What Is a Twitter Aggregator?

Use Twitter Aggregators to customize and filter tweets.

Twitter is a social networking website that was launched in 2006. The site allows users to post 140-character messages also called "tweets" that are visible on a user's profile. An aggregator site is a third-party website that compiles and collects specific information found on Twitter.

Benefits

A Twitter aggregator feed is a beneficial tool to help filter and pinpoint specific trends, news and competitive market research. With millions of tweets posted daily, these aggregators save the user time and can be an invaluable resource for discovering the latest trends worldwide.

Types

Some examples of useful Twitter aggregators include Twitter Search, Tweet Lists, Retweetist, Twitlinks and more. These sites all filter different information found on Twitter to create topic-specific lists of tweets. For example, Retailer Twitter Aggregator monitors how big retailers are using Twitter to communicate directly with their customers.

Tips

Use aggregators to customize and organize daily tweets by categories and personal preference. For example the site, TweetPortal, allows users to select the categories they're interested in, and then creates custom Twitter feeds based on the user's preferences.

References

• Social Media Today: Twitter Marketing Tips - 12 Twitter Stream Aggregators
• No Turn on Red: Retailer Twitter Aggregator
• Twitter Portal: Top News From Top Tweets