I'm the first one to bash Twitter. I hate the fact that www.twitter.com pretty much sucks as a tool for (eek gats) actually using Twitter. I hate that Twitter never seems to work as expected on my mobile device. Mostly, I hate the fact that I feel compelled to use Twitter because everyone else is doing it. I am still crushed that FriendFeed is out ... sold to Facebook and it's users to ... well, Twitter. Where else?!
But those of you that know me know I am not a negative person. In fact, I am typically annoyingly positive, so I do see the bright side of Twitter. Although admittedly, I had to be dragged back to tweeting a few times in 2009.
2009 was THE year for Twitter. Everyone is on it - from our very own Jamie Mancuso to Anderson Cooper to Ralph Macchio to Barack Obama. All superstars in my book, but there's more, what about Ivy Bean - the 104 year-old from England or parent's-to-be that are setting up accounts for their still-in-the-womb kiddo's?! Companies have Twitter accounts, Comcast's Frank Eliason is famous for his customer service on Twitter, the CEO of Zappos, Southwest Airlines and yes, Coldwell Banker Hearthside, Realtors. Not to mention ALL of the good that is being done on Twitter ... there are loads of tweeters working hard for all sorts of causes out there. Twitter was H-U-G-E in 2009.
I do finally see the value in Twitter. And this will surprise you. The best thing I have gotten out of Twitter? Hands down - the "in real life" relationships that I have created, nurtured and grown on Twitter. These relationships have brought me incredible friendships, business contacts and even tighter connections with family and friends. Surprised? Hey me too!
For a more official review of How Twitter Conquered the World in 2009 - see this Mashable article.
So yes, I will continue to tweet ... until the next cool micro-blogging tool comes along at least :)
Happy Holidays!!!
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