Twitter blog says nothing to report
February 11th, 2009 by JD
For the last couple of days, there has been a lot of rumors and speculation that Twitter is going to start charging corporate customers for using the service.
Yesterday, the Twitter blog was updated with a post entitled: Nothing To Report Just Yet
In part, the article says…
However, it’s important to note that whatever we come up with, Twitter will remain free to use by everyone—individuals, companies, celebrities, etc. What we’re thinking about is adding value in places where we are already seeing traction, not imposing fees on existing services.
So, all the speculation about how Twitter is going to determine whether someone is an individual or is acting as a corporate presence is unfounded and a waste of time.
Now, back to work.
Act on your dream!
JD
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February 11th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Personally, I think those folks deserve to figure out a way to make some money off their little phenomenon; I just hope it ends up not being too obtrusive.
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February 11th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Strangely enough I haven’t heard of those rumors, but if it ever eventuate that Twitter decided to start charging for their services, I for one would have no hesitation in terminating our relationship.
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February 11th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Good morning, Mitch.
I agree. I hope Twitter finds a way to be a profitable business so they’ll stick around for a long time. The more I use their service, the better I like it.
If they offer features that are worth it to me, I’d consider paying for them, but I’m happy that the service as it exists now will remain free.
Act on your dream!
JD
February 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Good morning, Sire.
It seems that everywhere I was going yesterday and the day before that someone was kvetching about Twitter planning to charge corporate users of their service.
I got quite a few tweets about it and visited several blogs that were talking about it.
I was happy to see their blog post today.
I’m starting to see quite a number of visitors to my sites, blogs, and lenses from Twitter and I would consider paying for extended features if there was enough ROI to make it worthwhile.
It’s nice talking to you, again. It feels like it’s been ages.
Act on your dream!
JD
February 11th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
It has been awhile John, unfortunately due to circumstance I have less time that I can devote to blogging, but that’s life and I’ve learned long ago that you just have to deal with it rather than winge and carry on.
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February 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Good morning, Sire.
I know what you mean. Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day.
I was mostly offline for the last couple of weeks, so I’ve been doing less blogging than you, probably.
Now, I’m getting back up to speed.
Act on your dream!
JD
February 15th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I don’t think Twitter would charge for their services, per se. I believe they’d go the advertising route, which, with as many people as there are, might prove more beneficial to them that it has to Facebook.
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February 15th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Good afternoon, Mitch.
I agree. They said they won’t charge for the current service, but they’re considering other additional services that may have fees.
I’m not really sure if advertising is the way to go, however.
It’s a good thing I don’t have to make that decision.
Act on your dream!
JD