As Twitter continues to grow in popularity, the number of hacked accounts multiplies. Whether due to a weak password or following a malicious link from a tweet or email, it even more difficult than ever before for users to keep maintain the security if their privacy online.
(more…)

Must listen? Does anyone actually use that phrase?

Today, I came across an article on Techcrunch dated back to late March of this year, which summarized an interview Twitter co-founder Biz Stone had with radio host, Howard Stern. In it, much was focused on Biz and co-founder Evan Williams’ awkward meeting with Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg back in fall of 2008. The purpose of that meeting focused on a possible acquisition opportunity by Facebook, with an initial proposal of $500 million.
(more…)

I first heard about letterbombing in a post on Techcrunch yesterday about two Dutch designers who were able to get a job using Twitter. The idea behind the original letterbomb was that you and a group of friends would leave posts on someone’s wall in order to reserve a section of space. At which point each individual updates their profile picture to a letter, which when combined translates to some message.

(more…)

This week, Twitter rolled out their new, one-click Follow Button, which makes it easy for users to quickly follow Twitter accounts on any website they visit. Now, with Google officially rolling out their +1 buttons, one wonders whether yet another social media button is necessary. I personally like the new Twitter buttons, as it cuts the number of clicks for users to follow a Twitter account to just one. In fact, I’ve already added the Twitter buttons to this site. Take a look at the sidebar right now.
(more…)

Twitter HQ was abuzz this afternoon. The big announcement?

Well, we took a look at Twitter apps like Hootsuite, Nambu, Tweetdeck, Echofon, and the ocean of other desktop Twitter clients. Then, I said out loud, ‘Hmmmm…life would sure be great if these guys weren’t around! So, Twitter is coming out with a new redesign. Tweet your hearts out, you maniacs.”
Evan Williams

At least, that’s what I can remember. But don’t quote me on it.
(more…)

Now that you’ve torn apart Facebook with your incessant status updates, you set your eyes upon your next target: Twitter. The prospects bode well for you; unlike Facebook, Twitter allows you to broadcast your tweets to anyone across the world. Anyone. Take that Facebook privacy settings!

Your assignment is clear: you want to gain attention on Twitter. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt reigned supreme for months as the king and queen of attention. “Outrage!” you cried out loud at your neighbor’s cat. No one deserves the title of attention whore more than you.

With that, I now bring you 12 types of tweets that always attract attention, guaranteed.

(more…)

Kanye West, the man that spontaneously generated his own Internet meme with his infamous “Imma let you finish..” moment at last year’s VMAs, is now on Twitter.

(more…)

The Money Whale!

SponsoredTweets is a new Twitter advertising platform that connects advertisers with Tweeters. Advertisers can create sponsored conversations on Twitter. Tweeters can earn money for spreading the word.

I can earn Washingtons and Abraham Lincolns using Twitter?! Oh, boy! I always knew that the day would arrive when I could got paid to send out snippets of text and links. Now, only Facebook needs to catch up.
(more…)