Why adults like to use Twitter

I've been in some interesting discussions lately about Twitter and social media. I believe Twitter has grown because it's easy to manage for Adults - send it quickly from your phone or use it promote your blog, meet more people regionally or just vent. This blog post from the NY Times supports some of my theory.

I'm fond of Twitter because it completes a social media plan. Facebook can help you develop your medium level circle of contacts while tools like LinkedIn help you create a mini social network that is business related. Twitter can drive traffic to your site daily with fresh tips and bits about you and your services or products in between your rants about Sunday football. I think YouTube is an excellent way create your own broadcast about you and your products and introduce yourself in a more personal manner. Why not create your own weekly interview with experts on your staff?

My point is have a complete plan - all your eggs in one basket is not a good idea when it comes to social media.

Connie

Here's the NY Tims blog post:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/why-adults-have-fueled-twitters-growth/