TweetGlide
Encyclopedia
TweetGlide is an Adobe AIR desktop application for Twitter
currently available for Windows and Macintosh/Mac
users. Similar to TweetDeck
, it interfaces with the Twitter API allowing people to track their followers, make tweets and send or receive direct messages. However, unlike other Twitter
applications, TweetGlide possesses a special feature whereby members can transfer their followers onto their mailing lists via direct and customizable ad-space.
Another significant benefit, is that users can also tweet over the previous 140 character limit. TweetGlide automatically indexes your large post on their server, so that followers can click to view each specific post in its entirety. On the other hand, the current release is not nearly as popular as TweetDeck and it is yet to be clarified whether newer versions will support the iPhone
and Linux
platforms.
accounts in just one interface and comes with link tracking analytics so that you can track how many times your links are clicked, and from which tweets they were clicked on.
The publishers have already stated that the main TweetGlide interface is set to completely change in the coming weeks, opting for a more clinical and user-friendly 2.0 silver layout.
integration as standard albeit Mike Filsaime
, Inc have not yet clarified if future releases will feature MySpace
support as well.
applications, as it allows people to bulk follow and unfollow which means that there's no further need for Hummingbird.
TweetGlide has a built-in short url system that allows you to select between several short url services, including BudURL, Tiny URL among various others.
The most beneficial aspect of TweetGlide will be applicable to online marketers in particular. Their "Tweet For Traffic" feature allows you to earn 0.2 credit for every tweet you make, with one whole credit buying you ad-space for direct linking to your website(s). On the other hand, this feature is limited to strictly earning one credit per each three hour period, which helps to prevent spam and avoid repetition.
It remains to be seen whether other applications such as TweetDeck and Twirl will be able to keep up with the growth of TweetGlide, or whether they'll be forced to make changes to their independent software programs in order to compete. One area they probably won't be able to match anytime soon though, is the downline tweeting that TweetGlide provides its members with.
Not only do you earn ad credits for your own tweets, but you also earn credits for the efforts of users four levels below you. If you refer five people, then they each refer five (and so on) you could soon get to 780 people in your downline. If each of these members tweeted with TweetGlide five times, your ad would show 780 times. There is also the possibility of being able to buy ad-space, albeit this would seem hazardous when the opportunity of simply referring others harbours so much potential without every having to spend any money. Of course, this incorporates a large viral growth factor and should mean an increase in revenue for business owners choosing to operate online.
TweetGlide also has built-in cheat detection. People using false referrals and tweets will be suspended without notice and banned for life. Their accounts will be reported to Twitter for spam. All of this is put in place to make TweetGlide a premier advertising network - not a spam tool.
This feature can also be used for various relationship-building techniques. TweetGlide incorporates a very special ability which allows transfer of credits to others. This allows people to sell their credits outright, offer them as prizes, use them as bonuses in affiliate promotions and simply distribute them to friends.
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
currently available for Windows and Macintosh/Mac
Macintosh
The Macintosh , or Mac, is a series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. The first Macintosh was introduced by Apple's then-chairman Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984; it was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a...
users. Similar to TweetDeck
TweetDeck
TweetDeck is an Adobe AIR desktop application for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Buzz, Foursquare, and MySpace. Like other Twitter applications it interfaces with the Twitter API to allow users to send and receive tweets and view profiles...
, it interfaces with the Twitter API allowing people to track their followers, make tweets and send or receive direct messages. However, unlike other Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
applications, TweetGlide possesses a special feature whereby members can transfer their followers onto their mailing lists via direct and customizable ad-space.
Another significant benefit, is that users can also tweet over the previous 140 character limit. TweetGlide automatically indexes your large post on their server, so that followers can click to view each specific post in its entirety. On the other hand, the current release is not nearly as popular as TweetDeck and it is yet to be clarified whether newer versions will support the iPhone
IPhone
The iPhone is a line of Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphones marketed by Apple Inc. The first iPhone was unveiled by Steve Jobs, then CEO of Apple, on January 9, 2007, and released on June 29, 2007...
and Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
platforms.
User interface
At present, TweetGlide remains very similar to TweetDeck in the fact that it's built on a grey background. On the other hand, TweetGlide is much more customizable than its rival, with customizable "glide columns" which allow for re-arrangement, better organization and specific feed viewing. The program also allows you to manager multiple TwitterTwitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
accounts in just one interface and comes with link tracking analytics so that you can track how many times your links are clicked, and from which tweets they were clicked on.
The publishers have already stated that the main TweetGlide interface is set to completely change in the coming weeks, opting for a more clinical and user-friendly 2.0 silver layout.
Facebook integration
TweetGlide was initially released as a Beta version on October 28, 2009 and also features FacebookFacebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
integration as standard albeit Mike Filsaime
Mike Filsaime
Michael J. Filsaime , better known as Mike Filsaime, is an American author, software developer, personal coach, social media expert and business consultant who specializes in Internet Marketing...
, Inc have not yet clarified if future releases will feature MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
support as well.
Advanced features
TweetGlide already enhances user-experience with its multi-customization options and direct ad-space. In addition to this though, the interface also has great flexibility as compared to other TwitterTwitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
applications, as it allows people to bulk follow and unfollow which means that there's no further need for Hummingbird.
TweetGlide has a built-in short url system that allows you to select between several short url services, including BudURL, Tiny URL among various others.
The most beneficial aspect of TweetGlide will be applicable to online marketers in particular. Their "Tweet For Traffic" feature allows you to earn 0.2 credit for every tweet you make, with one whole credit buying you ad-space for direct linking to your website(s). On the other hand, this feature is limited to strictly earning one credit per each three hour period, which helps to prevent spam and avoid repetition.
It remains to be seen whether other applications such as TweetDeck and Twirl will be able to keep up with the growth of TweetGlide, or whether they'll be forced to make changes to their independent software programs in order to compete. One area they probably won't be able to match anytime soon though, is the downline tweeting that TweetGlide provides its members with.
Not only do you earn ad credits for your own tweets, but you also earn credits for the efforts of users four levels below you. If you refer five people, then they each refer five (and so on) you could soon get to 780 people in your downline. If each of these members tweeted with TweetGlide five times, your ad would show 780 times. There is also the possibility of being able to buy ad-space, albeit this would seem hazardous when the opportunity of simply referring others harbours so much potential without every having to spend any money. Of course, this incorporates a large viral growth factor and should mean an increase in revenue for business owners choosing to operate online.
TweetGlide also has built-in cheat detection. People using false referrals and tweets will be suspended without notice and banned for life. Their accounts will be reported to Twitter for spam. All of this is put in place to make TweetGlide a premier advertising network - not a spam tool.
This feature can also be used for various relationship-building techniques. TweetGlide incorporates a very special ability which allows transfer of credits to others. This allows people to sell their credits outright, offer them as prizes, use them as bonuses in affiliate promotions and simply distribute them to friends.