader Get a ranking of your account.
WordPress to Twitter The WP-to-Twitter plugin posts a Twitter status update from your blog using the Cli.gs URL shortening service to provide a link back to your post from Twitter.
Free Twitter Designer Design your page.
My First Tweet ‘Nuff said.
Twitterberry Twitter application for the BlackBerry.
Twitter’s mobile site ‘Nuff said.
Articles
Here’s a good list of article about Twitter and tips on how to use it.
Addendum (March 30 and May 20)
Found more interesting ones:
TwitPwr Short URLs for Twitter with Analytics and user profile pages.
Twooting Daily podcast about Twitter.
twt.fm Share music.
twitvidio The easiest way to share videos on Twitter.
e-Penis Always wanted to know how big your Twitter e-Penis is?
TweetBrain Applies Twitter’s immense collective intelligence for Questions and Answers
Here are some awesome 1980s music videos on YouTube, hand-picked by yours truly.
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