TwitIq is a web interface for Twitter. Made by the creators of TwitHive, it is another way to visualise your Twitter account. Once you authorize TwitIQ, you get your Twitter web page with a difference. Across the top are tabs for tweets (your timeline), mentions, direct messages, people (followers and following) and channels (saved searches).

The TwitIQ Interface

The main column shows the contents of the tab selected, while the right column has a search box, keywords, trending topics and recent retweets. No matter which top tab you select, there is a box where you can tweet at the top of the page. Beneath it is a line showing the number of tweets, people you are following and followers you have. There’s also a link where you can shorten posted URLs.

Features

A quick glance down the main tweets column reveals a useful feature: many URLs shortened are automatically decrypted so you can see what they are. It’s a shame this doesn’t work for all the URL shorteners around, though.

The conversation tab shows all recent conversations, but it only seems to allow you to see the latest two responses in the conversation. It would be far more useful if all parts of a conversation were grouped together, as is possible in other Twitter web clients.

The questions tab shows questions, which could be a useful way of getting information, and the retweets and URLs tab show just what they suggest. There is no obvious way to star a tweet for later access.

Changing Keywords

An interesting feature of the keyword list on the right is that it automatically relates to the tab you have open. That means that sometimes you see popular keywords in your timeline, while at others you may see popular keywords in tweets that mention you.

Channels

Channels are similar to saved searches, but unfortunately they do not include any searches you have already saved via Twitter. You will have to recreate them to use this feature. Follower management is basic with TwitIQ. You can follow and unfollow, but not block and the new lists feature is not yet supported.

The Verdict

Overall, there is still some way to go before TwitIQ approaches Twitter application nirvana. The integration of favorites, and the addition of more follower management tools would be an improvement. That said, the interface is clear and accessible and the multiple Twitter account management capability is a plus.

This post has been submitted by Sharon Hurley Hall from Get Paid To Write Online.com.

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