Comments on: Twitter On Oprah: Will It Be A Boon Or Bust? http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/ The economics of digital content Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:54:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tameka Kee http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68905 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:33:28 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68905 @Glenda @MLDina, that's sort of where I'm at. I think it will definitely help Twitter reach a new demographic, but not sure the infrastructure can sustain all that new traffic. Tried to sign on this morning and it has been very slow (it's actually been buggy for the past few weeks). We'll see.

@Armand I think she'll get quite a few followers, maybe even the million mark — but I wonder how many of them will remain after the initial "buzz" wears off, or how many of them will interact with other users that aren't celebs (like Ashton, CNN, etc.).

]]> By: Armand http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68904 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:48:56 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68904 I was hoping Oprah would join the challenge. I mean, just on breaking news of Oprah joining twitter she already had over 26,000 followers (and 62,812 in counting) she's sure to beat a million mark in no time.

Twitter better work overtime! :)

My bet is Oprah will reach a million followers in about 3 weeks or less (after her show).

Any bets?

]]> By: MLDina http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68903 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:19:42 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68903 Oprah's endorsement is probably both a blessing and a curse to Twitter. They certainly can use some techical improvements, but the flood of new users the site will receive after the show probably aren't familar with the service issues avid Twitter users experience. They'll probably stick around for awhile. While I already consider Twitter well past the tipping point, I think they'll get a GREAT boost from Oprah's endorsement.

]]> By: linnie toh http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68902 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:45:37 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68902 well Oprah I wish I had ur staff to train me on twitter….I have been spending a few months and thinking I have been breaking hte dang thing each time it goes down! I did afterall cause the first NYC blackout when I turned on my stereo…I saw it myself from my NJ apt. overlooking the GW bridge…I was 13!
II know I can catch onto this I am afterall bowling on wii and reading on my sony….I intend to start a blog…especially if my state cecedes! so much to keep up with…so glad to be out of the workforce….NOT. Linnie

]]> By: John T. http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68901 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:36:23 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68901 Twitter is past the point where they have to worry much about people jumping ship to competitors. A year ago when they were down for hours everyday there was an opportunity for a competitors to come in and steal user's away. FriendFeed seems to be the only one left standing and they are, as Michael Arrington put it, fast becoming "The Coolest App No One Uses."

Also, someone needs to tell Andrew Davis that Posterous is the new Tumblr.

]]> By: Glenda Watson Hyatt http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68900 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:28:36 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68900 Wondering how much of a workout the Fail Whale will receive tomorrow. Good Twitter techies!

]]> By: Skip http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68899 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:41:53 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68899 If Oprah tweet it to my account : http://www.twitter.com/wealthguy

Then I will be rich overnight …LOL

Skip

http://www.affiliate.tc

]]> By: Selena http://paidcontent.org/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68898 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:07:32 +0000 http://paidcontent.wp.gostage.it/2009/04/17/419-twitter-on-oprah-a-boon-or-bust/#comment-68898 I like this site and so far it has been a great thing. I am having fun with friends and making new friends in far away states. It is all good.
Selena

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