The value of LinkedIn For me, one of the greatest attractions of LinkedIn is the authenticity that comes from making connections with the owners of a business. It gives me more insight into their values and operations, and can be a huge determinate when it comes to selecting products and services. It was these thoughts playing on my mind when I came across the #LinkedInLocal movement around … [Read more...]
Changes to Company Pages on Linkedin
Many of you should now be aware of changes which will soon occur for Linkedin Company pages. Rather than the product and services tabs (which incidentally I quite liked), there will be a move to Showcase pages and making company updates. What does this mean for you and your company page? On 14 April the Products & Services Tab will be removed If you have any recommendations against … [Read more...]
Spotting fake profiles on LinkedIn
LinkedIn lately seems to be getting "busier". There seems to be more and more people over posting (not original content), sharing pictures (cats and dogs etc), games and other spammy material which don't really add value to their connection. The LinkedIn advantage is that it is a professional space, and it seems that in the panic for people to "get on LinkedIn" there is a typical lack of … [Read more...]
LION isnt the king on LINKEDIN
I have to admit that until recently, I hadn't been too fussed about the posts I was seeing about LION networking. The reason is that I am fairly discerning with growing my network. I like to see what shared business interests, connections, goals, and values are there before I accept or request a connection. I generally prefer to either have met someone or engaged with them in some way (this … [Read more...]
MYBIZCARD Begone -Letiquette lesson No 2
Are you totally over those random inmails on your Linkedin asking for a review? You know the ones .. they look like this From all my research into this app - there isn't much good about it. If you have received one there are two things I ask you not to do: 1. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK 2. DO NOT CLICK UNSUBSCRIBE WHY? Because clicking either link will find you being asked by … [Read more...]
