What makes twitter different from other sites? Why is it used a lot of people?

India
October 27, 2009 1:31am CST
Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com ) is one of the top social media micro-blogging sites out there. It just allow the user to post a 140 characters long tweet or post. But the site is used by almost everyone, big companies, political leader [even Obama is there], celebrites, bloggers...etc. What made twitter so famous? What is the special thing which make it special from other sites social networking sites?
5 responses
@getbrowser (1708)
• China
27 Oct 09
Yes, as a social network micro-blogging website, Twitter is becoming more and more popular. In my opinion, Twitter is popular just because: 1.You can follow your favorite celebrities there and gain the latest information about them; 2.Twitter makes you feel like you are a part of something greater than yourself; 3.It’s easier to get Twitter followers than it is to get Blog newsfeed subscribers. 4.You can get the latest information at the first time with a easy way. 5.It is not a waste of time for it is so easy to use. Compared with another popular social networking site, Facebook, Twitter is an easier one.
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Nov 09
Hi Getbrowser, i don't have a twitter account and this discussion helped me understand why it is so popular. thanks for the information.
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Nov 09
Hi Cuteafsal, I don't have a twitter account and i really don't know why it is more popular than the other social networking sites... with Getbrowser's response i now know the reason why twitter is more popular now than the other sites. Thanks!
• India
27 Oct 09
any one looking for Twitter Followers... I can exchange, you be my follower and ill be yours.
@SouravRC (247)
• India
27 Oct 09
I think Twitter is good for self promotion. Or your blogs... your products.
• United States
27 Oct 09
first I think one tells another and they tell another and it gets advertized and so forth and more gets on there and boom free advertizement for business, items to sell and so forth....