e-commerce workshops linkedin 101
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LinkedIN 101
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Currently the third most popular social network in terms of unique monthly visitors -- right behind Facebook and Twitter.
1 out of every 3 professionals on the planet is on LinkedIn.
100 million unique visitors /month Q3’ 2015.
Two new members per second.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-ways-improve-your-linkedin-profile-2016-david-petherick
https://business.linkedin.com/content/dam/business/marketing-solutions/global/en_US/campaigns/pdfs/linkedin-soph-guide-refresh-20151218.pdf
5 things to do (to start using LinkedIn well):
What’s your goal? Complete your profile … start with
1. Have a (good) photo 2. Headline: elevator pitch3. Summary: expand headline—what motivates
you? What are the results? How can you show this beyond text? = >40 words (search results)
4. Contact information and custom URL 5. Check your profile settings
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Before you begin step 1…
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Step 1: Complete your Profile (let’s start with your photo, header, summary)
“HOME” screen
“Profile” screen
Users with complete profiles are 40 times more likely to receive opportunities through LinkedIn.
What makes your profile complete?
•Your industry and location•An up-to-date current position (with a description)•Two past positions•Your education•Your skills (minimum of 3)•A profile photo•At least 50 connections
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Step 1a: Photo
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Step 1b: Headline
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Intermission… 1b: Banner header and checking your changes
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Intermission 1b: Banner header (example)
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Step 1c: Summary
https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-templates-thatll-make-writing-the-perfect-linkedin-summary-a-breeze
Mission-based Personality Short & Sweet Blended Accomplishments
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Step 1c….: Summary (spice it up!)
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Step 2: Contact information and Custom URL
Create your custom profile: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/87?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/a2a89614
https://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnHerman
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Step 4: Check your profile settings
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Build Your Network Thoughtfully (Goals)
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin
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Jennifer Smith [email protected] | 608-890-4255 | Twitter @WI_Broadband | LinkedIn/in/jenovate
Broadband & E-Commerce Education Center, UW-Extension Connecting Wisconsin communities to tech resources and education.
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