One of the most common comments I hear from people who are new to LinkedIn is they don’t understand why people they don’t know are sending them invitations to connect. The next question I get is, “Should I accept these invitations?” I created this slide show to answer that question. Spoiler Alert: The short answer […]
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Unlike other social networks, it’s not always intuitive as to how to use LinkedIn effectively. If you have a LinkedIn profile and are scratching your head about what to do next, here are 5 ways entrepreneurs are using LinkedIn as a business tool. 1. Establish Your Credibility People prefer to do business with those they
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When it comes to your LinkedIn profile you can have both recommendations and the relatively new endorsements from your connections. However they are not of equal value. My friend Dave Delaney said it best: “LinkedIn endorsements are a smile and a nod, while a recommendation is a hug or a high-five.” There are a few
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LinkedIn has had the “who’s viewed your profile” feature for a while. But in the past year it’s become more robust and gives you more information: how many people have viewed your profile, what industry they’re in, how they found you and more. Of course, if you pay to upgrade to the Premium account you
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What’s the secret to creating a powerful LinkedIn profile that gets found? Completing the Summary section. I think the Summary section is possibly the most important part of your LinkedIn profile. It’s one place where you can really show off your personality – give people a taste of who you are. Also, you may not
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In order to make the most of your LinkedIn account you need to create the best possible profile you can. Here is a short video I created with a quick tips for improving your profile. And yes, you should be able to complete this step in less than a minute. If you enjoyed this video
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There are so many social media sites it’s hard for the average person to know which one is right for their business. Really, it comes down to your goals – what are you hoping to achieve with your social media marketing. The chart below gives you an overview of what benefits you can have from
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Having a professional LinkedIn profile can really enhance your image or brand. It establishes your authority, makes you look more professional and can make even the smallest business look like it can compete with bigger companies. This slide show, created by LinkedIn, talks about your profile, your company page and how to engage on LinkedIn.
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LinkedIn often tells you to only connect with people you know well and trust. In fact, they make it difficult for you to connect with people you don’t know. But is this good advice? I think if you’re trying to grow your business, it doesn’t make sense not to expand your network on LinkedIn. If
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In yesterday’s post I talked about Open Networkers and Selective Connectors. If someone is obviously an Open Networker, feel free to send them an invitation to connect, even if you don’t know each other. But what if they’re a Selective Connector or you’re not sure? How do you get connected without offending them or getting
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