Madalyn Skylar, creator of the #TwitterSmarter podcast and Twitter chat, shares 6 tips for creating a powerful, engaged Twitter account that reaches the people who want to share and purchase your products and services. You can also watch/listen to the full version of the meetup where we discuss these tips and more. http://ow.ly/Wiqht

1. Why You Need A Powerful, Engaged Twitter Account
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2. Have an amazing Twitter profile
Make sure your Twitter profile represents who you are and who you want to connect with.

3. Get on the radar of industry experts
Tag them into the conversation, it gives them the opportunity to join the conversation.

4. Avoid mistakes when possible
Have a clear mind & plan before engaging on Twitter while using good customer service skills.

5. Curate & create interesting content
Use RSS to curate & create interest content your online community wants to engage with.

6. Automation is ok…sometimes
Use IFTTT & scheduling tools to automate, but personally engage with your community.

7. Use tools to grow & be effective
Find and use to help you grow your Twitter account while using time effectively.

8. Take advantage of new tools
Take advantage of new tools in social media and learn what works best for Twitter.

9. Thanks for watching!
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