Same or Similar to Your Own Name

A good Twitter username is the same or very similar to your own name. This helps to establish branding online and build trust amongst your followers. If users have already claimed those names, try to add an adjective or descriptor such as @MarketerJen or @EntrepreneurJen. If you prefer for your followers not to know who you are, you can select a name that is a bit more generic. You can select a name, for instance, that is aligned with your domain name.

For example, I set up my Twitter account long before joining WA, but if I were to do it now, I might go with @LegitimateOpportunity because my WA site is http://legitimateonlineopportunity.com

You also can use a handle that you have established on other websites. For instance, you may want your username to match your e-mail address. If your e-mail address is CatLover1970@whatever.com, you may decide to use @CatLover1970 as your Twitter name.



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AlexEvans Premium Plus
Hi Steph , a timely tutorial thank you. Practical information.
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stephhill Premium Plus
Thank you Alexander!
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2Al Premium
Steph, I'm using my name as my username. Thank you for sharing.
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You are most welcome. :)
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Give It A Go Premium
Hi Steph. Thanks for this training. I just recently opened my twitter account and managed to be able to use my name with an underscore at least. This was really helpful in terms of understanding how Twitter works in the whole SEO process. I didn't know this so thank you very much. Ange
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You are most welcome!
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DeniseOlsen5 Premium
Very good lesson. I actually have a Twitter account, but have not used it for a very long time. I may have to reconsider that now.
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stephhill Premium Plus
I am glad this tutorial was helpful Denise. Have a great day!
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speedicut Premium
Very timely lesson because I just happened to sign up for twitter today.
My nickname locally in the bottled water biz is Water Dude so I'm TheWaterDude@TheWaterDude1 for a lack of something better....I might change it if I can think of something else.
You're right about the 15 characters though...I wanted it to be my website but it is way too long for Twitter.
BTW if anyone wants to follow me I'll have 1 follower!
Thanks Steph!
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stephhill Premium Plus
Hi David:

WOW That is super timely! You just signed up today?! I will be happy to follow you on Twitter. Have an awesome day! Thanks for commenting!

Steph
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