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One Week with Twitter

July 18th, 2009 by Karen 24 Comments

Twitter bird

Before I signed up last week, I thought Twitter was just another glorified chat program, another time-wasting instant messenger filled with people tweeting their bathroom breaks and eating habits.

Truth be told, there is some of that on Twitter (and I do it too)…

Twitter and the brb

But there are also tweets like these (from a search for “eyeshadow tips”):

Eyeshadow tips

And these (from my unfiltered stream today)…
More Twitter tips

It’s easy to find and follow the conversations of people who share your hobbies and interests, just as it’s easy to unfollow people who don’t. Follow only as many people as you want to (as many as you can handle), or download a free program like Tweetdeck, which adds the ability to group conversations and filter tweets by topic.

I’m still new to Twitter and figuring out the ropes, but I think I can already tell why it grew 1,928% over the past year.

It’s fresh and relevant, attracting people of all interests and walks of life. News spreads virally on Twitter faster than anywhere else, even TV! Professionals use it to share details on their latest products and services, and businesses use it to keep consumers up to date. It’s also widely used to share discounts, coupons and to get feedback from people in a flash.

One week in, and I’m already hooked!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Follow me on Twitter at karenmbb.:)

One Week with Twitter / Originally published July 18th, 2009

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  1. Jenna says

    July 18th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    I read about an interesting twitter conversation that happened on the Boston Police Department’s twitter site (yes, they twitter). They reported a policeman had been brought to the hospital because he was bitten by a suspect. Someone random wrote to them “If that was a zombie bite, would you tell us?” The BPD responded, in what I can only hope was complete seriousness, “Absolutely.”

    tehehehe

    Reply
  2. Marisol says

    July 18th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    So glad that you are hooked.
    .-= Marisol’s last blog post… Kindle me this… =-.

    Reply
  3. Hafsa says

    July 18th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    yay:) It is so much more than just what you’re doing, isn’t it?
    .-= Hafsa’s last blog post… Droplets of water =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

      Hi Hafsa,

      Yes, it is! It’s a good place to learn more about hobbies, for sure.

      Reply
  4. Denny says

    July 18th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Karen, I thought the same way until I signed up for twitter. I like being able to put up a quick post. It’s kinda neat. 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Denny,

      I like it for that, too. How long have you been twittering?

      Reply
  5. Amy-Elizabeth says

    July 18th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Hey Karen! I’m one of your Twitter followers! I just wanted to thank you for the tip about the Urban Decay eye primer. It’s ten o’clock at night, and my eye makeup is still going strong! Thanks so much!

    Amy-Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Amy-Elizabeth,

      Yay, I’m glad it worked out for you. Did you get the original version or the Sin version?

      Reply
  6. Sonja says

    July 19th, 2009 at 4:08 am

    Following you on Twitter. And I understand the addiction too- I’m on the island house, with no tv and phone broken but I still had to open my laptop just to check my TweetDeck. I’m beyond help.

    Well, sending you a bit of beautiful crystal blue sea and the allure of doing nothing at all but resting!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

      Hi Sonja,

      I’ll take any bit of blue sea you can spare. 🙂

      Reply
  7. smiley says

    July 19th, 2009 at 11:02 am

    I am tempted to get on the twitter train!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Smiley,

      Maybe try it out for a week and see if you like it!

      Reply
  8. Dao says

    July 19th, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Yeah, it’s highly addictive. And that’s one reason I don’t have a Blackberry or an iPhone. I would go to Twitter and Facebook all the time!
    .-= Dao’s last blog post… Homemade Sugar Waxing Recipe =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Dao,

      It’s a fun way to pass the time. How long have you been doing it for?

      Reply
  9. gio says

    July 19th, 2009 at 11:32 am

    I used to think the same but now I’m addicted!
    .-= gio’s last blog post… Sunday Beauty Reads =-.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Gio,

      How long have you been doing it for?

      Reply
  10. Citrine says

    July 19th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    I still don’t quite get Twitter…I have an account and I forgot my password every time I tried to login (some random people just decided to add me for particular no reasons…well I think they are spammer…)

    I agree with the purple eyeshadow thing though…a lot flattering than brown in my case…

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Citrine,

      I starting to think that happens a lot… I’ve been getting random tweets that seem out of left field, LOL!

      Reply
  11. Sarahc says

    July 19th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    I started twittering this month and now I can’t stop either. I use the search instead of google alot to find out how to do things. For things like what website is good for airline tickets I get faster better answers tweeting than with google. 😉

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 19th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Sarahc,

      It’s kinda addictive, isn’t it? Can’t. Stop. Tweeting!

      Reply
  12. Rowena says

    July 20th, 2009 at 4:29 am

    Hi Karen

    I have been twittering for a few months and despite early reservations I am addicted. Trying to not post anything thats just mundane and silly but sometimes – its hard not too!

    I like the fact its less commitment than sites like Facebook and you can’t be stalked (well you probably can) by that girl in school who bullied you mercilessly but now wants to be your friend….

    I tried responding to some of your tweets tho, I’m sure sure if you see them or not?
    .-= Rowena’s last blog post… 12 =-.

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    July 20th, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Im following you now, yay!
    .-= Anne’s last blog post… Motivation =-.

    Reply
  14. Trude says

    July 21st, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I only signed up at first because I wanted to follow a few celebrities. I thought, How cool is it to be able to get a direct line to them? And now I love it, for its giveaways, for the humor, for the awesome twit pics. 🙂
    .-= Trude’s last blog post… We Have A Winner! =-.

    Reply
  15. Amy-Elizabeth says

    July 28th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Hey Karen!
    I got the Sin version as you suggested – it looks fab even with just a touch of shadow and eyeliner. I’m really looking forward to doing my fall make up shopping now!

    Reply

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