Twitter has quickly become a prime source for keeping a pulse of what’s going on around the world…but you already knew that. However, what if you’re a local business owner or a resident of a great city like Baltimore, and you want a way to stay on top of what’s going on specifically in your hood? Then look no further than Trends Map.
Trends Map is a Google Map mashup that displays real-time Twitter trends by geographic location. Just zoom in to your desired city on the map to see the top tweeted topics in that area.
In addition to categorizing and displaying trending tweets in an area, Trends Map also displays the most tweeted links and media, such as images or YouTube videos, in a geographic location. This information can be accessed by selecting a city name from the main map.
Lastly, Trends Map allows you to select any given trending topic in order to view other locations around the globe where the same topic is trending.
We, here at MGH, encourage all local business owners to take a look at Trends Map whether you tweet or not. This tool provides a quick and simple way to learn more about your customers and potential consumers: what they’re doing, what they’re talking about, who they’re talking to, what issues they find important, what news stories they’re reading and what videos they’re watching.
Learn about your consumers. Care about your neighbors. Stay in touch with what’s relevant in their lives. It will help you figure out how to connect and add value, when you’re ready join in on the conversation.
-Kim, @kimberwom
