The social media triple crown

So many of us use social media to distinguish ourselves from the rest.  We all do the same things, yet many of us are more successful than others.  In professional sports, the same is true.  In baseball, everyone goes to the plate, uses the same bats and balls, and tries to outdo their competitors.  There are metrics put in place that allow the public to determine who are the most …

Linkedin is still relevant

LinkedIn is a great tool and service, if you know how to properly use it.  It seems simple to find people from your email accounts, search for specific names and even those with specific skills.  But there is so much more to LinkedIn that can assist in getting the most out of it. Here are some best practices to ensure that you get the most out of LinkedIn, that others can find you and that you can help others.

Keeping things personal in the age of social networks

All the social media sites we love (or hate) to use including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc., enable us to interact with people we know well and those we have never met. My rule is generally to allow anyone I have met into my Facebook world, and those I have not are reserved for LinkedIn. With so many people to keep updated and in touch with, both those you know and those you don’t, these sites can often feel like the only lifeline to reach them. They can also be a way to make connections with new customers, influencers and others who can help your business grow, outside of your known network. Too often people make simple mistakes that harm their reputations, rather than helping.

Taking advantage of your Linkedin Network

Often we find ourselves using social media tools the way they were intended to be used. Log in, search, read an update, poke, contact someone…but why do we limit ourselves to be viewed as just another profile? We are real people, behind desks, in cars, on the couch, trying to succeed in whatever our choice endeavors are. Some people wake up to the fact that they can do things a little differently. Often it is in times of economic need that the real innovation comes out. Yesterday I received an email from an old friend who I am connected with on Linkedin.

I knew I used LinkedIn for a reason

I use LinkedIn for many reasons, networking, researching, connecting other people, and sometimes simply for the ego of having a large (even if virtual) network. Now, a recent survey shows that nearly 60% of LinkedIn users have high personal incomes and hold executive-level or consultant positions. So does this mean that all the time I spend on the site is well worth it?

The first-ever survey of LinkedIn …