Twitter is now offering the Professional profile option to all users. It is a new tool that enables you to have your professional presence with access to advanced tools like Professional Profiles, Twitter Shopping, and Quick Promote.
To qualify for Professional Account, the Twitter user must adhere to the following conditions:
The user
- must not have a history of frequently violating the Twitter User Agreement.
- must have a complete profile with an account name, a bio, and a profile picture.
- must display authentic identity on his / her profile.
Getting Professional Account on Twitter
Follow these steps to convert your existing account to a professional one.
- Visit profile settings or open the sidebar when on your Home timeline in the app.
- If you’ve opened the sidebar, scroll down, and select ‘Twitter for Professionals’
- If you’ve tried profile settings, scroll down, and select ‘Switch to Professional’.
- Choose either ‘Business’ or ‘Creator’ and select ‘Next’.
- Choose appropriate category closest to your profession.
- Wow! You now have your professional account on Twitter.
Once established your professional account, you will be asked to
- Customize your profile
- Select topics for following
- Promote your tweet
You can either do them immediately or afterward.
I’ve set up my professional account, and I am sure you can do yours if you have not already done it.
