socialmedian: HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Status Updates

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HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Status Updates

Source: Mashable!

Apr 09, 2009

Summary

Some studies show that 11 percent of online adults are using status updates, but if you think about the history of the status message and its roots in instant messaging, that number actually seems pretty small.

Even though we predict big things to come from these short status updates, the reality is that the present day status update has the potential to make you more productive in and outside of TwitterTwitter reviews, help you extend your reach, improve your visibility, and of course have a little fun. So, we can all look to the future for even more innovation, but we’ll show you how to do more with your status updates right now.

This post is part of a Mashable mini-series providing analysis of social media’s smallest big trend: the status update. The series is supported by the TurboTax SuperStatus Contest, which invites you to win up to $25K for an interesting Twitter or Facebook message.