Great post here from Entrepreneur.com. I'm taking advantage of #4 right now...
I'll add that if you are requesting a connection with someone you don't know well include a message in your connection request in order to provide some context on why connecting is meaningful for both sides. Think of it as shaking hands and making an introduction at a live event - you wouldn't just walk around passing out business cards without at least a brief conversation would you?
In summary:
1. Get Introductions: Effectively and thoughtfully grow your network by requesting (and providing) introduction to your existing contacts.
2. Start/Join A Conversation: Comment on existing posts and share those that you want to include as part of your personal brand.
3. Use "People You May Know" to find more connections.
4. Post: Use long form posts in addition to (or instead of) status updates.
5. Sponsor an update rather than using display ads.
You can read the full post here: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/251038.
I'll add that if you are requesting a connection with someone you don't know well include a message in your connection request in order to provide some context on why connecting is meaningful for both sides. Think of it as shaking hands and making an introduction at a live event - you wouldn't just walk around passing out business cards without at least a brief conversation would you?
In summary:
1. Get Introductions: Effectively and thoughtfully grow your network by requesting (and providing) introduction to your existing contacts.
2. Start/Join A Conversation: Comment on existing posts and share those that you want to include as part of your personal brand.
3. Use "People You May Know" to find more connections.
4. Post: Use long form posts in addition to (or instead of) status updates.
5. Sponsor an update rather than using display ads.
You can read the full post here: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/251038.
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