Quick Twitter Question

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Hey guys,

Suppose you have a blog or a website business, right? And you create a Twitter account specifically for your brand, what username would you use? Your brand name with your brand logo or your own name with your own pic? Or maybe even your own name with your brand logo?

Thanks,
Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author Jordan Kovats
    I'd use my brand or product name.
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  • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
    For specific niches I like to have my main keyword as my twitter name and then if you have a brand image use that too.
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    • Profile picture of the author wilsonusman
      Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

      For specific niches I like to have my main keyword as my twitter name and then if you have a brand image use that too.
      Since it's already been said, I just agree with this answer too.
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  • Profile picture of the author Agoge Warrior
    Adam,
    I did just this thing for my internet marketing "hub" site the other day. The site is a business blog.

    I set the account up in the business' name and put the icon with the business logo as the profile pic. In the profile description, I did put my name as owner.

    For the most part, I only retweet or deal with other Twitter users with pictures set in their profile. They are usually the more legitimate tweeters and it helps with giving the person/business a sense of identity.

    My aim is to get my web business name and logo out into the market not specifically my name. But for those who do check the business profile, they can see there is a real person behind the business.

    Another thing you must do in these cases is to make "tweets" from the "web" or "Hootsuite" or whatever yourself. Don't make ALL tweets feeder tweets from Twitterfeed, etc. This also gives those who read them the sense there is a real person behind the account.
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  • Profile picture of the author Adam Carn
    Thanks guys for the input. I myself have set my blog name as username and logo as picture. In my profile I put my own name with a description of myself and my blog. Looked ok to me but then I thought maybe people perfer tweeting someone with a name instead of their company name as it's more personal.

    I myself actually prefer engaging with a member using their own name rather than their company name on Twitter.

    Thanks,
    Adam
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    • Profile picture of the author Dan C. Rinnert
      Why not do both?

      You can keep the company account limited to company news and such. Then, the individual profiles can be used to interact with people.

      That way, people can choose who they want to follow. Do they want to get updates, news and specials from the business? Do they want to interact with real people at the business? It's their choice. Best of both worlds that way.

      Plus, by utilizing both, you can advertise the company Twitter account on the company website, ads, etc. in order to get people to follow the business account for updates and the like. Then, use the personal accounts to interact with people on Twitter and promote the company within Twitter.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Hocking
      I would create an account for yourself and one for your brand.

      The goal is to increase your brand recognition but Twitter is more about the people then the brands.

      If you work to develope a following for each account, you can cover those that prefer to follow people and those that do not mind following the brands.

      The brand account could be used to special offer, communication and special links. The personal account could be used to interact and give people a sense of who you are.
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      • Profile picture of the author va_mom
        Originally Posted by John Hocking View Post

        I would create an account for yourself and one for your brand.
        This is also what i do and what i suggest to clients..
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  • Profile picture of the author Adam Carn
    Thanks Dan, that's actually a good idea, I've seen people do that too. But I don't think I'd do that. I'm too lazy lol.

    Adam
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  • Profile picture of the author mikasilloh
    Hi Adam,

    I agree with Dan. Twitter is about the people and building relationships.

    One thing to consider. If your user name is your brand name (contains your keyword), someone on Twitter may search for that keyword and find you. What better way to begin building a relationship!
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