Twitter on March 21, 2006, when Dorsey published the first Twitter message at 9:50 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST): "just setting up my twttr". Dorsey has explained the origin of the "Twitter" title: ...we came across the word 'twitter', and it was just perfect. The definition was 'a short burst of inconsequential information,' and 'chirps from birds'. And that's exactly what the product was. The first Twitter prototype, developed by Dorsey and contractor Florian Weber, was used as an internal service for Odeo employees and the full version was introduced publicly on July 15, 2006. In October 2006, Biz Stone, Evan
Social Media Examiner Social Media Examiner Social Media Examiner is a U.S.-based media company, founded by Michael Stelzner. It publishes online magazines, blogs and podcasts about how business people can use social networks, on two websites: SocialMediaExaminer.com and MyKidsAdventures.com. The online magazine publishes original research, has a weekly podcast show and oversees multiple communities for social media marketers. MyKidsAdventures.com publishes information on creative activities, and is aimed at parents and grandparents. In 2006, Michael Stelzner published his first book, "Writing White Papers: How to Capture Readers and Keep them Engaged." He founded Social Media Examiner with the stated goal of providing free how-to