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6. Build Connections
It’s important to have a lot of connections, Serdula says. This is because first connections can look at each other’s first connections. You get to see their updates/posts, and if they know someone you want to know, you can ask for an introduction via LinkedIn. You also can endorse each other’s skills.
LinkedIn is based on three degrees of separation. Having more connections helps you get found. When you search LinkedIn, you are searching only your network (including second and third connections). So, the more connections you have, the more you get when you search, and the more people can find you in their search.
LIONs (LinkedIn open networkers) are bigger users. An easy way to open/build your network is to connect to someone who has many connections. You can use LinkedIn to learn something about someone in another company that you can use (e.g., speaks Italian).
Also, connecting with competitors isn’t bad. You can keep up with what they are doing.
7. Join Groups
When you join a group on LinkedIn, all those group members are added to your searchable network. So, think about it. What kind of groups would your potential clients join? Those are the groups you want to join.
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8. Consider Paying for LinkedIn
Social networks that are free are free because you are the product being sold to marketers. When you pay, you are no longer the product and you get a lot of features. There is a personal-plus plan on LinkedIn that is $7.95 a month, but it’s somewhat hidden as an option.
9. Make Updates Carefully and Considerately
When making updates to your profile, turn off broadcast/notifications so that people don’t get a dozen notifications from you (changed headline, updated skills, etc.), and turn notifications back on before your last change so that people can see that you’ve updated and have the opportunity to look at your new profile.
10. Recognize that LinkedIn Is Give and Take
With LinkedIn, you can’t have a “take, take, take” mindset. You want to educate, inspire, and give. People will give you business if you can show them how you can add value/help them.
You need to help other people before people will want to help you, Serdula says..
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