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3 Things that Make a Great Twitter Username

// April 13th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // New to Twitter, Tips

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Choosing a great username is one of the first things you have to consider when signing up for Twitter. Should you use your real name? How about your business name? Should your Twitter username be funny or professional? These are all great questions and should be given some thought before Continue Reading

4 Easy Steps to Change Your Twitter Username

// April 3rd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Tips

no_name_500Choosing a good Twitter username is essential for your success on Twitter. The ideal Twitter username is memorable, easy to type, and helps people know something about the kind of tweets they can expect from you.

Why Change Your Twitter Username?

Why in the world would you need to change your Twitter Username? Well, consider the following scenarios:

  • You realize that the original name is simply too long and you find it difficult to retweet.
  • You’ve just been married and you have chosen to use your spouse’s last name.
  • You are concerned the “cool” username you chose when you started using Twitter may be considered inappropriate at the company where you have just landed a job.
  • You want to make sure your branding is consistent across all social media platforms. Continue Reading