Podcast Episode 52: The Freelance Writers’ Guide to LinkedIn Success

There are 11 million LinkedIn users in the UK, and 35% use the site daily.

This means that, as a professional networking tool, it is really invaluable for any freelancer.

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In this episode of the podcast, Lorrie and I discuss the crucial dos and don’ts for winning at LinkedIn social networking, including looking at:

  • how much self-promotion is appropriate
  • how to take advantage of LinkedIn groups, and
  • which subjects should never, ever see the light of day on the site.
76.9% of people use LinkedIn to research people and companies

so the potential for developing great relationships and contacts is huge. You don’t want to miss out on the connections you can make and the commissions you can earn, so listen up and get all the tips and tricks you need to make LinkedIn work for you.

Show Notes

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5 Common Synopsis Mistakes That Fiction Writers Make

47 Hilariously Underwhelming Local News Headlines

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The B2B Social Network: Get the Best Out of LinkedIn (Infographic)

LinkedIn is unusual amongst social networking websites in that it is primarily focused on careers and B2B networking. We discussed some of its idiosyncrasies in the latest episode of the A Little Bird Told Me podcast and we will continue the discussion in episode 3 (subscribe here to make sure you don’t miss it).

Power Formula have created the following infographic about LinkedIn usage, and it contains some really useful information about how to get the best out of the site.

Connect with me on LinkedIn here.

Linkedin Infographic
Via: PowerFormula for Linkedin Success