Twitter will Reintroduce The ‘Blue Checkmark’ Verification Process Once Again
Twitter is amongst one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world. Twitter’s blue checkmark was introduced in 2009. At first, this blue tick was given just to public figures like celebrities and has now been made available to others including journalists and bloggers. Getting the blue tick requires that you get to apply for it providing clear explanations as to why you need one.
For some time since 2017, the twitter verification scheme was suspended though the blue tick was still quietly being handed to people. But reliable news has it that, the verification process which gives people the blue checkmarks next to their names may be reintroduced though it has not yet been confirmed officially.
Why is twitter reintroducing the blue checkmark?
The main motive for the reintroduction for of the blue checkmark is to ensure transparency and the quality of twitter users. That verified badge goes to prove that, an account of public interest is genuine and that the user has proven to be who they say they are. This helps to prevent impersonification or the existence of fake accounts. The verified badge usually appears in the top-right corner of the user’s profile page just above the users’ name, location and bio.
Getting a twitter verification — Is it difficult or easy?
Twitter has been working on a new verification process as well as introducing new features. They are more focused on creating a safe online community for its users especially with issues related to online abuse, cyber bullying and harassment. Users who are guilty of this have their features being limited and in some cases the tweets will be taken down.
The new verification process has not yet been made public but normally, the procedure is not difficult as the user just has to provide information related to their account. Users are always asked to provide an official name, number and email.
You will also need to state clearly the reason why you should be verified and also provide an official document like an identity card, driver’s license or passport in order to prove the name and account belong to you.
Who can get twitter verification?
An account could get verified if after review, it shows some level of public interest and proves to have some level of influence on the app. Normally, the accounts of those who are into; music, acting, fashion, government, politics, religion, journalism, media, sports, business, and any other important areas of public interest are those that always get verified.
Regular individuals must show prove of responsibility and influence or have a good number of followers before they can be verified. A verification does not imply some sort of endorsement by twitter but helps your tweets to reach a wider audience or easily seen when searched.
How long does the verification process take?
Once the user has provided all the vital information related to their account verification — a confirmation message saying that the application is under review is always sent. The final decision will be mailed after a week or two — the account will either be approved or rejected for verification after all the submitted information has been reviewed.