Twitter simply explained: Tweets, functions & politics
Twitter at a glance – Twitter is one of the best-known networks alongside Facebook, Google+ and YouTube. But Twitter is something special – it is a microblog. Microblogs have the task of sending small messages in the form of text messages, usually with a limited amount of text. On Twitter, you can therefore primarily reach people who are looking for quick, organized information. For companies and businesses, Twitter offers a platform that can be used for targeted Twitter ads. All about Twitter in this article.
Twitter: Founders, information & politics
Twitter was founded in San Francisco in 2006. Twitter Inc. is a public limited company and employs around 2000 people. With 353 million users worldwide, including 12 million users in Germany, Twitter is certainly one of the most widespread social networks in the world. The most followed Twitter users include musicians, politicians and athletes. In contrast to Facebook, Twitter does not focus on contact with close friends. In addition to tweeting, retweeting and commenting, Twitter, like Instagram and TikTok, offers the option of direct messaging.
Twitter summarized once again:
- Founded in 2006
- Founded by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone & Noah Glass
- Twitter as a public limited company
- Around 2000 employees
- 353 million users worldwide
Similar to Instagram or Facebook, Twitter is also a network with a focus on microblogging. Both platforms offer companies that are active in the media the opportunity to generate reach. While Instagram only entertains its followers with images and videos, most of the action on Twitter takes place via text posts.
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App and registration: first step
Twitter can also be used without an active account. However, the ‘Discover’ page is only filled with general news and does not adapt to your search behavior. This is what Twitter looks like at first glance on the screen:
Facebook registration: How it works
For the first registration you only need an active cell phone number or e-mail address. It is also possible to register with an existing Google or Apple account. For the first registration you need:
- Google account or Apple ID
- Or e-mail (alternatively telephone number)
- User name
- Age
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Twitter: How does it work?
Twitter is used for communication and sharing posts. But it is also used by companies as a platform for marketing and advertising. Watch this video to find out exactly how Twitter is structured, how to create tweets and how to use the app’s functions.
The perfect tweet: Tips & Tricks
Twitter is a very interesting network, especially for trends. Every user has the opportunity to write a short text message of 160 characters and send it. A tweet sent in this way then reaches all connected people in the social network. Within Twitter there are trend statistics that you can monitor, where you can see current topics that are declared relevant for Twitter users. Three important tips for the perfect tweet in our article.
Users on Twitter
With 353 million users, Twitter is one of the top 20 most used apps worldwide. Most users on Twitter are male, with a share of 82%. In terms of age, 44% of users are between 18 and 34 years old. This means that Twitter’s target group is quite young.
Top 5 social networks:
- Facebook: 2.7 billion users
- YouTube: 2.3 billion users
- Whatsapp: 2 billion users
- Facebook Messenger: 1.3 billion users
- Instagram: 1.2 billion users
The use of social media apps at a glance:
Twitter at a glance: Advantages, disadvantages
Let’s summarize Instagram once again. The Twitter platform serves as a social network with a focus on microblogging. Social media marketing also plays a role for companies and influencers. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of using Twitter?
Advantages of Twitter
In addition to the advantages that Twitter has in terms of the speed and simplicity of news, the app also has disadvantages for companies. Many users do not use the social platform with the intention of making a purchase, and Twitter also has a low user retention rate.
The advantages of Twitter are:
- Twitter is popular for the media
- Compact news
- Fast information channels
Disadvantages of Twitter
The disadvantages of Twitter are:
- Low willingness to buy
- No real user group
- Little user loyalty
The most popular Twitter accounts: Obama, Rihanna, Christiano Ronaldo
To give you an idea of what consumers like on Twitter and which industries are well received, here are some statistics to illustrate this.
Top 5 users with the most subscribers:
- Barack Obama: 132 million subscribers
- Justin Bieber: 114 million subscribers
- Katy Perry: 109 million subscribers
- Rihanna: 106 million subscribers
- Christiano Ronaldo: 99 million subscribers
More users in the following statistics:
Social apps worldwide: A-Z
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, messengers such as Whatsapp, Telegram or apps in Asia such as WeChat, Sina Weibo, Line, Snow, Youku, here you will find an overview of the most important apps from all over the world:
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