Today,Twitter said that in reshuffling process for generating verified account, a move likely to lift the number of users with a "blue badge" icon. The social network said it was launching an online application for verified accounts, which allow users to recognize public figures and organizations as authentic. Twitter vice president, Tina Bhatnagar said, "We want to make it even easier for people to find creators and influencers on Twitter so it makes sense for us to let people apply for verification”. "We hope opening up this application process results in more people finding great, high-quality accounts to follow, and for these creators and influencers to connect with a broader audience."