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04.17.13 | posted by btrandolph

linkedin premium account features for less

if you are an active linkedin user, you have probably experienced frustration at the limitations of a basic account. linkedin offers an array of premium accounts, but you may be able to get the access you need at a discount with a “secret” plan. read on for details on the personal plus plan and how to sign up. [read more...]

12.16.12 | posted by btrandolph

ready or not, part two: linkedin user profiles update a big win

new linked user profiles push to all users Dec 2012

updates to linkedin user profiles were announced in september. the waiting ended as linkedin pushed user profile updates to all users. improved recemmendations and media integration lead the list of positive changes. [read more...]

09.28.12 | posted by btrandolph

linkedin endorsements: a like button for skills

flawed endorsement strategy

when you want to connect with someone, linkedin asks for some context. try to connect with a stranger too often on linkedin and the service at least asks for an email address as evidence of some connection. endorsements lack even that – there’s no “how do you know dennis is a widget making guru?’ [read more...]

08.23.12 | posted by btrandolph

linkedin introductions – shall we dance?

the art of the linkedin introduction

linkedin introductions are an easy way to meet that special someone. here are some tips to boost your chances even more! [read more...]

11.29.10 | posted by btrandolph

improved rapportive “links in” linkedin

rapportive has ups the ante with added functionality. closer integration with linkedin makes the service even more valuable for average business user. [read more...]

05.21.10 | posted by btrandolph

how linkedin’s facelift can help you look prettier

it’s time to rethink the way you cross post links if you maintain a social presence on both linkedin and twitter. if you are a linkedin regular, you probably have noticed a change in the service’s status updates. historically, updates on linked in were in keeping with its reputation as a buttoned-down, businesslike version of social networks like facebook and myspace. I wrote about linkedin’s increasing social mojo back in january. the new changes take it a big step further. [read more...]

03.18.10 | posted by btrandolph

increase your visibility on linkedin (sort of)

you can tweak your linkedin profile to let other users know you viewed their profile. here is why it’s smart. and how to do it. [read more...]

03.08.10 | posted by btrandolph

do you work for my company? boost your linkedin seo

don’t accept linkedin defaults for your website links. customize your links to make your profile more user-friendly and searchable! [read more...]

02.08.10 | posted by btrandolph

is your linkedin profile portable?

make sure you can take your linkedin profiled with you if you move on. here’s something to verify (or change) today to ensure your social media persona (at least the linkedin piece of it) is with you for the long haul. [read more...]

01.30.10 | posted by btrandolph

a linkedin tip that will probably leave you frustrated and certainly take more than 60 sec

there’s some good advice out there on how to use social media tools, and there’s some that leave you shaking your head. herein some corrective surgery on a linkedin tip I read today. [read more...]