Twitter - Top 5 Myths

Since its inception in 2006, Twitter has become the fastest-growing social media site in the world. Named for the sound that birds make when they communicate, Twitter was designed as an instant communication network. It allows users to share a 140-character posts that describe what you are doing, reading, learning and finding valuable.

In spite of the user base in the millions, there are still many myths and misconceptions about what Twitter really is. Below are five myths and truths about Twitter.

No content on Twitter, it's all junk - This is not true, although I must say that a lot of junk on Twitter is an open resource. that everyone can use a lot of people use it in a way that is not very effective. But there's a lot of value too, you just have to know how to find it.

It costs to use Twitter - No, no, Twitter is free ..

Twitter takes a lot of time - This is really not true You can be very effective on Twitter in a short time, but it comes from. knowledge and use of a time-saving tools like TweetDeck and socialoomph.com.

will have to use your cell phone to Twitter - something like 80% of Twitter users use their phones with them, but you do not have to. You can be very effective in using Twitter solely via computer.

Twitter is a fad that is not going to last - Twitter is a new company that has grown very quickly and it remains to be seen if he is able to continue to grow with user demand, it is true. However, it seems pretty clear that the trend of micro-blogging, or communicating with a lot of people through a short message, part of a larger trend that is here to stay.

Even though Twitter is not for everyone, this is a great tool for connecting with like-minded people, learn new ideas and access to resources. Members should base their decision on whether to use Twitter on facts, not myths.

Even though Twitter is not for everyone, this is a great tool for connecting with like-minded people, learn new ideas and access to resources. Members should base their decision on whether to use Twitter on facts, not myths.

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