I think you should do whatever makes you comfortable. Instagram is going downhill with way too many adds. It just feels like I am looking at clutter most of the time.

I only see more engagement if someone with a lot of followers tweets my articles. Which has only happened a few times.

I almost used my first and middle name but I got freaked out and just use my first name. Although, I share real photos of myself so I'm living on the edge of being found, haha!