{"id":28894,"date":"2022-07-22T15:21:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=28894"},"modified":"2022-07-22T15:21:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T15:21:27","slug":"what-is-a-good-twitter-username","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username","title":{"rendered":"What is a Good Twitter Username?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eeac7c63949\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eeac7c63949\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eeac7c63949\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username\/#What_is_a_Good_Twitter_Username\" title=\"What is a Good Twitter Username?\">What is a Good Twitter Username?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username\/#Shorter_Twitter_usernames_make_it_easier_for_people_to_remember\" title=\"Shorter Twitter usernames make it easier for people to remember\">Shorter Twitter usernames make it easier for people to remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username\/#Avoiding_underscores\" title=\"Avoiding underscores\">Avoiding underscores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username\/#Using_your_name_or_business_name\" title=\"Using your name or business name\">Using your name or business name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-is-a-good-twitter-username\/#Avoiding_Twitter_or_Admin\" title=\"Avoiding &#8220;Twitter&#8221; or &#8220;Admin&#8221;\">Avoiding &#8220;Twitter&#8221; or &#8220;Admin&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Good_Twitter_Username\"><\/span>What is a Good Twitter Username?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:auto; height:auto; max-height:337px; margin:0px 10px; max-width:34%\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/wgiefYV.jpg\" alt=\"What is a good Twitter username\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>The best way to make your Twitter username memorable is to keep it short. People will have an easier time remembering your username if it is shorter than seven characters. Avoid using underscores. Use your name or business name instead of &#8220;Twitter&#8221; or &#8220;Admin&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shorter_Twitter_usernames_make_it_easier_for_people_to_remember\"><\/span>Shorter Twitter usernames make it easier for people to remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be effective, your Twitter username should be short and memorable. You can use a keyword related to your niche or your name. This will make it easier for people to remember your username and will not put too much strain on their brains. It is also better if you choose a shorter username than a long one. In addition, short and memorable usernames will make it easier for others to find you.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use numbers in your Twitter handle to match your email ID. This is a popular technique because people often forget their usernames. For example, if you&#8217;re the editor of The Next Web, your Twitter username is @m4tt. You can use four as it looks like the letter A. Similarly, if your name is long, you can add underscores before and after it to make it easier to remember. You can also use your initials or phone numbers in your Twitter handle to make it easier to remember.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_underscores\"><\/span>Avoiding underscores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to remember that Twitter does not allow the use of underscores in usernames. While this is not a hard and fast rule, there are several factors to consider. For one, they make it difficult to read in a Twitter handle and are hard to type. Secondly, underscores are difficult to type on mobile keyboards, so avoiding them in your Twitter username may result in your handle appearing too generic.<\/p>\n<p>On a smartphone, an underscore takes up a lot of valuable character space and will also make your username more difficult to remember. Also, they will appear in links, so be careful to avoid using them. Lastly, avoid using fad terms when creating a Twitter username. Although choosing a username may be the easiest part of the process, the hard part is actually posting and interacting. Luckily, there are ways to make the process easier by avoiding the use of underscores.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_your_name_or_business_name\"><\/span>Using your name or business name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you can use your name or business name as a Twitter username, be aware that Twitter may suspend your account if it is considered offensive. You should also review the profile policy of your particular account. Using numbers in your username is also a good way to modify a username that is already taken. However, keep in mind that users will be less likely to remember your username if it has a lot of numbers. Therefore, keep your Twitter handle to three number characters or less.<\/p>\n<p>If your name is too long, use a nickname or shrink it down to a short phrase. Alternatively, you can use your middle name as a Twitter username. People will be more likely to remember your username if you use a nickname. Moreover, middle names tend to have higher chances of getting Twitter handles, as they are more unique. You can also add a slogan or strap line to enhance your profile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_Twitter_or_Admin\"><\/span>Avoiding &#8220;Twitter&#8221; or &#8220;Admin&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoiding the words &#8220;Twitter&#8221; or &#8220;Admin&#8221; in your Twitter username is a good idea for several reasons. The first reason is that it&#8217;s a bit more difficult to avoid snagging other people&#8217;s attention when you&#8217;re using these usernames. In addition, these two words are commonly used to promote products or services. This is bad news for the brand and the company that uses these names.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EMuoZui_gu8\" width=\"472\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Good Twitter Username? 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