TWITTER VS FACEBOOK
Just over a year ago, Twitter acquired a small startup, Summize, a search engine for tweets. Once the deal was done, Twitter launched Twitter Search, and the real-time search revolution began.
Because of that acquisition, real-time search has exploded. Twitter Search and trending topics have become a staple of the Twitterverse. It has also become one of the top tools for tracking major world events (i.e. the #IranElection crisis).
For the last year, Twitter has had no major rival in real-time search. But last week, that all changed when Facebook launched its real-time search engine. Not only can it search status updates, but it also tracks photos, notes, videos, and more. Can Facebook, with its larger userbase and recent talent acquisition, make Twitter Search irrelevant? Or does Twitter’s open platform and first-mover advantage give it the edge?
Who Do You Think Will Win?
You can argue compellingly that either company will eventually win out in real-time search, or even that the market’s big enough for both companies. Heck, Google could launch a real-time search engine and sweep away both Facebook and Twitter Search, or a start-up could make a big impact.
That’s why we want to hear from you. Who do you think will win the real-time search war? Will it be Twitter, with its tremendous growth and open platform, or will it be Facebook, with its enormous user base and rich technology? Cast your vote, and then leave your reasoning in the comments:
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