Did you know that LinkedIn offer a whole load of additional features that you can add to your standard profile?
When you edit your profile, look for an option near the top of the page called “add sections”. Here are just a few worth noting:
I have posted a video on how to set up your LinkedIn profile.
Not yet on LinkedIn? I have created a short video that will show you how to set up your LinkedIn account:
Ever accepted a LinkedIn invitation by mistake? Or discovered that one of your connections are not as legitimate as you thought they were? If that’s the case, then it’s time to remove them.
Go to the top menu and click on “contacts”. On the next page you’re taken to, there is an option on the top right of the page called “remove connections”. You will then see a long list of your connections. Just select the people you want to remove and click the “remove” button.
Would you like more business through LinkedIn but not sure how to make it work for you?
Today, Friday 1st July, I will be holding an online question and answer session on Twitter. Tweet any question you like about LinkedIn to @brainstormdsgn and I will give you my opinion.
I will be taking questions between 2-4PM UK time. I look forward to hearing from you!
LinkedIn is a wonderful tool for meeting new clients and suppliers, and the more connections you have, the better your chances of meeting new clients. Nevertheless, it is important to be selective about who you connect with – in particular, only connecting to people you actually know.
Has anyone noticed LinkedIn’s April Fools Prank? I’m being invited to connect with a number of people who have strange sounding names. Except that when I try to connect with them, it doesn’t work. Very clever!
In my professional work, I have noticed three major trends taking place during this recession:
This last development is by far the most interesting one. Whereas in the past you would spend all day on the phone cold calling companies in order to get an appointment, today you can get that same appointment by using social networks.
There was a time when setting up a business meant setting up a website, yet more and more small businesses are doing without a website altogether and using LinkedIn to promote their business. The reasons are simple:
