The LinkedIn Analytics Team did some research to show what makes people cringe when they look at our LinkedIn Profiles. They pulled out those clichéd words and phrases, the ones that are so ambiguous they don't really tell the reader anything. Here are the top 10 buzzwords used in the USA in 2010: (more…)
We've read many articles about people losing their jobs, losing their marriage, and even getting arrested for things they've done while on any number of different social media sites. Let's explore some of the ways you can sabotage your personal online brand and ways to prevent this from happening. (more…)
Writing a post with this headline seems a bit self-serving. Instead, I'd like to provide you with a link to a post written by Leyl Master Black. She says many of the things we have been telling people over the last several months. Take a few moments and read: Should You Outsource Your Social Media Efforts? We're curious to know if you have any comments. Let us know.
It's a safe bet you constantly look for ways to use social media to drive traffic to your blog. We also assume you are looking for traffic to your blog from people who are actually interested in the content on your blog. LinkedIn is a great way to drive qualified traffic to your blog. (more…)
Sometimes we get so caught up in everything going on around us, we make things more difficult than need to be. This is easy to do with all the different social networks, each with its own set of rules and means by which we are to “socialize.” With that in mind, I write to bring you back to the LinkedIn basics. Keep these 8 tips in mind, and you will be able to stay on track and make your LinkedIn experience all the more rewarding. If you are willing to share some tips of your own, please leave them in the comments. (more…)
