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On the contrary, it could be their easiest route to profitability. Create an API anyone can use, let anybody build products on it, and cherry-pick the most prof
by seldo 15y ago
On the contrary, it could be their easiest route to profitability. Create an API anyone can use, let anybody build products on it, and cherry-pick the most profitable verticals by acquisition. It's a win for twitter, and for the developers of at least one product in every vertical -- or even more than one, as Tweetie and Tweetdeck show.
- tptacek 15y agoGiven Twitter's valuation, it's hard to back out Twitter client profits to numbers that make a dent. On the other hand, it is clear that Tweetie (for Mobile) and Tweetdeck (for Desktops) give Twitter far more control over the user experience. Twitter can now (for instance) choose the default photo sharing service used by iOS, PC, and Mac, without convincing third parties to make changes. I think it's easier to accept the idea that the client acquisitions are about user experience than it is to accept the idea that Twitter is going to realize return on investment by continuously acquiring businesses with (at best) low 8 figures revenue.