50 of the Best Twitter Applications and Resources For Small Business Owners
I didn’t like Twitter at first. I thought it was random, and stupid, and a waste of time, and so right after I first signed up I deleted my account.
But after a while I kept hearing the testimonials from people who loved Twitter and so I thought I would give it another shot. I’m glad I did, because I have become a Twitter believer.
Now Twitter is an integral part of the social media marketing strategy that we implement for our clients here at 23 Kazoos. Here are some reasons why I like to use it now.
1. It enables me to see what’s going on in the world, in my community and in my market, in real time. About a month ago I thought I felt an earthquake! My house was rolling and rocking, my blinds and chandeliers were swaying back and forth. I went to Twitter and said “I think I felt an earthquake!” “Me too,” said several people… Through Twitter we discovered there had been an earthquake in our area. And that news came to us instantaneously, long before it was announced on a television news or radio station.
2. Twitter enables me to establish visibility and credibility, in my community, marketplace and world. Through Twitter I share small business marketing tips that get “retweeted” frequently.
3. Twitter enables me to make new connections and build and valuable relationships, while at the same time keeping in contact with current relationships. It’s quicker than a phone call and getting more efficient all the time.
4. Twitter enables me to get the word out about my clients businesses in a meaningful way. Through Twitter my clients have gained new customers, kept current customers up to date, and even garnered media attention. It’s been a valuable tool in our marketing strategy.
Here are 50 Twitter applications and resources that I like to use when I’m managing Twitter for myself and my clients. Do you have a favorite Twitter application or resource? If so, please list it here!
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of these sites. Also, because things change so quickly, some of these links may be broken or these sites may not be available any longer. Kindly post comment and we will make changes.
Find Followers & Followees:
1. Twellow: http://www.twellow.com
2. Tweepz: http://www.tweepz.com
3. Nearby Tweets: http://nearbytweets.com
4. GeoFollow: http://geofollow.com
5. Streetmavens: http://usa.streetmavens.com
6. Twitter Grader: http://twitter.grader.com/location
7. Journalist Tweets: http://journalisttweets.com
8. Media on Twitter: http://www.mediaontwitter.com
9. Muck Rack: http://www.muckrack.com
10. Listorius: http://listorious.com
11. Twitter advanced search: http://search.twitter.com/advanced
Manage Twitter:
12. Journalist Tweets: http://journalisttweets.com
13. Media on Twitter: http://www.mediaontwitter.com
Manage Twitter on Your Computer:
PC
14. Tweet Deck: http://tweetdeck.com
15. Seesmic Desktop: http://seesmic.com/seesmic_desktop
16. HooteSuite:http://hootsuite.com
Mac:
17. Nambu: http://www.nambu.com
18. Tweetie: http://www.atebits.com/tweetie-mac
Manage Twitter on Your Mobile Phone:
Blackberry:
19. OpenBeak: http://www.orangatame.com/products/openbeak
20. Tiny Twitter: http://www.tinytwitter.com
Android:
21. HootSuite: http://hootsuite.com/android
22. TwitDroid: http://twidroid.com
23. NanoTweeter: http://code.google.com/p/nanotweeter
iPhone
24. Twitter for iPhone: http://www.itunes.com
25. Echophone: http://www.echofon.com/twitter/iphone
Automate Twitter:
26. CoTweet: http://cotweet.com
27. HootSuite: http://www.hootesuite.com
28. Twuffer: http://www.twuffer.com
29. Social Oomph: http://www.socialoomph.com
30. Ping.fm: http://ping.fm
Personalize Your Twitter Background:
31. TwitrBackgrounds: http://www.twitrbackgrounds.com
32. Twitrounds: http://twitrounds.com
33. TwitBacks: http://www.twitbacks.com
Market Your Small Biz with Twitter Applications:
34. TwitHawk: http://www.twithawk.com
35. Easy Tweets: Promote your biz: https://easytweets.com
36. Twitjump: Monitor your brand: http://www.twitjump.com
37. Listorius: Find the top lists to follow: http://listorious.com
38. OneForty: Best Twitter applications: http://oneforty.com
39. Twt Apps: Applications especially for businesses: http://twtapps.com
Just for Fun!
40. Twittersheep: http://twittersheep.com
41. Playtwivia: http://twitter.com/playtwivia
42. Tweetbomb: http://twitter.com/tweetbomb
43. Twittearth: http://twittearth.com
44. Tweet Cloud: http://tweetcloud.com/
45. My Tweet Cloud:
46. Twitter Grader: http://twitter.grader.com
47. 12 Seconds.TV: http://12seconds.tv/home
Twitter Tips and How To’s
48. 100 Twitter Tips eBook, by Dan Hollings:
49. Twitter Power 2.0, by Joel Comm (book)
50. Mashable.com
Wendy Kenney is a nationally known Buzz Building Expert and the Founder and CEO of 23 Kazoos, a marketing firm specializing in inexpensive and creative small business marketing strategies. She has honed her marketing skills through over 26 years of entrepreneurship and business management.
Wendy just released her new book called “How to Build Buzz for Your Biz- Tap into the Power of Social Media, Publicity and Relationship Marketing to Grow Your Business” based on her knowledge of what works and what does not work in small business marketing. This book features practical and low cost marketing strategies, such as “How to Grow Your Business Using Social Media,” as well as valuable links, resources, and tips.
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June 20th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
[...] 50 of the Best Twitter Applications and Resources For Small Business Owners Published: June 20, 2010 Source: StartupNation Blog I didn’t like Twitter at first. I thought it was random, and stupid, and a waste of time, and so right after I first signed up I deleted my account. But after a while I kept hearing the testimonials from pe… [...]
June 21st, 2010 at 10:46 am
Great list of resources Wendy! Alot of stuff here I didn’t know about. Going to go check a few of them out now.
June 21st, 2010 at 2:59 pm
This is a great list of resources. I have used several and plan on implementing several more on your list. @jgwentworth
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 am
EXCELLENT list! Love this. Also, if you have an iPad - I just reviewed 3 top twitter applications and our recommendation.
http://www.ipaddaily.com/ipad-twitter-apps-the-top-3-we-recommend/
June 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 am
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I didn’t like Twitter at first. I thought it was random, and stupid, and a waste of time, and so right after I first signed up I deleted my account. But after a while I kept hearing the testimonials from people who loved Twitter and so I thought I wo…
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Wendy- When I first saw twitter, I as well was highly confused by it. However through using it I have discovered that it can in fact be a great business asset. It’s a good way to keep up with your consumers and follow them too. We use tweetdeck here too because it allows us to know whose asking questions about our product and we can give them advice and recommendations.
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Great list
I was shown a brand new service the other day… it’s early days but it looks like it could be really powerful - http://twylah.com
Check it out.
Cheers,
Jason
99designs.com
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Thank you for sharing this great list! Can’t wait to explore these options.
June 22nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Exactly how I felt when I first signed up with Twitter!
June 24th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I still feel that way. I still don’t see the value of Twitter. I’d love to hear from you all what value it has brought your business.
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June 28th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Lauri-
Twitter can be a huge asset to your business. It lets you know whose following you and lets you follow businesses of interest to you. It also lets you keep your customers updated about what is new within your business. It has definitely helped us market our business more and keep people updated about our events!
June 28th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Gosh, sure would help if each of the fifty Twitter Apps had a twitter length description of what they do!!
September 4th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I see the quality of your blog which platform are you currently using?
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October 20th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Great
thanks for this list
before this i didnot know many of them
really a helpfull post
March 15th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I’m surprised that not more businesses know about twitter, its like everywhere I go theirs more any more articles about it. http://onpointbizbuzz.com/66/proin-sed-sapien-sed-diam-pharetra-tincidunt, I rest my case.
March 22nd, 2011 at 3:40 pm
trentter.com is very useful and rich web application for following trends. it provides rich and highly customizable user interface.
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