Today we updated our Top Twitter Tools list. They are reorganized with a table of contents. Let me know if you have favorite twitter tools that are not on this list and I can add them.
Category Archives: Twitter
Twitter Shortcuts
I found this list of twitter shortcuts in the twitter help section. These are great to know whether you use twitter in the browser, a computer application or on your mobile phone. These shortcuts will save you time.
- @username + message
- D username + message
- WHOIS username
- GET username
- NUDGE username
- FAV username
directs a twitter at another person, and causes your twitter to save in their “replies” tab.
Example: @meangrape I love that song too!
sends a person a private message that goes to their device, and saves in their web archive.
Example: d krissy want to pick a Jamba Juice for me while you’re there?
retrieves the profile information for any public user on Twitter.
Example: whois jack
retrieves the latest Twitter update posted by the person.
Example: get goldman
reminds a friend to update by asking what they’re doing on your behalf.
Example: nudge biz
marks a person’s last twitter as a favorite. (hint: reply to any update
with FAV to mark it as a favorite if you’re receiving it in real time)
Example: fav al3x
- STATS
- INVITE phone number
this command returns your number of followers, how many people you’re following, and your bio information.
will send an SMS invite to a friend’s mobile phone.
Example: Invite 415 555 1212
Twitter Dictionary Twittords
Twitter Dictionary
Twittords is more than just a dictionary for words created by those using twitter. It is for all the shorthand created due to the character limitations of Twitter, IM clients, SMS and more. Any IM client or micro-blogging platform that limits your total characters per message will naturally spur creativity.
Twittords was conceived due to the volume of new creative words being generated by Twitter users. Twittords was launched recently on April 20th, 2009.
Add a Word to Twittords
Due to twitter’s popularity, when you add a word it will link to your twitter profile. The Twitterverse, IM and SMS users have created their own lingo, find and add your best and be one of the first to add the latest words. The words do not have to start with a “T”, just anything commonly used since you are limited to a specific number of characters.
Find and add the best words you see in Twitter, IM clients, and SMS – to Twittords the Twitter Dictionary
StockTwits Real Time Investor Chat
A service I just found for Twitter and those that love to invest and trade is called StockTwits. New services built around Twitter appear daily. Many would ask why use Twitter in the first place, and it appears that one answer is to think of it as a platform. Companies and individuals like StockTwits are using it as such.
Here is how they explain their service:
StockTwits is an open, community-powered investment idea and information service. You can think of it as Bloomberg for the little guy and gal. Eavesdrop on what traders and investors are talking about RIGHT NOW or contribute to the conversation and build your reputation and following as a savvy market wizard.
You can follow others, as you normally would in twitter, and follow specific stock tweets as a $ precedes the stock ticker. For example $EBAY. If you would like to post a general comment, not about a specific stock, you simple add a space and two $$ at the end of your tweet. For example Today’s market volume is extremely low, any ideas why? $$.
They also have 5 predefined streams for discussions. Take a look at StockTtwits.com if you enjoy the investing world and would love to have real time discussions as you make your millions day trading in the quiet of your own home, now you have a community to chat with in real time.
See StockTwits
Mr. Tweet Helps You Find Those to Follow on Twitter and More
It seems Twitter becomes more popular every day. There are plenty of tools, here is one that I found incredibly useful because it does the job that I was doing manually. Obviously that seems to be the case with anything you would find useful, if it fits a need you use it. So here is a free, easy, tool that takes just one step.
Once you have used Twitter for a while you start to spend time looking for an following those that would be of interest to you. This can be a very time intensive process. There are many tools to use and assist you, such as http://search.twitter.com to find those talking about topics you are interested in by using keywords. Many other tools are available to track those conversations, see a list of Twitter tools.
Mr. Tweet Tool
I ran across Mr. Tweet which suggests a list of influencers that you are not following based on their own algorithm. It also creates a list of followers that are following you but you are not following them. Both of these lists are useful and they create a web page with this information generated automatically. What an easy way for you to review these two lists. All you have to do to get started is follow @mrtweet. It can take a week or two but they will send you a direct message to your twitter account with a link to the reports. Here are two screenshots of what you will find (I covered the individuals information).
Influencers I am not following
Here is a screen shot of what they provide on each individual they suggest I take a look at. They auto generated a list of 200. If you compare the statistics on this individual at the top of the influencer list with the individual at the top of the follower list below you will see the influencer has over 20,000 followers. Obviously from that one example and the others in the list there is a distinct difference between their algorithm for creating the lists.

Those who Follow me that I am not Following
Take a look at this screen shot of the list of those that follow me but I am not following. Mr Tweet auto generated a list of 127 and ranked them. They ranked them in an order that they thought I would like to review them in, I am impressed by their algorithm as I find it incredibly useful. Statistics were provided on each one, a link to their site, their twitter page, followers, those they follow and more.

Usefulness of Mr. Tweet
I found this tool to be well worth the wait, and it was free. Definitely follow @mrtweet and here are the creators if you with to follow them as well: @mingyeow and @ambivalence.
Top Twitter Tools
Twitter Tools
Below is a list of various tools for twitter, there are many many more. Please add your comments with tools you use. This list is meant to cover as many utilities as possible. A special thank you to the twitter users that gave me their recommendations, a list is at the end.
Table of Contents
| Desktop Applications for Twitter | ||
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Seesmic |
allows monitoring of multiple accounts, both on Twitter and Facebook. |
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Twhirl |
allows monitoring of multiple Twitter accounts. |
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Snitter |
Snitter is an application for twittering. It is built on the Adobe AIR platform. Features such as easily viewing recent items, replies, direct messages, views, filtering information and more. Snitter works on both Mac OSX and Windows. |
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Twitterriffic |
For Mac OS. |
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MadTwitter |
MadTwitter is an application that run on Windows. MadTwitter is based on Twitterrific, which lets you publish your own twits and read twits written by your friends. The best part about MadTwitter is that it is very easy to use. All you have to do is just register an account at Twitter and download MadTwitter. |
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Spaz |
Spaz is an interesting social media tool that has been written using Javascript, HTML and CSS. |
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Tweetdeck |
TweetDeck is a Twitter application that interfaces with the Twitter API to allow those who are logged in not only send and receive tweets, but also view other profiles. TweetDeck when compared to other Twitter applications, it is one of the most popular Twitter application. |
| Twitter Organization | ||
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Tweet Deck |
TweetDeck is a Twitter application that interfaces with the Twitter API to allow those who are logged in not only send and receive tweets, but also view other profiles. TweetDeck when compared to other Twitter applications, it is one of the most popular Twitter application. |
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TweetMixx |
UberMedia has of now acquired TweetMixx. UberMedia is a parent company to social media tools like Echofon, UberSocial, and Twidroyd. UberMedia is run by rock stars who are determined to help |
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Twitscoop |
Twitscoop is a Twitter application that allows users not only to send and receive tweets, but perform multiple real time searches simultaneously. |
| Manage Multiple Twitter Accounts | ||
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Splitweet |
Splitweet is a Twitter application tool that aids those who use Twitters having multiple Twitter accounts and monitor their blogs. |
| Twitter for Companies | ||
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CoTweet |
CoTweet is a social media management tool that can help mid size companies track and analyze what others think about their company brand on both Facebook and Twitter. |
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Twibs |
Twibs is an ideal place to businesses on twitter. Consumers would find it easy to find the business that they are looking for both on a local and national level. |
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GroupTweet |
GroupTweet allows Twitter users to form like minded groups so that users can communicate with like minded individuals. Using the direct message feature that is already present in Twitter, users can send a private message to another user. |
| Firefox Plugins | ||
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Twitbin |
Twitbin allows uses to keep their Twitter conversations on their browser sidebar. Right from send messages, receive messages, share links, and others can be kept and accessed easily thanks to Twitbin. |
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Twitterfox |
Twitter users can use TwitterFox to update their twitter status even while browsing and is an extension for Mozilla FireFox browser. Not to mention that you can also reply, favorites and retweet without must fuss. This social media tool lets users get links of the webpage currently being browsed. |
| Send to Twitter using Voice | ||
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Twitter Fone |
TwitterFone can be accessed from mobile phones easily to update Twitter feeds using the user’s voice. This tool is a unique service as users can send tweets by talking directly on the mobile phone. |
| Blackberry Client | ||
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TwitterBerry |
TwitterBerry is a mobile client that can help users post updates on BlackBerry mobile phones. Those of you who own BlackBerry mobile phones can have more fun using this useful media tool. If you are a hardcore Twitter user, then this social media tool is a must have and it is simple to learn. |
| iPhone Twitter Apps | ||
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Tweetie for iPhone |
Tweetie can be accessed by those who own the iPhone and iPod Touch. This Twitter application has interesting features that allows registering with multiple applications. Once logged in, users can use the tweets, replies, messages, and favorites to access what they want to. Tweetie’s current version for iPhone is Twitter 3.0. |
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Twinkle for iPhone |
Twinkle for iPhone is a social application for iPod Touch and iPhone which comes with the |
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Twitter for iPhone |
According to statistics, after Twitter.com and mobile.twitter.com, Twitter for iPhone is the third popular application. With features like uploading photos using the camera button in the toolbar, finding friends on Twitter can be found out through contacts on the iPhone, sharing links, and improved speed and accuracy. |
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Hahlo |
Click on sign in with twitter to open the halo application |
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Pocket Tweets |
Pocket Tweets is a web based Twitter client that can be used on iPhone to view the latest tweets from contacts or update the user’s status remotely. This Windows mobile application helps users update their Twitter account using data connection. The following can be done using this social media tool: • Twitpic support |
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Tweet Deck |
TweetDeck is a Twitter application that interfaces with the Twitter API to allow those who are logged in not only send and receive tweets, but also view other profiles. TweetDeck when compared to other Twitter applications, it is one of the most popular Twitter application. |
| Twitter on any Mobile device | ||
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Tiny Twitter |
Those who like tweeting from their mobile devices would like to use Tiny Twitter. Usually when tweeting with mobile phones, users get stuck during updates with the continuously arriving SMS. This is Java enabled phone support that can work on any Windows mobile pocket or Smart phone. This social media tool allows users to change fonts and update intervals. |
| Twitter Mobile |
Twitter Mobile is the latest version of Twitter for iPhone. This software uses HTML5 and the latest web technologies which can be found on Android and iOS applications. Users can check their Twitter feed and direct messages through the top of the screen. |
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iTweet |
iTweet helps users to access the internet using the twitter web interface auto refresh. With the auto refresh function, users can perform functions that include built in auto refresh, view user bio, find locations, URL in line with tweets, view conversations with ‘in reply to’ links, integrated Twitter Search in the sidebar, update profile information, shortens URL, and re tweet option. |
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twibble |
Twibble is a Java based S60 client which keeps track of the posting and aids create own posts from the mobile phone. The data connection can be in the form of GPRS, 3G or Wifi. Users can choose to update whenever they want to. Twibble can be selected through the menu and messages can be posted. |
| Twitter on Windows Mobile | ||
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Pocket Twit |
The software uses standard windows mobile notifications can give new messages and new friend status updates. PocketTwit uses the standard notification system to inform the user of changes in pocket PC devices. Users need to choose settings from the Windows mobile start menu, click the sounds & notifications, and click on the notifications tab. |
| Post via Mobile | ||
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Twitterscan |
Through TwitterMail users can get email updates from their friends and be able to post directly to their Twitter email account. Once registered users will get a secret email address to send messages to Twitter. They will have to make sure to leave the subject line blank so that they can regularly post. |
| Send via eMail | ||
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Twittermail |
Through TwitterMail users can get email updates from their friends and be able to post directly to their Twitter email account. Once registered users will get a secret email address to send messages to Twitter. They will have to make sure to leave the subject line blank so that they can regularly post. Interested features include posting updates to Twitter account using via email and receive messages from Twitter followers via email. |
| Counter to show followers | ||
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Twitter Counter |
TwitterCounter is a software that can track users and provides statistics to interested individuals. A button that displays the number of followers of users can be displayed on Twitter. The TwitterCounter button links user’s personal statistics page on Twittercounter.com. |
| Enhance your Tweets | ||
| Twitter Keys |
With TwitterKeys, users can bring in the expressive characters and unicode symbols which can be included in emails and blog posts. Operating systems like Mac and Windows provide access to character pallette on Mac and character map on Windows. TwitterKeys is a browser bookmarket that can help users to find characters for quick Twitter messages. |
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| Follow Tools (unFollow, Recommend, etc.) | ||
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Twitter Snooze | |
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Qwitter |
Qwitter is software that can track tweeps that unfollow Twitter users. User’s followers are monitored using Qwitter, which then sends users email notifications when they find others trying to follow them. Some of the Twitter related applications include TweetSaver and Floxee. |
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Twitterless | |
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Friend or Follow |
Using the Friend or Follow social media tool, users can manage their Twitter contacts. The Twitter screen name has to be submitted to find who is following that is not following back and who’s following that users are not following back. This software enables users to manage their twitter contacts. |
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Mr. Tweet |
Recommendations |
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Tweepler |
Tweepler is an exciting Twitter application where users can decide on their followers. When Twitter users find it difficult to finalize their followers, Tweepler provides them an interface that divides followers into unprocessed followers. Twitter users can divide their followers into two lists as ‘Follow’ or ‘Ignore’ list. |
| Top Twitter Lists | ||
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Twitter Counter Top 100 List |
Not a social medial tool. |
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twInfluence Top 50 List | |
| Visual Map of Twitter Posts | ||
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Twitter Vision |
Twittervision is an application program interface that helps Twitter users to publish. This application aids people to work using Twittervision and Twittermap with the location based information that is available. |
| Share Files, Pictures & Videos | ||
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Tweetcube |
Files |
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Twitpic |
TwitPic is a social media tool that helps users post pictures easily on their accounts. This interesting social media service is mostly used by journalists to upload pictures almost simultaneously when the sport or event is taking place. As of now Photobucket is in partnership with Twitter as the photo sharing application. |
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Visual Twitter |
Pics |
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Twixxer |
Not a social medial tool |
| Share Info from Webpages | ||
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Tweet All About It | |
| Monitor for Keywords & Whats Hot | ||
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PeopleBrowsr |
Filter, Sort, Follow, Post, Repeat |
| Tweet Grid |
With TweetGrid helps users with instant real-time searching which is what many people want. This software arranges real time searches as a customizable grid and the best part about TweetGrid is that users don’t have to log in to access search boxes. This is a free service which requires users to only login through the TweetGrid dashboard. |
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Monitter |
Monitter is a search engine that operates on Twitter. It is similar to that of TweetDeck as the software displays three constantly updated keyword searches parallel to each other. This helps the users to keep track of what they are searching on Twitter. |
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Twitscoop | |
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Flaptor Twitter Search | |
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Twitspy |
Twitspy or Twit SPY is an application program interface that shows tweets in real time. Users would love the fact that the tweets are marked on a Google Map which shows the location of the tweet. One could call this a Twitter public Google maps in real time. |
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Tweetscan |
TweetScan helps Twitter users to search for information. It is also an ideal method to find out whether other users have written something similar. Using this software, users can also keep a check on the keywords they choose which will be emailed regularly. Users who like to join groups would find Tweet Scan useful as one can easily find other users with similar interests. |
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CityTweets |
CityTweets is a network of individual pages that track real time activity on Twitter in cities. The software is useful for listing Tweets about that area. Users can utilize this tool to find out how much activity is going on Twitter using CityTweets. |
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Tweet Cloud |
Tweet Cloud is a social media service that helps users to bring out exciting looking words which can be tweeted. This application shows users major words that have being used in recent tweets by users. The beauty about Tweet Cloud is that it a 3D rotating bag of tweets that helps users learn new words or phrases. |
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Tweetbeep |
Tweetbeep notifies Twitter users through e mail when their name, company name or website gets tweeted. Though users use TinyURL, which shortens the website, this free service can identify it. Users can get an RSS feed for each alert. If users want better service, then they upgrade their account. |
| Monitor Conversations | ||
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Tweet 2 Tweet | |
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Twitalks |
Find out what two users are saying about you |
| Monitor Trends | ||
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Twist |
Not a social medial tool |
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Tweet Cloud |
Tweet Cloud is a social media service that helps users to bring out exciting looking words which can be tweeted. This application shows users major words that have being used in recent tweets by users. The beauty about Tweet Cloud is that it a 3D rotating bag of tweets that helps users learn new words or phrases. |
| Autoresponder & Automatic Tweets | ||
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Tweet Later |
TweetLater lets users send tweets on schedule, but also has included the ability to automate reciprocal follows. If users are following someone else, then that someone else can follow those users automatically. As of now TweetLater.com is SocialOomph.com. |
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Future Tweets |
FutureTweets.com lets users schedule their messages on Twitter. They can send it at a specific time like daily, weekly or even monthly. This is a nice way to remember something or wish somebody on their birthday. Users use Future Tweets because they can send status updates to Twitter even when they are away from their computers, automatically wish friends a good day, and remind users every Friday to quit work early. |
| Autopost your Blog entries to Twitter | ||
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Twitterfeed |
The Twitter feed is a Word Press plugin that lets users output others Tweets into their own Word Press blog. Twitterfeed can be installed through the following steps: |
| Evaluate your Twitter Profile | ||
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Twitter Grader |
Twitter Grader is a Twitter ranking tool that measures the influence of a social media website for both serious and casual users. This ranking tool is not only useful for users, but also useful for Twitter. It helps users know the rankings of various programs on Twitter. |
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Twitter Ratio |
Twitter Ratio is a free service that determines what kind of person you are just by the number of followers you have. Though many users on Twitter have thousands of followers, it need not indicate that the individual is intelligent than users who have few hundred followers. This service provides you results based on the quality of your followers. |
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Tweet Value |
Tweet Value values your Twitter page based on your profile. It decides that on what you have posted on your Twitter profile page by breaking down locations and information. Based on this the score is calculated. |
| Twitter Statistics and Graphs | ||
| Tweetstats |
Tweetstats provides users statistics on your Twitter usage. Heavy Twitter users might find this tool useful as they can find out how many tweets they send per hour, how many tweets they send per month, their tweet timeline, and reply statistics. All the tweets come in the form of graphs. |
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Twitgraph |
Twit Graph provides users a graph on their activities on Twitter. It provides users with total number of tweets users have written in one week, a list of users mentioned, and the applications that were used by the user to tweet like TweetDeck or Tweetmeme. |
| Twitter Dictionary | ||
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Twittords | |
| Twitter Directory | ||
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Twellow |
Twellow is a free search tool that enables users to find what they are looking for in a simple manner. Twellow filters through the tweets on Twitter and then categorizes them accordingly which can narrow down searching the words that users want to know about. Users need to enter the search terms which list the interest of others and find the results. |
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Twibs |
Twibs contains a directory of businesses and applications that are available on Twitter. This is an ideal way for users to find and interact with other business by specifying their nature of search. The search can be a categorized or on a product level. With Twibs, users can use Twitter as listening tool too. |





























































