Posts Tagged ‘linkedin’
Testimonials are the HOTTEST “Social Proof”
Recommendations are a sure-fire way to showcase yourself as a trusted expert in your niche. Many people will look at your testimonials to see what other people have to say about you. Are you trustworthy Do you “know your stuff” Can you deliver results? You sound like a braggart if you call yourself an expert,…
Read MoreIs your LinkedIn profile vulnerable to hackers? Secure your LinkedIn profile NOW: Here’s how!
You may know that in 2012, LinkedIn was hacked and over 117 million accounts were compromised. While securing your profile may not seem important, it’s better to be safe than sorry. #1) Download all your data STEP 1: Mouse over your image in the top right hand side and scroll down to the “Privacy &…
Read MoreHow To Convert Prospects Into Clients Using LinkedIn
11.4 touchpoints. That’s the number, according to Forrester Research that is the average pieces of content your customers see before they make a purchase. (The rule of thumb was usually 8-10 times but Forrester has a more specific number). So how can you use LinkedIn to guide your prospects through the sales funnel? Make sure…
Read MoreHow To Back Up & Archive Your LinkedIn Data
Backing up your data is like doing your taxes. You put it off until you actually HAVE to. Or, you’ve learned your lesson the hard way by having your system crash and you’ve lost all your data. We have to remember that sites like LinkedIn are “walled gardens”. They hold the key to the data…
Read MoreShould your LinkedIn Summary be LONG or SHORT?
You probably know that you have 2,000 characters within your LinkedIn Summary to really craft a compelling story about who you are, what you do and how you help your target audience. When I write and optimize LinkedIn profiles for executives, I often maximize the character count. I want to be sure I completely capture…
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