In Comparison: Twitter vs Community Forums

Community forums and social media have been around a long time. Along came Twitter and it quickly gained popularity among all users. Some say social networks like Twitter are the new way of connecting and community forums are becoming obsolete.

I was slower in getting into the social media scene. I've been around forums for many years and own one myself. Why didn't I migrate quicker to the growing trend? Lets take a look and see why.

Whether you're shouting out with quick and short messages on Twitter or engaging in deep discussions on community forums, it takes commitment and time to network. I knew the dedication of being involved in many forums and I wasn't about to add a new repertoire to my already full plate. I also knew the benefits of diversification. When I felt ready, I chose Twitter because of its simplicity, ease of use and quickness.

I found similarities between Twitter and community forums right away. In a community setting, you can pick and choose what to read based on your interests. In Twitter you can choose carefully who to follow without going too far outside your niche or interests. I instantly felt more connected with forums. I prefer the atmosphere of forums where members come together in a group setting. I also like the instant friendliness that comes from your followers. I think you can build quicker relationships because you can see more of who they really are as a person through their tweets.

Community forums aren't going anywhere. They aren't a dying breed and many people will always find use for them. They are just another type of networking without the instant responses. Community forums are like small libraries that contain catalogs of information and resources collected and contributed from various sources.

Twitter isn't much different, but it's like an entity of its own community namely you. Your community is built on followers, each one providing the goods, sharing the knowledge and increasing wealth all around. It's fast moving and it's current.

There’s no argument each has its own place and function on the Internet and one is not better than the other. The lack of understanding of using social media and community forums either together or separate would decrease if people took the time to see the true benefits of both sides. Exactly how you intend to use them will make all the difference.

Take a little knowledge, show some expertise, add a bit of business and pay it forward is the ideal formula for networking on both Twitter and community forums.

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