TWITTER: What’s your handle?

Or more specifically:

Why do you have your particular handle?
Do you use your real name or a moniker?

I’ve been using @ThatGuyKC for over 12,000 tweets and I really like it.

Lately though, I’ve been wondering if there isn’t a strong case for switching to my real name. Something like @kcprocter or a variation.

As I think about my personal brand, this blog and Some Wise Guy, I want to be intentional about how I’m presenting myself.

What do you think of “ThatGuyKC”?
Do you have a strategy or goal behind your Twitter handle? 

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4 Responses to TWITTER: What’s your handle?

  1. I’m just plain @LarryHehn on Twitter.
    I like @ThatGuyKC because it helps you stand out, while still giving an indication of who you are. I much prefer a personal name over the name of a business, organization or blog as a Twitter handle.
    Besides @ChristianInTheRough would be way too long!

  2. I was @thedailywalk was a while then switched over to @adamtucker.

    I just liked going with my name better. I like @ThatGuyKC though. I do not have a problem with that at all.

    • I like that you switched to your name because I identify your blog with you as a person. With “KC” in my Twitter handle I’m still using my name I guess so there is the association.

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