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Posted by Lauren MacEwen
Changing your Twitter name is a big decision. Just ask Demi Moore! Her Twitter handle is @MrsKutcher. Now that she and Ashton are calling it quits, a lot of people are asking when she is going to ditch the handle for something a little less married.
But how do you change your Twitter handle? Thankfully it is not like Facebook where once you have your personal URL you are stuck with it. Twitter allows you to change your name on a whim…though that is not recommended. Before you change your name, make sure you look closely at the risks and the reasons.
How to Change Your Twitter Name
Log in to your Twitter account
Click on the picture of your avatar in the top right hand corner of the screen
Click Settings, the first menu option
You will see the Username right underneath your name. This is where you will enter in your new username.
When you enter your new username it will let you know if the name is available or not.
Once you get a name that is available, just click save and your Twitter handle will be changed.
About the Author: Lauren MacEwen is the primary strategist and creator of SM Cubed Consulting.She has a BA from Smith College and an MBA from Arizona State University. After working for Disney Publishing for several years, she branched out and began consulting in social media. Lauren is active in the social media community, forging relationships with national and international social media firms, communities and developers. She is a frequent guest blogger on top industry blogs in social marketing technology, business development and politics. Lauren is a frequent speaker on social media topics and often participates in collaborative panels with other experts. She also teaches social media classes in online business development programs that train people how to run successful social media campaigns. Lauren has a unique way of implementing Social Media that combines the strategic use of technology and engagement for relationship building. Her multifaceted approach delivers fast and powerful results, and her recommendations can help anyone build a successful Social Media strategy.