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Use LinkedIn Conversation Windows to Send Messages

Have you been using conversation windows to send messages on LinkedIn? They look like the chat boxes you see on Facebook. I just noticed this feature in the last week or so. At first, I had my typical response to a new development on LinkedIn – oh dear, now I need to figure out something new again. Then, I reminded myself that people who turn to me for guidance appreciate that I am up to date on this platform. Having a done a bit of research into this new feature, here is what I learned.   How it Works Likely, [...]

By |2017-07-17T22:35:38-06:00July 17th, 2017|0 Comments

Engaging With LinkedIn Connections

Recently a client of mine asked me how to get more business out of his connections on LinkedIn. He has been systematically connecting with potential clients and referral partners and is pleased to have over 500 connections, however, he has yet to close a deal or get a referral through any of his connections. After reviewing his profile and activity on LinkedIn, I made several recommendations. I thought I would share these recommendations with my blog readers, as one or more of them may resonate with you.   Tips for Engaging with LinkedIn Connections Make regular status updates. Many LinkedIn [...]

By |2015-01-06T08:45:03-07:00January 6th, 2015|0 Comments

Messaging Via Social Media Sites

Remember when you first got on Facebook or LinkedIn and someone messaged you from within that social media platform? Since the message likely came through your email, your first response (if you were like me), was to attempt to just hit reply and write them back via email. You might even have written out a reply in an email and hit “send,” only to realize that they weren’t going to get your message that way – you had to go to the site from which they sent it and reply from there. Going into the site just seemed so inconvenient. [...]

By |2014-12-09T16:27:47-07:00December 9th, 2014|0 Comments
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