The new Trending Storylines algorithm on LinkedIn. A classic coding genius or a classic mistake? It’s hard to compare a company who is only just over a decade old to something timeless like the rock band Queen. I did feel it was quite fitting given the nature of LinkedIn latest development, the ‘trending storyline’ algorithm.…
There are many vital elements to building new referrals through LinkedIn and I’m going to give you two that you can take action on right now. The Importance of a complete headline The first is to have a complete and compelling headline (that’s the line right under your name). Most profiles I see written by…
Back in September, LinkedIn announced that its desktop service would soon be getting a redesign with a new look for the main feed, new messaging features, and a chat bot that can help with functionality like scheduling meetings. Sounds awesome, right? But despite being a LinkedIn power user and trainer, because I’m located in Australia…
Word of mouth referrals are one of the biggest sources of new leads for most mortgage brokers, financial advisors and other finance professionals. Strategically using LinkedIn to keep top of mind with your network can help to keep those word of mouth referrals flowing. Are you using LinkedIn as well as you could be? Years…
Last month I wrote about how LinkedIn optimisation is dead – referring to outdated practices around your profile page. But there are still times when using search optimisation strategies on LinkedIn are highly valid and effective. And that’s when you are using LinkedIn as a publishing platform to demonstrate your thought leadership and build influence.…
One month ago today Microsoft bought LinkedIn for $26.2 billion dollars. In order to research this buy out properly I wanted to do my own due diligence as to what this means exactly to all parties that this affects. That is, company stakeholders as well as business owners and of course what it also changes…
An article published a week ago on 21 April 2016 on Street insider mentioned that Microsoft could be taking over LinkedIn. Through the grape vine I’ve also heard that SalesForce could be up for this buyout too. So what’s going on LinkedIn, why the sell out and who will be the new owner? First let’s…
Hands up any lawyers that want more work? I’m betting that there’s quite a few hands up now and I’m here to tell you that the effective use of LinkedIn is one way that you can achieve that goal. More than just a glorified online resume, LinkedIn is actually a powerful business development tool, and…
The LinkedIn publication section is perfect to list all those number one bestselling books you have authored on the New York bestsellers list and all those articles you have publishing via Huffington post. Oh, you haven’t authored a book? You mean your name isn’t Stephen King or JK Rowling? So what can you put in…
I met Pauline at the BEC (Business Enterprise Centre) in Southern Sydney where she attended a Free Friday lunch I was speaking at. Like many small business owners at the BEC she got an insight into the awesome power that is LinkedIn but didn’t have the time to take full advantage of it. She hired…