With the announcement of Twitter launching an ad platform sometime in the very near future it got me thinking about a conversation we had at breakfast last month with a few of my IRL Twitter friends.    We were discussing some of the ways Twitter could monetize itself.  It was a very interesting, and somewhat heated conversation, on what people would tolerate or engage with.  Now remember these people are all actively and successfully involved in social media to promote and grow their brand and their businesses.  I seemed to hit a “hot spot” when I stated I would be willing to pay a small monthly fee for an enhanced Twitter account.  Similar to the pricing platform that Linkedin utilizes.   Now first let me emphatically state that I believe Twitter should remain a free platform – with open access for anyone and everyone.  However, I do believe there is opportunity in offering enhanced accounts.

Here are some of the features I would like to see and would have value to me:

1)   More interactive background

2)   An enhanced Twitter profile where more data could be displayed

3)   Enhanced searched features geared towards developing a more targeted audience you follow

Okay so I have indicated  what I might be willing to pay for, what do you  think?  Would you pay for a premium account on Twitter?  If so what features would be of value to you?  OR do you think this is just a crazy idea??

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Kathy Hokunson

As an independent contractor for Thomas Register, Kathy came to know Brian and Eddie Bluff. Kathy and Brian worked on a few website quotes together and eventually Brian asked her about joining the Site-Seeker, Inc. team. Kathy is known for putting her clients’ needs before her own. She has a knack for sales. Because her focus is always on what is in the best interest of the client, they trust her and are always comfortable buying from her. Kathy works hard to never let a client down or lose their trust.

Kathy started her professional life in the insurance industry – UGH! She went to work for her family’s printing business and then found B2B advertising sales with Thomas Register. She truly enjoys working within the B2B and manufacturing arena. Her passion is helping companies to market and grow their sales. Kathy believes that the truly good sales people are not the arm-twisting manipulators that you hear about in movies. She feels that the consummate sales professional always puts the clients needs first, is an excellent listener and asks questions that helps the client dig into their true needs.

Kathy is blessed with a wonderful husband, son and daughter. Time with them and their activities is always her first preference. She is very passionate about green living - doing her best to not use harmful chemicals, reducing our carbon footprint, and being healthy. She also loves to run and knit.

Kathy is on the board of Foodshare, which is a food distribution center for homeless shelters and families in need. They also work to educate the community about the growing issues of hunger, especially among children, in our towns and neighborhoods. Kathy would describe herself as a loyal friend, loving wife and mother. Her goal is to find success, while still showing kindness and compassion to everyone.

2 Responses to The Monetization of Twitter – What would you pay for . . . .

  1. The idea of Twitter is quite simple: bring the notion of mobile SMS to the internet. The cell phone market was detecting a steep decline in voice communication and a massive growth in text messaging and instant messaging.That’s why people today are now taking advantage of Twitter by advertising their products or to promote their businesses. You can even use Twitter to promote your web page or website in order for you to get targeted traffic flowing into your site and start making much money.

  2. hummingbird says:

    People who aren’t using twitter will have either not understand the major power of twitter or they might not be aware of its existence. Doing some research, you can get to know the positive and successful stories of twitter and their purpose in driving traffic towards your business

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