Twitter Resumes Verified Account Program, Previews New 'About' Tab on Profiles

Twitter today announced it will begin rolling out a new application process for account verification, allowing for qualifying individuals like government officials, journalists, athletes, and recognizable brands to apply for verified status.
Verified accounts have a blue checkmark icon next to their Twitter name, helping people distinguish the authenticity of accounts that are of public interest.Twitter outlined the criteria for verified accounts in a blog post:To qualify for verification, you m