Social Media for Nonprofits

A reader recently asked me this question about Twitter: Is Twitter only for mobile phones? I don’t have one so should I bother with Twitter?

It’s a good question and I have good news if you don’t have a mobile phone that can access the web. Twitter is an application that can be used online with a computer or through a cell phone.

The only restriction is the usual one with Twitter in that you only have 140 characters with which to create your message.

I only access Twitter on the web through my Twitter page. Others like to use the social media tool through their phones, which they say makes it easier for them to make posts and read those from others. It’s really a matter of preference. I like Twitter but I don’t need to know what’s happening 24/7.

There are also some applications that you can download from the web that can allow you to better sort through an organize those who you’re following on Twitter. The list is always changing so probably your best bet if you’re interested in this is to Google, “twitter applications”

Additional Resources:

Writing for Twitter

Twitter & Nonprofits

A Great Tool For Shortening Links

Convincing A Social Media Non-Believer

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