Twitter is different things to different people. For many it’s a way to stay connected to friends, family and co-workers through the exchange of status updates, and for others it’s an online networking tool.

This Web site is a simple social networking tool which gives you 140 characters, called a ‘tweet’ to answer the question “What are you doing now?”  You may use those 140 characters to share what you are doing, feeling, eating, watching or even respond to someone else’s tweet.

Each person’s profile page on Twitter has a “follow” button. When you follow someone on Twitter that means you receive their Twitter updates. You choose whether you want to receive those updates on your phone, through and instant message or just on the web. You set your preferences and can personalize them for each person you follow.

Over time, the more you tweet, people will start to find you and follow you. People will find you interesting and your tweets will appear on their page and vice versa. Through this exchange you can create interesting relationships.

These basic updates are a fun way to update people on your life quickly. All you need is an Internet connection or a mobile phone. You can send updates via the Internet from your logged-in home page or from your phone, similar to other social networks which encourage the duality of both forms of communication.

Like every social network you choose what you want the public to see. If you so decide there is the option to only allow your friends to receive your updates and if needed you may block people if you feel invaded.

Your homepage is created by you and you can personalize it uploading your own photo and choosing from a custom background or you may create your own. If you see an update you like from a fellow tweeter you can star that update and mark it as a favorite. There is the option to put a personalized Twitter badge on your blog, website and Myspace as well.

Similar to “status updates” on Facebook, this social network is an expansion of that idea which helps create a quick update and fun way to spend time on the Web.

Check out my Twitter account at http://twitter.com/lovenvrfails.