To Tweet or Not to Tweet...

To tweet or not to tweet? This has been the growing question since Twitter was launched in 2006. I admit, I was hesitant and slow to give into the current social networking craze myself. A lot of controversy remains surrounding Twitter and five years later there are still a numerous amount of pessimists who argue that 140 character status updates are useless and mind-numbing. I once viewed Twitter as an outlet for obnoxious celebrities and egotistical individuals; however, once I gave into the notion I was able to see Twitter for what it really is. Twitter is what you make of it, plain and simple.

Twitter isn't about how many people follow you (unless you are using it for advertising purposes), it's about who you follow and why. There are endless uses for Twitter from gaining knowledge, researching, staying connected, following trends, being inspired, seeking out deals, advertising and so much more. If you are an individual who cares about what celebrities say and do on an hourly basis, then Twitter is for you. If you are an individual who wants to stay up to date on current trends for a certain industry, then Twitter is for you too. If you have a company that you would like to promote and advertise, then Twitter is also for you. The list goes on and on. A growing number of individuals and businesses are giving into today's social networking norm through Twitter and I encourage everyone to give it a try and to not miss out on its many benefits.

For anyone who is interested, here is an interview that I heard on NPR with one of Twitter's co-founders. I found this interview to be very informative and interesting. Twitter's Biz Stone on Starting a Revolution: http://www.wbur.org/npr/133775340/twitters-biz-stone-on-starting-a-revolution

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