Twitter is the product of a generation obsessed with reality TV or the happenings of today and the now. In other words, people enjoy divulging in the details of others, from the simple basics to the bigger events on an ongoing basis. For example, receiving several little updates or micro blogs informing followers about little happenings throughout the day can seem more interesting than the single general update of the week seen on most social networks.
From the beginning, Twitter has always sought to stand out among its competitors. When other social networks preferred to clutter their sites with an avalanche of information, Twitter chose simplicity. Their sign in and profile page were designed in a way to demonstrate the company’s focus, the user, and its purpose, micro blogging, without room for much else. The creators elected for a network that would strive to be plain to see and easy to use for all users, simply for the purpose of ‘twittering’ about things or events that were important to them.
Unlike most social networks, Twitter offers a different system for staying connected with those you already know or would like to know. Twitter talk, known as tweets, is all about answering the one simple question, “What are you doing?” This question could be answered once or several times during the day, allowing users to tell their story instantly and as it happens, and therefore, offering their greatest asset. Individuals from all over the world have been able to connect to this social network to give their followers a quick update (or several short updates) on a particular event, instantly. For example, Using Twitter, CNN was able to update its followers on the latest information about the day’s breaking news. Or users could give their followers information about the coolest happenings at their favorite concert as it took place.
Twitter has also been the first to connect cell phone devices with their application, which has revolutionized the way people communicate with one another through social networks today. This option makes it convenient for users to update their status and inform followers on recent events or simply stay connected. This remarkable feasibility could also come in handy for businesses as well, allowing them to stay in touch with clients and offer feedback when necessary, thus permitting the user to have full access to their profile and status.
Since its inception in 2006, Twitter has brought something different to the traditional setting of blogs and how people interact today. Although a fairly new comer to the social network arena, Twitter has become the favorite of many as the number of users continues to soar daily. The ability to update user status with ease and speed of delivery has given users the control to broadcast information more effectively and instantly. Moreover, individuals sharing information from their phones using Twitter have proven to publish news faster than TV or other news sites simply because they were there –is unbelievable. Such Twitter blogging power can only serve us well as we crave our daily dose of reality life through today’s world of social media.
