After an initial rollout to a small test group, Twitter is now opening up applications for professional profiles to all interested businesses.
Professional profiles, introduced back in April, turn a standard profile into one that’s more business-centric.
A small pool of businesses in the United States have been testing Twitter’s new profile option for the past six months.
Now it’s ready for a wider launch.
Previously, businesses had to be invited by Twitter in order to receive access to a professional profile.
Twitter now has an application form for businesses to fill out if they’re interested in upgrading.
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Businesses will be approved if they meet a basic set of eligibility criteria.
Here’s more about Twitter’s professional profiles, including what you can do with them and how to apply for one.
A professional profile is a free upgrade to standard profiles, which is available as an option to those with professional accounts.
You can use a professional profile to display information you’re not able to showcase on a standard profile.
Businesses, publishers, developers, and creators can display the following information on their upgraded profile page:
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This cluster of information is referred to as the ‘about module.’
In addition, a professional profile opens up access to enhanced features that aren’t available to businesses with a standard profile.
Twitter is still in the process of developing those features. A couple that can be added to a professional profile today include:
In order to qualify for a professional profile you must first have a professional Twitter account.
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A standard account can be converted into a professional account from the settings screen by selecting “Switch to Professional.”
From there Twitter will guide you through the rest of the steps.
Along with having a professional account, your business must meet the following criteria:
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If that criteria is met you can go on to submit an application form.
Note that any business can submit an application, but Twitter is going to review every application that comes through to make sure the business qualifies.
Businesses are asked to submit a brief form to confirm their eligibility for a professional profile.
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The form asks for you business’s name, address, contact information, and hours of operation.
After submitting the application, Twitter will get in touch through email to confirm or deny your eligibility.
Sources: business.twitter.com,
Featured Image: Screenshot from business.twitter.com, October 2021.
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