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 MORE10 Steps to Get a Response to LinkedIn Messages
Have you been frustrated by getting no response to messages you send on LinkedIn? When you send a message to someone by email, on social media, voicemail or an “old school” handwritten letter, you want them to open it, read it, and respond. Of course you do. LinkedIn offers some great messaging options but they’re […]
READ MORE5 Simple Steps to turn on LinkedIn Creator Mode
Creating or sharing content that’s relevant and interesting to your network is still the best way to build trust and position yourself as an authority in your niche. LinkedIn is always looking for ways to help members appropriately promote their brands and engage with their audience. If you’re creating content on LinkedIn it stands to […]
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 MORENetworking made easy with LinkedIn’s new Events feature!
Facebook or Eventbrite’s dominion over Events may soon be old news, now that LinkedIn has entered the market with a bang! In an age where discussions, comments and opinions are prone to getting lost in the shuffle – LinkedIn Groups encourage users to focus on a certain topic in one corner of the online world. […]
READ MOREHow to create great content for LinkedIn (and beyond)
Content. It’s not going anywhere and a questions I am always asked is: How do you get such great engagement from your LinkedIn content? So I want to talk about three main areas of creating really amazing content for your LinkedIn audience. One the best tips I can give you is always creating content for […]
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 MORE52 social media marketing tips for businesses
The new year is in full swing already, so here is a weekly tip for you to schedule and implement to help with your social media this year! Enjoy! 1. Invest in a premium LinkedIn subscription. It’s worth it when trying to reach a specific audience with your message or advert. 2. Make sure that […]
READ MOREKeeping up with social media – a few things you must consider
As an entrepreneur, your business and online presence is a craft that you must continuously hone by keeping up-to-date with trends. By remaining static and complacent, your business may reach an unwanted plateau, but by always integrating a sense of newness and spicing things up with changes, you’ll keep your clients happily intrigued. In […]
READ MOREHow to get famous online and offline?
It’s one of the questions I get asked a lot … “You’ve got so many followers … how do you get famous online?”. It’s a good question, but I think a better question is … how can you become more influential online and offline? Have you thought about the meaning of the words […]
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