Microblogging Defined
Microblogging is a combination of blogging and instant messaging which allows users to share and post short messages online.
Microblogs are often produced on nontraditional publishing tools such as:
- Mobile phones
- Text messages
- Emails
- Instant messages
Microblogs published can include a variety of content types such as:
- Text
- Images
- Audio
- Video
- Hyperlinks
The benefits of micro blogging include:
- Less time creating content
- Increased frequency for posting content
- Direct and easy communication
- Mobile convenience
- Easability of sharing time sensitive information
Examples of microblogging sites include:
- Tumblr
- Plurk
- Ello
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