leveraging linkedin for your small business
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Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for your small business! This presentation (presented as part of an Astek Academy Webinar) shows you how to optimize your LinkedIn Profile to be found online and to engage with your existing clients/partners through one of the most powerful social media platforms in existence!TRANSCRIPT
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Tim McDonald and Rachel YeomansSocial Media Team, Astek
Astek AcademyLinkedIn Workshop
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What is LinkedIn &
Why is it Important?
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Table of ContentsWhat is LinkedIn & Why is it Important What is LinkedIn Statistics Why LinkedIn is Important
• Personal Branding• Networking• Education
Profile MakeoverThe LinkedIn Timesheet Status UpdatesGroupsQuestions
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What is LinkedIn?The number one social networking platform for professional growth and networking
Image courtesy of BusinessInsider
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A few stats…As of 11/3/11, LinkedIn operates the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 135 million members in over 200 countries & territoriesAs of 9/30/11, LinkedIn counts executives from all 2011 Fortune 500 companies as membersIts corporate hiring solutions are used by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantPersonal Branding An optimized profile means optimized Google results Stand out among others in your field Show you’re an “expert”
• Recommendations• Group and Discussion Involvement
Result: The next time someone searches for “Communications” or “Public Relations” or “Interior Design” – they find YOU
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantPersonal Branding
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantNetworking People use LinkedIn for professional growth & development. They
are looking for you! More importantly, you may be looking for them and their
connections as well.
Result 1: Search Connect Enforce Relationships
Result 2: Existing Connections Introductions
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantNetworking
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantEducation LinkedIn boasts the largest professional Question and Answer
forum Ask questions and get them answered Answer questions and become recognized
Result: When your connections receive their LinkedIn Activity emails, you’ll be near the top above everyone else, therefore reminding them of you and your business.
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Why LinkedIn is ImportantEducation
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The Profile Makeover
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Your Headline
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Personalization
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Fill Everything OutKeywords, keywords, keywords!
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ApplicationsDownload these! Skills & Expertise
Box.Net BlogLink by TypePad (if applicable) Slideshare (if applicable)
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The Order of ThingsSummarySkills & ExpertisePublications (if applicable)
ApplicationsExperienceVolunteer Experience & Causes (if applicable)
RecommendationsEducationAdditional InformationPersonal InformationContact For…
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SettingsLocated in the upper-right corner of LinkedIn
Update each setting to your preference
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The Routine of ThingsUpdate your status dailyAnswer questions dailyPost and/or comment in at least one group dailyAsk questions as they ariseAsk for recommendations every quarter
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To-Do ListUpdate your headlinePersonalize your website information Personalize your LinkedIn URLFill in your Profile Summary Experience
Download applications Box.net Skills & Expertise Optional applications: Slideshare & BlogLink by TypePad
Organize the layout of your LinkedIn ProfileAsk for recommendations
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Time Management
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Yes, You Do Have Time…All it takes is 15 minutes 5 minutes: Post one Profile status update 5 minutes:
• Comment on one Group Discussion post• Post one Group Discussion post
5 minutes:• Answer one Question
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Status Updates
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Status UpdatesShare an update Option to include a link
Polls Create Participate
Events Search Create
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Status Updates
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Status Updates
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Polls
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Polls
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Polls
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Events
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Events
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Events
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Events
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Groups
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LinkedIn GroupsExtend relationships with existing network Alumni group, Association, Company, or Non-Profits
Be an industry leaderLurk FirstDemonstrate your expertise Add your opinion to a discussion Answer questions
One-on-one networking opportunities Reply privately
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Groups
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LinkedIn Questions & Answers
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Ask & Answer Questions
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Ask & Answer Questions
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