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WiseGeek.com defines microblogging asa networking service that allows mobile users of cell phones and other Internet connected devices to stay abreast of activities within a group by receiving frequent published updates, typically of 140 characters or less. Text messages are uploaded to a microblogging service such as Twitter, Jaiku and others, then distributed to group members. All parties subscribed in the targeted group are instantly notified of the microblog, enabling groups to keep tabs on one another’s activities in real time. A Microblog can also be public, with arbitrary subscribers joining and dropping microblogs at will.

1) A Platform for Marketing and Public Relations.

A lot of people anywhere in the world, myself included, are obsessed with Twitter. You tweet for fun. You tweet to talk about what you want to know. And, you tweet to make yourself popular online. Those are only the three reasons why you tweet but truthfully, once you a certified Twitter, you instantly become an entrepreneur. You may not be aware of it but your tweets reflect who you really are. This is the start and create a marketing kingdom of your own!

2) Source of real-time news.

This is one of the nice reasons why several people are addicted to Microblogging. In Twitter, it regularly post real-time updates related to latest newsflash, entertainment, sports, business, science, health, and many more. For this, there’s no need for you to turn on the television or scan the newsstand. All things are right in front of you.

3) A Feeling of Creativity

There’s this one important study that suggests a link between the microblogging and feelings of delight, supremacy and creativity. That’s true indeed. It feels nice as if you’re on the Cloud 9 once your favourite music artist follows you on Twitter. You’ll feel special too, right? And, what’s more important is, you’re writing technique is enhanced while tweeting.

4) Informal Communication Medium

Microblogging sites such as Twitter, Plurk and Yammer have the greatest edge to turn traditional activities into a new informal communication medium especially in organizations and in companies. In fact, microblogging is quicker than emailing and chatting due to its advanced features. For this, microblogging can improve the social and emotional wellbeing of the workforce. It reorganizes the information flow within the work place.

5) Good for Traffic

If you have a blog, a website or an article page, you can immediately promote it over microblogging sites to draw readers. Of course, the traffic will not happen overnight but if you keep relevant and informative with words, expect that your link will be clicked.

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