X(Twitter)

Introduction to X (Twitter)

X is a simple and efficient social media platform centered around the sharing of short messages. Users can post messages up to 280 characters (called Tweets) and share information and interact socially with users worldwide in real-time.

Users can follow other users they are interested in and receive real-time updates from their Tweets. They can interact with others through replies, retweets, hashtags, and other methods. This simple social mechanism allows information to spread quickly. Since its launch in 2006, X has become one of the world’s leading social networks.

Why Is It Called X Now?

Elon Musk, the world’s famous billionaire, acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022.

On July 23 of this year, Musk decided to rebrand Twitter and rename it X. Shortly afterward, the iconic blue bird logo of Twitter was replaced with the new X logo on its website and headquarters. Musk plans to transform X into a super-app that will encompass payment services, messaging, and social media.

Users who visit X.com are currently redirected to Twitter.com. For clarity, the article will still refer to it as “Twitter” despite the rebranding to “X.”

Why Should You Start Using X? What Are Its Features?

• Stay Updated on Current Events and Trends: X allows for rapid information dissemination, making it easy to keep up with trending topics and receive first-hand information.

• Global Content Reach: With a vast number of active users around the world, X enables you to access the latest news from various regions.

• Easy Interaction with Others: You can interact with people via tweets, replies, and tweet quotes, opening doors to future resources and opportunities.

• Increased Exposure: X hosts many celebrities and thought leaders, providing greater opportunities for exposure.

• Sensitive Content: X is relatively open about sensitive content like politics, war, and adult topics.

• Expand Influence: Whether you’re an individual or a brand, X helps you build influence and attract followers. You can establish your reputation by providing valuable tweets and participating in conversations.

X has a massive user base globally, but in Taiwan, it is still in the early stages. Existing platforms like Facebook tend to confine users to their established social circles, making it hard to meet new users. Furthermore, Facebook is often filled with scams, ads, and irrelevant information.

X offers a fresh opportunity, both for individuals and businesses. You can even use X to grow your brand and start earning.

4 Ways to Make Money on X

Brands and individuals can currently earn on X through the following methods:

1. Join the X Ads revenue-sharing program.

2. Engage in business collaborations and promotions with brands.

3. Sell your own products and services.

4. Redirect followers to other social media platforms (like websites, IG, etc.).

One of the most notable features is the X Ads revenue-sharing program. If users meet specific qualifications, X will share advertising revenue with them. This is similar to YouTube’s revenue model, but X focuses more on text-based content.

How to Qualify

To join the X Ads revenue-sharing program, users must meet the following qualifications:

• Subscribe to X Blue (X Premium) or be a specially verified organization.

• Have at least 5 million organic views on posts within the last 3 months.

• Have at least 500 followers.

Once qualified, users will also need a Stripe account to process payments.

According to X users’ data sharing, one user garnered 14.5 million views in July but earned only $88 in compensation, which means a value of only $0.0061 USD (about 0.19 TWD) per 1,000 views. For those with millions of views, this is quite low, so it will be interesting to see how this revenue-sharing model develops in the future.