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Mario Z.
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Graphic Design, self-employed
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Mario Z.: Hi, my name is Mario, and I'm an Instructional Designer. I'm rating Twitter at three stars...
Stephen J. C.
Consultant
Management Consulting, self-employed
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Stephen: Hi. My name's Stephen. I'm a Business Growth Consultant. On a scale of one to five, I give Twitter...
Shanice P.
Telecommunications, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Twitter is not my cup of tea but it's the most used social networking app out there they just need to revise the security and privacy measures and also have more interactions between users and others.
I like the way it allows you to create content within the app and the easiest sign up process ever . It's easy to follow and keep up with the latest news and gossip.
The fact that anyone can share your content makes me a lil iffy. There needs to be more privacy and restrictions for who is allowed to see view and repost what .
Masdiana M.
Banking, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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One of the best things about Twitter is you will have a space to say anything you want (in regulation, of course), connect with famous people, businesses, and other things. It is, in reality, the quickest way to find news, as posting a tweet requires just a few seconds.
Twitter is undoubtedly one of the most well-known social media sites. I began using it to promote my art brand, and it's probably the most user-friendly, particularly for beginners. It's easy to use and encourages you to limit your sentences below a certain count, which is beneficial for those of us who can get a little long-winded. They integrate with almost anything and have a great TweetDeck program that will help you organize branded tweets or any tweet you want to save as a set.
Things that I dislike is, I will only get a certain number of words because even the shortest ads can not cut. It would be best if you struck a balance between keywords and the advertisement itself, which can be aggravating because you've already spent too much time creating a short ad only to discover that it is still too long. Often, with far too many users tweeting their posting all the time, the odds of your tweet being noticed aren't always good, so you have to be a little proactive with posting without becoming overbearing.
Cory A.
Hospitality, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall good but business-wise has not been a game changer.
A great communication tool. Very good for interacting with customers quickly and directly. Great for social media monitoring to see how your brand is perceived.
Depending on your business it might not be the best platform. Best for short bursts of incoming info. Great for sports and news covered in real-time but the effectiveness of branding for other businesses has to be looked at.
Fiona T.
Writing and Editing, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Fine
Good for finding PR sources for my articles
Lots of negative tweets that means I don’t really want to go on there
Farah Q.
Architecture & Planning, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I am able to market myself as an inidivudual as well as consulting services and share my published work to a larger audience.
You can gain access to headlines based on a specific interest category in seconds.You can expand your professional network easily.You can catch updates from your favorite companies, organizations, etc. easily.
There is alot of spam and unfiltered content.[sensitive content hidden] management of the platform has degraded the quality and branding.
Waleed Ahmad F.
Automotive, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Ease of use and less bugs. UI is so simple that you can use it with one hand.
Process to get blue tick is now a bit more easy. People are creating fake accounts and getting blue ticks now.
Shelby G.
Pharmaceuticals, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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I have used Twitter/X personally for social media for many years. However, I have found that for business it does not have the engagement of other platforms for us.It is not widely used in our industry so we have struggled with engagement. The system is fairly easy to use and to generate/schedule posts. Communicating with clients has been easy on Twitter/X.
I feel the engagement has definitely declined since the rebrand to X.
Priyanka K.
E-Learning, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall good experience
Very easy to use and the recent features are also great
Earlier we had word limits but it's now updated so it's great
Hamed A.
Hospital & Health Care, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Easy platform and it lights and easy for use
It is so easy way for communication and fast with no missing
Paola A.
Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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i've used twitter for a long time,it helps you to know the latest trends and news
the interface it's not so clear and intuitive
Anuoluwapo O.
Writing and Editing, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I love twitter, from the heated debates, to the jovial banter, to its use for business and politics, the networking on this app is unreal and unmatched. It is an app to be on.
For an app that's supposed to be a social app for talking and having discussions has really blown my mind on how effective it can be when used for marketing. From creating discussions on a product to marketing ones own services, it is the bomb and I love it.
Ability for people to invite you to unwanted groups. It is becoming a nuisance and that security/privacy gap needs to be fixed.
Mohammed j. S.
Writing and Editing, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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really Twitter one of the best communication tools that I use. You will benefit from it whether you are an individual (communication, get news, sharing photos and stories) or a company (get new customers, marketing, new opportunities)
Twitter is simple to use, also you have to be concise and simple, you can add videos, photos, text to your tweet. In last update you can add stories and sharing them to your friends. By using it, you can get the world news up to date, also Hashtags are powerful. You can use it in business, reach new customers and make more relationships easily.
Despite all the features of Twitter, it can be used to spread rumors, fake news and harmful content from spam accounts.
Muhammad I.
Internet, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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My overall experience with Twitter is top-rated. I have never run into any problem while using Twitter. I use to chat with my family and friends through Twitter and I found the communication system of Twitter very strong and most secure than all other social platforms. currently, I am using Twitter for social networking but very soon I'm going to start social media marketing with Twitter for my business....
I have liked the hashtags system of Twitter too much. There are always trending hashtags daily. And I use to find the trending news through the trending hashtags. what's going on around me, I can easily find it through the Twitter hashtags system. Moreover, I have liked also the retweet feature of Twitter. I do not need to copy the link of the posted tweet for reposting purposes, There is always a...
Well, First of all, I want to clarify that Twitter is my favourite platform. But I would like to have some improvements to it. Twitter is one of the popular social media platforms, But there is a limit of 280 characters while posting a new tweet. which is not a good thing, we can't express our whole idea while posting a new tweet. First, I would like this limit to be removed, The user should have a...
Erika A B.
Retail, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I really enjoy Twitter and utilize it everyday not just professionally but personally as the opportunity to stay interconnected with individuals is too wonderful to pass up. I'm glad I turned to Twitter and discovered their ads platform. As we are heading towards the holiday season, I plan to run a holiday campaign for my ebay store and I know Twitter is the right place to implement my ads. Twitter is not only one of the best places to make connections you might never have reached but you can also reach an audience who might not know your small online store existed.
The most impactful feature of Twitter is the seamless interface between you and your target audience. The ads software feature is user-friendly and leaves you with the reassuring feeling that you, the business owner are in control of the start of the campaign, amount you wish to spend and when you wish to finish. Twitter informs you of the target audience you will reach with your ads and you determined which bid strategy is preferable to you. For ex: Auto-bid increases increases your results at the lowest price or Maximum bid where you establish a max bid you never bid over and your ads display more. The page is concisely laid-out and allows you to stay within your comfort zone while being creative and I appreciate that.
In comparison to other Ads platforms, Twitter is my favorite and the most reasonable. I utilize this system when my ebay store needs a boost and notice not only a peak in customer views but sales. Despite this, I cannot always afford to place ads online as my online store is more of a passive income but when I do Twitter is the one I head towards. There is nothing I do not like about it because it is straightforward and no ambiguity.
Sashana B.
Cosmetics, self-employed
Used daily for 1-2 years
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As a freelance makeup artist, it is really important that I use my social media to advertise my business, collaborate with other small business owners and grow my clientele. Sharing photos and videos of my work as well as advertisements for special events, discounts etc have been tasks which are simple and easy to do with Twitter. Since joining and using Twitter to market my business, my clientele has grown along with public awareness of my business.
Twitter is very user friendly. It's a really interactive social media platform, and this makes it perfect for promoting my makeup artistry business. Not only am I able to promote my work but Twitter makes it quite easy and simple for others to assist by using the retweet and like features. As a makeup artist, clients want to have an understanding of what services you offer and the scope of your craft....
At times when I'm promoting giveaways, discounts and other special events for my business, I've found it a little inconvenient that Twitter has a limit of 280 characters for all tweets. I've often had to adjust the information I've prepared to ensure that I don't go over the word limit. However, this has given me the opportunity to create concise advertisements that immediately catch the attention of readers. This particular feature, however, would not prevent me from recommending Twitter to others.
César C.
Computer Hardware, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I have been using Twitter for years and whenever I want to find out any news, Twitter is the first place I look, for its ease of use, its speed in managing files, and for the freedom that exists in the entire platform. Twitter in my opinion is the best social network today,
Twitter is very simple to use, it is possibly the meeting place for people worldwide, and it has several very useful tools. Twitter works great for following live and global news, marketing products, collecting opinions, sharing files of any kind with incredible speed, etc. It works very well on any device you use, be it mobile, computer, tablet, whatever. In general, Twitter is the social network par excellence.
I don't like the number of bots and fake news that have taken over Twitter in recent years. I also don't like the conversation management it does, it's very easy to get lost in a conversation, I think it could be improved and moved to a more useful system as the one Reddit has.
Alma R.
Architecture & Planning, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's a platform you didn't think you needed and it comes to you and becomes essential not only to experience what you feel and share it, but to maintain communication with the people you get to know through it. It allows you to stay connected to things going on around you that you are not normally aware of because of distance or because it is not happening directly to you. And it is a form of entertainment in a way thanks to the creativity of its users.
It is easy to use, and allows you to meet and communicate with people you would never think you would be able to talk to due to distance, it is very good when it comes to sharing an idea or a thought with the world. And it allows you to find people who have the same likes and ideas as you, it lets you know that you are not really alone.
It is a very toxic platform at times due to the constant posting of "controversial" content that can divide opinions in an excessive way and even create violence within the community, it handles very poorly the reports or inappropriate content that appears in its rules, it is understandable due to the large number of users but could be better managed, in addition to communication with its users is not easy. In addition to the above, it would be its mobile application and its chat that can constantly show errors and its interface can be tiring due to its lack of development. Its evolution has been very slow compared to other social networks.
roger r.
Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Twitter at its heart is very simple. The ability to reach businesses, customers and just to build a large social media presence is very easy. Hashtags allow posts to be linked to current and important topics, photos and links to other sites can easily be added to posts. Notifications quickly show how many accounts have interacted with posts
I truly appreciate Twitter and use it ordinary expertly as well as by and by as the chance to remain interconnected with people is too awesome to even consider missing. I'm happy I gone to Twitter and found their promotions stage. As we are going towards the Christmas season, I intend to run an occasion crusade for my ebay store and I realize Twitter is the perfect locations to carry out my promotions. Twitter isn't just probably the best spot to make associations you may never have reached yet you can likewise contact a group of people who probably won't have the foggiest idea about your little web-based store existed.
here is really very little that I don't like with regards to this product, as it offers essentially anything anybody would expect out of a product like this one, basically when contrasting it with comparative options with practically identical arrangements. However long somebody has a web association and a gadget on which to utilize the product, there are actually no drawbacks to this product, which is the reason I for one don't have much else to list as a negative and would at last suggest it.
Tara C.
Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Some business problems that Twitter can help solve include the following: Twitter can help businesses build their brand and reach a wider audience through real-time updates and engagement with followers. Twitter allows businesses to interact with customers in real-time and respond to customer inquiries and feedback quickly. Some of the benefits By using Twitter, companies can build their brand and increase their visibility to a wider audience, and By using Twitter to interact with customers in real-time, businesses can respond to customer inquiries and feedback quickly and improve.
Some of the most impactful features of Twitter include the following: Twitter allows users to post and access real-time information and updates from a wide range of sources. Twitter has a large user base, which makes it a powerful tool for reaching a broad audience. Twitter has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy for users to post updates and engage with others. Integration with other services Twitter can be integrated with other services, such as websites and mobile applications, making it easy for users to access and share information.
Some users may find the following areas for improvement: Once a tweet is posted, it cannot be edited, which can lead to errors or miscommunication. Twitter has struggled with moderation and addressing harassment and bullying on the platform. Twitter is known to spread misinformation, especially during breaking news events. Some businesses may find the advertising options on Twitter limited compared to other social media platforms. Regarding integration with existing business processes, it depends on the specific use case and business needs.
Syed Asad S.
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Well it is a very professional interface. I ranked this application on top and openly suggests to my colleagues and business personnel.
There are many things for using Twitter as a social platform like; Publishing, Journalism, Advertising and for columns bloggers. As far as personal identity concern Twitter always keep user information safe and secure. You getting noticed and well informed about the trends moving in the industry. It is the best medium for the Political personnel. This application gives a huge space to the Marketing and Advertisement segments.
Sometime having plenty of users shows a good sign, but it can also make your work in a hurdle way. Existence of Spammers is also on a very high side. It should be noted that Twitter usually tag your User ID with the website.
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Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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In addition to Facebook and Instagram, Twitter is a key channel for conducting business. Millions of people are now engaged in looking for their particular wants in this application. Using hashtags makes conducting business in this place simple because they might direct you to other related tweets about the product you are promoting with just one click. Simply having strong advertising may make a product...
1.Reach wide audience2.Able to schedule tweets3.The use of Twitter Analytics
1.Be cautious with fake/dummy accounts because it's simple to create an account.2.A product's description can only be entered in 280 characters.
Nimubona W.
Internet, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I use Twitter daily and it helps me a lot in getting information from politicians, celebrities, media and all other reliable sources. At the moment I don't see any major issues on Twitter.
Twitter is a popular social network. On Twitter we get reliable information compared to other similar platforms. Several politicians and celebrities use and post regularly on Twitter. This allows us to always be informed and to obtain information in real time. Twitter users are often serious people who do not publish rumors, false information, ... Twitter is free and easy to use. Verified...
At the moment I don't see a lot of downsides on Twitter. The only thing I don't like about Twitter is the limited number of characters when writing a tweet.
Rakesh M.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I am using twitter to show my music production skills to the world by sharing my youtube video link. I am getting good response and attraction from the people. Everytime I received the latest update anywhere in the world in twitter only. So, it is good for the people to know the update and grow yourself.
The feed and user-interface is so cool. Everyone can easily connect with others across the country margins. I used to see all the latest updates of cinema, sports and other events via twitter. It is used by many of the celebrities, cricketers, cinema related people and other organisations to made the official announcements.
I am afraid of the blue tick nowadays. Eventhough it will neglect the difference between the high-tier and low-tier people, it will be misused by some people to spread fake news. Before [sensitive content hidden], the blue tick is not given to the people other than the know faces, it is quite good than this. If twitter revise this thing, Twitter will be the best platform for sure.
Suhailah S.
Retail, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Twitter's most prominent feature is connecting and keeping up with changes, activities, and ideas with my followers and the individuals that I follow. The posts are often in text format, which allows the wall feeds to scroll more quickly than most other social media sites that are heavy on images, consuming more resources and slowing my smartphone.
Users will have to manually schedule their posts because they do not provide any tools to assist creators in scheduling their posts or automating the process. In comparison to what their competitors, such as Facebook, have to offer, the advertising procedure with Twitter is also rather complicated and not very user friendly.
abood o.
Real Estate, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Twitter is a social networking platform that allows users to create personal accounts and post tweets that are written in an abbreviated and limited character manner. Twitter provides a platform to communicate and interact with other users through likes, retweets, comments, and direct posts.With Twitter, users can follow the accounts they are interested in, whether they are individuals, organizations or companies
Rapid communication: Twitter provides an effective and fast way to communicate and share ideas and information with your wide audience. You can write short Tweets and share them in real time, allowing for immediate interaction and discussion with followers, friends, and influencers. And discovery and knowledge
Shortness and limitations: Twitter is a communication platform known for its limited length of tweets. Tweets must be short and limited to 280 characters. This limitation may be a limitation for some people who want to share long content or detailed explanations.