This is part one of my LinkedIn Essentials training series. I run this programme as stand alone training or we provide it to companies as part of a service where we review and optimise individual and company profiles.
2. Essentials
Jonnie Jensen
Digital Coach & Social Media Strategist
Presentation available at:
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jonniejensen@liveandsocial.com
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3. “WE HUNT
HEADS FOR CASH”
Your Head On A Stick Ltd
DontCare Street
AboutYou Town
“I don’t care what you do
just listen to me”
My Stuff Your Time Ltd
DontCare Street
AboutYou Town
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4. Why LinkedIn Matters
• Industry advisors are more valued than salesmen
• Social networking is your business community online
• Raise your profile with the people that matter most
• Share content that attracts your target audience
• Be found and find others
• Participation is a measure of your ability
• Influence is a measure of your brand / personal brand
• Enhance your employer brand
• The conversation is happening with or without you
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5. Why LinkedIn?
• Acquire new customers through online recommendations and word of mouth.
• Keep in touch with people who care most about your business.
• Find the right vendors to outsource services you’re not an expert on.
• Build your industry network—online and in person.
• Get answers to tough business questions with a little help from your real friends.
• Win new business by answering questions in your area of expertise.
• Raise funding
• Identify mentors
• Network with peers in your industry for repeat business referrals.
• Convince potential customers of your expertise by sharing unique blog content.
• Keep your friends close and your competition closer.
...with thanks to Guy Kawasaki image from sissnitz
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6. What is the story?
May 2003 Launched when 5 founders invited 350 people to join
Dec 2004 1.6 million members, approx 50% from outside USA
Dec 2005 4 million members. LinkedIn jobs launched
June 2006 Members kept up to date with connections through live news feed
Oct 2007 Profile pictures added. Linked members hit 15 million. UK reaches 1m
Oct 2008 30 million members. UK members reaches 1m
Feb 2010 60 million members. 11 million in Europe. Over 3 million UK members
May 2011 100 million members. IPO $9bn valuation on NY stock exchange
Feb 2012 150 million members. Annual revenues jump 115% to $522m
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7. Who Really Uses LinkedIn?
• Bit is US slant but you get the general idea!
• A social networking site for professionals and working people
Data from Business Insider / Zoomsphere 27/2/2012
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8. LinkedIn for Networking
• Hello Sir, can I have your head?
…it is actually a great way to find people
• Establish presence in industry
• Reinforce relationships
• Engage key influencers
• Attract target audience
• Spot opportunities
• Have people ask you to help them
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9. Personal LinkedIn Essentials
• Understanding reasons for being on LinkedIn
• Deciding on the value you add
• Choosing what to be known for
• Optimising your profile and search position
• Knowing and leveraging the tools
• Connecting with the right people
• Identifying the communities to participate in
• Sharing and creating content
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10. King & Queen of Social Media
CONTENT CONVERSATION
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12. The rise of LinkedIn – why it works
2nd and 3rd level contacts put
+ People like you
you in reach of millions of
like people like you
business people
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13. The Importance Of Connecting
• LinkedIn allows you to connect to 2nd and 3rd level contacts
• The more first level contacts the greater your reach
• 2nd and 3rd level contacts appear in results
• First level contacts can introduce you to their contacts
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14. Developing a LinkedIn Strategy
• Define your goals
• Decide what you want to be known for
• Select your keywords
• Establish an effective presence
• Join Groups
• Connect with people & companies
• Participate and engage regularly
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15. Essentials
Jonnie Jensen
Digital Coach & Social Media Strategist
Presentation available at:
http://slideshare.net/jonniejensen
Connect with me at:
http://linkedIn.com/in/jonniejensen
http://twitter.com/jonniejensen
http://gplus.to/jonniejensen
jonniejensen@liveandsocial.com
+44 7900183311
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