ManageFlitter
Encyclopedia
ManageFlitter is a web-based application that assists Twitter
users with their unfollower and general account management. It is also provides an easy way for users to integrate their Google+
account with their twitter account.
Originally the service was called "ManageTwitter" but was forced to change its name to "ManageFlitter" by Twitter under trademark infringement.
There was some controversy when Twitter alleged ManageFlitter was breaking its Terms of Service. However ManageFlitter and Twitter reached a compromise and the service has been able to operate continuously with no concerns by Twitter.
, Australia and its chief executive officer
is Kevin Garber and its CTO is James Peter. ManageFlitter's business model is a freemium
model, which started in February 2011, which allows users to continue using the service for free, but requires that they pay for additional features beyond the basic service. As of November 2011, the service manages has helped over 450 000 people manage their Twitter account.
ManageFlitter is now part of 89n. 89n is a bootstrapped company with no external funding. A localized version of ManageFlitter is available in Brazilian Portuguese and more languages are planned to be added.
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
users with their unfollower and general account management. It is also provides an easy way for users to integrate their Google+
Google+
Google+ is a social networking and identity service, operated by Google Inc.The service was launched on June 28, 2011, in an invite-only "field testing" phase. The following day, existing users were allowed to invite friends who were over 18 years of age to the service to create their own accounts....
account with their twitter account.
History
The service was created by Melon Media. Melon Media has since created a separate company 89n that ManageFlitter is a part of. ManageFlitter was launched in February 2010 and a commercial version launched in February 2011. In October 2011 the commercial versions were extended to offer multi-account management.Originally the service was called "ManageTwitter" but was forced to change its name to "ManageFlitter" by Twitter under trademark infringement.
There was some controversy when Twitter alleged ManageFlitter was breaking its Terms of Service. However ManageFlitter and Twitter reached a compromise and the service has been able to operate continuously with no concerns by Twitter.
Service
ManageFlitter is predominantly used by Twitter users to see who is not following them back. They can then analyse this group a variety of ways and choose to unfollow them if they wish. ManageFlitter had helped 469 818 354 people for 461 649 users as of November 14, 2011. The bulk of ManageFlitter users use the free account.Business
The company behind the service is based in SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia and its chief executive officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
is Kevin Garber and its CTO is James Peter. ManageFlitter's business model is a freemium
Freemium
Freemium is a business model that works by offering a product or service free of charge while charging a premium for advanced features, functionality, or related products and services...
model, which started in February 2011, which allows users to continue using the service for free, but requires that they pay for additional features beyond the basic service. As of November 2011, the service manages has helped over 450 000 people manage their Twitter account.
ManageFlitter is now part of 89n. 89n is a bootstrapped company with no external funding. A localized version of ManageFlitter is available in Brazilian Portuguese and more languages are planned to be added.