e-commerce & social media

I have to be honest here, setting up and optimizing a LinkedIn profile takes time. This is not going to be a "Clean Up Your LinkedIn Profile In 5 Minutes" kind of post. So while it will only take a few minutes for you and I to run through these suggestions, be prepared to spend a considerably greater amount of time actually implementing some of them. Fortunately, once done, you can relax, have a glass of wine, and just pop back into your profile every few weeks or months to make a couple updates.

Before we jump into these recommendations, let me make one more point perfectly clear. These are not necessarily recommendations for the perfect LinkedIn profile if you're looking for a job. I am writing this from my own perspective, as someone who is using their LinkedIn profile to connect with influencers, partners or prospects. I already have a business and I am counting on LinkedIn to help me grow that business and reach more of their nearly 200 million active monthly users....

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There are undeniable benefits to networking with professionals on LinkedIn, but you're not the only person who thinks so. Here's how to compete...

Two every second: That's how many people join LinkedIn as new members, many of whom hope to exploit the platform's rich resource for industry contacts. That means that by the time you finish reading this article, you’ll have on average 250 people and counting to compete with for the professional world’s attention.

What you do with your LinkedIn profile can mean the difference betweengarnering views and job prospects and alienating potential employers. But before you even consider your strategies for interacting on the popular social media site, you must first look inwards--at the state of your profile.This infographic from social media agency Link Humans shows you how to stand out from the crowd and put your best profile forward....

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Businesses both big and small now choose to be on LinkedIn for a number of reasons. Not only is it a social network for professionals, but it’s also a great way to get in touch with other businesses and potential employees.

LinkedIn can also be the social media platform of choice when you want to make announcements or updates to be seen by your employees. These announcements can range from a successful product launch to a new blog post on the company site. LinkedIn’s highly professional environment opens your eyes to different opportunities in the corporate world. Here, you can find advice, new content and think pieces that can stimulate your mind and give you a new perspective on what’s going on in the world of business...

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