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The document discusses how LinkedIn can be used as more than just an online resume and provides tips for optimizing a LinkedIn profile and building a professional network. Key points include that LinkedIn allows users to increase visibility, connect with vendors and clients, and demonstrate expertise. The summary, photo, experience, and recommendations sections are important to showcase for building trust. Engaging on LinkedIn through groups, questions and answers, and sharing articles can help network and gain industry insights.
LinkedIn-CR
- 2. • LinkedIn is a social network aimed toward professionals • 35% of users access LinkedIn every day • 39% of users pay to use LinkedIn via premium accounts • Over 25 million profiles are viewed on LinkedIn daily • 1 out of 3 professionals on the planet has a LinkedIn profile • 41% access LinkedIn from their mobile device • Usually seen as an online version of your resume, but it’s actually so much more than that • LinkedIn can help you grow your business, expand your knowledge, and promote your best work!
- 3. LinkedIn can: • Increase visibility • Create outlets to gain new leads • Connect you with vendors, future partners, and clients • Build trust in brand • Establish leadership in the industry • Allow for you and your company to demonstrate expertise, knowledge, quality of service, etc.
- 4. Your LinkedIn Page is So Much More than a Resume!
- 5. The Photo • Choose something professional • For a company profile, choose your logo or a photo of your team The Summary • Make it explain why someone would want to do business with you • Your elevator pitch • Read it out loud - would you stop and take a closer look? Experience & Skills • Explain what you've done as well as what you CAN do Interests, Groups & Associations • Showcase where you're active Recommendations • You need them • Testimonials to your service, expertise, and skill can build trust.
- 6. • A lot like Yahoo! Answers, only with more targeted categories • Get a feel for the industry atmosphere on LinkedIn and how you might fit in • Also use it to gain insight for marketing efforts • Share useful articles, published by you or a partner company • A great way to network with other vendors in the industry • Show others that you have an edge over the competition
- 7. Asking to connect is like sharing a business card.
- 8. Building your network from the beginning: 1. Start out by connecting with people you know 2. Search feature 3. Let LinkedIn scan your email address book and select who you want to connect with
- 9. • Seek out current employees, clients, friends, and professional connections • Introduce contacts to one another • Suggest an expert in the industry • Answer questions in relevant groups or forums or in the answer feature • Notify your contacts on interesting events happening in your company • Recommend employees, partners, or vendors • React on the successes of your contacts • Start and have conversations with those in your industry, including prospects and leads!
- 10. • Develop your network by asking for introductions • Join groups and communities • Use LinkedIn's Questions & Answers feature • Use your LinkedIn URL in your email signature • Link to your LinkedIn profile on your site • Link to your LinkedIn profile on your Facebook or Twitter
- 11. 1. Lead Generation • Used LinkedIn Questions & Answers to find and respond to targets • Participate in industry-related groups where your leads may be • Reach out to leads by providing assistance • Include appropriate contact information in your profile 1. Gaining Testimonials • Ask for recommendations from your existing network • Respond in kind
- 12. The secret of LinkedIn…. …the more you give, the more you get!