Changes to your linked in profile 2013
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LinkedIn has made several changes to personal profiles in 2013, including a streamlined design, profile highlight box, and contact information in a pull-down menu. The changes make it easier to edit profiles and add rich media like documents, audio, images, and videos. LinkedIn also encourages users to expand their networks and share more information to make useful connections.
Changes to your linked in profile 2013
- 1. Changes to Your LinkedIn Personal Profile – 2013 by Michael L. Yublosky The “Web Professor” March 18, 2013 connect with me www.linkedin.com/in/michaellyublosky/
- 2. New Streamlined, Modern Design Profile Highlight Box
- 3. Contact Information In Pull Down
- 4. Make It Easy To Get In Touch With You! Email(s) Telephone Web Sites/ Pages
- 5. Request a Customized Address (URL) to Remove any Numbers
- 6. New Icons Introduced (in “Edit Profile” mode) Edit Add Rich Drag Media Files and Drop
- 7. Easier to Edit Profile
- 8. Activity – Anchored To Top Below Profile Highlight Box with “Edit” Icon
- 9. Note: Being “Active” (Rather than Passive) on LinkedIn Enhances you Chances of Being “Found” in Search Results
- 10. Add Your WordPress Blog Articles Automatically to Your Activity Section with Free Jetpack Plugin
- 11. Drag and Drop Tool to Position Certain Sections Where You Wish on Your Profile
- 12. Sample
- 13. Former Applications Integrated into Summary Section (if you used prior) Slideshare (i.e. PowerPoints) Portfolio Display (Graphic Arts)
- 14. Experience (Drag and Drop If You Have More Than One 'Current')
- 16. Additional Sections Can Drag and Drop i.e. Projects, Publications, Volunteer Experience and Causes, etc. Education, Additional Information, Honors and Awards, Organizations
- 17. Also Drag and Drop Within Certain Sections
- 18. Recommendations
- 19. Adding Rich Media Files
- 20. Documents, audio files, images, presentations, other (i.e. Kickstarter) and videos may be added to: Summary Experience (individual) Education (individual)
- 21. Presents a Challenge to Most No Direct Upload Need a URL (Internet address)
- 22. Three Ways to Secure a URL For Rich Media Files 1. Get an Account on a Web Based (Content Provider) Platform: i.e. Box.Net, SlideShare, YouTube, etc. 2. Add to your Web site host server via upload or FTP 3. Start a WordPress.com Free Web site/blog and upload to media library
- 23. LinkedIn Wants You To EXPAND Your Network
- 24. More Information to Make Connections
- 26. Anchored to the Bottom of Your Profile
- 27. LinkedIn's Tool To Help You Share Information
- 28. Other Applications or Features Lost or Changed Events (gone 11/26/12) Polls (Moved to Groups) Questions and Answers (gone 1/31/13) Tagging Connections is no longer available on right sidebar
- 29. Free Company Pages Enhanced
- 30. New Banner Image Size 46 x 220 pixels
- 31. Able To Feature Groups
- 32. Display Products & Services
- 33. Add Link to Web Site and Video
- 34. Publish Updates
- 35. Add Media Files (New)
- 36. Post Jobs, Careers (for a fee)
- 37. Thank you! For individual or group assistance with being found on LinkedIn, contact me - Michael Yublosky at 847-634-6535 with your questions.
- 38. Free Do It Yourself 22 Category LinkedIn Profile Evaluation. Using It Can Help You Be Found!