Carousel posts – What are they? Why use them? How do you create them? What’s a Carousel Post? If you’re not sure what Carousel Posts on LinkedIn are, don’t worry, you’re by no means alone. Carousel posts are one of the most effective yet most under-used features of LinkedIn. You may have seen them […]
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This is a true story about how honouring a simple commitment can alter the course of your life forever. It’s also about LinkedIn. If you’ve seen “Sliding Doors” you’ll know what I’m getting at. One of those moments where you face a choice to go one of two ways and each choice leads to a […]
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 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 MORELinkedIn is still the No.1 social media choice for businesses
LinkedIn stands tall and famous with its integral values, mission and style after surpassing the hype and challenges of the other social media platforms. Even though it took what seemed like a long time, LinkedIn silently grew as the leading professional networking platform dedicated to connect industry professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers and job seekers. […]
READ MORENot getting noticed on LinkedIn? Try these today
Ever feel like you’re not getting noticed on LinkedIn? Well, I’m not surprised you feel this way given LinkedIn has over to 610 million users. When I started on LinkedIn, the numbers weren’t as high, but today you need to stand out to get by. LinkedIn is the social media choice for professionals and […]
READ MOREContent Creation vs. Content Curation — What’s the Difference
It’s no secret that content is key for establishing your presence online. Online content builds your brand’s reputation, augments your SEO efforts and costs nearly 65 percent less to create than traditional marketing content. It’s also one of the simplest ways for customers to get to know your brand–statistics show that nearly 80 percent of […]
READ MOREA Social World: How Social Media Affects Us
Did you know that your customers are spending an average of 2.5 hours each day on over 400 social media platforms? It’s so easy to get caught up thinking about the “Big 5” (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn), but in reality, there are many other social media sites and apps that you can use […]
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