Finding anything or anyone using Twitter can be a daunting task. So many people all over the world utilize Twitter, it's almost like a recreation of the Web, only more massive with millions and millions of miniature blog posts.
Social networking in an environment like that can offer some unique challenges! But, it is also fun, and worthwhile if done right.
To help fellow Twitter's in finding exactly the information they need or want people have designed what is known as a Twitter directory. There are all kinds of Twitter directories though: a geographically based Twitter directory, various celebrity Twitter directories, and Twitter business directories, to just name a few. There's even a Twitter directory that lists anything and everyone Irish related, and there are some very, very specifically tuned Twitter directories, such as the Twitter Directory of Learning Professionals (& Others) on Twitter and the Twitter directory of Book Trade People.
Here are a several categorized lists of Twitter Directories that can be a helpful start in Twitter searches.
General and Mainstream Twitter Directories
1. GeoFollow at geofollow.com: GeoFollow searches by city, state, zip, country, tag, name, username, keyword, and by a map. Because this Twitter directory lists people on a first come, first service basis and those who sign up first receive higher rankings, this may not be the best way to find relevant ranking tweets in this Twitter search.
2. WeFollow at wefollow.com: WeFollow lists tweets by interest. The site is smooth and simple to navigate.
3. The Ultimate Twitter Directory is based right here in Santa Barbara, CA http://tweetfind.com - Ask for Ruben and tell him Taylor sent you!
Geographically Based Twitter Directories
1. Loaded Web at www.loadedweb.com: Loaded Web services Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. Loaded Web allows tweeters to find tweets who are as close as their own neighbors. Currently, the local directory lists 1300 tweets from the United States alone.
2. Local Tweeps at localtweeps.com: Local Tweeps is currently in its beta version, but does an excellent job of mapping Twitter profiles geographically.
3. Twellowhood: www.twellow.com/twellowhood Twellowhood is excellent for a local Twitter people finder. The service only services the U.S., Canada, and Australia right now, but plans are in the works to include additional countries.
City Based Twitter Directories
1. ChirpCity at chirpcity.com: ChirpCity is a local Twitter search that lists the latest tweets from and about individual cities.
2. CityTweets at citytweets.net: CityTweets currently has approximately 23 U.S. cities in their directory and tracks (near) real-time tweets from those individual cities
Twitr is an interest based Twitter directory, but users can also add city tags to their searches.
Business Twitter Directories
1. Analyst Twitter Directory: This is mainly a business directory of various industry analysts on Twitter.
2. Brands That Tweet This is a grouping of brand name Twitter accounts. The majority of the brand name Twitter accounts are not managed by the brands themselves.
3. C-Level Tweeters C-Level Tweeters is run by the same guy who does Brands That Tweet. The directory lists CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs.
About the Author:MyWebGuyTaylor is an seo specialist from Santa Barbara, CA and founder of The Search Engine Pros.com. Taylor is actively involved in local humanitarian efforts in the Santa Barbara area (Greenpeace, Fonkoze Microloans, HUB.) and specializes in helping Non-Profits and Eco Friendly startups. Taylor has been providing web and search engine optimization services and advice for 11 years. Taylor can be reached at 800.605.4988 or by email taylor [ @ ] mywebguytaylor.com
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