In my previous article, I explored 10 Features That Would Enhance Twitter’s Experience, and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with numerous readers sharing their own suggestions in the comments. It became apparent that a follow-up article, focusing on additional user interface enhancements for the Twitter web platform, was in order. To offer a diverse range of ideas, this article is a collaborative effort, featuring contributions from ten experts across various disciplines.
Below are insights from ten industry professionals from different backgrounds:
Jason Finch, Blended Networking Evangelist at The dotSno Project / @dotsno, highlights the power of connecting in real-time with conversations on Twitter. He suggests introducing a @Locals tab to enable users to connect with individuals in their vicinity, fostering local interactions and a blend of online and offline relationships. This feature could integrate tweets with a 3D virtual world, highlighting conversation hotspots and enhancing the Twitter experience by combining time and place.
Arley McBlain, Web Designer/Developer at Debut Creative / @ArleyM, proposes the concept of Time Shifting tweets, allowing users to view content in the context of their own time zones. This would enable a more cohesive and meaningful experience for followers across different time zones.
Charity “Shelly” M. Colvin, Multimedia and User Experience Design Specialist at Texas Dream Designs, @Texasbrat, suggests incorporating a calendar dropdown with pagination to simplify the search process for archived tweets, providing a more efficient way to navigate through past content.
Adam Pieniazek, Co-founder, Writer, Consultant, and Host at The 42nd Estate / @AdamPieniazek, proposes utilizing existing connections and interactions to recommend additional users to follow, helping both newcomers and veterans discover new content and connections.
Japheth Thomson, Web Developer at Japheth Thomson / @japh, highlights the need for a feature to mark tweets as “seen,” improving the user experience across different platforms and applications.
Ted Graf, Front-End Web Developer at TedGrafx / @tedgrafx, emphasizes the importance of a “ReTweet” button, simplifying the process of sharing content and fostering a more engaged community.
Joerg Pfennig, Internet Product Manager at Preisvergleich Blog für Deutschland / @websitejoe, suggests implementing tagging for users, allowing for more targeted searches and connections based on shared interests.
Cesare Rocchi, RIA Designer and Developer at Studio Magnolia / @funkyboy, proposes a notification system for periodic searches over Twitter, ensuring users stay updated on relevant content and discussions.
Invoice Ninja, Guest Writer at SugarPatch / @InvoiceNinja, suggests implementing the ability to favorite direct messages, providing a more organized and efficient way to manage private conversations.
Maija Haavisto, Journalist and Medical Writer at Fiikus / @DiamonDie, proposes a simplified method for posting tweet links, enhancing the user experience for those sharing content on Twitter.
We welcome your thoughts on these suggestions and how Twitter’s web interface can be further improved, in the comments below.
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