Once upon a time, in social media land, a tweet came promising a fantastic opportunity for businesses to shine - Twitter Verification for organizations! The word traveled quickly, and everyone wanted to get their hands on that gleaming blue badge of authenticity.
"Did you know Verified Organizations with affiliated accounts receive 2x more reach on Twitter?" said the tweet. The temptation of twofold reach was like catnip for companies eager to capture the digital world.
But they had no idea there was a catch. The magical Twitter Verification came at a price - a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, ridiculously costly price! Reality began to dawn as the remarks flooded in.
"Did you know Verified Organizations is stupidly, insanely expensive?" one brave soul exclaimed. Oh, the price seemed to be no laughing matter. It was enough to make the royal jewels flush for some.
Another added, "Please let everyone know that if you don't meet the requirements, you don't get your $1,000 back." Regrettably, I never received a reimbursement." Yikes! What a way to add insult to injury. It was like paying for a lavish meal but receiving just crumbs.
"Did you know it's 1000x more expensive?" said a tweeter, dripping with sarcasm. Someone has a math lesson to teach Twitter's pricing department. A thousand times the price? That is enough to purchase a kingdom or two!
And lastly, Comment #4 dropped a bombshell, "Did you know that USD 1,000 can be considered as a yearly revenue in some countries?" Well, well, well, at least we had some perspective now. That wonderful sum might represent a year's worth of riches in other parts of the world!
But there was more to this story. As word spread about the verification fee in many nations, it became a narrative of inequity. In the United States, the price was set at $1000, a fine amount indeed. Meanwhile, it was still $1000 in Canada, a difficult pill to swallow. In the beautiful kingdom of Australia, the price rose to $1500, a significant sum for a blue badge.
Businesses were left to wonder in the middle of the pandemonium. Was the prospect of doubling their reach worth the gold coins they had to give up? Will they be showered with organic interaction and sincerity that exceeds their greatest expectations? Or would they be left counting the cost and wondering whether they'd been duped into a smoke and mirrors castle?
The Twitter Verification narrative continued a story of sparkling potential, steep costs, and a desire for a level playing field. The moral of the story became evident as businesses assessed their options: the pursuit of authenticity comes at a cost, but the treasure of real connection is worth the journey.
So, my readers, be prepared to pay the price if you dare to seek the Twitter blue badge. And may you discover that the genuine magic of social media monarchy rests not in the badge itself but in the hearts and minds of your devoted people. Friends, happy tweeting!
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"Did you know Verified Organizations with affiliated accounts receive 2x more reach on Twitter?" said the tweet. The temptation of twofold reach was like catnip for companies eager to capture the digital world.
The Verified Organizations subscription includes:
— Twitter Verified (@verified) July 18, 2023
- Organic reach with 2x more engagement for your organization and affiliates
- Premium support with 30 minute average response times
- Affiliate badges to let your customers know who speaks on your behalf
- Impersonation defense
But they had no idea there was a catch. The magical Twitter Verification came at a price - a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, ridiculously costly price! Reality began to dawn as the remarks flooded in.
"Did you know Verified Organizations is stupidly, insanely expensive?" one brave soul exclaimed. Oh, the price seemed to be no laughing matter. It was enough to make the royal jewels flush for some.
Another added, "Please let everyone know that if you don't meet the requirements, you don't get your $1,000 back." Regrettably, I never received a reimbursement." Yikes! What a way to add insult to injury. It was like paying for a lavish meal but receiving just crumbs.
"Did you know it's 1000x more expensive?" said a tweeter, dripping with sarcasm. Someone has a math lesson to teach Twitter's pricing department. A thousand times the price? That is enough to purchase a kingdom or two!
And lastly, Comment #4 dropped a bombshell, "Did you know that USD 1,000 can be considered as a yearly revenue in some countries?" Well, well, well, at least we had some perspective now. That wonderful sum might represent a year's worth of riches in other parts of the world!
Yup! For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and non-profit organizations, that is indeed very expensive!
— 周子愉 Fausto Chou (@FaustoChou) July 18, 2023
But there was more to this story. As word spread about the verification fee in many nations, it became a narrative of inequity. In the United States, the price was set at $1000, a fine amount indeed. Meanwhile, it was still $1000 in Canada, a difficult pill to swallow. In the beautiful kingdom of Australia, the price rose to $1500, a significant sum for a blue badge.
Businesses were left to wonder in the middle of the pandemonium. Was the prospect of doubling their reach worth the gold coins they had to give up? Will they be showered with organic interaction and sincerity that exceeds their greatest expectations? Or would they be left counting the cost and wondering whether they'd been duped into a smoke and mirrors castle?
The Twitter Verification narrative continued a story of sparkling potential, steep costs, and a desire for a level playing field. The moral of the story became evident as businesses assessed their options: the pursuit of authenticity comes at a cost, but the treasure of real connection is worth the journey.
So, my readers, be prepared to pay the price if you dare to seek the Twitter blue badge. And may you discover that the genuine magic of social media monarchy rests not in the badge itself but in the hearts and minds of your devoted people. Friends, happy tweeting!
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