28 Apr 5 Things To Do Before Updating Your Twitter Profile
You’ve probably noticed people talking about the new Twitter Profile (and the inevitable comparisons to Facebook). With the option to upgrade to the new profile now available for all users, our social media agency wanted to share what your brand needs to do before you make the switch.
Upload a Compelling Header Photo
Like Facebook, your header photo is the first impression that your brand gives to potential followers who visit your profile. This is prime real estate to showcase your brand or important campaigns. The recommended size is 1500×500 pixels.
Update Your Twitter Profile Photo
To avoid a blurry profile picture when you upgrade, ensure that your photo is the recommended size (400×400 pixels); your image will be automatically resized to fit. This picture should be a unique representation of your brand, as this is what your followers will see in their timelines and streams.
Optimize Your Bio
Like always, you will have a short bio that appears below your profile photo. Use this space to tell your brand’s unique story (in 160 characters or less) and share the value proposition for becoming a follower.
Plan for Tweets You Want to Pin
You can now pin a specific tweet to the top of your profile. Is there a tweet that saw high engagement or an important announcement that you’d like your followers to keep top of mind when checking out your profile? Pin it to the top by simply clicking the “more” option on your tweet.
Revisit Your Content Strategy
As any rockstar community manager knows, it’s always important to continually revisit your content strategy to look for opportunities to grow. Social networks are always changing (duh, that’s why you’re reading this post), so you want to make sure your content is always optimized for each individual network. It’s even more important now since your more engaging tweets will appear larger on your profile.
The truth is… social networks will continue to change, whether we like it or not, so make sure you’re ready to upgrade. We can help keep you up to date on the latest change with our Social You Should Know newsletter – sign up below!
