{"id":21972,"date":"2019-10-02T15:24:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T19:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.shareaholic.com\/?p=21972"},"modified":"2019-10-21T00:25:14","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T04:25:14","slug":"2x-the-brand-recognition-in-1-simple-step-customizing-your-twitter-share-template-to-include-your-twitterhandle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/2x-the-brand-recognition-in-1-simple-step-customizing-your-twitter-share-template-to-include-your-twitterhandle\/","title":{"rendered":"Customizing your Twitter Shares to Include your @TwitterHandle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We’ve all been there before:<\/h3>\n

We peruse\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0as part of our daily routine, we find or read an interesting article, snippet, or quote; We’re intrigued, even moved… but then later?<\/p>\n

We remember the content, but can’t remember the source, and we’re left thinking:<\/p>\n

“Wait, where did I read that?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t let your readers feel that same frustration.<\/h3>\n

Of course you want users to share your content, as much as possible. Twitter is a powerful tool, and as you look to grow your readership, we want to help you leverage its\u00a0power.<\/p>\n

But you need\u00a0to make it easy for readers\u00a0<\/strong>to do so\u00a0in a way that ensures your content is not\u00a0just<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0seen, but is also recognized as\u00a0yours.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Credit, where credit is due.<\/p>\n

So, here’s your homework, (and I’ll even help you with it):<\/h3>\n

As designed, when someone clicks the Shareaholic Twitter Share Button<\/a> on one of your articles, the default tweet<\/em> our tool generates already includes the title of your\u00a0article, a shortened URL, and \u201cvia @Shareaholic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yep, the default template<\/strong>\u00a0only includes our<\/em><\/strong> Twitter handle:<\/p>\n

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I want you to change that (and it will only take 2 minutes):<\/h3>\n

Customize Your Twitter-Share Template to Include YOUR<\/em>\u00a0Twitter Handle!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

By offering the Shareaholic customizable Twitter share template, we’ve made it easy to ensure that when anyone shares your content to the Twitterverse,\u00a0the Twitter handle of your choosing<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>is automatically included:<\/p>\n

\"Shareaholic_Example_of_Customized_Tweet\"Simply follow directions here<\/a> to edit the template\u00a0in your Share-Button advanced settings.<\/p>\n

\"Shareaholic_Twitter_Share_Template\"<\/p>\n

That’s right! You may have already noticed, but we even leave the URL Shortener format up to you:<\/p>\n

\"Shareaholic_URL_Shortener_Options\"<\/p>\n

Leave your shortener preference on the default “Shr.lc<\/strong>,” or choose from four other popular shortening services:<\/p>\n

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  1. Bit.ly<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. J.mp<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. TinyURL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    But the big thing? Make sure you replace via “@Shareaholic” with “@YOURHANDLE!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The Result?<\/h3>\n

    Your brand and your style, riding shotgun with every share: excellent.<\/p>\n

    \"Shareaholic_Waynes-World_Riding_Shotgun\"<\/p>\n

    When a reader shares your customized Tweet \u2013 the inclusion of your Twitter handle will:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Show others on Twitter that you are the source for great content!<\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Double your brand’s recognition across social channels.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Automatically notify you<\/em>\u00a0when someone\u00a0shares your content. (Every share will count as a “mention.”)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Give you\u00a0the opportunity to connect directly with readers on Twitter that share your content!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      *Customization Bonus**:<\/strong> Even those of\u00a0you who don’t use Shareaholic Share Buttons on your site<\/em>, we strongly recommend customizing your site’s Shareaholic Twitter template. Why?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Because thousands of developers and sharing tools, like Shareaholic’s browser extensions (with\u00a0150,000+ active users<\/strong>) leverage Shareaholic’s APIs and settings to power their sharing. That means that even through these other channels, your customization and brand will resonate!<\/p>\n

      **Social Media Pro-tip**:\u00a0<\/strong>Add custom #hashtags<\/strong> to your template to ensure subject specific visibility! #theawesomesauce.<\/p>\n

      Yep, the Bird is the Word.<\/h3>\n

      In the end, this simple Twitter template customization becomes a foolproof brand-recognition booster. It’s completely free<\/strong>, and it takes less than 5 minutes<\/strong>. So what are you waiting for?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

      We’ve all been there before: We peruse\u00a0Twitter\u00a0as part of our daily routine, we find or read an interesting article, snippet, or quote; We’re intrigued, even… 
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      Should you have any questions about customization, be sure to check out our related Helpdesk article here<\/a><\/strong>, or feel free to contact us here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"