The document discusses using LinkedIn effectively as part of a social networking strategy by developing a profile, connecting with clients and influencers, joining relevant groups, searching for target companies, and posting consistent status updates with a focus on providing relevant information to connections while avoiding pitfalls like being inconsistent or not having a clear plan. The goal of using LinkedIn strategically is to increase visibility, identify new leads, deepen relationships, and create opportunities that can help develop a brand message, generate referrals, and get results for a business.
2. What is Social Networking?
Using multiple,
complimentary TOOLS to:
Increase visibility
Identify new leads
Deepen relationships
Create opportunities
for interaction
3. Why is Social Networking
critical to your business
To develop a brand message
To identify new leads
To create a VIP Experience
for your clients
To generate buzz
To generate referrals
4. Developing a Strategy
Be Strategic
Be Proactive
Set up Systems
Leverage Corporate
Resources
Get RESULTS !
5. LinkedIn
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Connections
Recommendations
Groups
Companies
Status Updates
Searches
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8. Connections
Getting started ...
Invite your clients
Invite centers of in鍖uence
Invite your friends
Import your desktop contacts
Review your current connections
12. Status Updates
Keys to a good update:
focus on your connections
make it relevant
make it timely
be consistent
share information
13. Potential Social Networking Pitfalls
& How to Avoid Them!
Avoiding social networking
Overdoing it
Being inconsistent
Taking and not Giving
Not Having a PLAN
14. Staying on Track ...
Resources
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