Search Latest Twitter Chatter Using Google

Now here's a nifty trick - you can search Twitter traffic in real time or past discussions, using Google.

Simply search for a search term on Google like normal,  then click on “Show options” on the search results page, then select “Updates.” You'll see a graph showing the frequency of mentions of your search term on Twitter, which you can extend to a longer period of time. Here's an example on the search term 'volcanic ash'.

An amusing distraction, or evidence of the growing importance of Twitter activity?