Since you’re reading this you are probably a fan of foursquare. How can you maximize your experience to make the most out of this geo-social application? That’s what we asked the participants on #4SqChat to share on Monday night.

Here are 14 ProTips that will make foursquare more fun:

1. If you find a foursquare tip you like, Mark it as done. The best tips (most done) rise to the top!
2. Good tips at Airports & Stadiums are likely be marked done much more than any other venue.
3. Share your good tips on other social networks when you create them.
4. Add a comment or question when checking in at a venue to get more engagement from friends!
5. Engage with others – comment on check-ins! (Easy to do from the web on foursquare.com)
6. Post photos with your check-ins to encourage conversation!
7. Notice when a friend checks in nearby
8. Out with a group? Be the first check in and get tagged every time they tweet their check-in OR be the last to at mention them.
9. Create a list of venues to curate the foursquare experience
10. Use the Explore feature to find venues you’ve never checked into before.
11. Follow brand pages to get those sponsored badges.
12. Business owners – claim your venues. Great data provided in foursquare’s insights
13. Be careful who you friend. Please don’t send out requests to everyone you follow on Twitter.
14. Get the latest foursquare knowledge: foursquare’s blog, aboutfoursquare.com, 4sqDay.com and here!

What are some of your favorite ProTips for using foursquare?

PS – Thanks to these people for the great ideas listed above!

@aboutfoursquare @4sqINDY @airthom @dwaynekilbourne @eric_andersen @colinbrauns @EMcCutchan @akaCarioca @RobinsonAndy @hust0058 @TBlessedStanley @TSBandito @UZMPhantom @MayhemStudios @superben @VouxCroux @Stevious @_MadGasser @McGarty15 @adivari@ntalukdar3 @Plattonian

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