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Interesting Facts About Twitter That You Should Know

As social media becomes more and more ingrained in our daily lives, different social platforms have evolved based on different use cases for the brands, influencers and the millions of end users. Twitter one-liners engage with personalities from all walks of life that makes it ultimate platform for customer engagement, and ideal social network for marketers. Twitter is the only social network where brands and consumers have an even playing field and unrestricted lines of clear, concise communication. Since its launch, this microblogging site has offered online marketing and social networking in a new direction. Twitter is considered the most influential social media platform for raising a powerful voice that others can back up afterward. Here are some interesting facts about Twitter that you will enjoy reading it;

“Vibrate,” “FriendStalker,” and “Twitch” were some of the name suggestions before finalizing “Twitter”, which meant the light tweeting sound made by certain birds, which may be excitement, agitation, or flutter. One of the co-founders of Twitter, Evan Williams, recommended the name. Another co-founder, Noah Glass, later searched a dictionary for words that sounded the same as “Twitch” and discovered Twitter. Twitter is not always called Twitter. The name “Twttr” was selected as the official name; there was a well-known trend to drop vowels in the name of services and companies. Noah Glass, the software developer, is accredited for coming up with the names – “twttr” and “twitter.” Jack Dorsey set up the first ever Twitter profile and sent out the first Tweet saying: “just set up my twttr”.

“Vibrate,” “FriendStalker,” and “Twitch” were some of the name suggestions before finalizing “Twitter”, which meant the light tweeting sound made by certain birds, which may be excitement, agitation, or flutter. One of the co-founders of Twitter, Evan Williams, recommended the name. Another co-founder, Noah Glass, later searched a dictionary for words that sounded the same as “Twitch” and discovered Twitter. Twitter is not always called Twitter. The name “Twttr” was selected as the official name; there was a well-known trend to drop vowels in the name of services and companies. Noah Glass, the software developer, is accredited for coming up with the names – “twttr” and “twitter.” Jack Dorsey set up the first ever Twitter profile and sent out the first Tweet saying: “just set up my twttr”.

Only a few Twitter users are aware that the bluebird’s name on Twitter is Larry. Even though Twitter was founded in 2006, Larry’s individuality was not confirmed until early 2012. While several people had questioned and speculated whether Larry the bird had a name or not, it was confirmed by Twitter that it was called Larry as a tribute to great American basket ball player, Larry Bird.

Only a few Twitter users are aware that the bluebird’s name on Twitter is Larry. Even though Twitter was founded in 2006, Larry’s individuality was not confirmed until early 2012. While several people had questioned and speculated whether Larry the bird had a name or not, it was confirmed by Twitter that it was called Larry as a tribute to great American basket ball player, Larry Bird.

Most people believe that it is Twitter, who started using the Hashtags, but that’s not correct. A person by name, Chris Messina made use of ‘Hashtags’ for the first time in 2007 to segregate messages related to a specific topic. Since then hashtags are used to link users to a particular theme or topic, events or anything to help people find posts or people. Hashtags are now used generously by everyone to get their posts discovered in an ocean of content that flows on the social media platforms.

Most people believe that it is Twitter, who started using the Hashtags, but that’s not correct. A person by name, Chris Messina made use of ‘Hashtags’ for the first time in 2007 to segregate messages related to a specific topic. Since then hashtags are used to link users to a particular theme or topic, events or anything to help people find posts or people. Hashtags are now used generously by everyone to get their posts discovered in an ocean of content that flows on the social media platforms.

Former US President, Donald Trump tweeted more than 25,000 times during his presidency, which works out an average of 18 tweets a day. By the first half of 2019, he was tweeting as frequently as he had as a candidate, and he doubled this rate during the second half of 2019 and the first half of 2020. On his most prolific day on June 5, 2020, he tweeted 200 times. It’s kind of sad to see, Donald Trump getting blocked on Twitter after the US Capitol attack incidence in January 2021, his tweets use to grab lot of attention around the world.

Former US President, Donald Trump tweeted more than 25,000 times during his presidency, which works out an average of 18 tweets a day. By the first half of 2019, he was tweeting as frequently as he had as a candidate, and he doubled this rate during the second half of 2019 and the first half of 2020. On his most prolific day on June 5, 2020, he tweeted 200 times. It’s kind of sad to see, Donald Trump getting blocked on Twitter after the US Capitol attack incidence in January 2021, his tweets use to grab lot of attention around the world.

One of the fascinating facts about Twitter is that different Swedish citizen use to handle the official account in Sweden every other week. Yes, that is right. Since 2011, each week, the Swedish government has offered the power to the official Twitter handle to its citizens. The objective was to portray the country as seen through the eyes of various citizens. This tradition has, however, been stopped because of online harassment.

One of the fascinating facts about Twitter is that different Swedish citizen use to handle the official account in Sweden every other week. Yes, that is right. Since 2011, each week, the Swedish government has offered the power to the official Twitter handle to its citizens. The objective was to portray the country as seen through the eyes of various citizens. This tradition has, however, been stopped because of online harassment.

The final tweet posted by actor Chadwick Boseman’s account, announcing his death, became a new record for the most liked tweet, in a bittersweet moment. The Black Panther star’s obituary post had 7.7 million likes within 48 hours of posting the tweet, it was also the most re-tweeted post of the year 2020. The Hollywood actor died of colon cancer at 43 on August 28th after a four-year fight against the disease.

The final tweet posted by actor Chadwick Boseman’s account, announcing his death, became a new record for the most liked tweet, in a bittersweet moment. The Black Panther star’s obituary post had 7.7 million likes within 48 hours of posting the tweet, it was also the most re-tweeted post of the year 2020. The Hollywood actor died of colon cancer at 43 on August 28th after a four-year fight against the disease.

According to the data shared by Twitter in 2014, the social media giant had around 974 million users, surprisingly almost 44% of the users not even sent a single tweet, inspite of the time spent on creating an account on the site. Surprisingly high number of people have done just that: made an account and abandoned Twitter forever. Approximately 550 million — just under half of Twitter users are reported to have sent their last tweet more than one year ago, which is 43%. Only 126 million users have been actively tweeting.

According to the data shared by Twitter in 2014, the social media giant had around 974 million users, surprisingly almost 44% of the users not even sent a single tweet, inspite of the time spent on creating an account on the site. Surprisingly high number of people have done just that: made an account and abandoned Twitter forever. Approximately 550 million — just under half of Twitter users are reported to have sent their last tweet more than one year ago, which is 43%. Only 126 million users have been actively tweeting.

Barack Obama, the ex-President of the United States of America, has 131 million followers on Twitter, which makes him the most followed Twitter account. He is ahead of some of the biggest celebrities in the world. followed by Justin Bieber with 114.2 million and Katy Perry with 108.7 million users, Rihanna, and Cristiano Ronaldo among the top 5 most followed Twitter accounts.

Barack Obama, the ex-President of the United States of America, has 131 million followers on Twitter, which makes him the most followed Twitter account. He is ahead of some of the biggest celebrities in the world. followed by Justin Bieber with 114.2 million and Katy Perry with 108.7 million users, Rihanna, and Cristiano Ronaldo among the top 5 most followed Twitter accounts.

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