What you need to know
- Twitter has launched a new label to identify verified accounts.
- The new “Official” label was created to distinguish verified accounts from Twitter Blue subscribers.
- It will be available to selected accounts such as government accounts and media outlets.
Twitter created a way for people to not get confused by the soon-to be-for-sale blue checksmarks and verified accounts. They launched an “Official Label”. This is not for everyone.
Esther Crawford, Twitter’s product management chief, has Tweeted(opens in a new tabThis new verification feature will be available to selected accounts by the social media company. Accounts with a blue tick already will be given the “Official status” to show that they have been verified. This label will likely be awarded to all new accounts that successfully complete the verification process.
The new label will not be available to everyone. Users who don’t meet certain qualifications won’t have access to the new label, even though they may be eligible. Twitter BlueSubscribers with a blue checkmark next their profile name.
Crawford clarified that only government accounts, commercial companies and business partners, major media outlets as well as publishers, will be eligible for the new status. Blue subscribers, unlike these accounts, don’t have to undergo ID verification.
The official rollout of the Elon Twitter account is expected to be done by Elon. new $8-per-month Blue subscriptionOn Wednesday, the election was postponed allegedly because of the midterm elections held in the United States. According to The New York Times(opens in a new tab. The most recent change to the service’s monthly cost is that it has increased from $4.99 per mois to $8. Two more price increases in three months.
Blue subscribers can access select features such as the blue tick and the ability Edit tweetsYou can also upload longer videos and audio clips. Although the blue checkmark was once free and highly sought after by many, it will soon no guarantee that an account with this badge is genuine.
Although it may resolve some of the confusion around Twitter’s new blue checkmarks and verification statuses, it could still leave some confused as the old blue “Verified” badge that was once elusive and not accessible to all used to be a symbol that was difficult to find. It will soon be available for anyone to purchase by simply paying.
