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LinkedIn Statistics - And Ties To The Credit Crunch
Posted by stylock on 01 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Jobs, Ways to Use LinkedIn
The Guardian is reporting that those within the financial industry are increasingly LinkedIn.
It seems anti-climactic to think that investment bankers are joining, updating their profiles, and connecting more right now than ever before - but I’m a bit more interested to look inside and see that LinkedIn can identify this activity.
Let’s see what they’re seeing;-)
How Does LinkedIn Make Money?
Posted by stylock on 15 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service
When I’m speaking about LinkedIn, someone in the audience will invariably ask “If we can use free accounts, how does LinkedIn make any money?”
And I mention a couple things: pay-per-use features, the good / better / best strategy of account levels, and advertising.
TechCrunch has just put out a great article explaining why LinkedIn does well in advertising.
Cliches To Avoid On LinkedIn
Posted by stylock on 20 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Profiles
A LinkedIn Strategy For Everyone
Posted by stylock on 05 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Connections, Groups
LinkedIn is taking a bit of heat lately for limiting group membership, and while it may appear heavy handed, I’ve got an opinion on why it is practical.
A viable strategy can work only if it remains viable if everyone follows it.
That goes for connection strategy as well as group membership…
Alternatives to LinkedIn?
Posted by stylock on 29 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Outside LinkedIn
Every so often during one of my training session an individual will ask “What about other networking sites?”
The frequency of that question led me to putting a standard slide into my introduction talks…
Backup Your Profile And Contacts
Posted by stylock on 19 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service
Jason Alba’s got some great advice posted over on the Jibber Jobber Blog that you’ve got to take - grab a copy of your LinkedIn profile and contact information today - and repeat at regular intervals.
When To Pay For Your LinkedIn Membership
Posted by stylock on 17 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service
In a recent email, David asks: “What are the main advantages of paid membership?”
What he didn’t ask, and what I figured was implied by his question was “Should I pay for a membership?”
Strange LinkedIn System Behavior
Posted by stylock on 13 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service
Another reader asks through email: There are times I have new connections but they do not show on my home page along with the history. I find that strange…. maybe there is a reason?
I’m not privy to details on how the LinkedIn environment works, but I can guess…
