Nothing irks me more than a blatant sales pitch in a LinkedIn connection request or the first message I get from a new contact. Whether it’s social media, email or any other medium, I’m sorry but I’m just not biting. You need to be a lot more patient and invest in building a reason for […]
READ MORE28 Ways To Manage Data LinkedIn Collects on You
If you’ve been on LinkedIn for a while I’m sure you’re already aware that there are settings that you can use to control which information the network can see and how others can communicate with you. But do you know just how much information LinkedIn collects about you and how to manage this? There may […]
READ MOREAre People Responding to Your LinkedIn Inmails?
If you’ve not used Inmail before here’s a quick explanation. It’s a direct messaging function that’s available to all LinkedIn users and it’s roughly 3 times more effective for prospecting than email. If you still have a free LinkedIn account you will be charged a fee for each Inmail. If you are a Premium member […]
READ MOREWhat it takes to create high engagement content on LinkedIn
DID YOU KNOW: LinkedIn has over 706 million users currently. (Source: LinkedIn) Unlike other social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn serves a special purpose for businesses. These users aren’t just Hollywood celebrities or musicians. You will find people that can have a significant impact on your personal development, whether you are running a […]
READ MORELinkedIn is Growing by Leaps and Bounds – and So Can You
ABC has always stood for Always Be Closing. But now, more than ever, we need to be connecting… Always Be Connecting. If there was ever a time to get active on LinkedIn, it is now. But if you’re new to the idea of promoting on LinkedIn and wondering exactly how to ride this wave of […]
READ MOREAre you making these content faux pas on LinkedIn?
Is LinkedIn a part of your content strategy in 2020? If it is, you’re in luck because there are 675 million monthly users in search of good content on the platform – so it’s crucial that your content really hits the mark for the people looking for your services. With an increase online as people […]
READ MOREDoes your business have a LinkedIn presence with a company page?
FACT: While many SMEs, who are in their early stages of setting up the business, focus on promoting their personal pages. This essentially works well for those who are solopreneurs and the face of the business. By promoting yourself on your personal LinkedIn profile, you are definitely accelerating your growth. And the research supports this: […]
READ MORETop 5 mistakes people make on LinkedIn
Your LinkedIn profile should have the power to communicate your points of difference in the professional world better than a traditional resume or networking event. In a nutshell, it is a glimpse of who you are, why you are awesome, what you can bring to the team, how your potential clients will benefit from your […]
READ MOREMake the most out of content marketing on LinkedIn for your business
LinkedIn is the holy grail for every small or big business out there today and what you will also notice is not every individual or business knows exactly how to use it effectively. Many assume that LinkedIn works best only to find a new job. Do you struggle with using LinkedIn to your advantage? Are […]
READ MORESkyrocket engagement with video content on LinkedIn
The very mention of social media these days grabs our attention for a multitude of reasons. Some may agree that textual content has worked magic in their businesses and that it will suffice, others stress the importance of adapting with the changes in the space and incorporating video content to “have an edge”. Which one […]
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