First published: 18 March 2022 @ 7:30 pm
Written By: The Big Writer
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These past few years, a lot more people and brands have started using the desirable blue check on their social media platforms.
Why Do You Need to Be Verified?
If you are being verified on Facebook or Instagram, you will gain credibility and your consumers will trust you.
People want to do business with businesses that are trustworthy and that are honest.
By getting verified on social media, you will get people to follow you and pay attention to what you have to say. People who have no idea who you are will pay attention to what you have to say and read what you write.
People will also take you seriously if you are verified on social media. You will be seen as a credible business and this will help you to attract new customers.
Is It Hard to Get Verification?
Many people believe that it is very hard to get verified on social media. However, this is not true. It is not that hard to get verified.
If you want to be verified on Facebook, you will need to go through a three-step process.
You will need to verify your domain name and business address and then you will need to submit a form. After this, your request will be reviewed by Facebook and if it is approved, you will be verified on Facebook.
The process takes about five days and then you can start using the “verified” badge on your Facebook page.
If you want to get verified on Instagram, the process is easier. You can follow these steps:
Before you request a badge, make sure that you are logged into the account for which you are requesting one.
Tap your profile picture at the bottom right of your screen to go to your profile.
Tap on More Options in the top right, and select Settings.
Tap on My Account. Then tap on Verify and Request to Be Verified.
Enter your full name and the form of identification that you must use. Examples of these may be government photo IDs or other official business documents.
Follow the instructions that are shown on the screen.
Many businesses are being verified on Instagram every day so there should not be any problems with getting yourself verified quickly.
If you want to get verified on Twitter, the process is slightly different because Twitter does not allow the verification of accounts that are used for personal use only.
You can only be verified if you use Twitter for business purposes or if your company is already verified. If you use Twitter for business purposes, you will need to provide some documents that prove that you are a business and then Twitter will review your request.
Is There Another Way I Can Get Verified?
There are a few other ways that you can get verified on social media. Some people use a third-party service to get verified.
If you use a third-party service, you will need to pay a small fee, and then the company will handle everything for you.
The company will create an account for your business and then they will submit your application to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. The company will also handle all of the communication with your chosen social media platform so there is no need for you to do anything else.
You just need to wait until your application is approved and then you can start using the “verified” badge on your social media accounts.
However, some people are not comfortable with this idea because they feel that it is wrong to pay money to get verified on social media. Other people use tools that are available online to get verified.
These tools are free and they work very well so if you want to save some money, this is an option that you should consider as well.
However, there are many scam websites online so you need to be careful when using these tools because if they are not working properly, it could cause problems for your business and ruin your social media presence.
Some Advice on Getting Verified on Social Media
If you want to get verified on social media, you need to follow the instructions that are provided by Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. If you do not follow the proper verification process, your application will not be approved.
You should also make sure that you submit all of the information that is required and you should not submit any information that is missing.
The whole process of getting verified on social media can take a few days so it is important for you to follow the instructions and be patient. If your application is approved, you will be able to use the “verified” badge or blue checkmark on your social media accounts.
What Do You Do If You Haven’t Been Verified?
If you have not been verified on social media, you should contact the company that is responsible for verifying accounts.
For example, if you have not been verified on a certain social media platform, you should contact them and explain the situation.
If you have been waiting for more than two weeks without receiving any response from Facebook, for example, it is time to reach out to them again.
You can call them or write an email to find out what is going on with your application. Be careful not to make your email sound like rude customer complaints. State your problems politely and explain as clearly as possible.
You should also make sure that you do not apply too often because this will make Facebook think that your business is trying to abuse the system and they will not approve your application even if it is good.
If you are not getting any response from Facebook after contacting them several times, then there are two things that you can do: contact a third-party service or use one of the tools that are available online.
Can Your Verification Be Cancelled?
If you are verified on social media, your verification can be canceled if you violate the terms of service.
You can also have your verification canceled if you do not use your account for a long time.
For example, if you have been using your Facebook page for business purposes but then you stop using it for several months, Facebook will cancel your verification.
If you use social media accounts that are verified but then decide to use them for personal use only, the accounts will be deactivated and this means that they will no longer be verified.
Social media platforms will send you notice before they deactivate your account and they will tell you what you need to do to avoid deactivation.
What Happens If Your Verification Badges Get Annulled?
If your verification on social media gets annulled, people will think that you are not a real business and this can cause problems for your business. Your consumers will see that you are using a personal account and they will think that you are not a credible business.
This can cause some people to trust you less and it can also cause them to stop following your social media accounts.
In the same way, people who want to do business with your company may be less likely to contact you if they see that your account is not verified because they may feel that it is not safe for them to do business with an unverified company.
In addition, if people find out that there is no longer a “verified” badge on your social media accounts, they may stop following them and this can reduce the number of followers that you have.
In the same way, your social media accounts will not look as professional if you are not verified and this can cause some people to think that you are a scam.
Final Thought
Social media verification is important for every business.
If you are verified on social media, your consumers will feel that you are a credible business and they will trust you.
By being verified on social media, you will get more followers and more customers.
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