Create a Twitter Account

1. Input your first and last name (not initials or nickname)
2. Input your email address. (you can log into twitter using either your email address or username)
3. Input a password (6 or more characters)
4. click on ‘Sign up’

2)    Twitter creates a default username for you

Changing the default Twitter username

Your username will become your URL, so choose carefully. Incorporate your keywords or name. You can use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, but avoid underscores and numbers. You have a maximum of 15 characters you can use, but keep it as short as possible. Twitter will tell you if the username is available or not.

3)    Read the terms of service and click “Create my account”

4)    Twitter will send a confirmation email to the email address you signed up with. Click the confirmation link in the email to confirm your registration. (be patient, it may take a few moments to arrive in your inbox)

5)    Login and in the upper right corner of the screen you’ll see your username.  Click on the drop down arrow.  Click “Settings”

Under your username you'll find Twitter Settings

From “Settings,” we get these tabs to edit. Review the various settings and make decisions regarding privacy

Select Twitter Settings to update your Profile

6)    Click “Profile”

Check each option in your Twitter Profile setup

a)    Choose a photo from your computer to use as a photo

b)    Check your first and last name

c)    Type your city and province

d)    Include a link to your website or blog (include http://)

e)    Include a short bio of yourself (160 characters max.) Use keyword strategy including location, name, and company

If you need help, we offer a service of doing all this work for you or we can provide assistance on an hourly basis.  Please contact us at info@TheTouchMarketing.com

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