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Consuming Twitter...?

by Neil Morgan
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Excuse my current obsession with Twitter.

I just love dissecting these things because by doing so, it's possible to drill down to elements that can enhance our own products and services because you get a real-world feel for the way people are choosing to do things.

So, if you're a Twitter user, how to you consume the tweets? I have attached a poll. If you choose "other" post here to let us know what you meant.

Cheers,

Neil
#consuming #twitter
  • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
    I mainly use the Twitter website.

    I don't trust any third-party website with my Twitter password. I've not seen a need yet to use third-party software either.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    Hey Dan

    That's cool - I always felt uncomfortable using the site simply because the information was changing so quickly.

    So I use Twhirl, which is a desktop application and I quite like it - if anyone knows of anything better, let me know.

    Cheers,

    Neil
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  • Profile picture of the author Flavours
    I use twitter from the twitter site itself. I feel that the main site is better and safer than any other interface and its also very appealing.
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  • Profile picture of the author BlackWaterBlog
    I use the twitter site itself, and only use Twitme to auto broadcast my blog posts to twitter.
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  • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
    I use the main website..

    I have any "social" sites.. Twitter, WarriorForum etc.. open on my second monitor and just drop in and out between other things..

    Never felt the need for an app

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    Jay
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    • Profile picture of the author TheCren
      Originally Posted by JayXtreme View Post

      I use the main website..

      I have any "social" sites.. Twitter, WarriorForum etc.. open on my second monitor and just drop in and out between other things..

      Never felt the need for an app

      Peace

      Jay
      Clever clever. I use Twhirl and TweetDeck - depending on which account I want to post from. I also post directly from my website if I'm in the midst of editing a post and I want to share something with my followers.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayhew
    Use the main site. Might switch to using TweetDeck here shortly.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    I'm amazed that all you folks use the site which would seem (on the face of it) to require more effort than having something like Twhirl doing all the work automatically.

    Could that be because you're focused on tweeting rather than reading the tweets of others?

    Cheers,

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    • Profile picture of the author JayXtreme
      Originally Posted by Neil Morgan View Post

      I'm amazed that all you folks use the site which would seem (on the face of it) to require more effort than having something like Twhirl doing all the work automatically.

      Could that be because you're focused on tweeting rather than reading the tweets of others?

      Cheers,

      Neil
      You raise a good point Neil..

      My first answer would be, No... I find it easier to have the Twitter site open so I can drop in, have a read, check my @replies and then do some tweeting when I feel the urge..

      But a further examination of my psychological make up, would probably lead me to answer Yes.. I do rather love myself (/jk).. or as my Mother used to say:

      "You love the sound of your own voice (Tweet?)"

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  • Profile picture of the author Trent Brownrigg
    I've only ever used the main site. Then again I am not obsessed with Twitter so I don't do much with it.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidTheMavin
    I'd say I use Digsby about 60% of the time (it's just so easy for all the social networks & email), then the twtter website maybe 35% and my iPhone app the other 5% of the time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    Then again I am not obsessed with Twitter so I don't do much with it.
    I'm obsessed with it in regard to the lessons we can learn as marketers simply because it has taken the world by storm, like it or not.

    I hardly use it myself either.

    Cheers,

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  • Profile picture of the author Neil Morgan
    "You love the sound of your own voice (Tweet?)"
    Then this was made for you mate

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  • Profile picture of the author Devon Brown
    I like using Tweetdeck. I keep up with my groups this way (what others are saying), my DMs come through, and I like seeing my @ replies quickly.
    I log into the website every now and then for following followers.
    I had nothing but problems on the actual website. Lag, fail whale, etc..
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  • Profile picture of the author Alan Petersen
    I use TweetDeck which is a desktop app and it even works with my Mac! I still also use the Twitter website as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charlie Parker
    TweetDeck is an essential twittering tool for me. Absolutely essential.

    Just change those horrible default colors.
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