{"id":29411,"date":"2022-07-22T15:59:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=29411"},"modified":"2022-07-22T15:59:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:59:25","slug":"how-did-twitter-become-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular","title":{"rendered":"How Did Twitter Become Popular?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b49a7a07c3\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b49a7a07c3\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b49a7a07c3\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#How_Did_Twitter_Become_Popular\" title=\"How Did Twitter Become Popular?\">How Did Twitter Become Popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#Periscope_acquisition\" title=\"Periscope acquisition\">Periscope acquisition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#Evan_Williams_political_stance\" title=\"Evan Williams&#8217; political stance\">Evan Williams&#8217; political stance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#Evan_Williams_commitment_to_working_with_creators\" title=\"Evan Williams&#8217; commitment to working with creators\">Evan Williams&#8217; commitment to working with creators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#Donald_Trumps_election_as_president\" title=\"Donald Trump&#8217;s election as president\">Donald Trump&#8217;s election as president<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-did-twitter-become-popular\/#Evan_Williams_media_campaign_to_cement_his_status_as_inventor_of_Twitter\" title=\"Evan Williams&#8217; media campaign to cement his status as inventor of Twitter\">Evan Williams&#8217; media campaign to cement his status as inventor of Twitter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Did_Twitter_Become_Popular\"><\/span>How Did Twitter Become Popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"How did Twitter become popular\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/Qeu2odO.jpg\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-height:279px; height:auto; max-width:28% width:auto;\"> <\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering how Twitter became so popular &#8211; and if so, why is it still so popular today. It is one of the largest social media platforms, with 328 million active users. The answer lies in the way the platform is built. It has evolved over time, and we&#8217;ve all experienced the ups and downs of its development. Here are a few things to consider. This article will discuss the rise of Twitter, its acquisition of Periscope, and its commitment to working with creators.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Periscope_acquisition\"><\/span>Periscope acquisition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The story behind Periscope&#8217;s purchase by Twitter has a lot of interesting twists and turns. The company was courted by Dick Costolo, the CEO of Twitter, for years and believed that video was the future of the company. Periscope was worth $100 million, and Twitter paid that price along with a sizable stock compensation package. Now, Twitter hopes Periscope&#8217;s acquisition will not only make livestreaming explode but also make Periscope&#8217;s team very rich.<\/p>\n<p>In January, Twitter purchased Periscope, a video streaming application that allows users to broadcast live video to their Twitter followers. The platform has become immensely popular among Twitter users. It also enables easy streaming of live video to Twitter followers. Despite Twitter&#8217;s decision to acquire Periscope, the company will be more competitive than ever with video. For investors, Periscope&#8217;s recent popularity will be a good signal of how Twitter will grow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evan_Williams_political_stance\"><\/span>Evan Williams&#8217; political stance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While apologizing for his political stance on Twitter, Evan Williams has not shied away from criticizing President Trump. In his commencement speech at the University of Nebraska, Williams compared the rising stars of Silicon Valley to the Greek God Prometheus, who stole fire from Mount Olympus. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. However, Williams&#8217; political stance on Twitter is troubling.<\/p>\n<p>After the Twitter IPO, Evan was slated to be fired. Biz Stone intervened and convinced him to stay on the company. He became director of product at Twitter but soon discovered that the role was largely ceremonial. The two eventually parted ways, and Williams no longer oversees the company&#8217;s day-to-day operations. They envisioned a platform that would be apolitical and unflinching.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evan_Williams_commitment_to_working_with_creators\"><\/span>Evan Williams&#8217; commitment to working with creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Twitter co-founder Evan Williams is stepping down from his role as CEO of Medium and will no longer serve on its board of directors. The past 12 years have been challenging and educational for him. The CEO has three main goals: change the world, build a business, and have fun. The last goal is perhaps the most important. If you&#8217;re a creator, you&#8217;ve probably wondered how you can work with Twitter. Here are some tips.<\/p>\n<p>For the sake of the community, Twitter needs to be more user-friendly and intuitive. In this case, that means making the service easier to use. Users can now post links and videos, and it&#8217;s never been easier to share those links. The platform also allows users to share content, and it&#8217;s free. That&#8217;s a major plus for creators. However, this approach can cause problems for users. Evan Williams&#8217; commitment to working with creators on Twitter means he&#8217;ll be able to improve the product in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donald_Trumps_election_as_president\"><\/span>Donald Trump&#8217;s election as president<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s use of Twitter has increased in recent months. His use of the platform spiked in June, when he tweeted more than 200 times in one day. However, his Twitter account is losing followers at an unprecedented rate. In the first six months following his election, he tweeted just 729 times, 69% of them related to the election. His tweets have become more personal, with people focusing on his witty and often self-referential style.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the negative news, Twitter quickly became the place to express your opinions. Trump used Twitter as a way to promote his campaign and to engage with the world. He tweeted a video of the victory parade in Nigeria. Although he has repeatedly disparaged Africa and its people, millions of Nigerians adore him. According to one poll from early 2020, between 56 and 58 percent of Nigerians approve of the president.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evan_Williams_media_campaign_to_cement_his_status_as_inventor_of_Twitter\"><\/span>Evan Williams&#8217; media campaign to cement his status as inventor of Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Founder Evan Williams, the man who gave us Twitter, is not a comfortable presence on the world stage. But the fact that the platform has 175 million registered users and is adding three-hundred thousand new ones daily speaks volumes about his self-awareness. Twitter is a tool for communication, a neo-traditional business model fueled by the Internet. Whether Mr. Williams is the first to claim the title or not, Twitter is a revolutionary force in the communications world.<\/p>\n<p>In 2003, Williams co-founded Blogger, which was later acquired by Google. He then founded Odeo with Noah Glass, which was meant to be a podcasting service. After leaving Google, Williams tagged his friend and former co-worker Biz Stone along. Odeo debuted in March 2007.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9YAc7ohAFGg\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"518\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Did Twitter Become Popular? 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