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Blogs have become ever popular in the last few years, but lately a cousin of the blog has taken over known as micro blogging. Micro blogging is a shortened form of a regular blog with posts lengthening 24 words or less (for some).

Two popular micro blog applications are Twitter and Yammer. They both allow groups of people to communicate in short text bursts that is seen by more than one person. There is an advantage to both programs whether your a working professional or a stay at home parent.

Yammer is a program used by companies to communicate internally.  A network is created by people with he same company email.  Users create a profile with picture, contact information, and other information they wish to share.  Our company uses Yammer to share communicate internally, and to talk about things that range from real estate information and advice to (lately) cheering for the Phillies! We find it an easy way for our team to stay intouch and to build our company spirit.

Twitter is an external micro-blog for anyone wishing to share general information with a group of people. Yammer asks you ‘What are you working on?” where as Twitter asks you “What are you doing.” Twitter can also be linked to your Facebook page to share with your friends.