Thursday, March 22, 2007

Is Twitter Worth It?

Twitter is here, and it has arrived in full-force, making converts out of big names such as Jason Calacanis, Mitch Joel, Paul McEany, and David Armano. Intended to ask the question, "What are you doing?" Twitter is also being used to chat, organize, and inform. With a Twitter name of my own, I found Twitter to be an excellent networking tool that also enables me to easily blog on the go.

In only two weeks of using Twitter, I've made friends with over 35 of the world's most influential businesspeople. Through Twitter, I've discovered that people really enjoy cultivating new connections. As a blogger, it's just another great way of joining the conversation. Case in point: I was able to call Robert Scoble one night after he sent out a "Twitter" saying that he was driving home from San Fransico, and that he was open to any phone calls.

Yet some people find Twitter a waste of time, and believe that better sources of creativity can be found elsewhere. Roger Van Oech firmly believes in this notion. David Armano, thinks otherwise, and contends that Twitter is on the verge of something great. Consequently, RvO and DA have decided to initiate a little experiment.

While Twitter can also be used a ideal means to procrastination, I think it largely depends on the content/conversation that is being generated. Besides providing constant updates on one's status, Twitter could be used as an outlet to creative ideas. Since a lot of brilliant ideas are often conceived spontaneously, Twitter could be used to allow professionals to quickly review other people's ideas, build on them, irrespective of location.

So, the question is: What kind of impact has Twitter made on you? Has it been worthwhile of your time?

If you wish to be my Twitter friend (click HERE).
-AK

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