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I admit it, I’ve become totally addicted to Twitter in the last few weeks. I originally dismissed Twitter as an extension of the Facebook status update, but then I realised it’s so much more…

Need a debrief on what Twitter actually is?

Twitter is a social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users’ updates (otherwise known as tweets), which are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length. Updates are displayed on the user’s profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. More

You see it’s more than just learning that your best friend had corn flakes for breakfast (although some are fascinated by that I’m sure). You can follow people you don’t know, which admittedly doesn’t sound that exciting, except when they’re people who have something to say. I’m talking about your favourite websites, companies and celebrities.

So why would celebrities want to be a part of twitter? According to Kristie:

It’s one way to communicate directly with their fans in a way that they know won’t be dispersed and misinterpreted by the press. The public are the reason they earn the mega bucks so they want to keep them happy. People like a celebrity who has the illusion of being open and friendly. More

Of course with celebrities you never know whether they’re the real deal or an impersonator. MrsKutcher for example?

As for websites, companies and politicians, it’s a brilliant way to find out updates from your favourite mediums. For example, you can keep up to date with the news from the people who are at the source, find out the latest stocks, get an update on what K-Rudd is doing then see what the girls at Famous Magazine have been up to.

And of course, you can sign up for our twitter feed – the YahooAnswersAU feed! You can find out the latest news from the Aussie Answers team as well as a few interesting things we stumble on along the way. Just go here and click follow. See you there!

Caitlin
Community Manager