Why Should I Follow You?

Today, a lot of people, on a lot of different platforms, are saying that Twitter is the next big thing. While I am no one to predict the future – nor am I going to try – but I can safely say that Twitter is the current big thing. There have been many social networking sites in the past, but none has seen the kind of rise in following as Twitter has. Also, the number of celebrities on Twitter, I am sure, beats all others. No wonder, Twitter dreams of being the first web site to cross the one billion user mark, and thereby becoming the pulse of the planet.

One of the reasons for Twitter’s popularity is its simplicity. You follow people, and people follow you, and that’s it.

But, why should anyone follow anyone? Why should I follow you? I will leave it to you to answer that question, but I will tell you why you should follow me.

• I like to engage with my fellow Tweeters. If you are following me on Twitter, it is quite likely that we will be involved in a meaningful conversation at some point of time or another.
• If you follow me, and you are not a bot, it is quite likely that I will follow you back. I am sure you, like me, would like an increase in the number of your followers too
• I like to share interesting quotes, pictures, and content that I find on the Internet. So, if you are following me, you are sure to come across a tweet that will interest you.
• I promote quality. If you have written/drawn/created something interesting, and tweeted about it, it is highly probable that I will ReTweet it. This way I can help you spread the word about your stuff, and at the same time introduce you to stuff by other people.
• I don’t tweet about my own stuff all the time. Though, I will do that on occasions.
• Lastly, and, I think, most importantly I like to have a good time while I am using the Internet. So, if you follow me, you and I can have a fun time together.

So, now, tell me, why should I follow you?

(This post is not meant to blow my own horn, but is meant to be illustrative of what I think makes a good Twitizen. But, if I have manged to convince you to follow me, you can follow me at @neobluepanther)