Twitter Adds Follow Button for Faster Following

Posted 05/31/2011 at 2:51pm | by Ryan Whitwam

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The “Tweet” button has been available for some time, allowing users to share links easily on Twitter. Now the short messaging service has added a feature from the other side of the coin. The Follow button can be placed on websites to allow visitors to easily follow an account. No more awkward linking to profile pages, just a one-click follow.

According to Twitter, over 50 sites have added the Follow button today. The goal is to make it easier to know when someone has an account, and to help users find official accounts for notable personalities. Sites like IMDB, MTV, and TVGuide are among those using the button already, but any user can configure their own Follow button on the Twitter site. You will need to be logged into Twitter in the browser to use the one-click Follow button.

Simply input your user name, pick a background color, and decide if you want your follower count shown. The site will give you the HTML snippet to paste on your blog or website instantly. Will you be more likely to follow someone if they have this one-click button set up?