The first thing you’ll need to do is create an account.
If you need help watch this short video, How to Sign-Up For A Twitter Account.
In this post, I’ll mention some important things to think about. If you have any other questions please ask them in the comments below.
Choosing a username
I recommend setting one account up under your name and one under your company’s name. Yes, it’s best to use your real name. We’re in a period where people want true, transparent connections with real people. If you don’t use your own name or a real picture, people may think you’ve got something to hide. This may not be true, but that’s the impression. So use your real name. Let people see you.
Of course there are exceptions. Some people are celebrities or already have a following, so they can get away with using a name they are most known by or something different if they choose. If you’re not one of these people, I suggest you be you.
Some other things to keep in mind about your username
Always create your usernames by capitalizing the first letter of each word. This makes it easier for people to distinguish your name and remember it. For example my Twitter screen name is DaveCharest (follow me!)
I also have an account for my copywriting business, CaseAceCopy, which I use strictly for sharing links.
Uploading a Picture
Choose a picture that best represents the way you’d like people to remember you. Close-ups work best because the image on the computer screen or hand-held device is usually quite small. Over the course of time, real connections are made and you start to recognize people based on their pictures. In fact, most times when I’m looking at Twitter updates, I find myself looking at the pictures to find the people I usually enjoy reading.
What goes in your bio?
Here you want to provide people some information about yourself. Your bio helps people decide whether or not they want to follow you. It’s important to show some personality and give people a reason why they should follow you. You’re limited to 160 characters, so pithiness is a must!
Note: Some Twitter resources allow people to find you based on the information in the bio section, be sure to make it count!
New to Twitter? Check out Dave’s Free Beginner’s Guide to Twitter.