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Meta Tags

twitter:creator

Learn how to use the twitter:creator meta tag to improve your site.

Defines the Twitter username of the content creator to be displayed as part of Twitter Card metadata.

Code Examples

<meta name="twitter:creator" content="@contentcreator" />
Correctly identifies the Twitter handle of the individual content creator.
<meta name="twitter:creator" content="@brandname" />
Appropriately utilizes a brand’s Twitter handle when individual creator identity is not the focal point.
<meta name="twitter:creator" content="contentcreator" />
Missing the "@" symbol, which might lead to incorrect or failed interpretation of the Twitter handle.
<meta name="twitter:creator" content="" />
Leaving the "twitter:creator" meta tag blank fails to attribute the content to any creator on Twitter, missing an opportunity for enhanced engagement.

Recommendations

  • Include the @ Symbol
    Always include the @ symbol when specifying the Twitter username to ensure it is correctly interpreted as a Twitter handle.
  • Individual Creators Over Organizations
    Prefer using individual creators’ Twitter handles over organizational ones, as it personalizes the link sharing and can increase engagement rates.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

twitter:app:id:ipad

name

Defines the numeric ID of your iPad application in the Apple App Store, enabling Twitter to link to it when your content is shared.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:ipad" content="307234931">
Specifies the App Store ID for an iPad application, directly guiding Twitter users to the app when shared.

twitter:app:id:iphone

name

Defines the iPhone app ID in the Apple App Store for deep linking from tweets. This is part of Twitter Cards used to enhance tweets with rich media to direct users to web content directly or through an app.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:iphone" content="307234931">
A valid example of an App Store ID used for the Twitter iPhone app, facilitating direct app opens or installations from tweets.

twitter:app:id:googleplay

name

Specifies the unique application ID for a Google Play app, used within Twitter Cards to direct users to a specific Android app.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:googleplay" content="com.example.app">
Correctly specifies the Google Play Store ID, ensuring Twitter can direct users to the appropriate app page.

twitter:app:name:ipad

name

Specifies the name of your application tailored for iPad users when sharing content on Twitter.

<meta name="twitter:app:name:ipad" content="My Amazing App">
Clearly specifies the name of the application as "My Amazing App", which is direct and memorable.

twitter:app:name:googleplay

name

Specifies the name of your Android app on the Google Play Store. This is utilized in Twitter Cards when you want to promote a mobile application directly from a tweet.

<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="MyApp">
Directly matching the app name on the Google Play Store, ensuring accurate and effective promotion.