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LinkedIn Basics For Business
                The Professional Social Network




Presentation Herb Lawrence
ASU SBTDC Center Director               Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
What Is LinkedIn?

∗ 101.7 million Professionals in 200 Countries!
∗ 38.8 million in the United States
∗ Executives from all Fortune 500 Companies are
  members of this network.
∗ Relationships matter – connect with people in a new
  way to prolong professional relationships & to create
  new ones via your existing contacts!

∗   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVlUwwgOfKw&feature=player_embedded
Social network for businesses and Professionals LinkedIn Stats 2012
Of course love to connect with you on LinkedIn
Why Online?
First Things First – Join LinkedIn
∗   http://www.linkedin.com
∗   Have your recent resume ready!
∗   Company Names, Dates, Education
∗   Summary of Experience gained at each job or school!
∗   A professional headshot, or recognizable photo!
    ∗ Don’t be too casual with this photo, this is a professional
       social network– not Facebook.
What Are My Goals?


∗   Why am I here?
∗   What do I want to accomplish with LinkedIn?
∗   What is my “VALUE PROPOSITION?
∗   How are others using LI in my Industry?
∗   How much time to dedicate?
∗   How does LinkedIn fit into my Overall Marketing Plan?
Profile Completeness:
        What You Need To Get 100%

∗ Current Position
∗ At Least: 2 Past Positions
∗ Your Education
∗ Profile Summary – A short paragraph about yourself &
  professional aspirations! (Remember Your Keywords!)
∗ Profile Photo – No Babies, No Partying. Keep it
  Professional (Headshots work best!)
∗ Your Specialties
∗ At least: 3 LinkedIn Recommendations
Connections Are Exponential!
Finding Connections
∗ Search for People.
∗ Import E-Mail Address Book
∗ Invite people to connect with you on
  LinkedIn.
∗ Start with your community – search
  for your professional circle first.
∗ Introduce Yourself – send messages
  to members of your industry or
  community that you have yet to
  meet.
Share Your LinkedIn URL

∗ Share your presence on LinkedIn on your business cards – this a
  great way to build your connections online & meet new
  contacts.
∗ Reach out to your clients in a professional way – Facebook is
  great for building a casual relationship, but for business people
  LinkedIn can work better!
∗ Your LinkedIn URL is located: On Your Profile – Under Education
  & Recommendations. You can edit your URL to be easy to
  remember!
Your LinkedIn Toolbox




http://www.linkedin.com/static?key=tools
LinkedIn for Outlook
LinkedIn Toolbar – Internet Explorer & Firefox
LinkedIn Mobile
Share On LinkedIn Button
Status Updates: What Should You Share?



∗   Latest Projects or Events You Are Showing
∗   Your latest specials, deals or news
∗   Tips for your customers/support info
∗   Links to your business online:
    ∗ Facebook Page
    ∗ Twitter Account NO MORE!!!!!!
    ∗ Website

    Update around 3 times a day – Morning, Afternoon, Evening*
LinkedIn Answers- Build Credibility




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How To ‘Answer’ Questions On LinkedIn


∗ http://www.linkedin.com/answers
∗ Login To LinkedIn
∗ Look On Left Hand Side For The Word ‘Browse’
  ∗ Browse the Categories
  ∗ Look to for your industry topic/specialty
  ∗ Choose a Question You Want To Answer
  ∗ Click The Yellow Answer Button

  Type your answer, spell check & provide sources!
Becoming An Expert

∗ First you have to answer some questions.
∗ Offer clear & concise terminology in your answers.
  Avoid Industry jargon.
∗ Answer more than one question – be heard and
  have something valuable to say.
∗ The more questions you answer, the more likely you
  will receive expertise in that field based on your solid
  content.
∗ The person who asks the question, chooses the best
  answer among the many replies.
Let’s Take A Look At LinkedIn!



∗ http://www.linkedin.com
Let’s Take A Break!
What is Good Content


∗   Educates
∗   Informs
∗   Entertains
∗   Provides Value
∗   Builds Trust
∗   Creates Relationships…then
∗   SELLS……
Why Good Content Matters
How to Spread Content


     ∗   Video
     ∗   Images, pictures –
     ∗   Articles
     ∗   Infographics
     ∗   eBooks/White Papers
     ∗   Webinars
     ∗   Podcasts
     ∗   Coupons/discounts/special offers
Know how subscribers in different networks PREFER to receive your content
Company Profiles

∗ Follow other Companies – local, industry, or partners.
∗ Search for Jonesboro, Paragould, Memphis companies who
  are already set up on LinkedIn.
∗ Set-Up Your Own Company Profile- (only one person needs to
  do this!)
∗ Get your employees who are active on LinkedIn involved with
  the company profile!
These can be a little tricky – be sure to download this
  PDF before you get started!
PDF File To Create Company Profiles
http://marketing.linkedin.com/sites/default/files/LinkedinCompanyPageGuide.pdf
Setting Up Your Company Profile

∗ BE SURE YOU READ THE DIRECTIONS!

∗ Use your WORK email- @astate.edu


∗ You do not want to attach a personal email to the Company
  Profile (Why? no one else in the company can list it.)

∗ Shrink Your Logo – 100x60 pixels

∗ Pick the BEST Company Type & be honest about the size!
Small Business Tips via LinkedIn




Here’s some fun & helpful LinkedIn Video Tutorials for Small Business!
∗Episode 1: You and Your Company: http://youtu.be/uRGM0T43gLc
∗Episode 2: You and Your Customers: http://youtu.be/inWR2J3Bzko
∗Episode 3: You and Your Team: http://youtu.be/B9YpRdTVOyk
∗Episode 4: You and Your Reputation: http://youtu.be/cRUtmZefW0c
∗Episode 5: You and Your Funding: http://youtu.be/BIxHa7DXxr4
Don’t Forget …
∗ Keywords, Keywords, Keywords!
  ∗ Company Specialties are really important!

∗ Discuss with your owner & fellow employees what your
  Company Description should be!

∗ No ESSAYS! Be direct, professional & simple!

             Its like a first impression- make it count!
Don’t Give Up!
∗ Don’t just create a profile – get involved with Group
  Conversations, actively add your contacts to LinkedIn &
  respond to recommendation requests or messages!

∗ Seek out those who would recommend you, too!

∗ Update your LinkedIn Status– share your professional news!
  ∗ Example: Real Estate Agent lists a new home – share the
    details! Your connections may be more likely to buy a home
    from someone they know than a complete stranger!
Tools to Save Time


∗ Hootsuite.com
∗ Buffer.com




Read all about these and other scheduling tools at our
  Storify article “Scheduling Tools for Beginners”
Connect with Us

∗ E-mail hlawrenc@astate.edu
∗ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/asu.sbtdc
∗ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/herb.lawrence
∗ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/asbtdc_asu
∗ LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/asusbtdc
∗ Google Plus
  https://plus.google.com/u/0/116773498364928584762/
  posts
∗ Oh… or call me (870) 972-3517
Thanks Again --
                  ASBTDC Online:

          Facebook:
          http://www.facebook.com/ASU.SBTDC

          Twitter:
          http://twitter.com/asbtdc_asu

          Blog:
          http://www.asbtdc-asu.com/

          Connect with Herb on LinkedIn:
          http://www.linkedin.com/in/asusbtdc



          Thanks For Coming!

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  • 6. What Are My Goals? ∗ Why am I here? ∗ What do I want to accomplish with LinkedIn? ∗ What is my “VALUE PROPOSITION? ∗ How are others using LI in my Industry? ∗ How much time to dedicate? ∗ How does LinkedIn fit into my Overall Marketing Plan?
  • 7. Profile Completeness: What You Need To Get 100% ∗ Current Position ∗ At Least: 2 Past Positions ∗ Your Education ∗ Profile Summary – A short paragraph about yourself & professional aspirations! (Remember Your Keywords!) ∗ Profile Photo – No Babies, No Partying. Keep it Professional (Headshots work best!) ∗ Your Specialties ∗ At least: 3 LinkedIn Recommendations
  • 9. Finding Connections ∗ Search for People. ∗ Import E-Mail Address Book ∗ Invite people to connect with you on LinkedIn. ∗ Start with your community – search for your professional circle first. ∗ Introduce Yourself – send messages to members of your industry or community that you have yet to meet.
  • 10. Share Your LinkedIn URL ∗ Share your presence on LinkedIn on your business cards – this a great way to build your connections online & meet new contacts. ∗ Reach out to your clients in a professional way – Facebook is great for building a casual relationship, but for business people LinkedIn can work better! ∗ Your LinkedIn URL is located: On Your Profile – Under Education & Recommendations. You can edit your URL to be easy to remember!
  • 13. LinkedIn Toolbar – Internet Explorer & Firefox
  • 16. Status Updates: What Should You Share? ∗ Latest Projects or Events You Are Showing ∗ Your latest specials, deals or news ∗ Tips for your customers/support info ∗ Links to your business online: ∗ Facebook Page ∗ Twitter Account NO MORE!!!!!! ∗ Website Update around 3 times a day – Morning, Afternoon, Evening*
  • 17. LinkedIn Answers- Build Credibility o r e tit o mp rC Y ou
  • 18. How To ‘Answer’ Questions On LinkedIn ∗ http://www.linkedin.com/answers ∗ Login To LinkedIn ∗ Look On Left Hand Side For The Word ‘Browse’ ∗ Browse the Categories ∗ Look to for your industry topic/specialty ∗ Choose a Question You Want To Answer ∗ Click The Yellow Answer Button Type your answer, spell check & provide sources!
  • 19. Becoming An Expert ∗ First you have to answer some questions. ∗ Offer clear & concise terminology in your answers. Avoid Industry jargon. ∗ Answer more than one question – be heard and have something valuable to say. ∗ The more questions you answer, the more likely you will receive expertise in that field based on your solid content. ∗ The person who asks the question, chooses the best answer among the many replies.
  • 20. Let’s Take A Look At LinkedIn! ∗ http://www.linkedin.com
  • 21. Let’s Take A Break!
  • 22. What is Good Content ∗ Educates ∗ Informs ∗ Entertains ∗ Provides Value ∗ Builds Trust ∗ Creates Relationships…then ∗ SELLS……
  • 23. Why Good Content Matters
  • 24. How to Spread Content ∗ Video ∗ Images, pictures – ∗ Articles ∗ Infographics ∗ eBooks/White Papers ∗ Webinars ∗ Podcasts ∗ Coupons/discounts/special offers Know how subscribers in different networks PREFER to receive your content
  • 25. Company Profiles ∗ Follow other Companies – local, industry, or partners. ∗ Search for Jonesboro, Paragould, Memphis companies who are already set up on LinkedIn. ∗ Set-Up Your Own Company Profile- (only one person needs to do this!) ∗ Get your employees who are active on LinkedIn involved with the company profile! These can be a little tricky – be sure to download this PDF before you get started! PDF File To Create Company Profiles http://marketing.linkedin.com/sites/default/files/LinkedinCompanyPageGuide.pdf
  • 26. Setting Up Your Company Profile ∗ BE SURE YOU READ THE DIRECTIONS! ∗ Use your WORK email- @astate.edu ∗ You do not want to attach a personal email to the Company Profile (Why? no one else in the company can list it.) ∗ Shrink Your Logo – 100x60 pixels ∗ Pick the BEST Company Type & be honest about the size!
  • 27. Small Business Tips via LinkedIn Here’s some fun & helpful LinkedIn Video Tutorials for Small Business! ∗Episode 1: You and Your Company: http://youtu.be/uRGM0T43gLc ∗Episode 2: You and Your Customers: http://youtu.be/inWR2J3Bzko ∗Episode 3: You and Your Team: http://youtu.be/B9YpRdTVOyk ∗Episode 4: You and Your Reputation: http://youtu.be/cRUtmZefW0c ∗Episode 5: You and Your Funding: http://youtu.be/BIxHa7DXxr4
  • 28. Don’t Forget … ∗ Keywords, Keywords, Keywords! ∗ Company Specialties are really important! ∗ Discuss with your owner & fellow employees what your Company Description should be! ∗ No ESSAYS! Be direct, professional & simple! Its like a first impression- make it count!
  • 29. Don’t Give Up! ∗ Don’t just create a profile – get involved with Group Conversations, actively add your contacts to LinkedIn & respond to recommendation requests or messages! ∗ Seek out those who would recommend you, too! ∗ Update your LinkedIn Status– share your professional news! ∗ Example: Real Estate Agent lists a new home – share the details! Your connections may be more likely to buy a home from someone they know than a complete stranger!
  • 30. Tools to Save Time ∗ Hootsuite.com ∗ Buffer.com Read all about these and other scheduling tools at our Storify article “Scheduling Tools for Beginners”
  • 31. Connect with Us ∗ E-mail hlawrenc@astate.edu ∗ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/asu.sbtdc ∗ Facebook http://www.facebook.com/herb.lawrence ∗ Twitter http://www.twitter.com/asbtdc_asu ∗ LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/asusbtdc ∗ Google Plus https://plus.google.com/u/0/116773498364928584762/ posts ∗ Oh… or call me (870) 972-3517
  • 32. Thanks Again -- ASBTDC Online: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ASU.SBTDC Twitter: http://twitter.com/asbtdc_asu Blog: http://www.asbtdc-asu.com/ Connect with Herb on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/asusbtdc Thanks For Coming!