{"id":34512,"date":"2022-07-24T09:13:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T09:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=34512"},"modified":"2022-07-24T09:13:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T09:13:55","slug":"how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Start a Twitter Account For the First Time?"},"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-69eb06b93019b\" 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-69eb06b93019b\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb06b93019b\" ><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\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2\/#How_Do_I_Start_a_Twitter_Account_For_the_First_Time\" title=\"How Do I Start a Twitter Account For the First Time?\">How Do I Start a Twitter Account For the First Time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2\/#Choosing_a_user_name\" title=\"Choosing a user name\">Choosing a user name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2\/#Creating_a_Twitter_account\" title=\"Creating a Twitter account\">Creating a Twitter account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2\/#Finding_people_to_follow_on_Twitter\" title=\"Finding people to follow on Twitter\">Finding people to follow on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-start-a-twitter-account-for-the-first-time-2\/#Managing_a_Twitter_account\" title=\"Managing a Twitter account\">Managing a Twitter account<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Start_a_Twitter_Account_For_the_First_Time\"><\/span>How Do I Start a Twitter Account For the First Time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/6sXaxZ1.png\" alt=\"How do I start a Twitter account for the first time\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; max-width:30% margin:0px 10px; max-height:305px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>In order to use Twitter to its full potential, you should follow as many people as possible. There are literally millions of users on Twitter. You can follow people from any category &#8211; politics, business, music, celebrities, and so on. Followers can be useful for promoting your business and adding value to it. Twitter is also categorized into different categories, so you can search for people in your industry who you can follow.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_user_name\"><\/span>Choosing a user name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a user name is important when you&#8217;re starting a Twitter account. Twitter allows you 280 characters per post, so you&#8217;ll want to choose a username that is short enough to fit within that limit. Also, you should choose a name that reflects your true identity, not an alias or a nickname. This way, you&#8217;ll have the maximum character count available.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a user name should convey a positive emotion and be easily searchable. For example, if you&#8217;re running a restaurant, you&#8217;ll want to choose a name that conveys warmth and a sense of community. It&#8217;s important to make sure that the username is easy to remember, so that users don&#8217;t have to search for your business. Another option is to create several accounts. Some people choose to use their business name, while others choose to use their own name. If you&#8217;re not sure which to choose, you can use a Twitter handle that&#8217;s anonymous.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your Twitter username is easy, too. All you have to do is go to Twitter&#8217;s settings page and select your country. From there, enter your current username and the one you want to use. Click &#8220;done&#8221; to save your changes. Once you&#8217;re done, refresh your homepage to access your new account. Choosing a user name is essential for a Twitter account, so take care when selecting one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_a_Twitter_account\"><\/span>Creating a Twitter account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are not yet registered for Twitter, this is the first step to becoming a member. Create your account by filling in the required information, including your name, email address, and phone number. Next, enter your verification code (this may be sent to your phone number or email address). You can also change your profile picture by clicking on the &#8220;Edit profile&#8221; link in the side bar. You can also edit your bio later, if you choose.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start using your Twitter account, you should consider what your purpose is and what you will be using it for. A Twitter account is the first impression a potential contact or follower will get of you. It is an opportunity to make connections and build a following, and can be a great way to promote your business. To learn how to use Twitter for business, follow these steps. You&#8217;ll be on your way to becoming an important member of the Twitter community!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_people_to_follow_on_Twitter\"><\/span>Finding people to follow on Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created your account, one of the most important tasks is finding people to follow on Twitter. Twitter makes this process incredibly easy, and their recommendations are often spot on. But if you want more suggestions, you can always click on the &#8220;View all&#8221; link in the &#8220;Who to follow&#8221; panel. This will give you a huge list of users to follow and interact with.<\/p>\n<p>To start following other Twitter users, go to the Explore menu panel on desktop or mobile devices. If you&#8217;re using the desktop version of Twitter, select the &#8220;Follow&#8221; option next to the account you want to follow. If you want to follow someone who has followed you before, type @ before their username whenever you&#8217;re tweeting. This way, they&#8217;ll know you&#8217;re tweeting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_a_Twitter_account\"><\/span>Managing a Twitter account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Managing a Twitter account for the first-timer can seem overwhelming. The best way to avoid the pitfalls of Twitter is to stick to industry-related content and tweets. If you want to attract followers, post helpful articles or share your industry news. If you have no time to manage the account, consider using a professional Twitter management service. 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