Most people suck at building relationships online.

It's always:

- Help me!
- Can I pick your brain?
- Will you like my Tweet?

A terrible approach.

Here's how the top accounts on Twitter build real relationships:

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To start, trust me when I say this:

Your online network determines your level of success on platforms like Twitter, and largely in your business.

The bigger and stronger your network is, the more likely you are to be successful in whatever endeavor you choose.

Here's what you'll learn in this thread:

1. Creating a digital "first impression"
2. Using a value-driven approach
3. Combining specificity with support
4. Making relevant intros
5. Using DM's effectively
6. An example of this in action

Let's go ↓

Create a clear & compelling profile

To build strong relationships, you need to give people a reason to be interested in you.

Start with a clear and compelling profile.

This is your "digital first impression", just like a first impression

Your profile cheat sheet:

- Banner: Show off your brand
- Headshot: Clean and polished
- Bio: What are you doing & what can people expect?
- Pinned Tweet: Provide deeper context on your journey

Answer this: “What am I doing that's interesting enough for someone to follow me?”