There are many different types of online directories on the Internet that cover a wide wide range of interests from blogs and businesses to sports and leisure. It is therefore no surprise that Twitter Directories also exist to cater for Twitter users’ needs particularly when it comes to searching for people or Web applications on Twitter. In fact there are different types of Twitter directories catering for users’ search needs in a variety of ways and forms. These third-party resources can also be useful for finding new users of similar interests to follow on Twitter, and new tools that extend existing Twitter functionlities. Therefore, this article will introduce you to some of the most popular Twitter directories that are available on the Web today.
Twitter Directories For Finding People
Twellow
Twellow is a Twitter search directory of people by area of expertise, profession or other attribute listed in personal profiles on Twitter. It functions like a sort of Twitter Yellow Pages with an index of over 1.5 million Twitter users in their database. Searches can be conducted by bio, name, location, or category.
TwitterPacks
TwitterPacks uses a wiki style setting whereby users are grouped in packs by topic, location, company and events or meetup. TwitterPack tools include autopack – for following and unfollowing users based on their Twitter Packs and Twitter tools – which contain useful Twitter clients, sites and tools.
Just Tweet It
Just Tweet It is a user directory for Twitter organized by genre to allow for users to easily find other Twitter users to connect with. Search categories include, Bloggers, Media, Artists, Musicians, Pets & Animals, Teachers, and Technology.
Twitter Directories For Finding Apps
Twidom
Twitdom is a Twitter applications directory with over 2000 apps and books. It displays recent additions, popular weekly apps and recently added apps for users.
Twitter Fan Wiki
This tool’s apps section has been described by Mashable as being “like Wikipedia for Twitter apps” with three main categories of applications’ listings for desktop Twitter apps, Web Twitter apps and mobile Twitter apps.
Twtbase
Twtbase consist of a host of applications grouped under Web, Mobile, Desktop, and browser plug-in categories complete with user ratings.
Talking Point
Do you know any other useful Twitter directories not mentioned above?
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reeha smith
July 12, 2011 at 10:38 pm
thanks for this sharing but i already know many from them but some are quite knew for me
jandelaria
July 13, 2011 at 4:54 am
I don’t really do a lot in tweeter.. so most of the items above are new.. thanks for sharing..
Cher Shives
July 13, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Thank you for the directories you have posted here…Almost all people have twitter accounts so they can relate to this blog…thanks!!!
jaust231
July 14, 2011 at 1:49 pm
hmmm.. I’ve always wanted to be in twitter.. it helps a lot in social networking.. thanks for the post..
Debra Saad
July 14, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Twitter is one of the most popular networking sites nowadays…Thanks for sharing these twitter directories…
Brena Fint
July 15, 2011 at 2:08 am
Great lists of directories!!!Thank you for sharing this wonderful post…
jesty
July 15, 2011 at 5:28 am
I really am not that in to twitter.. I don’t get to use all the stuff they are offering me.. maybe this time i’ll try to use it more..