Twitter is an American microblog and social networking site that allows people to post short messages as well as upload multimedia content! It was launched by Jack Dorsey Noah Glass and Evan Williams in July 2006. Twitter is used by more than 325 million people worldwide and it’s the largest social media site. Celebrities journalists and activists have found Twitter a useful tool to share their opinions get followers and begin conversations ️ 🇺🇸 ..
Twitter provides a platform for self-expression, networking and public engagement ️. Users post “tweets,” 140 character messages that can be seen by anyone following them in addition to strangers searching relevant terms . Furthermore, users have the ability to follow other users, creating an expansive network of connections; they are even able to post images, videos and GIFs directly onto their feeds!
Twitter operates in several countries, with Canada being one of the main markets 1️⃣ 🇨🇦. According to most up to date stats, Canada has the third-highest lot of active Twitter users worldwide, with 14 📅 🆙 🇨🇦. 2 millions Canadians using the platform. Across the country, Twitter is used to discuss politics, sports, entertainment, and other topics of interest .
Twitter also has a feature called “trending,” where popular topics and hashtags are highlighted on the home page for everyone to see ️ 🔛. Trending topics are chosen by an algorithm that considers user engagement and relevance to the current moment . This feature enables users to see what conversations and topics are the most relevant and popular at any given time, and join those conversations .
Trending topics on Twitter in Canada often focus on current events that are happening in the country and around the world 🌍 🇨🇦 🔛. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, topics related to the virus, and its effects were top trending 🔝. Other trending topics in Canada in 2020 included the Black Lives Matter movement the US Presidential Election and the Prime Minister’s visit to the Arctic.
Aside from that to topics Twitter also trends hashtags. Hashtags are words or phrases that are preceded by a hashtag symbol (#) and allow users to easily search for related tweets ️. Popular hashtags in Canada in 2020 included #ThankYouCanada, #CanadaStrong, and #CanadaVotes, all of which have been used to show support for healthcare workers and to encourage Canadians to vote.
Twitter is a great platform for business, allowing organizations to engage with customers, promote their services, and drive sales ️ 👔. By monitoring trending topics and participating in conversations, Canadians can stay informed, and join the larger conversation . !! .
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