Twitter vs. Facebook: “And The Winner Is…”
The Twitter vs. Facebook: “And The Winner Is…” You decide! Last July, I shared a simple tweet and asked the following question: Twitter vs. Facebook “Which do you prefer Twitter or Facebook & Why?” Answ. in 140 or less @replies will be a blog post. thx
The majority of the responses overwhelmingly favored Twitter; as a matter of fact only 8% of those who responded had a specific preference for Facebook. Several of those who responded liked them equally and feel as though they both serve a different purpose. Twitter fans prefer the here and now quick response and streamlined interaction. Facebook fans feel that Facebook is more personal; therefore allowing them to share family photos and more personal information. Of course this post isn’t scientific and could be a tad bit biased. I did pose the question to my Twitter Community, which BTW is also linked to my Facebook community.
I personally feel that @GodsMac hit the nail on the head by stating “Twitter for sure. Facebook is like a shopping mall, and Twitter is the Apple store. Chaos vs. productivity and progress.” Productivity and progress are definitely appropriate adjectives; @ChrisClayton chose to use a more descriptive analogy with his tweet stating “Twitter is like sex. I can tell you how great it is but until you do it together you’re just not going to get it.” I don’t know if I would go quite that far; however hands down Twitter is the new Social Media King and you can either choose to recognize that reality now or you will be forced to recognize it later. (Disclaimer) These responses were from almost a year ago, I’m curious if the responses would still be the same if I asked the the question today?
Check out the responses below and share any observations or additional thoughts:
- @scottwilliams I digg TW it’s quick, easy, potential & feeds FB. FB is fine but I don’t understand half the requests, causes, confirmation words…
- @GodsMac Twitter for sure. Facebook is like a shopping mall, and Twitter is the Apple store. Chaos vs. productivity and progress.
- @tmoran777 I dig ‘em both. It seems like twitter is better for networking and business, facebook is good for friend type stuff.
- @ardentvox – Facebook = social media to the masses, linking friends. Twitter = real-time social microblogging, connecting strangers.
- @SWMorris I use twitter more than facebook, but I also have it set up so when I post to twitter it updates my facebook status.
- @vinceparker twitter vs. Facebook and the winner is twitter. Don’t get it twisted up 725%
- @SloweThinking both, facebook is the gateway to general info on everyone I know. Twitter is the peeps I want to follow closely day to day
- @djbyron Twitter: daily communication current friends and networking. FB: Communication with friends who have not yet found Twitter. @ChrisClayton Twitter is like sex. I can tell you how great it is but until you do it together you’re just not going to get it.
- @peacemeals Facebook + Twitter are used for such different things! Hard to prefer one without first answering “for what?”
- @Johnwsnyder I think both are great. It depends on how you are using. They can both be used totally differently, especially for ministry.
- @focusvision I prefer Twitter. It is more like having a conversation. FaceBook is good, but Twitter is great.
- @jasoncurlee Twitter…cause it’s simple…just plain communication.
- @dwightwatson Twitter. Have ACTUALLY connected w/ far more people than on FB & no constant requests for causes or games I don’t have time 4
- @Murphy24p Twitter for short, broad communication and networking and Facebook for more detailed interactions and catching up w/ friends.
- @VanceWalker Ur comparing apples and ..er.. Cherrios. My Twitterverse & FB World don’t intersect. They fill different functions for me.
- @Stillrockin Twitter is more portable, more interactive, easier, funner! I find FB awkward in it’s navigation. Still better than MySpace
- @shoestringing I must admit that I prefer Facebook (although Twitter is wonderful). I am a big Facebook Fan
- @kevinbussey equal I follow twitter updates more but when I need to see or give more info I use FB
- @chuckazooloo when i was linking up last week, and did my little “experiment” some FB people got really mad at me.
- @seanmurphy07 I tweet to my Facebook. I kind of like FB better because there seems to be real interaction. Lots of tweets don’t respond.
- @AD_hoc twitter, less commitment
- @allboutworship hi twitter and who is tom Is that the guy from myspace who didn’t have any friends so came up w/ idea 2 b everyones friend
- @lynseleanne Twitter. It takes all of the catching up away and it is brief and to the point. You know what is going on with people lives.
- @AdamLehman facebook is way more practical. but twitter is more of an obsession. if i had to give up one, it’d be facebook.
- @MichaelMcMinn I do however like that thru twittersync my tweets pregenerate interaction w/ my FB friends for when I’m on FB
- @DavidTCopeland Like FB best for connecting w/people I know now by sharing pics and updates. It is more personal an no one there to sell me
- @RichHopkins – I prefer Twitter – much more streamlined, easier to deal with day to day, particularly with Tweetdeck.
- @andylie twitter – quicker connectivity using mobile device (like Blackberry) – near instant communication among a larger group
- @jeremydbaldwin facebook, upload photo albums, videos, write over 200 charectors, more people are on it.
- @VoteMikeJones twitter can’t have apps
- @PastorScott Both/And – Twitter for immediacy & networking, Facebook for reconnecting w/old friends & longer form notes, messages.
- @benkomanapalli both 4 diff reasons. Twitter 2 connect with new people, get fastnews. FB 2 have a more detailed relationship/conversations.
- @mstrategiesinc Twitter. Wild horses can’t drag me to Facebook. It’s just a social hour. Twitter is for early adopting, SM-biz-minded folk
- @chuckazooloo I prefer Twitter because the culture is less “uptight”! There is an expectation for you to update! People on FB get miffed!
- @iChilly I see them so totally different – Twitter is NOW but Facebook is cool for connecting with people (past & present).
- @AmandaSims I like both. Twitter for the variety of people & resources, Facebook for the interesting apps.
- @bennysalas Facebook! More networking opportunity, connect with way more people. Twitter off the chain too but less personal.
- @BrianAyers FB = better for old friends & people I already know. Twitter = better for networking & meeting new people.
- @robgt2 Twitter because it’s immediate & lets you get to know other people. Facebook lets you talk to people you already know.
- @StephyBarlow i like both!! Twitter for every day connections and Facebook for pictures and groups!
- @gideony They do different things. Facebook for people I know, Twitter for people I don’t. 3
- @Yochanan I like Twitter the best because it’s straight and to the point. No “fluff” and distraction on Twitter.
- @jasonstover Overall, Facebook because it has way more features. BUT, I LOVE the twitter feature that lets me update both at the same time
- @rnsheets I like Facebook better. You can do more activities like YoVille on there, lol
- @gregatkinson hah – you know it’s Twitter hands down
- @Bpirt Twitter- it’s the only way that I can keep up with people without being all up in their business. Tweet faster than a text!
- @steveharrison Twitter! simple.short.saweet!..n Tulsa cuz of Twitter we saw Fee Band & just yesterday blessed 2 see @mathewbarnett share
- @corechurchtroy twitter: easier to manage
- @Twitter Twitter is better, why else would Facebook offer us $500 million (Disclaimer: not really but If I was @Twitter that would be my response)
Twitter vs. Facebook: Which one wins out for you? Share your thoughts and comments…
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