Twitter logoMy favorite new service in the world of online Web 2.0 services is a new startup called Twitter. The idea behind this lovely little service is so simple and useful, yet it amazes me that it hasn’t been addressed before, especially seeing how new web startups are popping up daily.

In a nutshell, by using Twitter, me and my friends will be able to actually keep in touch all the time. This means they will get updates instantly whenever I decide to let them know of something I’m doing or about to do. It’s sort of a microblog, meaning you’ll be posting short status messages every now and then whenever you feel like it.

What makes this service unique and compelling is the variety of ways you can use to do all of this. Currently, you can use combination of the following to post your updates as well as get updates from people you choose to follow:

  • Web (through Twitter website)
  • Instant messenger (I use GTalk to post my status updates, I send the messages to a virtual Twitter contact who takes care of posting it on the website and notifying my followers)
  • SMS (although this be bit costly, but it’s useful if you don’t have access to internet connection)

Everything about this service screams “let’s keep in touch and socialize”. I believe it’s a wonderful service, a one that is gaining popularity and momentum.

So go sign up now and add me (http://twitter.com/Alaeddin) to your friends and let’s have our little fun with this amazing service.