5 Twitter Predictions for 2010

There are many predictions meandering around the Twittersphere about how different Twitter will look in 2010.  Although there are many hypothesis about how Twitter will evolve, it’s somewhat unpredictable.   Looking back a year ago, who would have thought that all of the things that happened via Twitter would have happened.  Everything from: Twitter being Oprahtized, Ashton Kutcher being the first to 1 million followers, Reporting the Hudson Plane Crash, Michael Jackson’s Death being released on Twitter before major networks, development of tons 3rd party Twitter Apps, green-faced profile pics. supporting Iran Election, to every news outlet/media personality/sports figures/stars pimping their twitter profile…

The bottom line is that Twitter is ever evolving and 2010 is going to be a big-time year for the micro-blogging phenomenon.  Here are 5 Twitter Predictions for 2010 (In the spirit of Twitter, they are all in 140 characters or less).   These predictions are my opinion and although my last name is Williams, I am of no relation to Twitter founder Ev Williams @ev.

1. Monetization- Twitter will be monetized by 3r. quarter 2010 thru a legitimate add space option, as well the opportunity to purchase commercial accounts.
2. Marketing- Twitter will replace 25% of most small businesses marketing budget. Lg. corporations will have 2 use twttr & have a designated staff person
3. Redundancy-  Posts like this 1 that outline 7 ways or 5 tips… will be a thing of the past. They’ll be redundant & people will be tired of reading them.
4. Change Catalyst- Twitter will B a catalyst 4 chng 4 sum major political/legislative decision, uproar of a “Rodney King’ish caught on vid scenario” or similar
5. Unknown-  Something will happen that absolutely no one would have predicted!

Let’s keep this list going… Share your Twitter Predictions for 2010.