Get active!

Get introduced to prospects Find out about people Join groups Ask and answer questions Put out updates to be remembered Link to Twitter account And more…

My profile is complete what now?

Receiving an introduction

Someone I know and trust

More likely to consider this request due to the connection (but noted he didn’t put a comment on)

Find out more about the person

Maybe inactive or new user

“It is human nature to seek out people that share a common interest. Why do people join clubs and business associations? It's the same thing, only online groups are easier to join and require less of a commitment. No dues, no meetings. Whenever I have a technical question I know I can get an answer very quickly from knowledgeable people. It's fun to talk shop!”

Next.. Join Groups

“Once I actually found groups that were active my LinkedIn experience became extremely positive.”

“Joining a group is the 1st step to great networking”

“I also find it important to join groups for business and pleasure. Since joining LinkedIn I have met a vast number of very knowledgeable people and learned a great deal.”

Other comments on Groups

Lots to choose from..

Or specific interest Groups

How to join a group

Put in the search terms

Choose your group

Drill down

Or start your own group

Join

Or check out group, then join

Up to 50 groups

= new discussions

= job and career discussions

Once you get to 50…

You need to withdraw from a group to join a new one

Luckily I only had to leave one

(Back up to 54 groups)

Amend your settings

To leave a group

Use Groups to drive traffic You may already have social media sharing

tools on your blog or website )if not why not!

Chose your network

This is what you get when you click the Linked In tab

Don’t spam. Do measure. If you are sharing your own or someone

elses blog ONLY share with relevant niche groups unless it is truely going to be useful to all members of a group.

Google analytics will show when traffic comes from Linked In.

Next.. Ask and answer questions Updates

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