If you’re considering monetizing your LinkedIn presence, I outline a few effective ways to manage the process, for freelancers and consultants. Establish your reputation using LinkedIn As a freelancer or consultant, it can be difficult to build your reputation, as you can only rely on yourself, your work, and your expertise. Building a professional […]
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It’s the most effective online platform for building serious business growth. LinkedIn started as a fantastic platform for jobseekers but it’s so much more than that now. When LinkedIn first arrived on the scene it was almost exclusively aimed at individuals who wanted to promote their professional abilities and build networks in pursuit of a […]
READ MOREAre your posts trending on LinkedIn?
You just got a notification from LinkedIn that one of your posts is ‘trending’, but you’re not sure what that means, if it’s a good thing or if it matters at all. While I don’t think just getting likes and views is the main goal on LinkedIn, expanding the exposure of your content is generally […]
READ MOREIncrease Audience Engagement with Carousel Posts
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 […]
READ MOREConnect Online, Close Offline
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 MOREHow to Beat Writer’s Block
The blank white screen stares back at you, the cursor blinking mercilessly, daring you to hit the keyboard. But nothing comes! I know all too well the frustration that can set in when you just can’t come up with the next topic for your blog or LinkedIn posts, let alone get the body copy flowing. […]
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 MOREWould you use LinkedIn as a digital nomad?
“The road you travel has twists and turns. The life of an entrepreneur has ups and downs. Hang on and enjoy the ride” – Libby Tucker I asked this question – Would you use LinkedIn as a digital nomad? – over on my LinkedIn platform recently and it go a great response and a lot […]
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