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Options for Posting on LinkedIn

There are several options for posting on LinkedIn: updates (sometimes called posts), articles, and images. You share all these from your homepage. Lately I’ve noticed that I get a bigger reach with the updates I post than with the articles I’ve published. My suggestion is to mix it up posting both updates and articles, as they serve different purposes. Articles and updates appear in your feed and in the Articles and Activities section of your profile. Updates are typically visible for about 14 days. One of the benefits of posting articles is that they remain visible on your profile indefinitely, [...]

By |2017-05-31T15:55:32-06:00May 30th, 2017|0 Comments

Use Facebook Live Videos Effectively at Events

Have you been wondering how to use Facebook Live videos effectively at events? Creating these videos can be fun, once you get the hang of it. They are a straightforward way of drawing attention to your event. And they’re free. You create them through the Facebook app on your smart phone. Begin as though you were going to create a post, but click on the word “Live” below the box where you would type. Type in a brief description of what you are about to record, then click on the arrows at the top right to record someone else. To [...]

By |2017-05-23T00:25:29-06:00May 23rd, 2017|0 Comments

How to Handle Awkward Situations on Social Media

Have you ever been in an awkward situation on a social media site? Perhaps you were the one posted something you later felt awkward about. Or perhaps someone else did something that seemed awkward to you. However, you didn’t know how to let them know so they hopefully wouldn’t make the same mistake again. With Mother’s Day fresh in our minds, I got to thinking about this topic. Often our mothers (or others in their generation) want to communicate with us on a social site. Yet, not having grown up using social media, they can be prone to doing things [...]

By |2017-05-17T22:25:29-06:00May 17th, 2017|0 Comments

What’s the Point of Sharing and Schmoozing on LinkedIn?

Many people have asked me - what's the point of sharing and schmoozing on LinkedIn? This question led me to create my first webinar: “Sharing and Schmoozing on LinkedIn.” It’s available, free, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BVwP4tXK4o Check it out, and while you’re there, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. This post covers some reasons people don’t share and schmooze on LinkedIn and the value of doing it. In case you haven’t heard of the word “schmooze,” it is Yiddish and comes from the root (also Yiddish) “schmuesn” which means “to chat.” Jewish immigrants brought this word to the US where it has [...]

By |2017-05-10T23:23:26-06:00May 10th, 2017|0 Comments

Reasons Why Millennials Like Using LinkedIn

Although most of my clients are 50 and older, I have a special place in my heart for millennials. Many of my closest business advisers and associates are millennials. Last month, I was researching the topic of millennials and LinkedIn for a talk at my Toastmasters club. According to the articles I found, LinkedIn often doesn’t appeal to millennials because: They consider it boring compared to the sites they typically frequent. It can feel too structured to them, and they can become overwhelmed with all the sections to complete in their profile. They don’t see very many other millennials to [...]

By |2017-05-03T13:51:38-06:00May 1st, 2017|0 Comments

Use LinkedIn’s Volunteer Experience Section to Showcase Your Community Involvement

Have  you thought to use LinkedIn’s Volunteer Experience Section to showcase your community involvement? Earlier this year, LinkedIn made major changes in the format of LinkedIn profiles. One was to consolidate many sections under the Accomplishments, which is located toward the bottom of your profile. It can include certifications, courses completed, organization memberships, projects, honors and awards, languages spoken, test scores, publications, patents, and more. While it still makes sense to populate the sections under Accomplishments, it is also important to complete the Volunteer Experience section.     Which Organizations Should You Include in Your Volunteer Experience Section? When you [...]

By |2017-04-24T21:30:49-06:00April 24th, 2017|0 Comments

How Business Owners Can Use Social Media Efficiently

Many people are convinced that using social media as a business tool is a complex and time consuming process. In fact, I’ve met business owners who have decided to avoid using social media at all due to concerns about all the time it will take. They are certain that being active on social media takes WAY too much time. They see business associates, friends, and others who use it spending an enormous amount of time on social media. Yet, there are ways to have a strong social media presence with only a reasonable investment of time.   Tips for Efficient [...]

By |2017-04-19T23:50:01-06:00April 19th, 2017|0 Comments

Monitor Visitor Posts, Comments, and Reviews on Your Facebook Business Page

Do you already monitor visitor posts, comments, and reviews on your Facebook Business Page? This is the type of activity that increases your page’s traction and visibility. That’s why it is so important to track and showcase it. However, everyone occasionally receives a comment, post, and/or review that is less than complimentary. Or one that simply makes no sense, or is even written in another language. (The latter has happened on my page.) What do you do then?   Visitor Posts and Comments on Your Facebook Business Page Adjust the general settings for your page. This allows you can monitor [...]

By |2017-04-03T23:13:21-06:00April 3rd, 2017|2 Comments

Create a Great First Impression on LinkedIn

Does your LinkedIn profile create a good first impression? In 2013, Anna Pitts published an article titled You Only Have 7 Seconds to Make a Good First Impression in “Business Outsider Australia." Some of the key things she listed include: Smile Shake hands Introduce yourself Speak clearly Maintain eye contact Read the original article at https://www.businessinsider.com.au/only-7-seconds-to-make-first-impression-2013-4 Now let’s translate these concepts into the LinkedIn environment. In 2013, Karen Emanuelson provided six helpful tips in her article Creating a First Impression on LinkedIn in the online publication “Reciprocate.” Here are some of her tips, with a few additional suggestions from me. [...]

By |2017-03-27T23:05:50-06:00March 27th, 2017|0 Comments

Celebrate Your Business Milestones on Social Media

It’s important to celebrate your own business milestones on social media. Too often people avoid this because they don’t want to come across as boastful or overly self-promoting. While you shouldn’t post one brag after another, what I have found is that selectively sharing special milestones gives folks a chance to thank and honor you.   Some Business Milestones to Celebrate Anniversary of the Creation of Your Business. Recently, I celebrated the fourth anniversary of my company with posts on Facebook and LinkedIn. The responses were so heartwarming. Technically, Boomers Social Media Tutors began in October, 2010, when I created [...]

By |2017-03-23T16:11:21-06:00March 20th, 2017|0 Comments
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