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LinkedIn - What Is It?





What Is LinkedIn?



Have you heard of LinkedIn? Having a presence on the net in this day and age is crucial. Social media has exploded and many people have gone beyond the social aspect into the marketing side of business. To build a presence on the interenet, you are required to build an identity and a reputation that people can connect with.


LinkedIn is Different...


LinkedIn is a networking site that hones in on the networking needs of business people. It is often referred to as a ‘business social network,’ but it really is so much more.

After signing up you will see that your LinkedIn account will have a home page and the dashboard on it will have the following links: contacts, profile, jobs, groups, inbox, etc. - so you can navigate your account.It's easy to work your way around.
You can get the latest information from your network of contacts and you’ll also be able to find people to connect with and respond to those who ask to connect to you.



LinkedIn Group Feature...


This is great for becoming involved in a group discussion already underway, or you can open up one of your own. It is a way for both current and potential customers to get to know you as well other business people who might be prospective customers or partners in your online ventures.  Join groups that pertain to your industry.
This is one of the ways you build networking opportunities.
Once you’re involved in the group start building a presence there. Make sure that you’re active and contribute frequently. No one likes a a person takes and never gives back any of their knowledge.



LinkedIn Company Buzz...


A handy feature on LinkedIn that you’ll want to use is Company Buzz. This lets you stay current on what’s being said in the business world. It’s a terrific way to follow product development and keep up with the latest trends.
Installing this application is quite simple. After signing in, scroll over the 'More' menu at the top of the screen.  Once the options have appeared, select
'Applications Directory.' Within the Applications Directory, locate the “Company Buzz” application description and click on the title. Then you will see the “Application Info” section.  Click the “Add Application” button at the bottom of this section.


If you happen to be an Internet Marketer, one of the things you’ll want to do is set up a Company Page. This is absolutely vital in helping you reach a target audience and put your product or services before many eyeballs.




LinkedIn Answers...


The Answers feature is another feature you’ll want to participate in.  This helps brand you as an expert in your niche when your response to a question in your field is picked as being the best response.

In order to find LinkedIn Answers, click the 'More' tab in the top navigation bar and then select 'Answers' from the drop-down menu.
Before asking a question,though, search for similar questions that may already been asked. Click the 'Advanced Answers' Search tab on the Answers page, then enter keywords and choose a category in which to search. You can also choose to show only unanswered questions.It’s even worth investigating the 'Closed Question' tab to find answers to previously answered questions.



LinkedIn Slideshare will broaden your network...


The Slideshare Presentations application allows users to showcase presentations about their products or services. You can share presentations & documents,upload portfolios, resumes, conference talks, PDFs, marketing/sales presentations, etc and display them on your profile. You can also embed YouTube videos in your presentations and add audio to make a webinar.You can import your existing presentations into LinkedIn with a SlideShare.net account.

SlideShare is available on Linkedin as well as Facebook. It is wise to sync both these accounts with SlideShare. Then if you upload to any one — SlideShare, Facebook or LinkedIn - it will shows up instantly on all three.



Connect with your Blog...



The Box.net Application allows you to add files to your LinkedIn profile to
automatically share them with the rest of the community
As before, to find this App., click on the 'More' option on the main toolbar.Then click on 'Get More Applications'. If you can't see Box.net, just scroll down until you find it and then click on it.
You need to create an account, then Log in to the Box.net service.
Then, name your  LinkedIn folder and click "OK." This folder can then be shared with your other LinkedIn contacts.
Upload documents to your Box.net account by clicking the "Upload" button and using the Windows file manager to locate the file which will be on your hard drive.
When you hover your mouse over the uploaded documents, click on the arrow to access a great number of sharing and editing options.



LinkedIn Free Membership versus Paid Membership...


You can use LinkedIn for free but you do get extra perks by using the upgraded level. Upgrades allow you to contact people directly instead of having to wait for the connection to be made. You’ll also be able to organize your outreach, which can help grow a customer base. You’ll also have more access to others’ profiles and you’ll be able to find out who it is that’s looking at your profile.
This is important as those looking at your profile can be potential leads. Being
able to send InMails to possible connections can greatly enhance your ability to network with prospects. You also get better search features with the upgrade!



I really hope this post has helped you understand LinkedIn a bit better. If so,
please share and leave a comment.


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Hi there. My name is Liz Delaney. I have been marketing online for around 3 years now. It is hard work, but I am learning heaps and hoping to help others achieve success so they can live their lives the way it was meant to be.....

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