Are Your LinkedIn or Linked Out?
Download as PPTX, PDF0 likes575 views
The document discusses LinkedIn, the largest professional networking platform. It provides quick facts about LinkedIn's large user base and how both individuals and companies use it for networking, recruiting, sales, and gathering industry intelligence. The document also discusses strategies for using LinkedIn, including connecting with others, using groups, and sharing expertise to build relationships.
Are Your LinkedIn or Linked Out?
- 1. Are You LinkedOut or All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 2. What is LinkedIn? Click and Watch this video. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 3. A global platform to share and exchange massive professional and industry related Information. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 4. Quick Facts about LinkedIn LinkedIn is the No.1 professional networking site online. LinkedIn has more than 150 million members in 200 countries, 1 million companies. A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every One second. Everyone from top CEOs to Fortune 500 Executives have a LinkedIn account. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 5. Relationships Matter on Linkedin We live in both: Local and global connected economy. Today your success as a business owner depends upon your relationships you develop and resources you can trust. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 6. Free and Paid Services Linkedin offers both FREE and Premium BUSINESS ACCOUNTS for those who wish to expand their professional networks and take advantage of more dynamic tools and resources to expand their brand exposure. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 7. Linkedin Business Plans All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 8. 10 Reasons Why Businesses Use Linkedin 1. Connect and increase their network 2. Engage and Collaborate with key people 3. Use as a lead generation tool 4. Increase Brand Awareness and brand equity 5. Build Online Creditability 6. Hire People 7. B2C and B2B Sales 8. Collect market intelligence 9. Build Relationships with clients and prospects 10. Engage in High-Value targeted 2012Media Corp All rights reserved Social Solutions Conversation
- 9. • Your Linkedin network consists of your 1st connections. • Your connections’ connections and the people they know. 2nd Connections. • Links you to a vast number of qualified professionals and experts. 3rd Connections and beyond. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 10. What is your criteria for adding connections? All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 11. Quantity vs. Quality? Industry related vs. Generic? Like-minded vs. Mixed? All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 12. What’s Your LinkedIn Connection Strategy? Number Game Your Good Friends Only Very Selective & Strategic All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 13. THE “NUMBER GAME” APPROACH? Connect with as many people: who knows what might bring you results? All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 14. However… All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 15. TIP: LinkedIn’s tag line is Relationship Matters…and they don’t like just name collecting online networkers. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 16. What’s the value of connecting with thousands of people who have no interest in your products and service? All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 17. THE “GOOD FRIENDS ONLY” APPROACH Connect only with people you know well and would recommend to your network. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 18. With this Approach All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 19. You’re missing the point of Linkedin networking if you limit yourself to only close contacts All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 20. THE VERY SELECTIVE STRATEGIC APPROACH People you already know through your business Your professional peers and other leaders Experts/Gurus in your industry People in your local area or city Potential clients, prospects, partners, and team members All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 21. How To Connect With People You Don’t Know Find common interest, objectives, discussions on LinkedIn Groups. Ask for an introduction from someone you know mutually . Be clear in your connection request who you are and the reason you want to connect. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 22. Relationship Building Phases On LinkedIn Contact Phase Connection Phase Conversation Phase Like YOU Phase Face to Face Phase Trust Building Phase Business Phase All rights reserved Social Media Corp Advocate Phase Solutions 2012
- 23. Learn Linkedin Culture LinkedIn’s culture and etiquette for initiating a connection with people you don’t know is different from other social sites such as Twitter and Facebook All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 24. Establish a foundation in order to begin building your influence, generating introductions and referrals, and tapping into valuable business opportunities. LinkedIn suggests that a completed profile gives you 40% greater advantage for networking and business success. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 25. Focus on Your Professional Expertise Your Accomplishments All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 26. How to quickly grow your Linkedin list quickly and organically All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 27. Invite people from your Email List Include your Linkedin URL in all outbound communications. Link Linkedin with your Twitter account. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 28. The Power Of LinkedIn Groups All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 29. Group Dos and Don'ts Group Etiquettes on Linkedin Read Guidelines Do not Spam the group members Build Relationship with the Group Owner Introduce yourself to the group Identify key movers and shakers – INFLUENCERS Join Discussions Don’t post the same message repeatedly Share industry and group relevant content only All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 30. IMPORTANT TIP To be successful on Linkedin build genuine trusted relationship. Add value to your network by sharing your knowledge and expertise. Participate in value adding conversations daily. All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
- 31. Sources of Information and Images Dainaz S Illava www.Linkedin.com www.patricerutledge.com http://123rf.com www.authorstream.com www.Mashable.com www.350.org All rights reserved Social Media Corp Solutions 2012
Editor's Notes
- #30: Great way to generate laser leads.