Twitter... What are you doing?

To utter a succession of small, tremulous sounds, as a bird, an act of twittering, or a real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices?

This time we are talking about Twitter as a real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices. People follow the sources, access information via Twitter as it happens—from breaking world news to updates from friends.

Among the marketing channels that are so various in nature, usage and price, the cheapest one seems to be email marketing. But what happens with it when comparing to Twitter? It is an economical substitute, and by the way FREE.

The idea belongs to Jack Dorsey. Curiosity of what his friends were doing resulted is creation of this quite effective tool. Simplicity is one of the most important aspects of Twitter's success.

Twitter "What are you doing?" Usually is answered by under 140 characters in length and can be sent via mobile texting, instant message, or the web.

Among the main advantages of Twitter are:

Keeps everybody informed
Shortens physical distance
Enhances traffic
Represents one of the advertising tools
Makes you known to the visitors
Informs in a timely manner
One for all and all for one!

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