Do you want to know what the world is doing right now? Well then get involved on Twitter. No doubt Twitter is one of biggest stories in social networking and has even produced a new language. If you need help finding tweeps or tweeting then you must read on as we highlight a few must have tools for the Twitterverse.
HootSuite is a web application that can be used for managing multiple accounts in multiple social networks which is great for personal use as well as business. One great feature is its ability to schedule tweets. This allows you to create a series of tweets and send them out whenever you want. Simply click the send later button in your tweet box and you're all set.
HootSuite allows Ping.fm integration so now you can have your tweets automatically sent to all of your social network accounts making sure everyone on your Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn know exactly what you've got to say
The statistics feature this is one of HootSuite's greatest advantages. It keeps track of how many people click your tweets and it gives a summary of your most popular ones. This gives you powerful insight when you're ready to craft your message.
Tweetdeck has very similar features as HootSuite. TweetDeck keeps you on top of what's going on with customized and very easy to manage columns that track multiple views. You can organize various groups based on your own personal preferences. For example you can split your business contacts, standard friends, real buddies, replies and your direct messages into multiple columns giving you a bird';s eye view of your Twitter world
Have too much to say for a single tweet? TweetShrink is TweetDeck's coolest feature. It will simply replace common words and phrases with shorter versions so that you can still get your message out despite that Twitter word limit.
If you want to share photos, Tweetdeck has a photo-sharing tool called Twitpic which allows you to easily upload photos and incorporate them with your Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn pages. Tweetdeck now also includes 12 seconds of video recording without ever leaving the application.
CoTweet manages multiple accounts through a single CoTweet log in. It has a simple interface with access to everything you need. One of the great functions of CoTweet is that you can collaborate with other people within your account. This is perfect for companies who have multiple employees that share the tweeting responsibility. You can also assign tweets or updates to your colleagues for follow-up.
In the end, there are tons of twitter applications that have been developed to make life easier and more efficient. It all comes down to what you need. Everyone is different so check out a few of these great tools and try them out for yourself. Happy tweeting!
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