How To Liberate A Squatter Twitter Account (Really!)
Twitter handle squatters have your chosen name? If so, Jon’s method of liberation takes about a week, though there are some caveats. First, be a brand. A handle for your personal account isn’t going to be liberated any time soon. However, even small brands who can make a case that their brand is being impersonated can find success in claiming a squatter’s Twitter handle for your own.
From the comments:
AvidMobile — “Thank you! I am attempting this now to ‘liberate’ my company’s name on Twitter.”
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