tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post8224459989918137974..comments2008-12-18T23:29:17.650-05:00Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14309605333128481208andy@savingtoinvest.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-32034542067683105042008-12-18T23:29:00.000-05:002008-12-18T23:29:00.000-05:00one thought to add to the discussion:<BR/><BR/>You correctly say that many users of twitter will have their own blog etc - while they might not click ads I think that this makes twitter users a very powerful community to tap into.<BR/><BR/>If you write something that someone on Twitter connects with they can spread the word of your post to many people - their followers, readers of their blogs, users of other social media sites.<BR/><BR/>This is what I've found anyway - while the Twitter users might not click ads - they are valuable at building community on my blog and spreading the word about it.<BR/><BR/>I guess all I'm saying is don't write them off just because they don't directly make money.Darren Rowsehttp://www.problogger.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-37944691562842995242008-12-10T09:50:00.000-05:002008-12-10T09:50:00.000-05:00@Andy<BR/><BR/>Per your point, is it sustainable over time as a way to increase traffic/subscribers? All I can tell you is my experience, and from what I've seen it gets better every month. Once you hit a certain number of followers it seems like the number of followers you get in an ongoing basis seems to go up as well. I'll get 10-15 new followers some days, without having to do anything just because people have found me on someone else's followed list. And of those new followers, it seems like at least a few will also subscribe to my site RSS.<BR/><BR/>As mentioned I think Twitter is best used as part of a complete blog promotion strategy, not on its own. But when used right it can be quite powerful.Peterhttp://www.biblemoneymatters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-11474427717523637222008-12-07T22:56:00.000-05:002008-12-07T22:56:00.000-05:00@ Bruce, I am using Twitter in a similar manner. Also, I think you would need atleast a thousand followers to noticeable a consistent flow of Twitter traffic. <BR/><BR/>@ FFB. Thanks for making your first comment on this site. Your points are correct, but even other Social media sites like SU and Digg have the same revenue conversion problem as Twitter (because all used by web savvy folks). I agree all the social media sites can grow your presence. The biggest help would be in your google search rankings, which would have a noticeable impact on revenue. However, I don't think this would stay consistent over the long run. Twitter is fun though. <BR/><BR/>@ XV, I think IM's are most profitable for their creators and power users. It would be interesting to hear your other twitter monetization methods.<BR/><BR/>@ Peter, You definetly are a power Twitter user, and I imagine it has aided your blogs growth greatly, but is it sustainable over the longer term (ie Traffic growth)? I do think your list of what Twitter can be used for (per your post) is spot on, and point number 4 is a good one. <BR/><BR/>@ Scott. Will check it out. <BR/><BR/>@ BBG. Thanks for the comment.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14309605333128481208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-30931214376833268192008-12-07T19:24:00.000-05:002008-12-07T19:24:00.000-05:00I agree, twitter is not the best way to earn ad revenue. But in a supportive roll I think it's great.Best Bloggers Grouphttp://www.ysdata.com/bloggernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-21933980511299914152008-12-07T13:07:00.000-05:002008-12-07T13:07:00.000-05:00You may want to check out http://yonkly.com<BR/><BR/>It's the first niche-microblogging platform with twitter integration.<BR/><BR/>Best part. They're a bootstrapped, small team! Go underdogs!Scott Scheperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04724425783082678674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-28636255402357619572008-12-07T02:26:00.000-05:002008-12-07T02:26:00.000-05:00I've got over a thousand followers on twitter, and to some degree I agree that as of yet I haven't seen twitter as a huge direct revenue generator. On the other hand twitter has become one of my top 10 referrers of traffic, and the referrals I get for design work on twitter are easily worth the time i spend on there. Also, the people that DO see my posts from twitter seem to be more likely to submit my posts to other social media - bringing more traffic. <BR/><BR/>So I AM seeing money as a result of using the service. But I think using the service you need to use it for more than just direct revenue. I think it can also be used for a ton of other things like: <BR/><BR/>1. research and feedback.<BR/>2. networking.<BR/>3. enforcing your brand.<BR/>4. chatting with other big time bloggers who you might not otherwise be able to chat with.<BR/><BR/>those are just a few things.. Personally I've found it to be extremely useful. Bringing in tons of revenue? Some, but not tons. But useful, yes.Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269257600064731687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-70078450052593542362008-12-06T22:32:00.000-05:002008-12-06T22:32:00.000-05:00Well I don't think we have ever seen an IM service that was a revenue generator.<BR/><BR/>Plus if you look around a little, there are ways to directly monetize links in your Twitter stream.Xavier Vespahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09258366127327641012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-41640488681966584082008-12-06T21:48:00.000-05:002008-12-06T21:48:00.000-05:00I can't say I have seen a jump in revenue directly from Twitter but I have seen traffic. I agree that most who use it are probably web savvy and won't click ads but these same people will see your article and might submit it to social media or use it in a roundup or article. THAT's where you get your revenue increase. More traffic and more links equals more revenue. On top of that Twitter is fun to communicate and keep up with people.Free From Brokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09862383642592972914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026484337051027793.post-78263529246857891652008-12-06T15:50:00.000-05:002008-12-06T15:50:00.000-05:00Well said. I use it and have fewer followers then you and follower even less. <BR/>Maybe I am old or something but I see Twitter more as a almost real-time communiqué then anything else. <BR/>At least that is what I am using it for.Brucehttp://lrtaxprep.com/blognoreply@blogger.com