News: Twitter Changes Updates to Tweets

I like the idea of changing to “tweet” from “update.” It seems like the right verb. “Update” sounds too formal. Here's what the real Twitter question should be: “What's on your mind?”

Interesting. Maybe it will stop all those folks who keep referring to it as “twit” instead of “tweet”.

I have the “tweet” button. Like others who commented, I agree that the change will strengthen Twitter's brand, but on a bigger picture, it's the “verbing of America.” “Fax” “Email” “Tweet” etc. When nouns become verbs it's an implication that people are not just “using” the tool, but “doing.” And with these tools, the “doing” is communicating, connecting, engaging. A verb implies that we are actually having an experience.

A slight change that carries huge significance.

My account is showing “Tweet” now instead of “Update”. In my opinion, I suppose changing the button to “tweet” helps strengthen their brand. But I'm definitely growing tired of the word. Especially when people in the hallway at work walk by me and say, “tweet, tweet!” since I run our Twitter account. But anyway…

Thanks for the info…I have been wondering when the trademark issue was going to get settled out. Mine said update this morning – but tonight it says Tweet.

As for myself, I have not yet begun to follow Twitter, but it's interesting how Twitter is listening to its users. For a while now, I have been hearing more and more about “tweets,” and now with Twitter changing its “Update” button to say “Tweet” instead, shows that the company is willing to change itself to better suit and appeal to its customers wants.

Maybe eventually a big button that says an unimpressed and eye-brow raised “…Well?”