Two ideas for Twitter
I've had two ideas for Twitter I'd like to put out there:
IDEA #1.) Allow people to browse email like a Twitter feed.
Email makes me click back & forth hundreds of times per session.
Instead, show me a scrolling interface for email that pulls up first part of an email. I can double-tap to load the rest. Soon as I "scroll by it" it archives the email. No need to do another action to archive it.
Benefits of this:
- There are ~4billion email users.
- People do 40 to 120 emails/day.
- People are on email half the day.
- SMTP is an open protocol so anyone's email can transfer to Twitter.
- Better email would contribute to “Unregrettable User Minutes” as Elon puts it.
As people "scroll their email" Twitter can insert ad spots between emails like regular twitter. Ad inventory would boom if 100's of millions of people would "scroll their email" on Twitter.
40 to 120 emails per day, ad spot every 20 slots.
2 - 6 extra ads/user/session = $$$
Try getting to "Inbox Zero" on your email client, and count how many clicks/swipes/backs/archives you must do.
The Twitter interface allows me to intake hundreds of posts with simple vertical scrolling.
tl;dr: If email is integrated with Twitter, lots more usage + UUM
IDEA #2.) Allow voice memos on Twitter.
It could look like this, with auto transcription:
Pro's of Voice Tweets:
• You can "Voice Tweet" a thought quicker than typing.
• Adds another layer of media onto Twitter.
• It's almost like short form podcasts.
Con's:
• Would make browsing Twitter partly audio.
• Would have to limit length to avoid rambling.
I wonder if a small-scale test could be implemented on this, and how it would effect Twitter 🤔
Benefits of this:
- There are ~4billion email users.
- People do 40 to 120 emails/day.
- People are on email half the day.
- SMTP is an open protocol so anyone's email can transfer to Twitter.
- Better email would contribute to “Unregrettable User Minutes” as Elon puts it.
As people "scroll their email" Twitter can insert ad spots between emails like regular twitter. Ad inventory would boom if 100's of millions of people would "scroll their email" on Twitter.
40 to 120 emails per day, ad spot every 20 slots.
2 - 6 extra ads/user/session = $$$
Try getting to "Inbox Zero" on your email client, and count how many clicks/swipes/backs/archives you must do.
The Twitter interface allows me to intake hundreds of posts with simple vertical scrolling.
tl;dr: If email is integrated with Twitter, lots more usage + UUM
IDEA #2.) Allow voice memos on Twitter.
It could look like this, with auto transcription:
Pro's of Voice Tweets:
• You can "Voice Tweet" a thought quicker than typing.
• Adds another layer of media onto Twitter.
• It's almost like short form podcasts.
Con's:
• Would make browsing Twitter partly audio.
• Would have to limit length to avoid rambling.
I wonder if a small-scale test could be implemented on this, and how it would effect Twitter 🤔
Image Description
The image shows a concept of a Twitter post featuring a voice memo with an auto transcription below. It illustrates how voice tweets could work, providing a visual and textual representation of the spoken content.
Positive Aspects
- Innovative Email Browsing: The idea of browsing emails like a Twitter feed is brilliant. It could save time and reduce the cognitive load of managing emails, making it a more enjoyable experience.
- Voice Memos on Twitter: Allowing voice memos could add a dynamic layer to Twitter, making it a richer platform for communication and creativity. The visual mock-up effectively demonstrates this potential feature.
Key Takeaways
- Integrating email with a Twitter-like scrolling interface could significantly streamline email management and increase user engagement.
- Adding voice memos to Twitter would introduce a new media format, potentially increasing user interaction and content diversity.
- Both ideas aim to create more “Unregrettable User Minutes,” enhancing the overall user experience on Twitter.
Additional Insights
- Email Overload Solution: Transforming email into a scrollable feed could be a game-changer for productivity enthusiasts striving for Inbox Zero. It aligns with the trend of minimizing unnecessary actions in digital workflows.
- Voice Content Potential: With the rise of podcasts and audio content, integrating voice tweets could attract a new user base and provide a more intimate way to share thoughts. Just imagine your favorite comedian or thought leader dropping quick voice insights directly into your feed!
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