Twitter attracted over 14 million users this past month. The site is HOT, and if you are not on it, then its like missing free lemonade on a 90 degree day. Why Join this nifty network? There are plenty of reasons. Here are just 12:
1) Communicate, Connect and Network
With Twitter being the new phenomenon one can tap into an amazing community of people from around the world to find out what they are thinking, feeling and experiencing in different ways. Having twitter serves as a platform to promote your business and website to over millions around the globe.
2) Free Advertising
Get visibility. Having a twitter account will provide exposure to the type of business your seeking. Just follow the people in your niche and witness the power of twitter.
3) Benefit from the buzz
There is no denying that twitter is everywhere... on the news, the web, commercials, name it. Its the latest craze and it doesn't seem to be going away. Recently, Twitter beat facebook and google in realtime search. This appears to be truly is the next big thing.
4) Pitch ideas
It is often said that new ideas generate more ideas. By reading peoples thoughts on twitter, you can then begin to spin the wheels on your own creative ideas, possibly an idea worth millions.
5) International Growth
More international users are learning the value of twitter as newsbreaks.
Whether it is the protests following the Iran Election or the Jakarta bombings or the fact that the Chinese government felt they had to block Twitter during the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the site gets more users in those countries as the value of the service unravels during a time of need. Right now, about 55 percent of the audience is international, according to comScore. This number too will continue to grow.
6) Utilize an open forum to Share Expertise
Share your knowledge. Go ahead… learn, grow and captivate a large audience. Perhaps you can build a long lasting relationship beyond a mere hello. You can say, “I know this person because he once helped me, you can make really good friends, gather insights and exchange ideas. Lets face it everyone needs advice or suggestions.
7) Get instant feedback.
Do your market research. Get real time solutions. Feel free to ask your followers questions. Your questions can be answered by anyone who sees it on twitter this makes the possibilities endless.
8) There is millions in media coverage on twitter
The media loves to cover Twitter and anything that relates to using the service. In fact, Twitter received $48 million worth in media coverage in 30 days, according to Ad Age, which also notes that the figure is about half of what Microsoft plans to spend on marketing BingBing . So what amounts to $48 million worth in advertising? How about 3 billion impressions and 57 percent of that is from TV. Not to mention the smaller newspaper that likely mentioned Twitter as well.
9) Twitter allows room for creativity
Creativity is the key to true marketing. Innovative campaigns are short and catchy. Ultimately, this is how twitter works. Twitter allows for 140 characters max so you have to deliver your point while making it interesting for others to read. Consider this an opportunity to elevate your pitch.
10) Employment
Who says sites such as careerbuilder.com and monster.com were the only place to get jobs? People are tweeting about what they need. Need a computer programmer? All you have to do is ask. Twitter is an extraordinary stomping ground for both employers and potential employees.
11) Invite people to local events
Invite people to your show or even a party. Twitter serves as a great way to meet new people in your area. Just tweet and add tags for the location. It’s just that simple.
12)To ride the wave and make new friends
Go out out, share, promote and embrace the wave of the future.
